NAVIGATION
Navigation Photo Maggie McNally-Bradshaw, chair of the AMA board of directors, participated in the ABATE of Pennsylvania Leadership & Legislative Seminar in Grantville, Pa., on Jan. 24-25. Pictured here with Mike Myers of ABATE of Illinois, and Tom Christofes of ABATE of Pennsylvania, she receives a 5-pound Hershey’s chocolate bar as thanks for her contributions.
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8. LETTERS
You write, we read.
10. WAYNE ALLARD
The cost of safety.
12. RIGHTS
Discussing land use with U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, protecting motorcyclist privacy in a “black box” bill, how Michigan might limit permit renewals, and how the Agricultural Act of 2014 affects ethanol in fuel.
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April 2014
Volume 68, Number 4
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20. RIDING
The latest news, rides, interviews and more from the world of motorcycling.
30. HALL OF FAME
The motocross bike that launched the G.O.A.T., Hall of Famer Wells Bennett and “The Devil’s Staircase.”
40. TUNE UP, GET OUT, GO RIDE!
As the weather warms, motorcyclists in the cooler climes are preparing for the riding season by finishing up needed repairs and tuning their engines, but spring also is a great time to consider a rider tune-up. Here are some suggestions.
47. EVENTS CALENDAR
What to do, where to go.
58. DENNIS LANGE
Political influence 101.
Photo by Bob Allan, Frozen Moments
SAFETY, SECURITY, PRIVACY
New Technologies Offer Hope For Safety, But We Must Proceed With Caution
With new technology emerging every day, communication between vehicles (V2V) and measurement of vehicle performance such as maintenance, location, and mileage parameters (black-box technology) have a safety as well as a privacy component.
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The AMA believes that the vehicle owner should have the freedom to determine the proper balance. That is why we continually push for an on-off switch on each motorcycle and for owner control of any information gathered and stored by these devices. These are individual choices the motorcyclist should be making.
Ensuring safety
We have been in direct contact with automobile manufacturers to help ensure that, as they develop the V2V technology, it will be sensitive and responsive to the motorcycles’ electronic profile on the highway.
This technology broadcasts a data stream that will tell road users that you have one or more other vehicles approaching in a manner that could be hazardous. As demonstrated in automobiles, the vehicle responds with flashing lights, an audible sound and, in some cases, a vibrating seat as a warning. Examples of where V2V technology can work include blind spots, intersections, turns across traffic and a vehicle going the wrong way.
How the system will perform on a motorcycle has yet to be revealed, but we have been in contact with the regulators in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about V2V systems being sensitive enough to recognize
motorcycles. This technology could enhance motorcycle awareness on our highways, but there may be a down side: It could become yet another distraction to the driver. In addition, these high-tech vehicle control features could lull drivers into a false sense of security, causing them to lose their focus on the roadway and other nearby drivers and riders.
To help ensure that V2V technology is practical for motorcycles, we have told the Federal Communications Commission that they need to reserve sufficient bandwidth to ensure the system works as designed. The agency should not let the bandwidth for V2V be swallowed-up by cell phone usage or some other competing technology, such as interference from other Wi-Fi systems in close proximity.
Protecting information
Although data event recorders—the so called black boxes in your cars—have not made their way onto motorcycles so far, we are urging Congress to specifically include motorcycles in legislation designed to protect private information that these devices could contain.
Black box technology is useful because it can notify the owner when engine maintenance is required and then track whether the operator follows through with the warranty maintenance requirements. This can benefit the owner by establishing proof of maintenance. But it could also result in negation of warranty provisions if the black box malfunctions.
The black box may also contain information about where your bike is, where it has been and when. If the vehicle
is stolen, such information can be used to retrieve it quickly. But, if it has been parked in a time-limited zone and you let the parking meter expire, the black box could give the enforcing agency a tight case against you.
At the AMA, we take these potential—or real—invasions of privacy very seriously.
I have property in the Rocky Mountains where Google, Garmin and cell-phone technology does not accurately identify location points. If the GPS system in a black box is inaccurate in certain locations, it could indicate that the vehicle operator wandered into closed or restricted areas or trespassed on private property. If a public lands agency gained access to the data, it may try to prosecute you, when in reality there has been no violation.
Some attorneys feel that granting government agencies, including law enforcement, open access to the information held inside a black box is unreasonable search and seizure, which brings constitutional arguments into play. The AMA believes the best approach is to leave control of the data with the vehicle owner. That is why we urge that an on-off switch be installed on any black box, and why we have endorsed legislation by U.S. Reps. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) that clearly states that the motorcycle owner controls the information stored on his or her bike.
Wayne Allard is a former U.S. senator and U.S. representative who is now the AMA vice president for government relations.
Photo Kevin Wing /
Illustration Halley Miller
Wayne Allard
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Get Out And Ride
For most of the country, spring is the start of the riding season—when the snow thaws, the road salt washes away and the temperatures remain bearable. AMA Go Ride! Month celebrates the kickoff to the riding season the best way we know how: by highlighting the awesome things you can do on your motorcycle throughout the year.
This year, we remind you of all the fun things to do, but we also take a thorough look at the state of safety training. After all, while you should make sure your bike is good to go for the new riding season, it’s even more critical to tune up the most important machine of all: you!
Tune Up, Get Out, Go Ride!
Fresh Training Can Help Make This Your Best Riding Season Yet By Jim Witters
As the weather warms, motorcyclists in the cooler climes are preparing for the riding season by finishing up needed repairs and modifications and tuning those engines, but spring also is a great time to consider a rider tune-up.
Refresher courses and advanced-rider training provide a great way to ensure that you get the most enjoyment from the weather, the roads, the bikes and yourself.
“It’s hard to get people to return for more training,” says Bill Seltzer, marketing director and rider coach for TEAM Arizona, which trains 800 to 1,000 experienced riders each year “But the typical response I get from someone completing the advanced courses is, ‘I can’t believe how much I learned.’ ”
A Return To Riding
Don Rocha, a 59-year-old AMA member from Fort Collins, Colo., didn’t need much persuasion to take a refresher course at T3RG Motorcycle Schools in Denver.
“I had taken a beginner course when I was in college in Canada in the 1970s, but I didn’t do much with it,” Rocha says. “Then one of my neighbors showed up with a sport tourer, and I decided to look
into motorcycles again.”
In 2006, Rocha bought a 2002 Ducati ST2. Then he got nervous.
“I thought maybe I had gotten in over my head, with the Ducati and all,” he says. “So I took a refresher course from a guy in Denver before I even rode it.”
Since then, Rocha has added a Triumph XC and a KTM supermoto to his garage. He has continued his training, with a course for experienced riders, basic and advanced Total Control courses at T3RG Motorcycle Schools and a track course.
“I learned useful things about riding alone and in groups, how to position myself and what to
watch out for,” Rocha says. “The Total Control classes are really geared more toward the sport tourer bikes and our type of riding, which is a lot faster.
“The training is more performance oriented. It’s just short of a track course.”
Rocha says his initial nervousness has subsided, largely due to the formal advanced training he received.
“My intention is to do more of that,” he says.
Experienced Rider Welcomed
A common perception is that younger riders acting irresponsibly account for the highest number of crashes, injuries and fatalities involving motorcycles.
However, a study by the Ohio Department of Transportation showed that “the highest number of at fault crashes resulting in death and serious injuries involved males between the ages of 41 and 50.”
Motorcycle Ohio, a state-supported agency that oversees motorcycle training, says 75 percent of motorcycle crashes involve “experienced” riders.
“Advanced training provides riders and co-riders the opportunity to increase their understanding of safe riding techniques and to practice these techniques on their motorcycles,” the agency’s website says.
Age range of males involved in highest number of at-fault crashes that resulted in death or serious injury (Ohio DOT)
Motorcycle safety schools provide a
controlled environment and highly trained instructors who can assess the mental and physical skills that need improvement.
Percentage of crashes that involve “experienced” riders (Motorcycle Ohio)
“Someone who has been riding for, say, 25 years—maybe without incident—is biased, thinking maybe they don’t need training,” Seltzer says. “But maybe they’ve just been lucky.”
Experienced riders, even those who have completed a basic rider course, can become rusty, both physically and mentally, says Dr. Raymond J. Ochs, director of training systems for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Ochs, also known as Dr. Ray, says the goal of rider training is to make the physical actions—throttle, clutch and brake control and steering—as automatic as possible.
So the advanced courses provided by the MSF and others include refreshers, such as for cornering, swerving and hard braking, before moving on to provide new information.
The key is to provide each rider with a realistic assessment of his skills.
“Everybody believes they are above average drivers and riders,” Ochs says. “We try to help them internalize exactly where they stand.”
The key is to know your limits and ride within them.
Colleen Boyle, who operates T3RG Motorcycle Schools in Colorado, says the seasoned rider likely started out “young and fearless,” but their years of experience involves “riding the same five roads several times a year.”
Then there are those who put their riding aside while raising a family.
“The riders who buy a bike after their kids are grown have more money than skill,” Boyle says. “They are very hesitant to take an entry-level course, but they need the refresher to restore their confidence, especially in low-speed maneuvers.”
Boyle recommends the MSF Basic Rider Course 2 for people with some experience or a gap in their riding histories.
“They are very different machines,” Boyle says. “The guys who pass up the sport bikes and get a cruiser or a bagger end up wobbling at slow speeds. There is no reason to walk your bike into a parking space from 25 feet.”
New AdvancedRider, Courses
Sgt. Sean Kelly of the Mesa, Ariz., police department, completed all of the rider courses offered by TEAM Arizona.
Kelly, 47, started riding just three years ago.
“I had never ridden before. It was always, ‘Motorcycles are dangerous,’ so I stayed away from them,” he says. “But I am one of those mid-life-crisis guys who got into motorcycles as an outlet.”
