Rev up those engines, the sixth annual West of the 5th Poker Run is right around the corner! Last year, the event raised a record of just over $100,000 for four schools in the local area; Lakedell, Falun Elementary, Pipestone and Pigeon Lake Regional. Making a return to the 2024 event is the friday night social on February 23rd. There will be a dinner and a dance, a live band and a silent auction. On Saturday, February 24, the main attraction kicks off. Bring out the family, hop on your machines and ride the 50 kilometer course around beautiful Pigeon Lake, making stops at checkpoints to colle ..read more

Tuck-in acquisition strengthens strategic position of UTV Canada and MSD January 23, 2024  Edmonton, Alberta — KV Capital’s Private Equity team is excited to announce the acquisition of UTV Canada Inc. (UTV Canada)—one of Canada’s top distributors and retailers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) parts and accessories. The deal will see UTV Canada merge with Mountain Sports Distribution (MSD), the full-service powersports distributor that joined the KV Capital Fund II portfolio in 2023.  “UTV Canada and MSD have a complementary relationship,” says Jonathan ..read more

Ontario has so much to offer for Canadian riders. Well-maintained trails, the beautiful great lakes region, extensive trail systems close to civilization and heck, we’ve heard the riders are pretty cool too! There are so many trails in Ontario that it would be hard to narrow it down to one or two you want to ride on, but we’re gonna try to make your decision a little bit easier by narrowing it down to 8 of our favourites! Ontario’s Trail Pass System Before we get into the great trails, one of the reasons Ontario has so many great, well-maintained trails is because of the trail pass system they ..read more

Polaris has just made one of its biggest unveilings in years, announcing a new line of side-by-sides, the Polaris Xpedition. Slated for retail debut in 2024, the new vehicle promises to take riders on more adventures than ever before. On your first look at this machine, you may think it looks like Jeep’s younger cousin. To be honest, you wouldn’t really be wrong. This SxS is massive, especially the flagship model, the Polaris Xpedition ADV. When building this machine, it really looks like Polaris made efforts to build off the platform built by the Polaris General to make this new machine more ..read more

Imagine hopping in your vehicle to go to work and when you start it, the air smells of rotten eggs, it’s louder than ever before and your check engine light is on. At this point, you know that you’re a victim in what’s been a string of catalytic converter thefts across the nation. You won’t make it to work on time, you’ll be down thousands of dollars, and down a vehicle as well until you can get it fixed. You’ve probably heard about the issue. Catalytic converter thefts have been steadily increasing throughout the nation. In Montreal, they saw an increase in cases in 2020 with 2,219 reported c ..read more

We talk a lot about all the different kinds of riding. Mud riding, rock climbing, trail riding, racing, and more. However, your UTV is built for so much more than just riding! UTV does stand for ‘Utility’ Terrain Vehicle after all. Today, we take a look at the different ways you can use your UTV! Towing Usually, your UTV is the one getting towed. Now, UTVs are more powerful than ever. As the machines have gotten bigger and better, so has their towing capacity. Newer models of the Can-Am Defender 6×6 have a 3,000 lb towing capacity. This is currently an industry leader, but most UTVs can still ..read more

Is there a better province to ride in than British Columbia? From the finest mountains in the world, to the deep, lush forests covering the whole province, it was hard to narrow down our list to only 10 of the best offroad trails to ride in BC. The trails we cover today feature ghost towns, Olympic tracks, salmon bakes, abandoned mines, some of the best views you’ll ever see, or heck… maybe just some mud! Here are 10 of the best offroad trails in BC. North Island 1000 This trail works its way around the north half of Vancouver Island. It’s incredible with absolutely stunning scenery! As its na ..read more

What do you need to bring when you go UTV riding? Well… there’s really no such thing as being “too prepared” when it comes to riding. When you hit the trail, you just want to have a good time! Even though there can be a lot to bring, forgetting one crucial part can be the difference between a great day and getting stuck before it even gets started. Although you probably won’t be able to bring everything on this list to your next ride, it’s important to make sure you have everything you need so you can have uninterrupted fun on the trail knowing you’re covered no matter what happens! The Essent ..read more

In 2008, Polaris changed the game forever with their introduction of the RZR. This started a period of dominance for Polaris that has lasted 14 years. However, recently their lead has begun to diminish. Polaris will always look to innovate, so we ask, what’s next for the Polaris RZR Pro XP? To look into the future, first we must look at the past. Polaris has led the way in the evolution of SxS machines. It makes sense, their name literally means North Star – the skymarker that generations of people have used to determine direction and plot their course. If Polaris is going to continue their do ..read more

When it comes to UTV wheels, Valor Offroad has built what we believe is the next big thing. We know you probably haven’t heard of Valor.. Yet… That’s because they’re new and looking to breathe some fresh air into the wheel market. Valor wheels are straight to the point. They have no crazy gimmicks, all of their focus has went to building the best UTV wheel they can for the everyday rider. Valor Offroad listens to what their customers want. They take feedback seriously as they want to make high-quality wheels that you will love. A history with wheels While Valor is a new wheel company, the peop ..read more