American Motorcyclist 06 2010

JUNE 2010

Big Sky Trail Boss.

[Russ Ehnes works, so you can ride]

THE JOURNAL OF THE

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Cover Russ Ehnes, executive director of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), photographed by Chris Rebo.

Navigation Photo Haley Lockrem, 12, and her dad, Damon, of Escondido, Calif., are in full restore mode with their 1985 Suzuki RM250. “Sometimes when I am supposed to be asleep, I go outside and help my dad as much as I can. I am happy to help him.

I think it is fun to build it and also have quality time with my dad doing something we both enjoy doing,” says Haley, who submitted the photo.

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8. LETTERS

You write, we read.

10. ED MORELAND

Hey, your truck fits in my motorcycle!

12. RIGHTS

What is a motorcycle?

18. RIDING

Member bike impressions, must-do rides, and more.

28. RACING

Desert riding, GNCC insights, Arenacross numbers, and more.

33. HALL OF FAME

Hall of Famer Donny Schmit and Wayne Rainey’s Kawasaki Superbike.

36. FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE

Montana’s Russ Ehnes is protecting off-highway riding, one trail at a time.

42. BACK IN THE U.S.S.R. (and everywhere else, too)

AMA member Doug Wothke takes his time going around the world on a 1962 Harley-Davidson Panhead chopper.

46. GO RIDE

What to do, where to go.

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chRis REBo, Photographer Based in Helena, MT, Chirs took advantage of the Big Sky scenery for our cover shoot this month. See more of his work at ReboPhotography.com.

JEn MUEcKE, designer Hard at work securing plastic and lights to put her racebike back on the street, Jen figures she can’t possibly be done soon enough.

doUg WoThKE, World traveler A long-time AMA member, Doug Wothke makes Alabama his home base but the world his office. He chronicles his latest trek around the globe on a 1962 Panhead chopper in this issue. Such challenges are nothing new for Doug. His previous trek around the world was aboard a vintage Indian.

gRanT PaRsons, Managing Editor With two of four bikes up and running strong, Grant is reminded that in Ohio, at least, there are actually five seasons. The one that most people don’t realize exists is called “winter with flowers,” and comes right before spring.

alison gRogan, Photographer Get used to seeing Alison’s work in the pages of this magazine, as she did the image work for the next several month’s Hall of Fame bikes in one long day of moving bikes and snapping pictures. You can find her online at GroganStudios.com.

noRa Mcdonald, Production coordinator To quote Dr. Frankenstein: “It’s alive! It’s ALIIIVVE!” Bill KREsnaK, government affairs Editor It’s spring, and Krez’s thoughts turn to an AMA KTM National DualSport Trail Riding Series event in May. Training starts now.

RashMi TaMBE, guest columnist Seattle-based Rashmi is an avid motorcyclist and runner who’s working on a book about the trip she writes about in this month’s Guest Column. She enjoys all types of riding—street and touring, track days and off-road dual-sport rides.

JaMEs holTER, associate Editor “Let’s see... If I sell those two, liquidate that account and push those bikes closer to the garage wall, I should be able to procure and store a new bike for me and maybe another for the kids.”

MaRK laPid, creative director With a new house and a new garage to fill, Mark’s big question: Will the DRZ supermoto be replaced with a sportbike, or augmented?

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MEMBER LETTERS I’M BAAACK Well, what goes around comes around.

A number of years ago, when my nephew was getting into Chris Millunzi motorcycling, I took him to an International Motorcycle Show. At the AMA booth, I told him he needed to join the AMA, to support our cause, get active, and

LETTER OF THE MONTH He’s AMAzing When it came time to look for a lighter bike that I could ride after knee surgery, I looked at several options and settled on a KLR650.

After a number of changes, I added a sidehack, since I knew I’d have difficulty picking the machine up if I dropped it. I love it. It runs and rides exceptionally well, and even at 70 mph it gets 48-plus miles per gallon. This machine is one of the most reliable and trouble-free I’ve ever owned.

John Potter AMA Life Member No. 45631 Hunter, N.Y. Thanks for the note and the pictures, John. Love the bike— and love that ’80s-vintage AMA T-shirt!

Send your letters (and a high-resolution photo) to submissions@ama-cycle.org; or mail to 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147.

get a good magazine.

Since that time, though I ride a lot, I had let my own AMA membership lapse. Too many other things going on...

I recently rode over to visit my nephew.

He “happened” to have saved his latest copy of American Motorcyclist and gave it to me. It was the March 2010 issue. The article “The Journey, Not the Destination”

by Pete Cope was great. Then I read “From the President” where Rob Dingman wrote “Sitting On The Sidelines Is Not An Option.” It was about the importance of working together through the AMA for all of our good. And about getting other motorcyclists to join. Rob, was that picture of you meant to be looking at me?

My three-year membership is in the mail.

Chris Millunzi AMA No. 738382 Escondido, Calif.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE I continue to be impressed by the folks dedicated to motorcycling, and by all the facets of motorcycling that folks can get involved in.

The guest column by Mike Seate on the “Return of The Coffee Bar Cowboys” was very well-written and showed a real deep affinity for his area of motorcycle bliss. A couple years ago, I tried that route, too, and had a Yamaha KZ400 café racer. You can make one out of anything, but “ya gotta wanna.”

I also very much like the Snapshots section, as it portrays motorcyclists in a nearly infinite variety of activities, but I need your help. If we could have the captions appear in closest proximity to the photos, that would reduce my head bobbing as I attempt to match up names with faces, and prevent me from misreading who’s who, what’s what, and where’s where.

Please keep up the excellent work you do for all of us.

Joel Lohr AMA Life Member No. 299196 Tucson, Ariz.

Thanks for the kind words, Joel. You’ll notice that this month, we’ve made a number of tweaks to the magazine’s design, including putting the photos that used to be in Snapshots in the lead-off to different sections. We love putting in photos of AMA members, and thanks to AMA partner BikeBandit.com, each

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month we’re able to award a $500 gift card for the best photo.

Keep those photos coming!

NICE WORDS Just wanted to commend you on two great articles, “Lone Riding” by Charles Sasser and “The Journey, Not the Destination” by Pete Cope.

And thanks to Pete Cope for the Lao Tzu quote: “A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.”

Or to rephrase: The best trips turn into adventures.

Keep up the good work.

Mike Ankeny AMA No. 711041 Clinton, Wash.

SIGN ME UP! I loved the look at the people behind the new electric motorcycles in your May issue. I’m not really that Joel Lohr much of a greenie, but I do love anything with two wheels and a motor. I can only imagine how great these things will be, once they are more fully developed.

William Wainbridge AMA No. 883021 Vancouver, Wash.

REMEMBERING DON BROWN Even if you never met Don Brown, if you’re a motorcycle rider today, your world is better off because of him. Don, who passed away March 24, was an influential part of the American motorcycle sport and industry since the early 1950s.

He’s been the editor of Cycle magazine, sales manager for West Coast Triumph distributor Johnson Motors, done promotion work with the likes of Steve McQueen and Ann Margaret, and even collaborated with Craig Vetter to create the Triumph Hurricane.

After a freak riding crash in the mid-’70s kept him away from the business for a year, he came back to help Larry Hester build up Motorcycle Dealernews magazine.

He was still there when I went to work for the magazine in the late 1970s, and this is where our friendship began. I remember him well from many ventures, including helping bring the industry together to

promote itself through the “Discover Today’s Motorcycling” campaign that’s still going strong today.

Don’s business continued through the years, and he delivered research-backed guidance, reporting and consultation to leading publications and companies in the industry until health issues began to take their toll in recent years.

Don treasured the relationships he made through the years in the motorcycle industry. He had a rare skill of gaining such trust and respect with everyone he worked with that he often had highly strategic consulting projects going at the same time with more than one manufacturer. This was only possible with someone who had such a reputation as he had built throughout his life.

I’ll miss him both as a friend and an industry voice of reason. Godspeed, Don. Don Emde AMA Life Member 016785 Laguna Niguel, Calif.

RALLY RIDER The article in the March issue about the Crotona Midnight Run brought up some memories.

I did my first rally in 1970, when I was a senior in high school. I rode a Bridgestone 175 with special rally equipment like a

flashlight clipped to the handlebars to read the route sheet taped on the windshield.