Kelly took the beginning rider course through TEAM Arizona, bought a Yamaha V-Star 650 and started riding every day, logging 15,000 miles in his first year.
Since then, Kelly has added a 1976 Yamaha dirt bike and a Yamaha Super Ténéré to his lineup.
As the miles rolled by, Kelly continued training. He now is a member of the police department’s motor patrol, riding a Kawasaki Concours on duty.
With an estimated 60,000 motorcycling miles under his belt in just three years of riding, Kelly’s next goal is to complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s instructor course and become a RiderCoach.
He says that seemingly simple tactics, such as avoiding dogs while riding, prove helpful during routine daily rides. Attention to properly positioning his motorcycle in traffic and “being an active rider” helps Kelly avoid emergency situations.
“I mentally rehearse scenarios,” he says. “The courses taught me to maintain a good safety zone and be attentive.
“It is remarkable how the motorcycle responds when the rider has proper vision. It makes the ride much safer and much more enjoyable.”
Crash Dangers
Research shows that rider intoxication, aggressive riding, wet surfaces, improper gear and higher speeds increase the severity of motorcycle crashes.
Rider training can help address all those dangers.
One of the leading causes of multivehicle motorcycle crashes is “other vehicle drivers’ failure to see or yield to motorcyclists,” according to a 2013 survey by the University of Texas at Austin for the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
The basic and advanced courses help
Safety Programs Supporting The AMA
The AMA Rider Education Support Program (www.americanmotorcyclist.com/ Membership/SupportingRidersEd.aspx) provides rider education groups tools to promote membership in the AMA.
The program currently includes more than 35 organizations with 280 coaches who train more than 105,000 riders a year at 265 U.S. locations.
Participating programs expose students to the benefits of AMA membership, including represention of motorcyclists’ rights in Washington, D.C. They include:
Arizona
@ T.E.A.M. Arizona www.motorcycletraining.com
Colorado
@ T3RG Motorcycle Schools t3rg.ca
@ ABATE of Colorado www.abateofcolo.org
Florida
@ Motorcycle Training Institute www.mtii.com
Georgia
@ Georgia Motorcycle Riders georgiamotorcycleriders.com
Idaho
@ Idaho STAR Motorcycle Program idahostar.org
Illinois
Indiana
@ Motorcycle Riding’s Cool www.motorcyclelearning.com
Iowa
@ ABATE of Indiana www.abateonline.org
@ ABATE of Iowa www.abateiowa.org
Massachusetts
@ Training Wheels www.trainingwheelsonline.com
Missouri
@ Freedom of Road Riders www.forr.net
Nevada
@ Cycle School Motorcycle Training www.cycleschool.com
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Get Out And Ride
riders “ride like they are invisible” and avoid traffic traps created by unobservant or distracted drivers, Ochs says.
Injury Avoidance
Avoiding crashes is particularly important for the “seasoned” riders, who stand a greater chance of serious injury.
A 2013 study by Tracy L. Jackson at Brown University showed that, “The number of injuries increased in all groups from 2001 to 2008, with the greatest rate of increase occurring in the oldest age group. Older adults had the greatest odds of hospitalization with a threefold increased rate of hospitalization” as a result of a motorcycle crash.
A key is getting more people into the advanced courses.
Boyle says her schools train as many as 3,000 novice riders each year, but an average of only 70 students a year take the “total control” course and just 25 complete the “top gun” course, which offers a civilian version of the police motorcycle training course.
Kelly says that the advanced training he received made a difference. It turned “white knuckle experiences into something enjoyable,” he says.
In investigating single-vehicle motorcycle crashes, Kelly’s personal experience is that the failure to negotiate a curve is the leading cause.
“Understanding the physics of riding really helps me,” Kelly says. “I can take curves significantly faster now, but 10 times safer.”
He credits advanced training courses, which provided him with the knowledge he
Find Rides Online
AMA Great Roads Database
Available online for members, the AMA Great Roads database includes routes suggested by AMA members.
To access the AMA Great Roads database, go to www. americanmotorcyclist.com/ asp/membersonly/roads/ ama_roads_database_home. asp. You will need to log in to the Members Area. If you don’t have an account, it’s easy to set one up.
needs to choose the proper line in a curve.
“I don’t know how many years it would have taken me to figure that out on my own,” he says.
Strategies For Safety
Ochs says experienced riders tend to neglect defensive riding techniques.
Seltzer says the “most obvious” deficiency demonstrated in experienced riders is “predator vision” that results in “target fixation.”
When homing in on prey, target fixation can be a great asset. But in the ever-changing landscape surrounding a motorcyclist, target fixation is a hindrance.
“We try to get riders to expand their vision,” Seltzer says. “We work on delayed entry into curves. We work on trying different entry points and selecting a different apex. Then we use the SEE [Search, Evaluate, Execute] method.”
Ochs says the MSF website (www.msf-usa.org/riderperception/) includes a perception challenge to help riders test their skills.
The MSF offers a wide range of courses, from smart-phone apps to iTunes University courses to basic and advanced skills training to bike-bonding, Ochs says.
As with all rider training, the goal of the advanced courses is to increase the safety margin, so the motorcyclist can better enjoy the ride.
“We want to encourage people to keep an open mind,” Seltzer says. “There are lots of ways for each of us to ride better. If you open yourself up to new possibilities when you come into the course, you can get so much more out of it.”
Share The Ride Online
AMA Member Gallery
Share photos online at the AMA gallery for membersubmitted photos. Located at gallery. americanmotorcyclist.com, the gallery includes tens of thousands of images of member rides and AMA events. What’s missing here? It might be you! Send your best photo, or two or six, to submissions@ ama-cycle.org.
New Jersey
@ Rider Education of New Jersey www.renj.com
@ Motorcycle Riding Center www.theridingcenter.com
@ Riding Academy of New Jersey www.theridingacademyofnj.com
@ Fairleigh Dickinson University Cont. Ed/Motorcycle Program view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=93
New York
@ Learn 2 Ride, Inc. www.learn2ride.net
Oregon
@ Team Oregon www.team-oregon.org
Tennessee
Never Ride Alone
AMA Roadside Assistance
Carry with you the peace of mind that only comes with AMA Roadside Assistance. For no additional cost when you set up your membership to auto-renew with a valid credit card, you can ride knowing that free, bike-friendly roadside assistance is only a phone call away. Also covered are your cars, trailers and RVs. To sign up, call (800) 262-5646.
@ MidTenn Rider Education www.midtennmotorcycle.com
Texas
@ MRH Rider Training www.motorcycleridershouston.com
@ Geo Center Motorcycle Training www.gcmctraining.com
@ Texas Motor Sports www.texasmotorsports.com
@ Rider’s Edge-Caliente Harley www.calienteharley.com
@ Motorcycle Training Center www.texasmtc.com
@ Gregory’s Riding School www.gregorysdrivingschool.com
@ RiderCourse Center, LLC www.ridercourse.com
@ The Motorcycle School of San Antonio www.themotorcycleschool.com
@ Longhorn Harley Davidson www.longhornhd.com
@ Piney Woods Riders Academy (936) 637-7555
@ Fastline www.ridefastline.com
Utah
@ Salt Lake Community College Motorcycle Training view.fdu.edu
Virginia
@ Motorcycle Riding Concepts www.saddleupva.com
Washington
@ Evergreen Safety Council www.evergreenmotorcycletraining.org
@ Puget Sound Safety www.pugetsoundsafety.com
Safety schools interested in participating in the AMA Rider Education Support Program should call (614) 856-1900, ext. 1227, for more information.
2013 Yamaha Super Ténéré
As the proud sponsor of the AMA Yamaha Super Ténéré National Adventure Touring Series, Yamaha is awarding one lucky member a new 2013 Super Ténéré! Riders participating in the series will also be automatically entered.
Get Out And Ride
AMA Premier Touring Series
The Best Recreational Rides On The Planet Are AMA Sanctioned
AMA National Rallies
AMA National Rallies are AMA-produced and promoted events that include a range of activities, including seminars, bike shows, rides, swap meets, racing, field meets, demo rides, vendor displays and more.
This year’s AMA National Rally is AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 11-13, in Lexington, Ohio. The event, the largest annual fund-raiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, features North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, vintage racing, bike shows, seminars and more.
More info: www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com
AMA National Conventions
AMA National conventions are the top tier of AMA-sanctioned rides and rallies. put on by the AMA’s promoting clubs and organizers, these rides are the best of the best, where you’ll find thousands of likeminded riders in some of the most beautiful places in the country.
@ AMeRicADe, June 2-7, in Lake George, N.y. is a laid-back, roadriding touring destination with a family friendly atmosphere. More info: www.americade.com
@ THe GOLDeN AspeN MOTORcycLe RALLy, sept. 17-21, in Ruidoso, N.M., is a huge event high in the Rocky Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. More info: www.motorcyclerally.com
AMA National Touring Rallies
AMA National Touring Rallies take the Gypsy Tour concept and mix in more options for riding. Often built around guided local tours and organized riding events, these events are open to riders of all stripes. below are national-level events.
@ AspeNcAsH RALLy: May 15-18, Ruidoso, N.M. info: www.motorcyclerally.com
@ sTAR 2014: June 8-11, Rapid city, s.D. info: info: www.ridemsta.com
@ 2014 ROADRuNNeR MOTORcycLe TOuRiNG & TRAVeL ANNuAL TOuRiNG WeekeND: July 17-24, snowshoe, W.Va. info: www.roadrunner.travel/ events/touring-weekend/
@ RALLy iN THe GORGe: Aug. 29-sept. 1, Hood River, Ore. info: www.soundrider.com/rally
AMA National Gypsy Tours
One of the oldest touring experiences in all of motorcycling, Gypsy Tours began as one-day events around the country where riders would travel to a specific site to enjoy each others’ company at what evolved into large gatherings.
