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Moto Mayhem Vancouver Island MX season review: Part 1

There's just one more race to run to complete the Vancouver Island Motocross Championship Series.

by Jim Muir

RidersWest Insider Vernon hosts hot victory for CGRT

The first round of the Royal Distributing/WEC Canadian Off Road Championship kicked off in Vernon, B.C.

Motorcycle Zone Crossing Canada on a Goldwing

Alberta motorcyclist Wayne Hamm is taking his 77-year-old stepfather, Bruce Wheeler, on a month-long ride from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic. 

by Wayne Hamm

The Scoop Meeting in the middle

It’s not a one-or-the-other-kind of thing. It’s not down with the greenies because I dig two-stroke smoke. The old stereotype of the irresponsible powersports fanatic is now replaced by people who are simply out to enjoy life.

by Trish Drinkle

ATV Zone Celebrating the summer solstice

There was more than just a little excitement in the air when we arrived at the Rover staging area between Nelson and Castlegar, B.C., on June 22, 2012. Close to 60 riders showed up for this year’s Summer Solstice Ride. 

by Trish Drinkle

RidersWest Insider Cuthbertsons finish in first place

CGRT’s Shane Cuthbertson, who is from Airdrie, Alberta, and family were on hand to compete and experience yet another fun-filled weekend of endurocross competition. Shane participated in both the pro classes and came away with a first and second overall finish on the weekend.

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.