My special clothing was Justin Anthony a pair of war surplus arctic pants and plastic splash goggles. I placed a respectable 18th out of 20 finishers. I rode it again in 1972 on a BSA 441 and did almost 100 points better—but only made 19th out of 28 finishers in the +250 class.

It wasn’t really about points but just finishing. This was also my introduction to the AMA. As an aside, I slid out on a wet spot, but jumped back on, barely missing a step. I hit my helmeted head and continued the rally.

I had a splitting headache later, which was diagnosed as a concussion and spent the next week in bed. As an MSF Ridercoach, I use this as one more example of a helmet preserving the quality of life.

Justin Anthony AMA No. 239470 Missoula, Mont.

GIVING CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE

Help Us Find Standouts In Motorcycling

Know someone who’s done good things for the AMA and motorcycling? We want to hear about them.

In addition to acknowledging lifetime achievement in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA wants to recognize others who have made a major contribution to the sport and lifestyle we all love. We’re asking you to help us find them.

Standouts can come from any facet of motorcycling. The key is that their passion for motorcycling has positively impacted the AMA and others.

If you know someone who deserves recognition, send an e-mail to submissions@ama-cycle.org, telling us why you think he or she is a standout in 500 or fewer words.

(Please, no self-nominations.)

On Facebook? Us, too! Become a fan of the American Motorcyclist Association and you could be leaving comments like these: www.facebook.com/AmericanMotorcyclist A true cinematic icon. Positively fundamental influence on my love of all things motorcycle and motorcycling.

—Prent Patrick, remembering the film “On Any Sunday,” which features AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and 2010 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Grand Marshal Malcolm Smith.

I wanted to take the time to write a note to say thank you to the young lady who took my call at customer service at the AMA. I have just renewed my membership and hadn’t received the magazine. Two days later, a copy showed up in the mail. Again thank you! —John Dailey Do the AMA hats come in pink?! —Sandy Kenney Termin, in response to a post about the AMA Member Getter program, in which existing members could get a free hat (sorry, Sandy, the hat color is black!) for signing up new members. See page 41 for details.

Motocross in the ’70s was my little piece of heaven. I weighed only 125 pounds, and starting a Yamaha 360

taught me the meaning of “respect.” —Paul Goess, in response to a post about a 1970 American Motorcyclist article discussing the new sport of motocross.

Just wanted you folks to know that I really appreciate the AMA Roadside Assistance program. I used it recently for a flat rear tire on my motorcycle. The lady who assisted me was very patient, as I could not hear much due to traffic. She was kind and professional and got me the assistance I needed. Thanks. —Terry Royse I normally stay back as not to startle a fellow rider. I don’t know what their riding experience is or what their intentions are when the light turns green. Same reason I don’t like another rider coming up beside me, especially if I am not expecting it. —Bradley Scott, in response to another poster’s question about whether to pull up to a fellow rider stopped at a red light.

Follow AMA news—and chat with fellow AMA members— on Facebook. You can also always get the latest info at AmericanMotorcyclist.com.

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VIEWPOINT HEY, YOUR TRUCK FITS IN MY MOTORCYCLE! It may seem like a silly question, but what is a motorcycle?

On one level the answer’s easy. A streetbike is different from a dirtbike, which is different from a scooter—but they are all, at their core, what we generally consider “motorcycles.” In other words, two wheels, an engine, a seat and handlebars…simple, right?

Well, no.

As you’ll see in the story on page 12, over the last few years we have seen a progressive increase in the types of vehicles that are being classified as “motorcycles” for purposes of regulation and registration. Once you start looking at the machines and the definitions, things get complicated quickly.

Some have two wheels—except when they have three wheels with two in the back, or three wheels with two in the front. Are they motorcycles? Some have handlebars—except in the cases when they having steering wheels. Are they motorcycles?

Notice how the concept of a motorcycle is getting really subjective?

At least we can always count on motorcycles featuring a single seat with a passenger sitting behind the operator, right? As it turns out, no. There are vehicles now being sold that feature side-by-side seating configurations that are registered as motorcycles.

So maybe what makes a motorcycle a motorcycle is the fact that it doesn’t put a roof over our heads and make us ride in an enclosed space? Again, no. Some manufacturers are even going so far as to make three- and four-wheeled, fully enclosed, two-door vehicles—with steering wheels and open truck beds—and calling them motorcycles.

At this point, some of you might be saying, “Hey, a motorcycle is a motorcycle is a motorcycle, and who cares what you call yours, as long as I can ride whatever I like?”

You’d be right—in theory. But in practice, as you’re probably guessing by now, it’s not quite that simple.

Why? Frankly, because the way things work now, if something is classified as a “motorcycle,” it doesn’t have to meet the federal crash standards for cars. And some manufacturers are using the “motorcycle” designation simply to skirt those regulations.

This can only hurt us in the long run.

Consider this scenario from the not-too-distant future: A government panel of non-riders is charged with making recommendations for safer vehicles. They’re shown two

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types of vehicles, both classified as “motorcycles.”

One looks like what we’re all familiar with.

The other is a four-wheeled, fully enclosed vehicle with a steering wheel, windshield wipers, functional doors and side-by-side seating.

Someone on the panel makes the argument that the four-wheeled version provides greater protection from the elements for the rider, is more comfortable or appears safer than the two-wheeled version. Since they’re both motorcycles, why shouldn’t they all be built to the fourwheeled standard?

Suddenly, our conventional two-wheeled motorcycles are squarely in the sights of a very big cannon.

Think that can’t happen? On one level, it has already started.

The federal government recently issued a notice in the Federal Register seeking input on how to re-define what a motorcycle is. As the country’s premier advocate for the motorcycling lifestyle, rest assured that the AMA is weighing in on this issue. And we strongly encourage you to do so as well. Take a look at the article on page 12 for details on how you can provide feedback to us, as well as the federal government.

So, what is a motorcycle? Suddenly that’s not so silly a question.

Ed Moreland is the AMA’s vice president for government relations.

Photo Moreland: Erin Lassahn Photography

New Vehicle Classes Blur The Lines

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What Is a motorcycle?

The Federal Highway Administration Wants To Know

It’s a simple question. But surprisingly, there’s no easy answer. Just what is a motorcycle, anyway?

Does it have two wheels, or three? Are two of the wheels in-line, or arranged like a trike? Do you sit astride it? Does it have a steering wheel, or handlebars? Is the rider’s compartment enclosed?

Those are all questions that are getting a lot of attention in the halls of government, within the motorcycling community and elsewhere, as new vehicles push the boundaries of what we consider to be “motorcycles.” The

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answers have serious ramifications.

“How federal, state and local government officials define ‘motorcycle’ influences a lot of different things, from the accuracy of motorcycle fatality statistics, to the amount of money available for rider safety training, to the cost of motorcycle insurance,” says Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations.

“The issue is coming to a head now because there is a surge in three-wheeled vehicles being imported, including trucks, that are being classified as motorcycles,” Moreland says.

One reason for importing a threewheeled vehicle as a motorcycle is that it isn’t required to meet the strict federal safety requirements imposed on cars and trucks, Moreland notes.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has the issue on its radar, too, since the ISO standards for vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are supposed to be revised this year. VIN numbers, among other things, specify the type of vehicle, so the numbers are different for cars and motorcycles.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is just one of the government agencies grappling with this question.

State lawmakers nationwide are also reviewing whether to rewrite the definition.

On March 23, the federal agency published a notice in the Federal Register, soliciting comments for 90 days on the definition of a motorcycle.

The FHWA has been collecting motorcycle registration data from the

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states since 1914, and in recent years has become concerned that the data collected doesn’t truly reflect motorcycle registrations, since not every state defines a motorcycle the same way.

The information is vital because it is used to figure out how many motorcyclists are killed or injured each year.

What the FHWA hopes to do is revise its definition of motorcycles and twoand three-wheeled vehicles to better differentiate motorcycles, mopeds and motor scooters. The agency also wants to try to build a consensus with the states for a uniform definition of those vehicles.

Plus, the FHWA wants comments on vehicle characteristics that aren’t normally associated with a motorcycle, such as a steering wheel, to see if they should be included in the new definition.