@ LAuGHLiN RiVeR RuN, Apr. 2327, Laughlin, Nev. info: www.laughlinriverrun.com
@ RepubLic OF TexAs (R.O.T.) RAlly, June 12-15, Austin, Tex.
@ LAcONiA MOTORcycLe Week, June 14-22, Laconia, N.H. info: www.laconiamcweek.com
@ THuNDeR iN THe VALLey, June 26-29, Johnstown, penn. info: www.visitjohnstownpa.com/ thunderinthevalley/
@ 37TH ANNuAL NATiONAL bikeRs ROuNDup, Jul 28-Aug 3, Tulsa, Okla.
@ sTuRGis, Aug. 4-10, sturgis, s.D.; www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
@ kiLLiNGTON cLAssic, Aug 28-31, killington, Vt. info: www.killingtonclassic.com
A few of the hundreds of AMA-sanctioned events this month, detailed on the following pages.
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The battle for AMA Supercross supremacy continues this month with the stars of AMA Supercross banging handlebars in stadiums April 5 in Houston, April 12 in Seattle and April 26 in East Rutherford, N.J. For more info, go to www.amasupercross.com or see page 51.
4
Enjoy a good mix of fire service roads and twisty rural blacktop that begins in east Tennessee and goes into western North Carolina as part of the Slate Creek 500 Adventure Ride in Bybee, Tenn., April 12-13. The Slate Creek 500 Adventure Ride is part of the AMA Yamaha Super Ténéré National Adventure Riding Series. For the full schedule, see page 55.
2
The pace is fast and furious in the Kenda AMA National Enduro Championship Series. Catch the action April 6 in West Point, Tenn. For the full schedule, see page 52.
3
Catch some exciting action from the AMSOIL AMA Grand National Cross Country Series on April 12-13 in Union, S.C. and April 26-27 in Springville, Ind. For the full schedule, see page 51.
COMING UP
Start planning your riding routes now for the 2014 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 11-13, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Get together with tens of thousands of your best friends for a rockin’ good time. More information is available at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com.
5
Join up with a bunch of your riding pals and head off to prison as part of the Yuma Prison Run rally, April 18-20, at the Yuma County Fairgrounds in Arizona. Hosted by the Norwalk Centaurs Motorcycle Club, the annual event is a fundraiser for needy children. Info: www.yumaprisonrun.com.
6
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation will host the South Florida Ride for Kids event on Sunday, April 13, in Deerfield Beach, Fla. For information about all of the 2014 Ride for Kids events, go to www.rideforkids.org.
ALABAMA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 26: TALLASSEE: 2 DAY EVENT, MONSTER ACTION SPORTS, LLC, (334) 318-8475, MONSTERMX.COM
ARIZONA
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
APR 18: YUMA: 2 DAY EVENT, NORWALK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (661) 245-3932, YUMAPRISONRUN.COM
COMPETITION
ENDURO
APR 13: CAMP WOOD: ARIZONA TRAIL RIDERS, (602) 692-9382, ARIZONATRAILRIDERS.ORG
OBSERVED TRIALS
APR 13: PRESCOTT: CENTRAL ARIZONA TRIALS INC, (602) 840-3640, CENTRALARIZONATRIALS.ORG
CALIFORNIA
RECREATIONAL
DUAL SPORT RIDE
APR 27: SAN LUIS OBISPO: PENGUINS MOTORCYCLE CLUB AT CAL POLY, CPPENGUINSMC.COM
POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD
APR 5: LAKEPORT: NORTH BAY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (707) 568-6321, NORTHBAYMC.ORG
POKER RUN
APR 5: LANCASTER: ANTELOPE VALLEY RIDERS, (661) 435-8949, AVTS.AV.ORG
APR 13: STOCKTON: STOCKTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (209) 956-1505, STOCKTONMC.ORG
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
APR 5: PAICINES: RACERS UNDER THE SON- CENTRAL COAST, (408) 807-7293, RUTSCENTRALCOAST.ORG
APR 12: SAN BERNARDINO: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG
COMPETITION
ENDURO
APR 6: LAKEPORT: NORTH BAY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (707) 568-6321, NORTHBAYMC.ORG
HARE & HOUND
APR 12: (Includes ATVs) JOHNSON VALLEY: 2 DAY EVENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (949) 981-6776, SOCALMC.COM
APR 26: (Includes ATVs) JOHNSON VALLEY: 2 DAY EVENT, VIKINGS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (805) 680-6336, DISTRICT37AMA.ORG
APRIL EVENTS
HARE SCRAMBLES
APR 12: SHASTA LAKE CITY: 2 DAY EVENT, NORTH VALLEY MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, INC., (530) 921-1233, REDDINGDIRTRIDERS.COM
MOTOCROSS
APR 9: SAN BERNADINO: 2X PROMOTIONS LLC, (740) 297-6686, 2XPROMOTIONS.COM
APR 26: PORTERVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, 2X PROMOTIONS LLC, (740) 297-6686, 2XPROMOTIONS.COM
COLORADO
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 6: MILLIKEN: TWO RIVERS RACING LLC, (970) 587-5770
DELAWARE
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 12: SEAFORD: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (443) 359-1089, SPEEDCITI.COM
FLORIDA
RECREATIONAL
ADVENTURE RIDE
APR 26: BROOKSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, DIXIE DUAL SPORT, INC., (727) 919-8299, DIXIEDUALSPORT.COM
DUAL SPORT RIDE
APR 26: BROOKSVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, DIXIE DUAL SPORT, INC., (727) 919-8299, DIXIEDUALSPORT.COM
POKER RUN
APR 27: FT. WALTON: SAND DOLLAR MC, INC., (850) 244-0376
ROAD RUN
APR 13: DEERFIELD BEACH: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG
APR 13: UMATILLA: CENTRAL FLORIDA CRUISERS, INC., (352) 396-3239, CENTRALFLORIDACRUISERS.ORG
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 5: OKEECHOBEE: UNLIMITED SPORTS MX INC
APR 6: OKEECHOBEE: UNLIMITED SPORTS MX INC
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 6: (Includes ATVs) DALTON: LAZY RIVER MOTOCROSS, (706) 278-1620, LAZYRIVERMOTOCROSS.COM
RECREATIONAL
ILLINOIS
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
APR 27: (Includes ATVs) OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 4343669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 20: CASEY: LINCOLN TRAIL MOTOSPORTS, (217) 932-2041, LINCOLNTRAILMOTOSPORTS.COM
APR 26: CASEY: LINCOLN TRAIL MOTOSPORTS, (217) 932-2041, LINCOLNTRAILMOTOSPORTS.COM
APR 27: CASEY: LINCOLN TRAIL MOTOSPORTS, (217) 932-2041, LINCOLNTRAILMOTOSPORTS.COM
INDIANA
RECREATIONAL
RELIABILITY RUN
APR 12: ROSELAWN: GRAND KANKAKEE TRAIL RIDERS, (708) 946-0999, GKTRAILRIDERS.COM
COMPETITION
ENDURO
APR 13: ROSELAWN: GRAND KANKAKEE TRAIL RIDERS, (708) 946-0999, GKTRAILRIDERS.COM
HILLCLIMB
APR 26: (Includes ATVs) CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 247-2216, PLEASURERIDERS.NET
APR 27: (Includes ATVs) CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 247-2216, PLEASURERIDERS.NET
MOTOCROSS
APR 12: ROSSVILLE: WILDCAT CREEK MX, (765) 379-2482, WILDCATCREEKMX.COM
APR 13: ROSSVILLE: WILDCAT CREEK MX, (765) 379-2482, WILDCATCREEKMX.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
APR 26: LIGONIER: MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (574) 386-4061, MOTATRIALS.COM
APR 27: LIGONIER: MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (574) 386-4061, MOTATRIALS.COM
IOWA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 27: SHELLROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM
KANSAS
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 5: MAIZE: BAR 2 BAR MX PARK, LLC, (316) 239-8132, BAR2BARMXPARK.COM
APR 6: MAIZE: BAR 2 BAR MX PARK, LLC, (316) 239-8132, BAR2BARMXPARK.COM
MICHIGAN
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 5: NEWAYGO: BIG AIR MOTOCROSS, (231) 652-5225, BIGAIRMOTOCROSS.COM
APR 6: NEWAYGO: BIG AIR MOTOCROSS, (231) 652-5225, BIGAIRMOTOCROSS.COM
APR 19: MILLINGTON: BAJA MX INC, (989) 871-3356, BAJAACRES.COM
APR 27: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NET
MINNESOTA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 13: KELLOGG: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 244-9996, MOTOKAZIE.COM
APR 27: KELLOGG: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 244-9996, MOTOKAZIE.COM
APR 27: BROOK PARK: BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, (320) 679-2582, WWW.BERMBENDERS.COM
MISSISSIPPI
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 12: PRENTISS: 2 DAY EVENT, GOLDEN PINE RACEWAY, (601) 506-8669, GOLDENPINERACEWAY.COM
NEVADA
COMPETITION
HARE & HOUND
APR 12: PANACA: SNDR-SOUTHERN NEVADA DESERT RACERS, (702) 293-0480, MRANRACING.COM
NEW JERSEY
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
APR 12: BRIDGEWATER: STEEL CRUSADERS RC-JERSEY CREW
COMPETITION
ENDURO
APR 6: CHATSWORTH: PINE BARONS ENDURO RIDERS, (609) 502-6737
APR 13: PORT ELIZABETH: TRI-COUNTY SPORTSMEN MC INC., (888) 274-4469, TEAMHAMMER.ORG
