Stories

Ride On An eye for detail

Steve Shannon, 27, is a photographer and an off-road racer whose professional portfolio includes the International Six Days of Enduro (ISDE), the Red Bull Romaniacs and Xtinction. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Sebastian Vettel visits new Formula One GP venue in Russia

German Formula One driver and triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel became the first driver to test out the new Sochi Olympic Park Circuit in Sochi, Krasnodar, Krai, Russia, on April 22, 2013. 

by Kirsten Armleder

Ride On Pre-season with Félicia Robichaud

Félicia Robichaud got her first dirt bike when she was seven years old and started racing when she was nine. Eight years later, she is Quebec’s top female off-road racer. 

by Kirsten Armleder

Moto Mayhem Early season indicators

The new motocross season is finally underway and I sense more enthusiasm than I’ve felt in several years!

by Jim Muir

The Scoop Powersports parenting

Cruising Facebook one night, a reposting by a friend caught my attention. Two teenage girls were demonstrating vulgar insensitivity as they mocked the Boston Marathon bombing. The subject, of course, went to today’s youth and questions of parenting.

by Trish Drinkle

ATV Zone Making a name in the world of ATV motocross

Meet 17-year-old pro Bryton Curry and hear the inspiring story of why he started quad riding

by Karen Kornelsen

Water Sports Highlights of western Canadian watersports in 2013

From a man-made waterskiing lake to a professional ski-jumping event, watersports enthusiasts have plenty to see in Alberta and Saskatchewan this summer.

by Karissa Gall

RidersWest Insider Victoria Hett finishes first at Desert 100

Victoria Hett of Vernon, B.C., ventured to Odessa, Washington, on April 7, 2013, where she challenged the Ladies Class in an event of over 1,500 riders. 

RidersWest Insider Polaris acquires Aixam Mega

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of A.M. Holding S.A.S., which operates under the name Aixam Mega S.A.S., a privately owned company based in Aix-les-Bains, France which manufactures and sells enclosed on-road quadricycles and light duty commercial vehicles in Europe.

RidersWest Insider Katoom and Doom podiums for Hett

Corner Grass Racing Team’s newest member, Victoria Hett of Vernon, B.C., had a spectacular debut ride on her Valley Moto Sports Husaberg TE 250.

Ride On Catching up with Victoria Hett

Victoria Hett, where to begin? In the 16 years that she has been racing off-road dirt bikes, this 28-year-old from Vernon, B.C., has won three regional championship titles, a world championship title and several first place finishes.

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone Our cover photographer

The story behind the RidersWest Spring 2013 cover photo by Steve Shannon. 

Inside Your Ride Choosing a dirt bike

When choosing a dirt bike, it is important to narrow down your choices based upon your specific needs. It is easy to get twitterpated away from logic by horsepower and peer pressure, so here are some tips to help you choose the bike best suited for you.  

by Trish Drinkle and Steven Radel

Water Sports Watercross: Making a Splash on the Prairies

For the past 12 years, the Western Canadian Watercross Association has been working hard to promote this unique and exciting watersport.

by Michelle Carr Johnston

Inside Your Ride Busting out the bike

Spring is an exciting time of year. This winter has been an odd one in many areas and it has dirt and street bikers chomping at the bit.

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider Victoria Hett joins the Corner Grass Racing Team

The Alberta-based Corner Grass Racing Team (CGRT) announced on March 20, 2013, that enduro and endurocross racer Victoria Hett of Vernon, B.C. has joined the team for 2013.