The agency wants comments “regarding the types of three-wheeled vehicles that are small and lightweight, with a minimal chassis and body that may or may not be fully enclosed by doors and/ or windows. Examples include commercial vehicles such as the Zapcar and T-Rex.” ZAP (Zero Air Pollution), a distributor of electric vehicles in the United States, classifies its three-wheeled Xebra truck and Xebra sedan as motorcycles. The Campagna T-Rex—a three-wheeled vehicle powered by a 1,400cc Kawasaki motor—is also classified as a motorcycle.

Andre Morissette, president of Campagna Motors, which is a Canadian company, notes that the T-Rex is registered as a motorcycle in most states, but says, “I believe some states are trying to prevent this from being registered by changing the definition of a motorcycle.

“We are concerned that if the definition of a motorcycle becomes too restrictive, we may find ourselves in a dead spot for registration,” Morissette says. “Our vehicles have been on the road, registered as motorcycles in the U.S.A. since 2001, and they have proven to be the most secure motorcycle on the planet. “(There has been) not one fatality ever since the vehicles have been produced in 1992,” he says. “They have a roll cage, seatbelts and have successfully passed frontal crash tests for Transport Canada.”

Let us know what you think should be the definition of a motorcycle. Send your comments to submissions@ama-cycle.org.

To comment on the definition of a motorcycle to federal officials go to Regulations.gov, click on “Submit a Comment,” enter “FHWA–2010–0010” in the “Enter Keyword or ID:” box and click the “Search” button. The “Submit a Comment” feature is under the “Action” column on the right side of the page.

Ray Toms enjoys riding in Colorado. Photo submitted by Sean Balaun of Golden, Colo.

AMA Decries Bill To close 850,000 Acres of colorADo PuBlic lAnD Others Also Tell Lawmakers It’s A Bad Idea

A bill considered by a key U.S. House committee that would designate some 850,000 acres in Colorado as Wilderness, which would bar all non-pedestrian activities, drew some sharp criticism from the AMA and others.

Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations, told the panel that no federal Colorado lawmakers besides the sponsor signed on to the bill. U.S. Rep. John Salazar (D-Colo.) testified the bill would end vital economic activities.

And Denver lawyer Kent Holsinger said the targeted area doesn’t meet the criteria spelled out in federal law to allow the land to be designated as Wilderness.

In a formal letter dated March 10 to the U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands that will be part of the committee report for the bill—H.R. 4289, the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2009—Moreland also pointed out that the measure would designate the land as Wilderness without any input from local elected officials and affected user groups.

“By designating these public lands Wilderness, the legislation will close off responsible motorized access to hundreds of thousands of acres,” he wrote.

He sent the letter to committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Ranking Member Rob Bishop (R-Utah) prior to the panel’s hearing on the bill, introduced

by U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.).

The affected land isn’t in DeGette’s congressional district, and, “to date, not one Colorado representative has cosponsored H.R. 4289. This is very telling— the local population in the area affected does not support this bill,” Moreland wrote.

At the hearing on March 11, Salazar testified: “This bill in its current form will close numerous motorized routes, snowmobile areas and mountain bike trails. These are important activities in my district that contribute to both the quality of life that my constituents enjoy as well as being a major economic activity in these communities.”

Holsinger, a Denver lawyer who specializes in land, wildlife and water law, testified that the proposal doesn’t meet the requirements of the Wilderness Act of 1964.

“Acreage crisscrossed by roads, trails, powerlines and pipelines should clearly be excluded from consideration” for a Wilderness designation, he noted.

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U.S. Rep. Jared Polis at a town hall meeting in Frederick, Colo.

ProPosal To Close Thousands of aCres in Colorado Moving ahead Wilderness Bill Proves Controversial

A proposal called the Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign to lock up 379,000 acres of public land in Colorado by designating it as federally protected Wilderness has moved a step closer to being introduced in Congress.

Organizers of the Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign on April 2 presented U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) with a formal proposal to inappropriately designate 244,000 acres in Colorado as Wilderness, hoping he will introduce the legislation in Congress.

Organizers are still working out the final details before offering a proposal to designate the other 135,000 acres in the Hidden Gems campaign as Wilderness.

They have also moved into high gear in efforts to try to win public support for the proposal and to try to get local politicians to support the idea, by holding news conferences and talking with local officials.

The Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign is designed to prohibit all forms of mechanized recreation on public land in the White River and Gunnison National Forests, such as the Flattops, Basalt Mountain, Red Tables, Thompson Creek and other areas.

Included are many areas that have existing trails and other improvements that don’t meet the federal definition of wild areas established by the Wilderness Act of 1964.

The Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign is so controversial in Colorado that Polis declined to discuss it with motorcyclists at a town hall meeting.

At an evening town hall meeting held in Frederick, Colo., on April 6, Polis told AMA members and others who wanted to discuss the proposal to talk with his aides

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outside the building.

“I went to this meeting for Mr. Polis to hear my comments, not his aides,” Bruce Jones told the AMA after the meeting. “The aides will relay only the information that they think he needs to hear, if anything.

“I felt like this meeting was a total slap in the face, disrespectful to all of us who wanted to voice our opinions against the issue,” Jones said.

At a town hall meeting in Frisco, Colo., on April 5, Polis faced several dozen opponents of the Hidden Gems proposal.

Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations, praised AMA members and others concerned about the Hidden Gems proposal for expressing their concerns.

“We need to protect public land for future generations, not from future generations,” Moreland said.

Concerned motorcyclists should contact their federal lawmakers to let them know that riding opportunities on public land are very important for family recreation.

Constituents who would like to discuss the Hidden Gems proposal with Polis should contact his Frisco office at (970) 668-3240.

The quickest way to contact your lawmakers is to call. You can find contact information for your elected officials by going to the AMA website at AmericanMotorcyclist.com and then clicking on Rights > Issues & Legislation.

Enter your zip code in the “Find Your Officials” box.

A pre-written e-mail also is available to send to your lawmakers by following the “Take Action” option and entering your information.

Bail has been set at $1 million for a sanitation truck driver who plowed into the back of a group of motorcyclists stopped at a stoplight in Phoenix on March 25— killing four of them and injuring five others.

The driver, Michael Jakscht, 46, was arrested on April 6 on suspicion of being under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the crash. He was booked on four counts of manslaughter, five counts of aggravated assault and seven counts of endangerment.

Initial toxicology tests on blood drawn from Jakscht on the day of the crash show he had the illegal drug methamphetamine in his system, according to police.

He could face an additional charge of impaired driving, police said.

Motorcyclists who died as a result of the crash were Daniel Butler, 35; Clyde Nachand, 67; Stephen Punch, 52; and Dale Downs-Totonchi, 47. Another motorcyclist, Phoenix Fire Capt. Ernie Lizarraga, 52, remains hospitalized from injuries sustained in the crash.

“We commend the Phoenix Police Department for its diligence in pursuing this case,” says Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for government relations. “We again express our condolences on behalf of the AMA and its members to the families of those killed, and hope for a full recovery for those injured. We will continue to watch this case closely.”

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ALABAMA Senate Joint Resolution 120, offered by Sen. Larry Dixon (R-Montgomery), urges the Alabama Department of Transportation to display the words “Watch for Motorcycles” on all available roadside traffic advisory signs throughout May unless the signs are needed for other advisories or urgent messages.

ILLINOIS House Bill 4580, authored by Rep. William Black (R-Danville), would require the secretary of state to immediately revoke the license, permit or driving privileges of any vehicle operator convicted of any traffic offense that caused, or contributed to, a crash resulting in a death.

INDIANA A bill signed into law by motorcycling Gov. Mitch Daniels that goes into effect July 1 requires motorcycle handlebars to be no higher than the shoulders of the operator when seated. The old law limited handlebars to be no more than 15 inches higher than the bike’s seat. ABATE of Indiana requested and supported Senate Bill 31, which created the new law. It was introduced by Sen. Philip Boots (R-Crawfordsville).

LOUISIANA Senate Bill 598, introduced by Sen. Yvonne Dorsey (D-Baton Rouge), would require every off-highway vehicle operator to complete a safety course and carry a safety certificate with them while riding. The bill would also require riders under 12 years old to wear helmets. The text of SB 598 is available at AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issues & legislation > Current legislation.