NEW MEXICO
RECREATIONAL
ROAD RUN
APR 27: ALBUQUERQUE: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG
NEW YORK
RECREATIONAL
BIKE BLESSING
APR 26: BROOKLYN: BIKERS OF BROOKLYN, (347) 996-6690
FUN RUN
APR 27: ALBANY: ROAMERS MC, (518) 248-1037
POKER RUN
APR 26: BRONX: CELTIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (914) 924-2170, CELTICMCC.COM
ROAD RUN
APR 27: CROTON-ON-HUDSON: ROAD KINGS NEW YORK MC, (917) 751-3099, WWW.HOGS4HOPE.COM
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 6: (Includes ATVs) AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 784-5466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM
NORTH CAROLINA
RECREATIONAL SCHOOLS - ROAD
APR 21: PISGAH FOREST: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 637-0947, MOTOMARK1.COM
APR 23: STECOAH: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 637-0947, MOTOMARK1.COM
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 12: HENDERSON: KRUSTY RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (252) 438-8192, NCMP.NET
APR 13: HENDERSON: KRUSTY RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (252) 438-8192, NCMP.NET
OHIO
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 5: ATHENS: ACTION SPORTS PROMOTIONS INC., (740) 591-7223, ACTIONSPORTSRACING.COM
APR 6: ATHENS: ACTION SPORTS PROMOTIONS INC., (740) 591-7223, ACTIONSPORTSRACING.COM
APR 27: GREENVILLE: TREATY CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (937) 459-0508, TREATYCITYMC.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
APR 5: SARDIS: 2 DAY EVENT, TRIALS INC, (502) 515-6514, TRIALSINC.ORG
OKLAHOMA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 26: PONCA CITY: RPM SPORTS, (205) 699-8857, RPMSPORTSONLINE.COM
APR 27: PONCA CITY: RPM SPORTS, (205) 699-8857, RPMSPORTSONLINE.COM
OREGON
RECREATIONAL
POKER RUN
APR 6: TIGARD: ROSE CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (503) 706-3969, ROSE-CITY-MC.ORG
PENNSYLVANIA
COMPETITION
MOTOCROSS
APR 4: BUCK: GENTLEMEN MC SPORTSMEN, (717) 284-2270
APR 13: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN: SCHUYLKILL COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (570) 385-1460, SCHUYLKILL COUNTYMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM
APR 13: MARIETTA: AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS PA POST CHAPTER #466, (717) 898-0871
APR 19: OLEY: READING MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (610) 987-6422, WWW.READINGMC.COM
APR 27: LEBANON: LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC., (717) 270-9797
ROAD RUN
APR 27: YORK: YORK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, YORKMOTORCYCLE.COM
COMPETITION
HARE SCRAMBLES
APR 13: (Includes ATVs) TBA: BP PROMOTIONS, (267) 261-0186, AMADISTRICT6.COM
MOTOCROSS
APR 6: BIRDSBORO: PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 582-3717, PAGODAMC.ORG
APR 12: MANHEIM: SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, (717) 278-8998, SLEEPYMX.COM
APR 13: MANHEIM: SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, (717) 278-8998, SLEEPYMX.COM
OBSERVED TRIALS
APR 27: ELIZABETHTOWN: CANDYTOWN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (717) 507-1661, CANDYTOWNMC.ORG
SHORT TRACK
APR 5: (Includes ATVs) SHIPPENSBURG: SHIPPENSBURG MC, (717) 796-0294, BAERMOTORSPORTS.COM
TENNESSEE
RECREATIONAL
ADVENTURE RIDE
APR 12: BYBEE: 2 DAY EVENT, APPALACHIAN TRAIL RIDERS, (865) 322-0193, VOLUNTEERRIDERS.COM
TRAIL RIDE - RECREATIONAL
APR 5: WESTPOINT: NORTH ALABAMA TRAIL RIDERS ASSN, (972) 977-4112, WWW.NATRA-WESTPOINT.NET
cOMPETITION
ENDurO
APR 6: WEST POINT: NORTH ALABAMA TRAIL RIDERS ASSN, (972) 977-4112
MOTOcrOSS
APR 5: (ATV only) BLOUNTVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 3235497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
APR 13: (Includes ATVs) BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
APR 26: LIVINGSTON: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
APR 27: (Includes ATVs) LIVINGSTON: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM
TEXAS
rEcrEATIONAL
rOAD ruN
APR 27: HUMBLE: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, WWW.RIDEFORKIDS.ORG cOMPETITION
ENDurO
APR 27: ALTAIR: TRAIL RIDERS OF HOUSTON, (832) 465-7790, TRAILRIDERSOFHOUSTON.COM
HALL OF FAME EXHIBITS AND EVENTS
AMA M OTO rcycLE H ALL OF FAME MotorcycleMuseuM.org
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Main Hall: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame: Recognizing those who have made significant contributions to all aspects of motorcycling.
Dirt-Track! All-American Motorcycle r acing: Celebrating the storied history of the dirt oval.
2 Wheels + Motor, A Fine Art Exhibition: The spirit, excitement and adventure of motorcycling is expressed through fine art.
Founder’s Hall: Honoring the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s generous contributors.
July 11-13, Lexington, Ohio: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Information: www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com.
AMA PrO r AcI N g
AMA PrO FLAT Tr Ack
a M aproracing.co M
Mar. 13: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona Flat Track I
Mar. 14: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona Flat Track II
May 25: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Mile
June 15: k noxville, Ia.: Knoxville Half Mile
uTAH
cOMPETITION
MOTOcrOSS
APR 5: ST GEORGE: 2 DAY EVENT, ST GEORGE MX, (435) 705-4125, WWW.STGEORGEMX.COM
VIrgINIA
cOMPETITION
grAND PrIX
APR 13: DILLWYN: VIRGINIA COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLE SERVICES, (434) 245-8599, VCHSS.ORG
MOTOcrOSS
APR 26: DILLWYN: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOPROMO, LLC, (434) 548-6043, ACTIONTOWNMX.COM
SuPErMOTO
APR 13: ALTON: SUPER MOTO EAST COAST, SUPERMOTOEASTCOAST.COM
WEST VIrgINIA
cOMPETITION
MOTOcrOSS
APR 13: HEDGESVILLE: TOMAHAWK MX, LLC, (304) 229-6682, WWW.TOMAHAWKMX.COM
APR 19: HEDGESVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, WWW.TOMAHAWKMX.COM
2014 eVents
June 28: Lima, Oh.: Lima Half Mile
July 5: Hagerstown, Md.: Hagerstown Half Mile
July 19: Elma, Wa.: Grays Harbor Raceway
July 26: Sacramento, calif.: Sacramento Mile
Aug. 2: castle rock, Wa.: Castle Rock TT
Aug. 5: r apid city, S.D.: Sturgis Half Mile
Aug. 8: Indianapolis, Ind.: Indy Mile
Aug. 17: Peoria, Ill.: Peoria TT
Aug. 23: New kent, Va.: Colonia Downs MIle
Aug. 31: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Mile II
Sept. 28: Santa rosa, calif.: Santa Rosa Mile
Oct. 11: Pomona, calif.: Flat Track Season Finale
AMA PrO H ILLcLIMB a M aproracing.co M
June 1: Spring g rove, Pa.: White Rose MC
June 8: Freemansburg, Pa.: Bushkill Valley MC
June 18: canaan, N.H.: Ridge Runner/Laconia Bike Week
July 13: West Branch, Mich.: Ogemaw Hills Bike Week
Aug. 3: Muskegon, Mich.: Muskegon MC *All Star Challenge
Sept. 21: Spring g rove, Pa.: White Rose MC
Sept. 28: Freemansburg, Pa.: Bushkill Valley MC
cOMPETITION
WIScONSIN
HArE ScrAMBLES
APR 27: ADAMS: MADISON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (262) 424-9361, MADISONMOTORCYCLECLUB.ORG
MOTOcrOSS
APR 13: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 265-1582, AZTALANMX.COM
APR 13: GRANTSBURG: STRAIGHT ARROW ENDURO RIDERS, (651) 738-7433, STRAIGHTARROW.ORG
APR 20: (Includes ATVs) HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX.COM
APR 27: NEKOOSA: RAPID ANGELS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (715) 451-1168, RAPIDANGELS.COM
OBSErVED TrIALS
APR 13: MAUSTON: WISCONSIN OBSERVED TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (319) 624-2003, WISCONSINTRIALS.ORG
Oct. 12: Oregonia, Oh.: Dayton MC
LucAS O IL AMA PrO M OTO crOSS proMotocross.coM
May 24: San Bernardino, calif.: Glen Helen National
May 31: Sacramento, calif.: Hangtown Motocross Classic
June 7: Lakewood, c olo.: Thunder Valley National
June 14: Mt. Morris, Pa.: High Point National
June 28: Blountville, Tenn.: Tennessee National
Jul. 5: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud National
Jul. 12: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek National
Jul. 19: Millville, Minn: Spring Creek National
Jul. 26: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal National
Aug. 9: New Berlin, N.y.: Unadila National
Aug. 16: c rawfordsville, Ind.: Indiana National
Aug. 23: Tooele, u tah: Utah National
AMA PrO rOAD r AcIN g a M aproracing.co M
Mar. 13-15: Daytona Beach, Fla.: Daytona International Speedway
May 30: Elkhart Lake, Wis.: Road America
June 21-22: Birmingham, Ala.: Barber Motorsports Park
