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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. 

RidersWest Insider Watercross association’s president is both a competitor and a fan

Watercross champion Steve Chestolowski chose the perfect sport for losing weight and gaining friends.

by Michelle Carr Johnston

ATV Zone Project mod quad

When these photos arrived in my email inbox, I knew I just had to get the full story on what looked to me like a 2012 Can-Am Renegade 1000 on steroids. 

by Kirsten Armleder

Motorcycle Zone Just get out and ride

Women on Canada’s West Coast have a club to call their own—and a lot of fun to boot.

by Kristen Mitchell

RidersWest Insider Experience the 2013 Dakar Rally with new Yamaha Video

The Dakar Rally is considered the toughest race on the planet with man and machine battling extreme terrain over long distances with little sleep in the bid for glory. The 2013 rally didn’t disappoint with competitors facing multiple special stages covering over 8.500 kilometres of South America’s toughest wilderness from Peru to Chile.

ATV Zone Fun riding and then some

With a new president and some defined goals, Brandon and its surrounding area are about to benefit from some solid positive initiatives in recreational quadding.

by Kristen Mitchell

Moto Mayhem Supercross 2013

This is shaping up to be the best season of the AMA Supercross in over a decade. For much of the history of supercross the sport has been dominated by one or two riders at any given moment.

by Jim Muir