MONTANA A federal court has ruled that the Lewis and Clark National Forest Travel Management Plan violated the National Environmental Policy Act and the Montana Wilderness Study Act. The March ruling is a significant victory for motorized recreation, since the plan would have reduced motorized access to the forest by more than 50 percent. The Russell Country Sportsmen, Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association, Great Falls Trail Bike Riders Association, Great Falls Snowmobile Club, Meagher County Little Belters, Treasure State Alliance, Motorcycle Industry Council, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and BlueRibbon Coalition were among the groups that filed the lawsuit.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE House Bill 1162, which would have required all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear helmets, and House Bill 1261, which would have required all motorcycles built after Dec. 31, 1982, to be equipped with stock exhaust systems, failed on the House floor. Both bills were authored

by Rep. Judy Day (D-North Hampton).

OHIO House Bill 204, sponsored by Rep. Tom Letson (D-Warren), would clarify restrictions placed on those motorcycle operators with a valid temporary instruction permit or temporary instruction permit identification card and would authorize the angled parking of motorcycles. Current law requires all motorcycles to park within one foot of, and parallel to, the curb or edge of the roadway.

OKLAHOMA Senate Bill 1329, sponsored by Sen. Randy Bass (D-Lawton), would permit a motorcycle or bicycle operator to proceed with caution through a “stuck on red” trafficactuated signal after coming to a complete stop and determining the signal didn’t detect the motorcycle or bicycle.

PENNSYLVANIA The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is launching a new motorcycle safety media campaign—“Live Free Ride Alive”—in an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle-related injuries and deaths.

An interactive website offers tools and information, and riders are asked to share their stories and pledge to “be one less” statistic by committing to avoid risky behavior. Those interested can also request “Live Free Ride Alive” motorcycle license plates, schedule a free motorcycle safety training course and more. Visit the campaign website at LiveFreeRideAlive.com.

TENNESSEE Senate Bill 2649, sponsored by Sen. Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville), enhances consumer protection laws by including on-highway motorcycles in the state’s lemon law coverage for motor vehicles. Signed by Gov. Phil Bredesen on March 17, the new law becomes effective July 1.

UTAH In March, the state House passed a resolution opposing additional national monuments in Utah. The action, sponsored

by Rep. Michael Noel (R-Kanab), was in response to a leaked U.S. Interior Department list of potential monuments— two of which would have been in Utah.

Off-highway riding could be banned in monuments.

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The AMA was part of a multidisciplinary team that put together a motorcycle safety initiative in Ohio to encourage riders to get safety training, train health-care and lawenforcement professionsals to promote safety awareness, and to make motorists more aware of motorcycles on the road.

The initiative was funded through a

$5,000 grant from the American Public Health Association Public Health Traffic Safety Institute.

The team consisted of staff from the trauma program at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County (Ohio) Safe Communities, the AMA and Columbusbiker.com, a motorcycling-

focused website.

A report on the innovative project, written by Amy Wermert and Judy Opalek of Grant Medical Center, appeared in the October-December 2009 issue of the Journal of Trauma Nursing.

“This was an ambitious program on a shoestring budget that I believe worked out well,” says AMA Government Affairs Manager Imre Szauter, who was part of the team.

“Through the exposure in the Journal of Trauma Nursing, I’m hopeful that healthcare professionals in other states will produce similar programs,” he says.

Those trained learned about motorcyclists and motorcycling as well as how to talk with motorcyclists about wearing proper gear, getting safety training and riding sober. They also learned how to talk with motorists about sharing the road with motorcyclists.

To promote sharing the road with motorcyclists, the team produced magnets and wrote an article that appeared in various newsletters, such as those produced by hospitals and local chambers of commerce.

There were also displays at Ohio Nationwide Insurance and OhioHealth locations. OhioHealth is the parent company of Grant Medical Center.

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 Gloria Tramontin Struck, 84, and her daughter, Lori DeSilva, had to shovel a lot of snow to make a path from the garage of Struck’s New Jersey home to the road so they could ride their bikes to Daytona, Fla., 1,084 miles away, for Bike Week. They made it, and even attended the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Breakfast. Struck is a longtime rider, as this photo of her taken in 1945 aboard her 1940 Indian Scout attests.

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Practical Performance Elijah Davis: I had a 2002 SV650 “naked” for about two years and recently sold it when I bought a 2003 Kawasaki Z1000. I owned several different bikes before I got the SV and found it to have a perfect balance of comfort and performance for a daily commuter. I eventually got used to the suspension and power, and looked for a replacement.

I found a deal I couldn’t pass up, but started missing the SV almost instantly.

The first generation had a great seat that you could ride on all day, the chassis was very forgiving, and parts were dirt cheap.

Bradley Lawrence Chamberlin: The SV650 is the best beginner bike ever, and for racing it’s very formidable as well.

It’s lightweight, nimble and, because it’s a V-twin, it produces plenty of fun torque. It’s easy on tires and is extremely durable. As a beginner sportbike, it is also reasonably comfortable by comparison to others.

Aaron Hawkins: I loved my ’04 SV650.

I thought that I was trading down from a 600cc sportbike, but instead found that it could do everything that the old bike could do, and more. It bugs me when people call it a beginner bike. What’s so wrong about a bike that has plenty of power and aggressiveness, but also makes a great commuter/long hauler?

Ryan Commiskey: I bought a brandnew SV650 in 2002. This was my first streetbike, after riding dirtbikes most of my life. This was when they had the beautiful tubular frames. I don’t like the new squared-off look. It was black with specks of blue when the sun hit it just right. What a fun bike!

2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

I appreciated how light the bike was, and enjoyed the V-twin power delivery.

My wife was pleased with the passenger accommodations, as well. I finally traded it in on a DRZ400S, because I just couldn’t stand not mixing some dirt into my rides, but I still miss the black beauty sometimes.

KawaSaKI VUlcan 900 A Lot Of Bike For The Price

Chris Demain: My first bike was a Vulcan 500, and I have graduated to a Vulcan 900 Custom. It’s a fantastic bike, and a lot more motorcycle than you would expect for the money. I love the look, and have received many compliments on it. If I had to list a complaint about it, I would probably gripe that the fenders and other panels are ABS plastic instead of metal, but I think the bike’s performance is likely due to the reduced weight, so it’s a trade off I’m OK with.

Michael Malotte: I have had a Vulcan 900 Classic LT for three years and absolutely love it. At 600 lbs, it is light and nimble enough to be fun on whatever road you travel, yet, with a 903cc motor, it’s powerful enough to hit the superslab two-up with no issues maintaining posted speed limits or higher. In nine months of research, my wife and I were unable to find a bike that offered as much for the price as our 900 does. I couldn’t recommend it any more highly.

To the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, for withdrawing their commitment to help fund a comprehensive motorcycle crash causation study being conducted by the Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma Transportation Center in Stillwater.

To motorcycle parts distributor Tucker Rocky, which believes strongly enough in the mission of the AMA to urge its representatives to join the Association. Tucker Rocky is even partly sponsoring the memberships.

To Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, who announced in April that 18 new trail projects in the state will receive federal funding to the tune of nearly $1.5 million. Many of the projects will increase opportunities for OHV recreation.

To the 40 Wisconsin state representatives who voted against a bill to make HarleyDavidson the official motorcycle of Wisconsin. Still, the measure passed the House and was sent to the Senate.

To New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to move forward with a National Monument expansion effort that could further restrict offroad recreation on public land.

To CBS Sunday Morning for their March 28 story on women riders, including AMA Hall of Famer Cris Sommer-Simmons, AMA Life Member Gloria Struck, AMA Pro Racing’s Melissa Paris, and Harley-Davison’s Karen Davidson.

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2010’S MUST-DO RIDE

Making A Good Year Great “Track, trail or highway—what’s your must-do ride for 2010? Let us know, and maybe even inspire someone else to follow in your wheel tracks.”

We asked that question on our Facebook fan page (Facebook.com/AmericanMotorcyclist) and got some super suggestions for the rest of the 2010 riding season. Here’s a sample…

Dan Morton: The Road of Bones (http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=SAsnIB018WI).

Beartooth Mountain Range, Wyo. Photo submitted by Brian Swanson of Cody, Wyo.

Monument Valley, Colo.