July 19-20: Lexington, Oh.: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Sept. 13-14: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park
MoNS ter eN ergy AMA SupercroSS AMASUPERCROSS.COM
Mar. 15: Detroit: Ford Field
Mar. 22: toronto: Rogers Centre
Mar. 29: St. Louis: Edward Jones Dome
Apr. 5: Houston: Reliant Stadium
Apr. 12: Seattle: Century Link Field
Apr. 26: e ast r therford, N.J.: MetLife Stadium
May 3: Las Vegas: Sam Boyd Stadium AMA pro -AM co M petitio N
March 15-16: Hamer, S.c.: South of the Border, AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier; www.victory-sports.com
March 16: porterville, calif.: Porterville OHV Park, Road to Mammoth-King of the West Rnd 3; www.2xpromotions.com
March 18-22: Wortham, texas: Freestone Raceway, James Stewart Spring Championship; www.freestonemx.com
March 22-23: r ichland, Wash.: Horn Rapids MX, AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier; www.hornrapidsmx.com
March 30: e nglishtown, N.J.: Raceway Park; www.racewaypark.com
March 30: turlock, calif.: Oatfield Raceway, Road to Mammoth-King of the West Rnd 4; www.2xpromotions.com
April 6: Birdsboro, pa.: Pagoda Motorcycle Club; www.pagodamc.com
April 6: Sanford, N.c.: Devil’s Ridge Motocross; www.devilsridgemotox.com
April 5-6: St. g eorge, u tah.: St. George MX, AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier; www.stgeorgemx.com
April 9-13: San Bernardino, calif.: Glen Helen Raceway, California Classic; www.2xpromotions.com
April 12-13: Manheim, pa.: Sleepy Hollow MX Park, AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier; www.sleepymx.com
April 13: Blountville, tenn.: Muddy Creek Raceway, Thor United States Mega Series; www.victory-sports.com
April 20: casey, i ll.: Lincoln Trails Motosports, JM Racing Suspension Spring-Shootout; www.lincolntrailmotosports.com
April 26-27: Livingston, tenn.: Thunder Valley, AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier; www.victory-sports.com
May 3-4: Bloomingdale, Mich.: Dutch Sport Park, AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier; www.dutchsportsparkmx.com
May 4: Wallkill, N.y.: Walden MX, Walden MX Spring Pro-Am; www.mamamx.com
May 11: Hedgeville, W.Va.: Tomahawk MX, MAMA MX Series; www.mamamx.com
May 11: Walnut, i ll.: Sunset Ridge; www.sunsetridgemx.com
May 10-11: Little Falls, Minn.: MotoCity Raceway, AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier; www.motocityraceway.com
2014 EVENTS
May 11: pala, calif.: Pala Raceway, Road to Mammoth-King of the West Rnd 6; www.2xpromotions.com
May 18: Kellogg, Minn.: Motokazie Motocross; www.motokazie.com
May 24-25: Southwick, Mass.: Moto 338, Motocross League of American; www.motocrossleagueofamerica.com
May 25: Athelstane, Wis.: Pine Ridge Raceway; www.pineridgeraceway.com
May 26: Brush, c olo.: Sweney Cycle Park; www.sweneycyclepark.com
May 29-30: r ancho c ordova, calif.: Hangtown Motocross, Pro National Amateur Day; www.hangtownmx.com
May 31: pecatonica, i ll.: Stateline MX; www.statelinemx.com
June 1: Mt. carroll, i ll.: MC Motopark; www.mcmotopark.com
June 1: Berwick, pa.: Evansville Motocross Park; www.evansvillemxpark.com
June 8: Nashville, i ll.: Holzhauers MX, Mid-America MX Series; www.thetrackatholzhauers.com
June 28-29: Mammoth Lakes, calif.: Mammoth Moutain, Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross; www.2xpromotions.com
June 29: Blountville, tenn: Muddy Creek Raceway, Thor United States Mega Series-Pro National Amateur Day; www.victory-sports.com
July 6: Clifford, Pa.: Hurrican Hills MX; www.hhmotocross.com
July 6: Altamont, tenn.: Fast Farms MX; www.midsouthraceproductions.com
July 6: Buchanan, Mich.: Red Bud Motocross, Pro National Amateur Day; www.redbudmx.com
July 13: Blountville, tenn.: Muddy Creek, Thor United States Mega Series; www.victory-sports.com
July 19-24: ponca, o kla.: Ponca City MX, Ponca City Amateur Championship (MLA); www.motocrossleagueofamerica.com
Aug. 10: c rystal Falls, Mich.: Valley Raceway MX; www.valleyracewaymx.com
Aug. 10: Malvern, o h.: Malven Motocross, Battle of Ohio; www.omxa.net
Aug. 24: Nashport, o h.: Briarclif MX, Battle of Ohio; www.omxa.net
Aug. 24: edgewood, tex.: Buffalo Creek; www.buffalocreekmx.com
Aug. 24: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek, Viking Clash; www.springcreekmx.com
Aug. 30-31: Millington, Mich.: Baja Acres, Baja Brawl; www.bajaacres.com
Aug. 31: Athelstane, Wis.: Pine Ridge Raceway; www.pineridgeraceway.com
Sept. 7: Seward, pa.: Pleasure Valley Raceway; www.pvrmx.com
Sept. 7: Mason, i ll.: Crossroads MX, World of Powersports Crossroads Cup; www.crossroadsmx.com
Sept. 13-14: reynolds, g a.: Silver Dollar MX, Vurb Classic; www.motocrossleagueofamerica.com
Sept. 21: New castle, Del.: Blue DIamond MX, Delaware State Championship; www.bdmxpark.com
Sept. 21: t igerton, Wis.: Fantasy Moto, Midwest Mega Series; www.fantasymoto.com
Sept. 20-21: g arwin, i a.: Oak Ridge MX, Motocross League of America (MLA); www.motocrossleagueofamerica.com
Sept. 28: Dalton, g a.: Lazy River MX, Thor United States Mega Series; www.victory-sports.com
o ct. 5: e nglishtown, N.J.: Raceway Park; www.racewaypark.com
o ct. 12: tallassee, Ala.: Monster Mountain MX Park; www.monstermx.com
o ct. 11-12: Duquoin, i ll.: Indian Hills Motocross, Motocross League of America (MLA); www.motocrossleagueofamerica.com
o ct. 19: Blountville, tenn.: Muddy Creek, Thor United States Mega Series; www.victory-sports.com
o ct. 26: Buckeye, Ariz.: Arizona Cycle Park, Western Pro-Am; www.arizonacyclepark.com
Nov. 1-2: pell c ity, Ala.: Mill Creek MX, Motocross League of America (MLA); www.motocrossleagueofamerica.com
Nov. 23-26: g ainsville, Fla.: Gatorback Cycle Park, Mini Olympics-Supercross; www.unlimitedsportsmx.com
Nov. 27-29: g ainsville, Fla.: Gatorback Cycle Park, Mini Olympics-Motocross; www.unlimitedsportsmx.com
Nov. 30: St. g eorge, u tah: St. George MX; www.stgeorgemxw.com
AMA NAtio NAL cHAM pio NSH ip S erie S
AMS oi L AMA Are NAcro SS ARENACROSS.COM
Mar. 14-16: Hidalgo, texas: State Farm Arena
Mar. 29-30: Salt Lake c ity : EnergySolutions Arena
A MS oi L AMA g r AND N Atio NAL cro SS cou Ntry Serie S gNCCRACiNg.COM
Mar. 15-16: Washington, g a.: The Maxxis General
Mar. 29-30: Morganton, N.c.: FMF Steele Creek
Apr. 12-13: u nion, S.c : VP Racing Fuels Big Buck
Apr. 26-27: Springville, i nd.: Dunlop Limestone 100
May 10-11: Hurricane Mills, tenn.: Parts Unlimited Loretta Lynn’s
May 24-25: Morgantown, W.V.: Rocky Moutain ATV*MC Mountaineer Run
June 7-8: Millfield, Oh.: Wiseco John Penton
June 21-22: Snowshoe, W.V.: AMSOIL Snowshoe
Sept. 6-7: New Berlin, N.Y.: Can-Am Uandilla
Sept. 20-21: TBA, Pa.: Car-Mate TBA
Oct. 4-5: St Clairsville, Oh.: ITP Powerline Park
Oct. 25-26: Crawfordsville, Ind.: AMSOIL Ironman
Ge ICO AMA e N durOCrOSS
Ch AMPIONS h IP ENdurocroSS.com
May 2: Las Vegas: The Orleans Arena
May 15: Austin, Texas: Circuit of the America’s
June 21: Sacramento, Calif.: Sleep Train Arena
Aug. 23: Atlanta: Gwinnett Center
Oct. 4: d enver, Colo.: National Western Complex
Oct. 11: Salt Lake City, u tah: Energy Solutions Arena
Oct. 18: everett, Wash.: Comcast Arena
Nov. 15: Boise, Idaho.: Idaho Center
Nov. 22: Ontario, Calif.: Citizen Business Bank Arena
Ke N dA AMA N ATIONAL e N durO
Ch AMPIONS h IP
N aTioN alENduro.com
Mar. 23: Blackwell, Texas: Joseph Roberts, Ross Creek Trail Riders; (325) 669-8866, RossCreekTrailRiders.com
Apr. 6: West Point, Tenn.: TJ Kennedy, NATRA; (972) 977-4112, natra-westpoint.net
May 18: Park h ills, Mo.: Michael Silger, Missouri Mudders; (636) 639-6373, MOMudders.com
June 1: Arrington, Va.: Chuck Honeycutt, April Fools Promotions; (757) 375-5665, VCHSS.org
June 29: Marquette, Mich.: Nick Zambon, UP Sandstormers; (906) 228-7010, UPSandstormers.com
2014 EVENTS
July 27: Cross Fork, Pa.: Peter Burnett, Brandywine Enduro Riders; (610) 883-7607, BER.us
Aug. 10: Grand Junction, Colo.: Thomas Jundtoft, Bookcliff Rattlers MC; (970) 250-9942, bookcliffrattlersmc.com
Aug. 31: u nion, S.C.: Duane Wellington, Greenville Enduro Riders; (864) 908-6109, GreenvilleEnduroRiders.com
Sept. 14: Matthews, Ind.: Doug Spence, Muddobbers; (765) 998-2236, MuddobbersMC.com
AMA eAST hA re S Cr AMBLe S amaraciNg.com
Mar. 23, Youth & Amateur: Park h ills, Mo.: Gregory Kinkelaar, Missouri Dirt Riders; (314) 5047287, MODirtRiders.com
June 14, Youth Bikes & ATV; June 15, Amateur Bikes & ATV: Berwick, Pa.: Duane Fisher, Evansville MX Park; (570) 759-2841, EvansvilleMXPark.com
July 13, Youth & Amateur: Battle Creek, Mich.: Byron Kibby, Battle Creek Motorcycle Club; (269) 209-8184, BattleCreekMotorcycleClub.com
