Stories

Moto Mayhem A motocross circus is coming to town

British Columbia race fans are very fortunate when it comes to motocross. There are nine rounds in the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals, and two of them are in B.C. 

by Jim Muir

Motorcycle Zone Curves ahead

The Kootenay Lake ride winds its way between Creston and Kootenay Bay, with 80 kilometres of Curve Ahead signs en route. This piece of road is truly a destination highway for motorcyclists.

by Kristen Cook

ATV Zone See the land o’ lakes

There are lakes aplenty in northern Saskatchewan, and the region is known for its fishing opportunities. Daryl Brandrick, president of the Northern Trails A.T.V. Club based in Saskatoon,  said this part of the province is excellent for ATVing as well.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider AMSOIL Proud to support Earth Day initiatives year round

The introduction of AMSOIL synthetic motor oil in 1972 set all new standards for motor oil quality. 

RidersWest Insider An invitation to Spyder riders

Can-Am is inviting all owners of its Spyder roadster for a special get-together in Durango, Colorado. This event will be held from June 20 to 22, 2012, and attendees will have the chance to meet with and speak to other owners of the Spyder roadster about their experiences. Representatives from Bombardier Recreational Products will be there as well.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Polaris off-road sales up 30 per cent and on-road up 44 per cent

Polaris recorded 25 per cent sales growth in the first quarter of 2012—off-road vehicle sales increased 30 per cent and on-road vehicle sales increased 44 per cent during the 2012 first quarter.

RidersWest Insider One week until women motorcycle enthusiasts populate the planet’s roads

Dubai, Poland, Canada, England, India, Australia, United-States, Greece, Italy, Russia—women riders from the around the world are preparing to celebrate the sixth annual International female Ride Day© planned for Friday, May 4, 2012. 

Motorcycle Zone Baja on a BMW: Part 1

Mike Barker said the objective for him and his buddy Don Wiens was to ride their motorcycles to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, camp along the way and experience the Baja Peninsula. Read Part 1 of the journey.

by Mike Barker

Motorcycle Zone Baja on a BMW: Part 2

In October 2011, Mike Barker and his riding buddy Don Wiens headed out from their home in British Columbia to explore Baja by motorcycle. Here is Part 2 of their journey.

by Mike Barker

Ride On Wetaskiwin’s weekend warriors

Lori and Bob Bauer from Wetaskiwin, Alberta, are dedicated hockey parents to their 12-year-old son, Hayden. When the ice melts, though, they give full attention to the family’s favourite summer activity of ATVing.

by Kirsten Armleder

Moto Mayhem What you need to know about motoX

I'd like to talk to you about motocross. In fact, I like talking to anyone about motocross. I love motocross and I love talking about it.

by Jim Muir

Moto Mayhem MotoX—the greatest sport in the world

Motocross racing is the greatest sport in the world. I believe this emphatically.

by Jim Muir

RidersWest Insider A new vehicle tracking device for the motorsports industry

Today, Inilex®—a company based in Chandler, Arizona, that offers state-of-the-art telemetry solutions—launched a new device designed to prevent theft and aid in the recovery of stolen motorcycles, ATVs and other motorsport vehicles. 

by Kirsten Armleder

ATV Zone Recreational use restricted in areas near Kamloops

Tunkwa, Six Mile, and Cherry Creek Grasslands off-limits to off-road vehicles.

by Jessica Kirby

ATV Zone Quality mother-daughter time

Discovering quadding, Alison Minifie and her daughter Kirsten VanMarion also discovered a way to stay close.

by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

ATV Zone A mother hooked on motorsports

When Kyla Dawson's kids, Bradley and Hailey, were born, Dawson wanted to encourage them to get into snowmobiling and ATVing so that she could become a motorsports mom instead of a hockey mom.

by Kirsten Armleder