Photo submitted by Don Green of Gastonia, N.C.

Michael DeJager: Hancock Quarry Run Dual Sport, Aug. 7 and 8 in Hancock, N.Y.! (BearcreekSportsmen.com).

Brian Wittling: From St. Louis up the Great River Road to the Upper Peninsula, over the Mackinac and over the top of Lake Superior to Grand Portage National Monument and then Voyageurs National Park and back—on my ’07 Royal Enfield Bullet military. all the bikes from my past that I should have kept.

IT’S WHY YOU’LL PLAN YOUR NEXT RIDE

BEFORE FINISHING THIS ARTICLE.

Paul A. Anderson: My mustdo ride is to slap the heads back on my ’87 192,000-mile Gold Wing and repeatedly scrape the crash bars in the Great Smoky Mountains while listening to Johnny Cash.

David Cantey: Dual-sport ride in Costa Rica for six days.

What’s better than riding around a volcano on a KTM 450?

Darren Marshall: Kansas City to Redmond, Ore., for the BMW MOA rally. Going to Four Corners and Grand Canyon on the way.

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Jack Gindra: Black Bear Pass in Colorado (http://flashoffroad. com/Articles/blackbear/blackbear.htm).

Rory Anderson: Outer Banks and Atlantic City to hit the Whitehouse Sub Shop for the best sandwiches around.

Dan Copeland: From Boise, Idaho, to New Orleans with a stop at the Barber Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, and a stop in Memphis.

Mike Jonopulos: Exploring forest service roads in the mountains of Oregon on my DR350.

Ron Morris: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days in Lexington, Ohio. It just doesn’t get any better than a ride there to see

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Robert Ewing: Wife’s “Bucket List No. 1” is a tour around the United States by motorcycle.

We’ll start making that happen beginning next month and will include parts of western Canada. Twentyfive years in the industry leaves me with lots of friends in many areas with loads of things to see and do. Best wishes to all to make yours happen.

Trever Lindquist: All of the above!

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Still traveling, JuSt not around the World

Motorcyclists have been circling the world since 1912, and they’re still going strong. The first to purposely “girdle the globe” was Carl Stearns Clancy in 19121913. A recent motorcyclist rode around the world to be the fastest, another to tag every country on the planet, and one to log the most miles on a continuous ride.

Over the years, I have circumnavigated the world five times. Once, I hunted for the perfect motorcycling roads. On another trip, I had no fixed route and no intent on arriving anywhere. Another time, I followed a route that took me to the furthest points north and south on the globe I could reach while circling the world.

Another trip around the world was merely travel for fulfillment. The most arduous loop was while carrying a pillion who was afflicted with Parkinson’s disease. The 63-year-old grandmother of six dreamed of circling the globe as a tourist on a motorcycle, never having been on one before we met.

(UltimateGlobeRide.com recounts that long ride.)

Those were all amazing trips, but I’m pretty sure that I won’t be going around the planet again. I’ll still be traveling the world, but not with the idea of circumnavigating it.

The decision came as I stood on the shores of Java earlier this year, looking at the Indian Ocean in the middle of what was to be my sixth loop of the planet.

Staring at the sea, I came to the realization that it was sheer foolishness to continue spending money and time merely to lay claim to a sixth ride around the world. I had to admit that life was short, the world was wide, and I wanted to spend my riding days savoring the taste of motorcycle adventure travel to places I liked, not those I found distasteful.

It was a liberating decision. With that singular focus out of the way, I’m now free to wander for distraction, without having to keep what I was rapidly considering too tight a focus of going around the world.

For me, at least, round-the-world travel has changed. When Clancy made his incredible circumnavigation, to do so was real adventure in the truest meaning of

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the word. He took life-threatening risks, carried a handgun for security, gold for currency, and ventured into and through the dark void of Mother Earth’s unknown.

Now, nearly 100 years after Clancy broke some of the trails we 21st Century riders still follow, a ’round-the-world ride is far easier.

With the Internet, the element of the unknown has been largely removed. When I first circled the globe, it was through a vacuum of information as to what border crossing requirements were. I wrote or called an embassy to ask and no response would be forthcoming. Often, it was not until I arrived at a border that immigration officers and customs officials would tell me what was needed for entry, or turn me away.

Today, with money, motorcycletraveler websites, paid fixers, hired guides, international motorcycle touring companies and modern motorcycles, a ride around the world is far different than what I enjoyed. In many ways, such a trip is simply a function of time and money,

coupled with an individual’s personal adventure envelope. The modern ’roundthe-world rider first decides how much money he or she wants to spend, and then how long it will take to spend it.

The X factor in the equation is how much adventure they and their budget will allow them to endure.

Like Clancy, I thrived on overcoming the challenges of barriers, unknowns and risk. Today, with enough money, a globe rider can buy themselves away from those challenges.

So now, I’m turning my focus on motorcycle travel to places I’ve always wanted to go, or places to which I’ve long wanted to return. And ironically, the decision to quit traveling just to go around the world frees me to travel the way that first attracted me to globe-circling journeys in the first place: by following my front wheel and seeing where it leads me.

Dr. Gregory W. Frazier is a professional motorcycle adventurer. He can be reached through his website: HorizonsUnlimited. com/gregfrazier.

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After Five Loops Of The Globe, One Rider Charts A New Course

By Dr. Gregory W. Frazier

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Members who wish to be candidates must submit a candidate’s application no later than Aug. 1, 2010. Applications can be requested through Sean Maher, AMA director of administrative services, at smaher@ama-cycle.org.

The Nominating Committee of the AMA Board of Directors will select at least two, but no more than three, applicants or each seat, to appear on the final ballot no later than Oct. 1.

The election will be conducted via the online voting service Votenet from Dec. 15, 2010, through Jan. 15, 2011.

THE FEDERAL COMPANIES/ ALLIED USED BIKE CORRAL Sell Your Used Motorcycle At AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Have a used bike for sale? We’d like to give you prime display space for free July 9-11 at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

At The Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral, you’ll have a chance to show your bike to thousands of riders at VMD. It’s a free, centralized location where sellers can display and market for-sale, individually owned, running motorcycles. Parts bikes, and parts or assemblies must still be sold in the swap meet area.

Although selling your bike in The Federal Companies/Allied Used Bike Corral is free, donations to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame are encouraged. Space is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Any motorcycles left overnight will be the owner’s responsibility. No security will be provided.

For full information, go to AMAVintageMotorcycleDays.com.

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Southwest And Northeast Regions Up For Election

Applications are being accepted for two seats on the AMA Board of Directors.

Individual member representatives will be elected to represent the Southwest and Northeast regions. The current terms expire in February 2011.

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RIDING Ask the MSF

DEALING WITH WIND You Ask: “On a recent ride through Tehachapi in the desert of California, I wound up riding for miles in a heavy crosswind, and it really wore me out.

Are there any tips you can offer when it comes to wind? It was so bad that I actually considered stopping, but I would have been stopped for hours, I’m sure. Any advice you could give would be helpful.”

The MSF Responds: There are two issues when dealing with wind: lane placement and fatigue.

With strong crosswinds, you should lean into the wind, and stay in the middle of the lane or on the side of the lane that the wind is coming from. This is so you don’t get pushed into an adjacent lane or shoulder. Of course, if the wind momentarily stops, or is blocked by a hill, building, bridge or passing vehicle,

you have to react quickly so your lean doesn’t carry you out of your lane toward the wind. Of course, you’ll need to be on guard for the next blast when the wind is suddenly “unblocked.” Depending on the strength and variability of the wind, it may be safer to pull over and wait it out.

Fatigue is a different issue. Even under perfect conditions, motorcycling is more intense and tiring than driving a car. Add having to fight a constant wind, and fatigue will eventually impair your ability to Search/Evaluate/Execute and operate your motorcycle safely. Taking frequent breaks or pulling over and waiting it out are two options.

Whether dealing with wind, rain or fog, a wise rider needs to assess environmental conditions and decide on the best way to manage risk and stay safe on the road.

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The accident plan pays cash directly to the policyholder regardless of other insurance benefits. It can pay up to $1,800 a month for six months while you are out of work, and as much as $500 for initial treatment for injury.