Aug. 16, Youth; Aug. 17, Amateur: Athens, Ohio: Kevin Brown, Athens Motorcycle Club; (740) 5903490, AthensMotorcycleClub.com
Sept. 20, Youth; Sept. 21, Amateur: Bartow, Fla.: Keith Finnerty, Central Florida Trail Riders; (407) 774-9090, CFTRiders.com
Oct. 4, Youth; Oct. 5, Amateur: Plainview, Ill.: Ron Whipple, WFO Promotions; (309) 314-3343, WFOPromotions.com
AMA Su PerMOTO NATIONAL
Ch AMPIONS h IP S er I e S amaraciNg.com
Apr. 19-20: Lake h avasu City, Ariz.: SARA Park
May 30-June 1: e lkhart Lake, Wis.: In conjuction with AMA Pro Racing Road Race Championship
July 5-6: d enver, Colo.: In conjuction with NASCAR event
July 26-27: Salt Lake City, u tah: During Bike Jam at Miller Motorsports Park
Sept. 13-14: Sturgis, S. d.: downtown street race
AMA We ST hA re S Cr AMBLe S amaraciNg.com
Mar. 15, Amateur; Mar. 16, ATV & Youth: Anza, Calif.: Erek Kudla, Get-Xtr-Eme; (805) 236-5866, Get-Xtr-Eme.com
Apr. 12, Youth; Apr. 13, Amateur: Chappie-Shasta O h V Area-Shasta Lake, Calif.: Russel Smith, Redding Dirt Riders; (530) 921-1233, reddingdirtriders.com
May 3, Youth; May 4, Amateur: Primm, Nev.: Ronald Maas, Sunland Shamrocks MC/Big 6 GP; (818) 767-4594, ShamrocksMC.com
June 14, Youth & C Amateur; June 15, Pro, A & B Amateur: e lkton, Ore.: Jared Achepohl, ETRA, Inc.; (541) 912-8296, ETRA.net
Sept. 6, Youth; Sept. 7, Amateur: Anza, Calif.: Justin Shultz, SoCal MC/Big 6 GP; (949) 981-6776, SoCalMC.com
Oct. 4, Youth; Oct. 5, Amateur: r idgecrest, Calif.: Chris Cory, Viewfinders MC/Big 6 GP; (661) 450-8150, ViewfindersMC.com
S rT AMA hA re AN d hOu N d amaraciNg.com
Mar. 22, Youth; Mar. 23, Amateur: Murphy, Idaho: No ATVs. Bill Walsh, Dirt Inc. (208) 459-6871, DirtIncRacing.com
Apr. 12, Youth; Apr. 13, Amateur: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Justin Shultz, SOCal MC; (949) 981-6776, SoCalMC.com
Apr. 26, Youth; Apr. 27, Amateur: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Gary Alspaugh, Vikings MC; (805) 680-6336, VikingsMC.org
May 3, Amateur and Youth: Jerico, u tah: Neil Dansie, Sage Riders; (801) 369-5939, SageRidersMC.com
May 17, Amateur and Youth: Caliente, Nev.: Zack Livreri, Silver State Trailblazers; (702) 994-6823, http://sites.google.com/site/silverstatetrailblazers/ Aug. 23, Amateur and Youth: Caliente, Nev.: Zack Livreri, Silver State Trailblazers; (702) 994-6823, http://sites.google.com/site/silverstatetrailblazers/ Sept. 20, Youth; Sept. 21, Amateur: Yerington, Nev.: Erek Kudla, Get-Xtr-Eme; (805) 236-5866, Get-Xtr-Eme.com
Oct. 11, Youth; Oct. 12, Amateur: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Darren Moen, 100s MC; (714) 863-7170, www.100sMC.org
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May 24 -25: Texas Creek, Colo.: Rocky Mountain Trials Association; (719) 564-6476, RockyMountainTrials.org
May 31-June 1: Sedan, Kan.: Ark Valley Trials Assocation; (316) 644-7774, AVTATrials.com
June 21-22: Tremont, Pa.: Tiffany Tobias, Rausch Creek Powersports; (570) 682-4600, RauschCreekRacing.com
June 28-29: Sequatchie, Tenn.: Ashley Jackson, South Eastern Trials Riders Association; (423) 9428688, TrialsTrainingCenter.com
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July 4-6: Sequatchie, Tenn.: Ashley Jackson, South Eastern Trials Riders Association; (423) 9428688, TrialsTrainingCenter.com
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July 18-20: Howard, Colo.: Bill Markham, ITS Offroad; (719) 942-3372, ITSOffroad.com
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Mar. 10: Barberville, Fla.: Half Mile, Volusia County Speedway; Steve Nace, Steve Nace Racing; (270) 442-7532; www.stevenaceracing.com
Mar. 11: Barberville, Fla.: Short Track, Volusia County Speedway; Steve Nace, Steve Nace Racing; (270) 442-7532; www.stevenaceracing.com
May 4: Henry, Ill.: Half Mile; Steve Nace, Steve Nace Racing; (270) 442-7532; www.stevenaceracing.com
May. 17: tar Heel, n .C.: Short Track, Tar Heel Speedway; (910) 258-2272; richard.lovette@ robeson.k12.nc.us
May 18: tar Heel, n .C.: TT, Tar Heel Speedway; (910) 258-2272; richard/lovette@robeson.k12.nc.us
June 20: Harpursville, n .Y.: Short Track; Square Deal Riders; (607) 725-3069; williamsracing12@ yahoo.com; SquareDealRiders.com
June 21: Harpursville, n .Y.: Short Track; Square Deal Riders; (607) 725-3069; williamsracing12@ yahoo.com; SquareDealRiders.com
July 12: Ashland, Ohio: Half Mile; AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days; Ken Saillant, (800) 262-5646; ksaillant@ama-cycle.org; AmericanMotorcyclist.com
Aug. 9: Indianapolis, Ind.: Short Track; MidAmerica Speedway; (317) 871-4392; info@ midamspeedway.com; MidAmSpeedway.com
Aug. 29: Springfield, Ill.: Short Track; Illinois State Fairgrounds; Steve Nace, Steve Nace Racing, (270) 442-7532; www.stevenaceracing.com
Sept. 20: Cuddebackville, n .Y.: Short Track; TriSate M/C Ltd.; (845) 566-4956; TriStateClub.com
Sept. 21: Cuddebackville, n .Y.: Short Track; TriSate M/C Ltd.; (845) 566-4956; TriStateClub.com
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May 18: Athens, Oh.: Action Sports Moto-Park; www.actionsportsracing.com
July 19-20: Lexington, Oh.: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Aug. 3: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge Motocross, www. sunsetridgemx.com
Aug. 24: Casey, Ill.: Lincoln Trail Motorsports, www.lincolntrailmotorsports.com
Sept. 14: Coldwater, Mich.: Log Road Motocross, www.logroadmx.com
Oct. 4: g reensburg, ky.: Russell Creek Motocross
Oct. 18: Paoli Peaks, Ind.: Mammoth East, www.podium1motoplex.com
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Mar. 22: Park Hills, Mo.: Gregory Kinkelaar, Missouri Dirt Riders; (314) 504-7287, MODirtRiders.com
June 14-15: Berwick, Pa.: Amateur and Youth , Duane Fisher, Evansville MX Park; (570) 759-2841, evansvillemxpark.com
Jul. 13: Battle Creek, Mich.: Joe Wathen, Battle Creek Motorcycle Club; (269) 729-9691, BattleCreekMotorcycleClub.com
2014 eVenTS
Aug. 16: Athens, Ohio: Kevin Brown, Athens Motorcycle Club; (740) 590-3490, AthensMotorcycleClub.com
Sept. 20: Bartow, Fla.: Keith Finnerty, Central Florida Trail Riders; (407) 774-9090, CFTRiders.com
Oct. 4: Plainview, Ill.: Ron Whipple, WFO Promotions; (309) 314-3343, WFOPromotions.com
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Apr. 5-6: Palms, Calif.: Rodeo and Motoplex, Hilltoppers GP
May 3-4: Primm, n ev.: Buffalo Bills Casino, Shamrocks GP
Sept. 6-7: Anza, Calif.: The Ranch, SoCal GP
Oct. 4-5: r idgecrest, Calif.: Ridgecrest Fairgrounds, Viewfinders GP
nov. 1-2: goran, Calif.: Quail Valley, Prospectors GP
d ec. 6-7: Pala, Calif.: Pala Raceway, Vikings GP eAS t COAS t endurO rI der S e ndurO Ser I e S ecea.oRg
Mar. 16: g reenbank, n .J.: Sandy Lane e nduro, Meteor Motorcycle Club; (856) 889-7300, www.meteormc.com
Mar. 23: Shamong, n .J.: Curly Fern e nduro, South Jersey Enduro Riders; (609) 268-9272, sjer.org
Apr. 6: Chatsworth, n .J.: Pine Barons Clock run, Pine Barons Enduro Riders; (609) 654-6300, http://pber.webs.com
Apr. 13: Port e lizabeth, n .J.: g reenbrier e nduro, Tri-County Sportsmen Motorcycle Club; 1 (888) 2744469, teamhammer.org
May 4: d elaware City, d el.: d elaware State e nduro, Delaware Enduro Riders; (302) 834-4411, delawareenduroriders.com
May 25: Heckscherville, Pa.: Broad Mountain e nduro, Reading Off Road Riders; (610) 921-3592, www.rorr.org
June 1: g rier City, Pa.: Shotgun e nduro, High Mountain Dirt Riders; (570) 954-7799, hmdr.org
June 8: d eposit, n .Y.: r idge run e nduro, Ridge Riders Motorcycle Club; (973) 919-4780, www.ridgeriders.org
June 29: Blain, Pa.: Foggy Mountain e nduro, Susquehanna Off Road Riders; (717) 533-2242, sorrmc.com
July 13: g illett, Pa.: Barbed Wire e nduro, Southern Tier Enduro Riders; (607) 382-8534
July 27: Cross Fork, Pa.: r attlesnake n ational e nduro, Brandywine Enduro Riders; (610) 368-7332, www.ber.us
Aug. 10: t hree Springs, Pa.: g reen Marble e nduro, Green Marble Enduro Riders; (410) 6389367, greenmarbleenduroriders.org
Aug. 17: Berkshire, n .Y.: Speedsville e nduro, Ithaca Dirt Riders; (607) 657-8248, www.ithacadirtriders.com
Aug. 24: Mauricetown, n .J.: Beehive e nduro, Competition Dirt Riders; (609) 319-7496, competitiondirtriders.org
Sept. 7: Shippensburg, Pa.: Michaux e nduro, South Penn Enduro Riders; (717) 265-6055, southpennenduroriders.com
Sept. 21: Brandonville, Pa.: Moonshine e nduro, Valley Forge Trail Riders; (484) 948-5361, vftr.org
n ov. 9: Warren g rove, n .J.: Stump Jumper e nduro, Motorcycle Compeition Inc.; (609) 5757820, ride-mci.com
n ov. 23: n ew Lisbon, n .J.: Pine Hill e nduro, Central Jersey Competition Riders; (732) 558-6475, www.cjcrmc.org
