The Team
Denis Lavoie hails from Rimouski in the Lower St. Lawrence region. Introduced to the beauties of nature at an early age, he quickly developed an interest in snowmobiling and later, as a teenager, in ATVs. A lover of long hikes, he covers several thousand kilometres on his Quad every year. His favorite trails are those of the Bas-St-Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte-Nord and northern New Brunswick regions.
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Born in a small rural community in Lanaudière, Patrick was able to enjoy the benefits of the wide open spaces of the family farm from an early age. Patrick was 9 years old when his father bought a Honda Big Red. It was at that precise moment that the passion for recreational vehicles was felt and his passion has never diminished since. He is an excellent communicator and knows how to use the right words to strike a chord with his readers. He has a good analytical mind and snowmobiles and quads have no secrets for him. He is jovial and very kind, do not hesitate to approach him when you have the opportunity. You will certainly have one more friend on your list!
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Valérie grew up in Saint-Donat, a small village in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Her love for nature, gas-powered machines, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motocross dates back to her early childhood. By the age of 11 or 12, Valérie was already having fun on the family woodlot behind the wheel of her father’s 1997 Suzuki. She learned to handle her old 50 cc Yamaha motorcycle at a very young age. That was her version of hanging out with friends as a kid—days and hours of fun throughout the summers of her youth. What she loves most is exploring new places—venturing into uncleared areas with her 4 × 4. She enjoys discovering magical spots, like small streams or hidden waterfalls. Whether she’s alone or with a group, what matters most to her is being out in nature. She also enjoys mud riding! Although age may have tempered her enthusiasm a bit, she still loves having fun splashing through mud holes. One activity she’s recently grown to love is discovering Québec’s network of federated trails. She enjoys being able to leave from home on her ATV to visit family or friends, head to a restaurant, or run errands at the village grocery store. She also takes rides with her kids, who are just as passionate about ATVs as she is. It’s a great summer activity: she sets out with her little family, packs a lunch, and rides until they find a nice spot to stop and eat—often taking a refreshing dip if there’s a body of water nearby. Valérie could literally spend all her days exploring nature behind the handlebars of her ATV! Valérie—the columnist from the woods!
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Originally from Saint-Georges, in the Beauce region, Maxime has been fuelled by motorsports and adrenaline since childhood. At the age of seven, he received his first ATV, marking the beginning of a deep passion for off-road vehicles. His experience in racing naturally led him to pursue a diploma in recreational vehicle mechanics, and he worked for over ten years at a local dealership. His love for adventure later brought him to explore the trails with his partner aboard a side-by-side. For over ten years, Maxime has also been riding motocross circuits with his family, another facet of his passion. In 2021, he and his partner ventured into the world of trail snowmobiling. This season, he’s returning to his roots and getting back into ATV riding. Maxime loves sharing his technical knowledge and passion for motorized vehicles, which he considers a true way of life. His thirst for thrills and boundless enthusiasm continue to inspire those he meets.
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Originally from Beauce, Véronique is a motorsports enthusiast. Her journey with ATVs began in her teenage years when her parents gifted her a first “four-wheeler” to encourage her to spend more time with them at the family cottage. That was all it took to ignite her passion! For about ten years, she rode side-by-sides on federated trails, mostly in winter, since during the summer, she would channel her energy on motocross tracks. Already deeply immersed in the world of motorsports, Véronique is also an avid snowmobiler, covering thousands of kilometres every winter. She also took part in the Trophée Roses des Sables in Morocco as a side-by-side driver, an adventure she will never forget. This summer, a new adventure awaits her as she fully dedicates herself to exploring federated trails. Every outing is an opportunity to escape, have fun, and enjoy life to the fullest. Whether it’s sand, snow, or mud—if it’s messy, intense, and pushes her limits… Véronique is always up for it!
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Dominic is originally from Shawinigan, in the Mauricie region. From an early age, he followed in the footsteps of his father, who was passionate about cars and motorized sports. His father introduced him to three-wheelers by buying him a Honda ATC 70. He was also driving his father's BigRed even before he was old enough to shift gears with his foot. In winter, his father took him everywhere by snowmobile, whether to the ski lodge or to the family cottage. Dominic's first snowmobile was a Yamaha Enticer 340. Before his father's death at the age of 12, Dominic had the chance to try out a multitude of vehicles of all kinds. Other than cars and motorsports, Dominic enjoys hunting, fishing, video games and spending time in nature. Now living in Rimouski, in the Lower St. Lawrence, he enjoys quad biking and snowmobiling in the region, and discovering new territories. Today, he still has the chance to test exclusive vehicles, and to share his passion with you. If you come across him on the trails, don't hesitate to chat with him.
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Pierre est un passionné de la faune et de la vie dehors depuis son plus jeune âge. Durant son enfance, il se promenait en ski de fond ou à vélo sur les terres familiales, il y développa un besoin d’évasion. Ce besoin a été comblé lors de l’achat de la première motoneige de la famille. Les soirs après l’école, on pouvait voir celle-ci se déplacer frénétiquement sur le circuit en huit que Pierre avait fabriqué au fil des soirées. Durant son adolescence, il chevauchait une vielle CB125 1973 remodelé en véhicule de sentier. L’exploration n’avait pratiquement plus de limites. Obsédé par la chasse, la pêche, la motoneige et le quad, Pierre ne cesse de suivre les nouveautés et d’acquérir des compétences pour vivre ses passions. On peut retrouver Pierre sur son blogue Pierre’s Adventures et, bien sûr, ici où il nous partagera son grand enthousiasme pour les sports motorisés.
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Born in Jonquière, Saguenay, Pascal has always loved anything with an engine. From 3-wheelers to armoured vehicles in Afghanistan, he has touched everything. He started late to get off-road vehicles, at 24 years old, a beautiful 1982 Honda ATC 185S with no suspension. It was the beginning of an adventure that lasts and continues with the "bebelles". He now dabbles in snowmobiles, side-by-side vehicles, boats and road bikes. He is also involved in the Club des Motoneigistes Saguenay, where he has been a volunteer for 4 years. Super social, have good mechanical skills, sporty driving and has participated in many races in the past, feel free to write him for the advice! He owns a Lynx Xterrain RE 900R 2023.
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