“Allstate Workplace Division is pleased to announce their new

relationship with the AMA,” says Allstate’s Phil Brimer. “We believe that AMA members will enjoy having the availability of employee-type benefits through the AMA.” Allstate has established a website where AMA members can conveniently access plan information.

For policy details, rates (which vary by state), claim information and to sign up, go to AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Members Area > Benefits.

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Special vibration-dampening padding deadens buzz to the main nerves that run through the palm of your hand. In addition, the GS-33 Air-Flo gloves include ventilation and are designed for warm-weather riding.

Despite the extra palm padding, GripSwell gloves fit like typical leather gloves. They have a snug design that won’t bunch up and feels like an extra layer of skin.

Keep in mind: These are cruiser-style gloves. They are not designed with carbon-fiber or other impact-resistant armor.

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BE A MOTOJOURNALIST FOR A DAY CONTEST! The Deadline To Enter Is May 20

There’s still time to win one of this year’s coolest moto-contests: An expense-paid trip to the Yamaha Champions Riding School at Miller Motorsports Park near Salt Lake City. Look for the ad at AmericanMotorcyclist.com for all the details.

BIKE WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 Bike Winners In Dual Sport And Adventure Riding Series Named

Aside from the great roads and trails of the AMA/KTM National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series and the AMA/BMW National Adventure Riding Series, participants also enjoy entry into a free bike giveaway.

Paul Calder of Burbank, Calif., who won the 2010 KTM 530 EXC giveaway in the dual-sport series, notes that the KTM is exactly what he wants: “I still don’t really believe it. If it had been any bike, great, but a KTM? That’s a dream bike. And the 530 EXC? That’s pretty much the dream machine for dual-sporting.”

For Doug Carter of Eubank, Ky., who took home the 2010 BMW F 800 GS in the adventure-ride series, the news came just in time. “I have a smaller dual-sport bike and was just getting ready to purchase an adventure bike, but I don’t have to, now.”

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p Jake McCullough, from Ottawa, Ill., racing at the Springfield, Ill., short track. AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mert Lawwill made McCullough a special prosthetic so he can ride. Photo submitted by Jack McCullough. u Trials: Chris Zuroske, with Jim Zuroske minding, training in Bedford, Ind. Photo submitted by Bryan Halsey. u Bonneville: Tad Meadows of Reno, Nev., before setting an AMA land-speed record on a 1955 BSA Gold Star Photo: Patti Meadows.

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Racing With Your Heroes By Jacob Argubright Revelations can come to you at the strangest times. In the third round of the AMA/Kenda National Hare & Hound Championship Series, I crashed while trying to make a pass on eventual winner Kendall Norman. While I sat there in the dirt, maybe a little out of it, I watched as Gary Sutherlin, then Destry Abbott, then David Pearson and David Kamo stopped to ask if I was OK. That’s when it clicked in my head: I can ride at their level.

I’ve been riding for about 12 years and have grown up racing desert in southern California’s AMA District 37. Over the last two years, I have figured out how to really race these bikes in the desert—I ride a KX450F for Kawasaki of Simi Valley, Calif.—and now I feel I can give some of these off-road pros a run for their money.

Still, it’s tough to find the confidence when I’m lining up next to guys like Destry.

The five-time national champion has always been an idol of mine, and it’s a thrill to go out and actually race against him. During the last year, Destry has taught me some of the skills you need to be a pro. Hard work and an ever-growing knowledge of your race bike are essential.

If something is wrong with the bike, I need to know how to fix it or at least explain the problem to my mechanic.

During the weekend of the Idaho National Hare & Hound, round four, some of the pro riders were asked to attend an

autograph signing. More than 200 fans showed up, including the local television station. Talking with families and all the kids, sitting next to my heroes, I was again reminded that all my hard work was starting to pay off. We struggle to get press in off-road racing, and to finally see that start to turn around, and to be a part of it, is a great feeling.

I scored my first National podium last year at round two of the series, where I finished third overall. On the local level, I had about 10 overall wins (three so far this year), and each time I came away more encouraged and more confident that I’m continuing to improve.

This year, I hope those improvements take me to AMA Team USA for the International Six Days Enduro. With mentors like Destry and Kurt Caselli on the Trophy Team, I know I could really do well. Of course, I also look forward to finishing out the AMA Hare & Hound Series strong—I’m shooting for a top four position—and to do well in the AMA Endurocross Series.

Racing is my life, and the AMA has always been a crucial part of that for me and my family (my dad raced professionally for more than 20 years back in Illinois). If I can keep growing and learning, I know that some day I’ll be able to represent the AMA as an AMA National Champion.

Follow Jacob online at Jacob911.com.

If you’re a corner marshal in the esses on a roadrace course, where do you face, toward the upcoming straight or into the twisties?

You’re working a 90-degree turn just before a double jump and a rider crashes on the blind landing. Where do you stand?

Before the turn or after?

What you decide in situations such as these can mean the difference between a finished race and an afternoon spent with the medics. To help train aspiring corner marshals to make the right decisions, the AMA will offer a free corner marshal seminar on Friday, July 9, at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The corner marshal seminar will take place on the first day of the July 9-11 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days.

An exclusive benefit for AMA members, the free seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will include lunch. Those completing the seminar will receive an AMA handbook, an official AMA corner marshal t-shirt and cap, and a certificate of completion. Pre-registration and valid entry to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days are required for all attendees.

Seminar attendees can pre-register at the following link: http://tinyurl.com/ CornerMarshalRegistration.

Keith Landis, from Kutztown, Pa., will lead the seminar. Landis is a professionally trained corner marshal and has worked numerous events on the pro level, including AMA Pro Racing Superbike events at Daytona International Speedway, Virginia International Raceway and Mid-Ohio.

“We’ll teach the basics and provide a foundation that will allow attendees to work effectively at any track in the country,” Landis says.

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BABBITT’S BY THE NUMBERS

Kawasaki Shop Dominates AMA Arenacross in 2010 Babbitt’s Monster Energy/TILUBE Kawasaki had a phenomenal year in AMA Arenacross, capped by rider Josh Demuth’s third career title. Here’s a quick look at the team’s 2010 domination…

1,116

The total number of championship points earned by Babbitt’s riders Demuth, Tyler Bowers and Chad Johnson.

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The number of points separating the highest- and lowest-placing Babbitt’s riders.

HOLESHOT SERIES IN HIGH GEAR

Don’t Miss Your Bonus Points!

If you hope to earn an AMA National No. 1 plate at the AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championships (DTGC) this summer, then late May offers a great chance to bag five bonus points toward a title.

If you compete in an AMA Racing Dirt Track Grand Championship Holeshot Series event, you will be credited with five bonus points toward a championship in the same class at the DTGC. If the event is a doubleheader, you have to race in the same class both days.

Here’s the rundown of Holeshot events for late May: May 22-23 .......................Sioux Falls, S.D. Short Track & TT. Dean Strable, Sioux Valley Cycle Club.

(605) 480-0268; dean0268@hotmail.com; SiouxValleyCycleClub.com.

May 28-30 ............................Adrian, Mich.

Short Track, Half-mile & TT. Ethel Boulis, Boulis Racing. (810) 686-7083.

May 29-30 ................................ Lodi, Calif.

Short Track & TT. Jeff Taylor, Lodi Motorcycle Club.

(209) 368-7182; alvinwebber@comcast.net; LodiCycleBowl.com.

May 29-30 ........................Spring Run, Pa. Short Track, Half-mile & TT. Vicki Flowers, Two Wheel Promotions.

(717) 368-5902; twp@pathvalley.com; PathValley.com.

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The number of points between the second and third highestplacing riders.

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The number of championship points-paying main events on the 2010 AMA Arenacross schedule.

18 9 6 5 3 2 1

The number won by Team Babbitt’s riders.

The number of wins Bowers had in 2010.

The number of wins Demuth had in 2010.

The number of podium sweeps Team Babbitt’s had in 2010.

Where Bowers finished in the points race.

Where Johnson finished in the points race.

Number Team Babbitt’s Demuth will run on his bike next year.

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RACING

Three Questions With

JOSH STRANG

Out Front In The GNCCs Josh Strang is well on his way to stamping his name on this year’s Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series, winning the first four rounds. Here are his thoughts on the series so far.

American Motorcyclist (AM): How has your year been?