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Mar. 29-30: Ox BO Hare Scrambles, South Penn Enduro Riders, (717) 938-0690
May 17-18: MCI Hare Scrambles, Motorcycle Competition Inc., (609) 575-7820
June 14-15: g M e W @ rocket Hare Scrambles, Green Marble Enduro Riders; (410) 683-9367
June 21-22: reading Hare Scrambles, Reading Off Road Riders; (610) 921-3592
Jul. 19-20: Anthracite Hare Scrambles, Valley Forge Trail Riders; (610) 476-3747
Aug. 2-3: Shotgun Hare Scrambles, High Mountain Dirt Riders; (570) 954-7799
Sept. 13-14: MMC Hare Scrambles, Meteor Motorcycle Club; (856) 889-7300
Sept. 27-28: r idge Hare Scrambles, Ridge Riders MC; (973) 919-4780
Oct. 4-5: Sahara Sands Hare Scrambles, Pine Barons Enduro Riders; (609) 654-6300
Oct. 25-26: Ormond Farms Hare Scrambles, Competition Dirt Riders; (609) 319-7496
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2014 EVENTS
Nov. 15-16: Delaware Hare Scrambles, Delaware Enduro Riders; (302) 834-4411
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Oct 12: Pine Grove, Pa.: Rorr Dual Sport, Reading Off Road Riders; (610) 921-3592, rorr.org
Oct. 25-26: Chatsworth, N.J.: Meteor Dual Sport, Meteor Motorcycle Club; (856) 889-7300, www.meteormc.com
Nov. 1-2: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: TCSMC National Dual Sport, Tri-County Sportsmen MC; 1 (888) 2744469, teamhammer.org
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Mar. 9-10: Daytona Beach, Fla.: RCSX Daytona; (304) 284-0101
Mar. 22: Wortham, Texas: Freestone Spring Championship; (713) 962-3386
Apr. 13: San Bernardino, Calif.: California Classic; (559) 761-0887
June 29: Mammoth Lakes, Calif.: Mammoth Mountain; (559) 761-0887
Aug. 31: Millington, Mich.: Baja Brawl; (989) 8713356
Oct. 5: Englishtown, N.J.: KROC Raceway Park; (732) 446-7800
Oct. 19: Blountville, Tenn.: Top Gun Showdown; (423) 323-5497
Nov. 29: Gainesville, Fla.: Winter Olympics; (312) 689-3461
AMA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV/MC AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP MXSPORTS.COM
NORTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
June 21-22: Armagh, Pa: Pleasure Valley Raceway (Youth)
June 28-29: Mt. Morris, Pa.: High Point (Amateur) SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
June 7-8: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek Raceway (Youth)
June 14-15: Chatsworth, Ga.: Lazy River (Youth) MID-EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
May 31-June 1: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman (Amateur)
June 7-8: Buchanan, Mich.: Redbud (Youth) NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
June 14-15: Mt. Carroll, Ill.: MC Motopark (Amateur)
June 21-22: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge MX (Youth)
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
June 14-15: Wortham, Texas: Freestone MX (Youth)
June 14-15: Houston, Texas: Three Palms (Amateur)
NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
June 7-8: Rancho Cordova, Calif.: Prairie City MX (Youth, Amateur)
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
May 31-June 1: Hesperia, Calif.: Competitive Edge (Youth, Amateur)
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
July 27-Aug. 2: Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: National Championship, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch
AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
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June 23-26: Springfi eld, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds
AMA HILLCLIMB GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP VALLEYSPRING HILLCLIMB.COM
Aug. 15-17: Bay City, Wis.: Mike Bronk, Valley Springs Motorcycle Club; (715) 594-3726
AMSOIL AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL ARENACROSS ARENACROSS.COM
May 3-4: Las Vegas: South Point Arena
KENDA AMA TENNESSEE KNOCKOUT GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
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Aug. 17: Sequatchie, Tennessee
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION: U.S. ROUNDS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
FIM ROAD RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIM-LIVE.COM
April 13: Austin, Texas: Circuit of The Americas
Aug. 10: Indianapolis: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
FIM ROAD RACING SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIM-LIVE.COM
July 13: Monterey, Calif: Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca
FIM MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS FIM-LIVE.COM
Sept. 28: Kegums, Latvia
FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIM-LIVE.COM
Aug. 10: Bastogne, Belgium
FIM INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS OF ENDURO FIM-LIVE.COM
May 31-June1: Idaho City, Id., West Qualifi er: Peter Reynolds, Boise Ridge Riders; (208) 384-5141, BoiseRidgeIdaho.org
June 14-15: Wellston, Ohio, East Qualifi er: William Depue Jr., Appalachian Dirt Riders; (740) 384-6379, ADROhio.org
Nov. 3-8: 2014 ISDE: San Juan, Argentina
FIM TRIAL DES NATIONS FIM-LIVE.COM
Sept. 13-14: St. Julia., Andorra
AMA DUAL-SPORT/ADVENTURE SERIES
AMA HUSQVARNA NATIONAL DUAL-SPORT SERIES AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM
Mar. 15-16: Bartow, Fla.: Cross-Florida Adventure Ride, Dixie Dual Sport, Inc, Robert Frey; 727-9198299; www.dixiedualsport.com
Mar. 29-30: Tucson, Ariz.: 2 Sun Adventure, Tucson Dual Sport, LLC, Chris Dodds; 520-9798398; www.tucsondualsport.com
Apr. 26-27: Brooksville, Fla.: Devil’s Creek DS/ ADV Ride, Dixie Dual Sport, Inc, Robert Frey; 727919-8299; www.dixiedualsport.com
May 17-18: McArthur, Ohio: Hanging Rock 200 , Buckeye Dual Sporters, Bill Kaeppner; (740) 3803050; www.kaeppnerswoods.com
June 7-8: Mill Hall, Pa.: Durty Dabbers Great Adventure, Durty Dabbers, Nils Mantzoros; (570) 726-3343; www.durtydabbers.com
June 7-8: Bixby, Mo.: Show Me 200, Midwest Trail Riders Assoc., Robert Kaufman; (314) 434-5095; www.ridemtra.com
June 7-8: Wabeno, Wis.: Ride For Research, Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, John Newton; (920) 350-2030; www.widualsportriders.org
June 14-15: Odell, Ore.: Black Dog Adventure Ride, NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 681-8881; www.blackdogdualsport.com
June 21-22: Big Bear City, Calif.: Big Bear Run, Big Bear Trail Riders, Jim Nicholson; (818) 391-3083; www.bigbeartrailriders.com
June 28-29: Fort Rock, Ore.: Fort Rock National Dual Sport, Lobos MC, Billy Toman; (503) 656-5801; www.lobosmc.com/
July 19-26: Gwinn, Mich.: 30th Annual “Michael R Burlingham Memorial” Six Days of Michigan, Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan, Lewis Schuler; (517) 781-4805; www.cycleconservationclub.org
2014 EVENTS
Aug. 2-3: Walden, Colo.: Moose Run Dual Sport Rally, Front Range Riders, Deborah Nielsen; none; www.frontrangeriders.com
Aug. 16-17: Tillamook, Ore.: Rat Dog Dual Sport, NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 681-8881; www. blackdogdualsport.com
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Hood River, Ore.: Dual Sport Northwest, Sound Rider!, Tom Mehren; (206) 6509102; www.soundrider.com
Sept. 6-7: Golden Pond, Ky.: Land Between the Lakes 200, KT Riders, Jesse Thomas; (270) 5223703; www.lbl200.com
Sept. 13-14: Columbus, Ind.: Buffaloe 500 D/S Adventure Ride, Stoney Lonesome MC, Nathan Gaskill; (812) 343-9772; www.stoneylonesomemc. com
Sept. 13-15: Reno, Nev.: Ride Reno 200, Dust Devils MC, Gary Lambert; (775) 224-0361; www. dustdevilsmc.com
Sept. 27-28: Buck Meadows, Calif.: Yosemite Dual Sport , Family Off Road Adventures, Lawrence Borgens; (209) 649-3633; www. familyoff roadadventures.com
Sep 27-28: Wabeno, Wis.: Big Woods 200, Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, John Newton; (920) 350-2030; www.widualsportriders.org
Oct. 11-12: McArthur, Ohio: Baby Burr National Dual Sport, Enduro Riders Association, Steve Barber; (614) 582-7821; www.enduroriders.com
Oct. 25-26: Chatsworth, N.J.: Meteor Ride in the Pines, Meteor MC, Jeff Fitzpatrick; (609) 654-5015; www.meteormc.com
Nov. 1-2: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Hammer Run, TriCounty Sportsmen, Eldin Polhaumas; (888) 2744469 (856) 785-2754; www.teamhammer.org
Nov. 8-9: Prescott Valley, Ariz.: Howlin’ at the Moon, Arizona Trail Riders, Don Hood; (623) 8261092; www.arizonatrailriders.org
Nov. 28-29: Palmdale, Calif.: LA-Barstow to Vegas, AMA D37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders; (626) 446-7386; www.district37ama.org
