Stories

RidersWest Insider The loss of a beloved ATVer

Members of the Kootenay Rockies ATV (KRATV) Club based in Cranbrook, B.C., mourn the death of Merle Simon. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Sena revamps Bluetooth headset and intercom system

Sena Technologies Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, has announced some big changes to the package inclusions for its acclaimed SMH10 Bluetooth headset and intercom for motorcycles. 

RidersWest Insider Dakar 2013: South Africa’s passion for the Dakar

The Dakar Tour stopped off in Johannesburg to mark the end of the series of presentations for the 2013 edition of the rally.

RidersWest Insider Alberta racer competes south of the border

Endurocross is in the air. Couer d’Alene, Idaho’s MRP Promotions organizes a great series that is well organized and well attended by competitors and spectators alike.

Inside Your Ride Motorsports maintenance 101

Keeping it clean is one of the most important components of maintaining your bike, ATV or snowmobile, motorsports technician Justin Surina explains.

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider New law for Okanagan region

New Wildlife Act regulation becomes effective July 1, 2012, preventing the use of motorized vehicles in sensitive alpine areas of the Okanagan region of B.C. 

Moto Mayhem Nanaimo gets nasty

The opening round of the 2012 Monster Energy Motocross Nationals in Nanaimo, B.C., won’t soon be forgotten. Even as everyone in attendance cursed the relentless rain, the event will go down as a spectacle not to have been missed.

by Jim Muir

RidersWest Insider Polaris Industries Inc. files lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products

Polaris Industries Inc. has announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. 

RidersWest Insider Monday is Ride to Work Day

Make your Monday morning commute more enjoyable and save some fuel by taking part in the 21st annual International Motorcycle & Scooter Ride to Work Day on June 18, 2012.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider BRP moving watercraft assembly to Mexico

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is shifting the assembly of Sea-Doo watercraft from its plant in Valcourt, Quebec, to a new plant in Mexico as part of a reorganization of its operations.

RidersWest Insider Frossard to have an operation that curtails 2012

Monster Energy Yamaha’s Steven Frossard will have a second operation on his right knee, which he injured at the Grand Prix of Bulgaria on April 21, 2012—and he will miss the rest of the season.

ATV Zone Rally good times

The Timber Trails ATV Club in Big River, Saskatchewan, kicked off their riding season with a spring rally on May 12, 2012. 

by Barry Nontell

Motorcycle Zone Bugs in my teeth

Beverley Kaltenbruger from Lethbridge, Alberta, shares the story of her first ride on a dirt bike and how it established a lifelong passion for the open road. 

by Beverly Kaltenbruner

RidersWest Insider Bluetooth innovator at Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix

Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, is pleased to announce that it will be attending and supporting the upcoming Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, from July 27 to 29, 2012. 

RidersWest Insider Honda holds demo days in Cranbrook, B.C.

Peak Performance Motorsports in Cranbrook, B.C., hosted Honda motorcycle demo days on May 24, 2012. From 4 to 8 p.m., fans of Honda got an opportunity to ride some of Honda’s new street bikes. 

by Kirsten Armleder

Inside Your Ride What to look for in a bike

Whether it’s your first bike or a new-to-you bike, buying a new dirt bike is exciting; here are some things to consider.

by Trish Drinkle