Josh Strang (JS): This season has gone well, I started off on the right foot

this time. The last few seasons haven’t been great at the start. Last year I only scored three points in Florida and the year before I didn’t score any, so I’m starting off way better. To get the first three wins of the year is great.

The last two years I had problems. Last year I ran out of gas, and the year before I had tire problems, so it was nothing that I did wrong, and that was nothing I could prepare for. I just worked hard during the off-season, and I worked hard on the bike and it’s paying off now.

AM: Last year you took the lead in the series standings at mid-season but then

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had problems later. Are you doing anything differently so that doesn’t happen again?

JS: Not really. I’ll just take it one race at a time and ride like I know how to ride. I think if I keep doing that I will be up front and hopefully be there for the win. But it’s a long season and to win every race is not common.

I just think I’m a stronger rider this year—stronger and smarter. This is my fourth year in the series, and I kind of know what’s going on. I feel so comfortable and confident on the bike.

I’ve been on the Suzuki RMZ450 for three years now, and it just suits me, and I think I ride it well.

AM: What is it like training with AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Rodney Smith?

JS: Well, it’s not very fun going up there!

I mean, I love the Smiths and they are kind of like parents to me, but going up there in January and February is rough. They make me work hard.

There’s not a whole lot of socializing the whole time I’m up there, I put my head down and work. We get up in the morning and train, and we don’t stop until it’s time to go to bed. It’s good, and I enjoy getting the hard work out of the way. Right now I’m having so much fun riding, so the hard work was worth it.—Shan Moore

RACinG

Get Your VintaGe on

Rules Update For AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships The biggest vintage racing bash of the year is coming to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 9-11 when the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships will crown AMA amateur national champions for the second year running.

The AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships include all major vintage racing disciplines. They are part of the spectacle that is AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which features North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, classic bike shows, motorcycling seminars and more.

While the racing will be just as intense as last year, there are a few rule changes for 2010. Here are some highlights. For complete rules, bike class specifications, and to sign up for this year’s event, see AMARacing.com.

Vintage and Modern.

• The Modern class will run separately this year; last year it was combined with Post-Vintage.

• All classes will offer A and B/C designations. Although B and C riders will declare their status at sign-up to help determine future class needs, these riders will be scored together in 2010.

Motocross • All classes will offer A and B/C designations. Although B and C riders will declare their status at sign-up to help determine future class needs, these riders will be scored together in 2010.

• Novice classes were created to provide a place for non-intimidating vintage competition. Novice classes do not receive national recognition. Slower, but experienced, racers should declare C status and compete in the B/C class.

• On Saturday, July 10, Novice classes will be offered for 88cc-200cc displacements and 201cc-Open displacements for riders on Vintage and Evolution 1 bikes.

• On Sunday, July 11, an opendisplacement Novice class will be offered for riders on Evolution 1, 2 and 3 bikes.

Hare scraMbles • A Women’s class will be offered in all three bike categories: Vintage, Post-

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trials • A Modern class was added for bikes with one or more of the following: a liquid-cooled engine, one or more disc brakes, a single rear shock.

• Competitors in the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships will earn points in Mid-Atlantic Vintage Trials classes this year. roadracing • The following classes were added for modern machines: ’90s Superbike,

’90s Supersport and STARS Thruxtons. In addition, Novice GP is split into Lightweight Novice GP and Heavyweight Novice GP.

dirt track • The Vintage Grand Championships dirt-track program is all-new for 2010, featuring classes and rules written for the AMA Racing Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series. See AMARacing.com for the rulebook.

hall of fame donnY schmit

World Champion mXer Donny Schmit was a wiry and determined motocross rider who emerged from the unlikely environs of Minnesota to become one of the most successful American racers ever to compete in World Championship Motocross.

Schmit was a two-time World Motocross Champion, winning the 125cc title in 1990 before moving up to win the 250cc series in 1992. When he retired after the 1994 season, his 15 career victories in World Motocross Grand Prix were the most ever by an American rider.

Schmit was born in Minneapolis on

Jan. 17, 1967. His older brother, Dave, was an avid motocross rider and Donny, 10 years Dave’s junior, followed in his big brother’s footsteps when his dad bought him a Honda XR75.

In 1986, Schmit turned pro and won two AMA 125cc West Region SX races en route to earning the championship in his first season on the pro tour. He finished fifth in 1987 riding for Suzuki.

By 1988, Schmit moved up to race in the main 250cc AMA Supercross division, but was injured and never seemed to be able to come to terms with the bigger 250s on the tight stadium tracks.

Schmit shocked the world, and perhaps even himself, with his immediate success on the world circuit in 1990 while riding for

Team Bieffe Suzuki. He won four Grands Prix en route to earning the 125cc World Motocross Championship. The dashing blond American quickly became a favorite rider among European fans.

In 1991, he won three GPs and appeared to be well on his way to defending his title. But an injury suffered at the Hungary GP forced him to miss a good portion of the season. In 1992, Schmit looked for new challenges in the 250cc Motocross World Championship, and he won his second world title.

Schmit stayed with Chesterfield Yamaha for the next two seasons and even though he won three more 250cc Grand Prix races, another world title eluded him.

ElEvatEd New hall of fame exhibit highlights Inductees The focus of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is changing. The AMA and American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which raises money for the Hall of Fame, are elevating the Hall of Fame exhibits to the main floor and expanding them significantly as a statement of commitment to the future of America’s premier motorcycling hall of fame.

To keep up-to-date on the changes, visit MotorcycleMuseum.org.

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HALL OF FAME

WAYNE RAINEY’S 1983 KAWASAKI SUPERBIKE

Photos Grogan Studios

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Facing Honda’s radically new liquid-cooled race machine in the AMA Superbike Series in 1983, it appeared future AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey would have an uphill battle if he wanted to win the title aboard his low-tech Kawasaki.

Battle he did. Through the first six races, Honda’s dream team of riders

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reeled off six consecutive wins.

It was the start of an interesting year in Superbike racing, with a rule-change that set the stage for a showdown.

Superbikes had started out as monster 1,025cc racing machines, but a new rule in 1983 limited four-cylinder Superbike engines to 750cc.

Honda rolled out its Superbike based

on the new liquid-cooled, V-four, 750cc Interceptor, which the company says was the first modern sportbike designed from the ground up for roadracing.

To handle its new race weapon, Team Honda fielded a powerful group of riders that included future AMA Hall of Famers Mike Baldwin, who was the reigning Formula One champion, Steve Wise and

“Flying” Fred Merkel.

Future Hall of Famer “Fast Freddie” Spencer even raced the new machine, winning the season-opening Daytona Superbike race before heading off to Europe that year to become the youngest 500cc world championship series winner in history at age 21.

In contrast to the Honda, Rainey’s Kawasaki Superbike was based on the air-cooled, inline-four GPz750 introduced in 1982, which in turn was based on the older Kawasaki KZ750.

The GPz was, by standards of the day,

low-tech stuff.

With almost half the season over in the 14-race series, engine wizard Rob Muzzy worked his magic to squeeze more power out of the old-tech engine in Rainey’s Kawasaki. That, coupled with Rainey’s considerable talent, helped him come to grips with the bike by midseason.

The result? Rainey went on an incredible streak, winning six races and the 1983 Superbike title.

Kawasaki dropped out of Superbike racing the next year, and Honda went

on to win five titles in a row. Rainey won one of those titles for Honda. He would then test his skills in Europe, where he earned three 500cc world championships for Yamaha.

Existing examples of factory Superbikes are rare. Thanks to the generosity of Kawasaki Motor Corp.

U.S.A., Rainey’s championship-winning 1983 Kawasaki Superbike is just one of the fabulous machines in the permanent collection of, and on display at, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.

Heritage features the machines and people of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio. The Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that receives support from the AMA and from motorcycling enthusiasts. For info and directions, visit MotorcycleMuseum.org, or call (614) 856-2222.

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FIGHTING FOR THE FUTURE

Russ Ehnes Is Protecting Off-Highway Riding One Trail At A Time

When Russ Ehnes gazes out over the vast expanse of the Scapegoat Wilderness area in Montana, he thinks of the stories his parents

tell of once being able to ride their motorcycles there. He’s seen the photos of the favorite lake where his mother, Mona, and father, Vic, enjoyed camping, fishing, and the outdoors in general.