AMA YAMAHA SUPER TÉNÉRÉ NATIONAL ADVENTURE RIDING SERIES AMERICANMOTORCYCLIST.COM
Mar. 15-16: Bartow, Fla.: Cross-Florida Adventure Ride, Dixie Dual Sport, Inc, Robert Frey; 727-9198299; www.dixiedualsport.com
Mar. 29-30: Tucson, Ariz.: 2 Sun Adventure, Tucson Dual Sport, LLC, Chris Dodds; 520-9798398; www.tucsondualsport.com
Apr. 12-13: Bybee, Tenn.: Slate Creek 500, Appalachian Trail Riders, John Strange; 865-3220193; www.volunteerriders.com
Apr. 26-27: Brooksville, Fla.: Devil’s Creek DS/ADV Ride, Dixie Dual Sport, Inc, Robert Frey; 727-9198299; www.dixiedualsport.com
May 3-4: Buck Meadows, Calif.: Yosemite Adventure Tour, Family Off Road Adventures, Lawrence Borgens; (209) 649-3633; www. familyoff roadadventures.com
May 17-18: McArthur, Ohio: Hanging Rock 200 , Buckeye Dual Sporters, Bill Kaeppner; (740) 3803050; www.kaeppnerswoods.com
May 17-18: Tolland, Mass.: Berkshire Big Adventure, Berkshire Trail Riders, David Seften; 860-201-4416; www.mudslinger.org
May 24-25: Westpoint, Tenn.: Factory Creek Adventure Ride, NATRA, John Bowling; 256-8107229; www.natra-westpoint.net
June 1: Atlanta, N.Y.: Thrills in the Hills, Wayne County MC Club, John Albanese; 315-946-3082; www.waynecountymc.com
June 14-15: Odell, Ore.: Black Dog Adventure Ride, NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 681-8881; www. blackdogdualsport.com
Aug. 16-17: Tillamook, Ore.: Rat Dog Dual Sport, NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 681-8881; www. blackdogdualsport.com
Sept. 5-9: Buena Vista, Colo.: Continental Divide Adv Tour, Exit Tours, Michael Brown; (719) 207-1189; www.coloradodualsport.com
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To switch, call (800) 262-5646, ask for membership services and tell them which version you want.
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Sept. 13-14: Columbus, Ind.: Buffaloe 500 D/S Adventure Ride, Stoney Lonesome MC, Nathan Gaskill; (812) 343-9772; www.stoneylonesomemc. com
Sept. 13-15: Reno, Nev.: Ride Reno 200, Dust Devils MC, Gary Lambert; (775) 224-0361; www. dustdevilsmc.com
Sept. 20-21: Logan, Ohio: Nutcracker 200, Buckeye Dual Sporters, Bill Kaeppner; (740) 3803050; www.kaeppnerswoods.com
Oct. 25-26: Chatsworth, N.J.: Meteor Ride in the Pines, Meteor MC, Jeff Fitzpatrick; (609) 654-5015; www.meteormc.com
Nov. 1-2: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Hammer Run, TriCounty Sportsmen, Eldin Polhaumas; (888) 2744469 (856) 785-2754; www.teamhammer.org
Nov. 8-9: Prescott Valley, Ariz.: Howlin’ at the Moon, Arizona Trail Riders, Don Hood; (623) 8261092; www.arizonatrailriders.org
Nov. 14-16: Hammonton, N.J.: Pine Barrens 500, Cross Country Cycles, Jack O’Connor; 732-7148874; pinebarrens500.org
Nov. 28-29: Palmdale, Calif.: LA-Barstow to Vegas, AMA D37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders; (626) 446-7386; www.district37ama.org
AMA PREMIER TOURING SERIES
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AMA N ATIONAL RALLIES
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July 11-13: Lexington, Oh.: AMA Vintage
2014 EVENTS
Motorcycle Days; AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com
N ATIONAL CONVENTIONS
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June 2-7: Lake George, N.Y.: Americade; Americade.com
Sept. 17-21: Ruidoso, N.M.: Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally; MotorcycleRally.com
N ATIONAL TOURING RALLIES
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May 15-18: Ruidoso, N.M.: Aspencash Rally; MotorcycleRally.com
June 8-11: Rapid City, S.D.: Star 2014; ridemsta.com
July 17-24: Snowshoe, W.V.: 2014 Roadrunner Motorcycle Touring & Travel Annual Touring Weekend; http://www.roadrunner.travel/events/ touring-weekend/.com
Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Hood River, Ore.: Rally in the Gorge; soundrider.com/rally
N ATIONAL GYPSY TOURS
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Apr. 23-27: Laughlin, Nev.: Laughlin River Run; laughlinriverrun.com
June 12-15: Austin, Tex.: Republic of Texas (R.O.T) Rally
June 14-22: Laconia, N.H.: Laconia Motorcycle Week; LaconiaMCWeek.com
June 26-29: Johnstown, Penn.: Thunder in the Valley
July 28-Aug. 3: Tulsa, Okla.: 37th Annual National Bikers Roundup
Aug. 4-10: Sturgis, S.D.: Sturgis; SturgisMotorcycleRally.com
Aug. 28-31: Killington, V.T.: Killington Classic; killingtonclassic.com
AMA SIGNATURE EVENTS
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March of Dimes Bikers For Babies Rides: Nationwide: www.bikersforbabies.org
Rides For Kids Events: Nationwide: www. rideforkids.org
AMA N ATIONAL G RAND TOURS
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Jan. 1-May 24: Big Money Rally Grand Tour: bigmoneyrally.com; bigmoneyrally@hotmail.com
Apr. 1-Oct. 31: Tour of Honor Grand Tour: tourofhonor.com; regis@tourofhonor.com
Mar. 1-Oct. 31: Team Strange Airheads 30th Anniversary Memory Lane Grand Tour: teamstrange. com/2014/grandtours; bigmoneyrally@hotmail.com
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Feb. 2-Dec. 15: USA Four Corners Grand Tour: Southern California Motorcycle Association
TBA: SCMA Three Flags Classic Grand Tour: Southern California Motorcycle Association
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Product Comparo: Bohn Armor Pants vs Kevlar Jeans
ActionStations Boss Paul English talks about the differences in lower body protection options
Kevlar reinforced jeans are popular with riders of all kinds of bikes.
Draggin Jeans were among the first on the market, and there are now many similar versions available.
Many riders are interested in how these compare to the Bohn Pants.
Q: Paul, please explain the differences between Kevlar riding Jeans and the Bohn Pants
PE: In short kevlar has great abrasion resistance and is excellent for gravel rash when you’re sliding down the road. With the Bohn System we’re focusing more on Impact Protection - the vulnerable ‘corners’ you land on and damage - knees, hips, and elbows and shoulders with the shirts. An unprotected impact in these places can put you in the ER and off work. And hurts!
Q: But won’t your armor grind through in a wreck?
PE: Actually in over 15 years, we’ve never seen our armor significantly damaged at all! This is because in a crash, we tend to bounce and slide, scrubbing the speed off.
Q:The Bohn System has to be worn under jeans as an extra layer, isn’t that hot and a hassle?
PE: Positioning armor snugly against your body is the best way of providing comfortable and discrete protection so that it ’s in the right place if you have a fall. Yes, it ’s definitely an extra step compared to jeans - but on the other hand you can then wear your own jeans, or whatever pants you choose It gives you a lot more options
Q: But isn’t it hot?
PE: The only time you notice the Bohn Pants being hot is in the heat of the summer when you’re a standstill, say sitting on your bike at a light At that time of year eveything’s hot! Otherwise they breathe really well in all seasons; and we do have options of a mesh shell material and also a winter thermal solution.
Q: What about putting armor into kevlar jeans?
PE: Some companies do have this option, which on first impressions is a good idea But what actually happens is the armor ‘flops’ around the outside of your leg as it ’s attached to the jeans - so you can imagine that it won’t be in the right place if you actually do hit the ground.
Q: So do I need to upsize your jeans for the Bohn Pants?
PE: Surprisingly most people find that their existing regular-fit, or relaxed jeans fit perfectly over the Adventure Pants - that ’s because the armor mainly fits where your jeans are loose.
Q: Don’t the Bohn Pants make your jeans look bulky?
PE: No one can see you have anything but your jeans on!
Q: And you make armored shirts too?
PE: We think of the pants and shirts as ‘A System’ that protects you without having to wear full armored gear - specially in the heat.
Q: So what’s the best choice?
PE: As a lifelong rider myself - I love to have choices in bikes, accessories and gear. Many riders are happy with kevlar jeans, and most are very well made. We’re proud o Adventure Pants and the amazing customer we get, but everyone has different priorities
My suggestion is to give us a trywe’ve a great Can’t-Lose 90 Day Trial Offer! And they ’re made in the USA too
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They comf forg on, fit great, and it's great knowing I have the protection under my jeans. Thanks so much
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