And he wishes he could enjoy those same OHV (off-highway vehicle) riding opportunities.

He can’t.

Scapegoat Wilderness is now part of the 1.5 millionacre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, where virtually all mechanized recreation is illegal. Motorcycles and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders—along with four-wheel-drive vehicle operators and mountain bikers—are not allowed.

It’s a stark reminder of the public lands access war that Ehnes has been fighting for more than three decades. It’s also a motivating force for Ehnes to keep battling every day.

As the executive director of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, (NOHVCC), Ehnes has made it his job to make the world a better place for off-road

motorcyclists. For 11 years as director, he’s helped grow an organization that helps individuals, clubs, associations and agencies preserve responsible OHV recreation.

And he’s been effective at it.

Ed Moreland, the AMA’s vice president for government relations, notes that Ehnes’ years of hard work have paid off because NOHVCC’s efforts have been extremely wellfocused.

“Ehnes and NOHVCC make a real difference because much of their work is focused on education, both within the riding community, and with government officials,” he says. “Their work, and the work of the AMA, complement

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For Ehnes, though, the fight is also personal, something he remembers every time he sees those mountains.

“After realizing what I missed by seeing the photos, I’ve always been inspired,” Ehnes says. “To some degree, I’ve been successful, but there have been losses along the way, and there have been places I’ve been that my kids won’t be able to go.

“I really want my kids to be able to do all the things that I do.”

A Normal Kid...Surrounded

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each other well, as we focus on direct lobbying efforts to prevent legislation that discriminates against off-highway vehicles. Working together, we’ve been able to cover a lot of ground, and hit the issues from many angles. That teamwork really makes a difference.”

Others in the rights community have come to depend on the work that Ehnes and NOHVCC do, says Bill Kaeppner, president of the Ohio Motorized Trail Riders Association, a statewide advocacy group that has worked with NOHVCC over the years.

“When folks do their job day in and day out, it can be tough to point to the one item that made a difference,” Kaeppner notes. “Russ’ contribution is a body of work built on years of struggle.”

Growing up in Great Falls, Mont., where he still lives, Ehnes was raised by a mother and father passionate about motorcycling and motorcyclists’ rights. His parents had a motorcycle shop attached to the house that Ehnes jokes “sold every brand that could ever go out of business.”

Those include Hodaka, Can-Am, CZ and Jawa.

“So I remember being a little kid and seeing a line of Hodakas out in front of the shop, and mom and dad in the shop,” Ehnes recalls. “And every Friday night we loaded up the truck with the bikes and the gear and headed out to the mountains.

“That was just normal life to me,” he says. “I didn’t know that anyone did anything any differently.”

Normal life for Ehnes growing up also involved attending U.S. Forest Service meetings on proposals to close public land to OHVs. He was just 4 years old in 1967 when his mother sent his older siblings—brother Will and sister Julie— off to school and headed off, with little Russ in tow, to the U.S. Forest Service office to argue against shutting OHVs out from the area around her favorite lake. Later it would become the Scapegoat Wilderness.

That was the beginning of Mona’s advocacy for motorcyclists’ rights that has continued for more than 40 years. Her commitment earned her a prestigious spot in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame last year.

“Because Mona has been involved in it for so long and cared so much, that just became ingrained in me, and it was the way I was brought up,” Ehnes says.

Activism Started Early

That passion for motorcyclists’ rights held by his mother and father really took hold around 1985 when Ehnes was 17. He was an avid trail rider, motocrosser and flat-track racer at the time, and even dabbled in trials. But he says his heart was really into trail riding, so he helped start a local off-highway riding club—the Great Falls Trail Bike Riders Association—to protect the environment and create and maintain trails.

The next year, he helped start a statewide organization—the Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association.

He has been an officer in both organizations ever since.

“In 1992 when NOHVCC was looking for state partners across the country and the opportunity to join NOHVCC as

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succeed in promoting responsible OHV recreation.

“Our focus has really turned to providing services and tools,” Ehnes says. “Things like literature and workshops and assistance to help them fight the fight to be successful in protecting riding opportunities and creating new ones.”

To reach out to state and local riders and land managers, NOHVCC has a network of volunteer state partners and associate state partners in almost every state. NOHVCC also holds a national conference to bring them together to teach them skills that help them support riders in their states. This year’s conference will be held Aug. 2629 in Great Falls.

Providing Tools To Protect Trails

a state partner came around, I jumped at the chance,” Ehnes says. “In 1994 or 1995 I joined the board of directors of NOHVCC, and in 1997 I was hired to be the national sales manager of a sales division that no longer functions.

“A year after that I had the opportunity to step up to executive director and I took it,” he says.

That decision was a good one, according to Kaeppner.

“When Russ took over, the organization was on the brink of collapse due to a single funding strategy. Russ’s initial contribution was to put together the group that brought NOHVCC back from the edge,” Kaeppner says.

“Russ started the multiple corporate fundraising strategy that has allowed

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NOHVCC volunteers to concentrate on the mission of NOHVCC rather than fundraising to support the organization,” he says.

The history of NOHVCC begins in the late 1980s when off-highway riding came under attack, and motorcycle and ATV manufacturers wanted to organize riders to counter those attacks. But they found that while there were some well-organized groups at local levels, they weren’t working with each other to help protect and create riding opportunities.

In 1989, with start-up funding from American Honda Motor Co, NOHVCC was formed so local groups could share information. NOHVCC’s mission later expanded to provide tools to local OHV communities so they could

As head of NOHVCC, Ehnes’s primary responsibility is to keep the organization financially sound, as well as find funding.

“I also work closely with the project coordinators and the staff to help guide the creation and implementation of programs,” he says. “I do actually get involved directly with some programs just because my background gives me a fair amount of knowledge on some of those things so, to the extent that I can, I provide as much help as I can.

But the project coordinators are the folks who really put the rubber on the ground.”

Ehnes believes that one of the most important projects undertaken by NOHVCC over the years is a series of OHV management workshops, which had previously been conducted by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC).

“We kind of picked up the ball, with their help, of course, because they’re a major funding source—the MIC and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA)—and put the workshops back out in the field,” he says.

The workshops include all the concepts from management philosophies to design and planning that riders and land managers need to understand to provide high-quality trail opportunities in a way that protects the environment and satisfies the users, Ehnes says.

“We did over 30 of the recreational management workshops and then, over the course of the last several years, we’ve conducted 25 workshops on the ground that were aimed

“I really want my kids to be able to do all the things that I do.”—Russ Ehnes, on protecting riding opportunities. squarely at the Forest Service travel management rule (intended to regulate motorized travel),” he says. “And in the last year, we’ve conducted 24 OHV webinars aimed at the travel management rule to help people become involved in constructive ways in that process.”

While that has been a major project, the organization has also produced valuable literature, such as an OHV management guidelines book, which is a companion piece to the workshops.

There is also a 210-page manual on OHV park planning and operation, and a DVD that includes all of the workshop information.

Ehnes’ efforts to conduct the workshops and focus them on the U.S. Forest Service travel management plans are seen by the AMA’s Moreland as one of the most valuable efforts ever to protect off-highway riding.

“The travel management plans have the potential to shut down every riding trail in every forest in the nation,” Moreland says. “Russ Ehnes and NOHVCC have gone to great lengths to provide riders with the tools they need to go into Forest Service meetings well prepared to save their trails.

“Russ is also on the front lines, whether it’s testifying before the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission in defense of responsible OHV recreation, or talking to Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management officials about their travel management plans,” Moreland says. “He’s tenacious and passionate about preserving offhighway riding. I’m certainly glad he’s on our side.”

Don Amador, western representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, a national group dedicated to protecting responsible recreational access to public land, agrees.

“I believe Russ has been instrumental in getting the ‘education’ tenet of OHV advocacy soundly incorporated into the national land-use equation, the importance of which cannot be overstated,” he says.

Kathy Van Kleeck, MIC and SVIA senior vice president, notes that Ehnes shines in all arenas, whether it’s testifying in Congress or educating school kids.

In 2008 Ehnes testified before the

U.S. House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands on the “Impacts of Unmanaged Off-Road Vehicles on Federal Lands,” she recalls.

“Russ was able to cite first-hand examples of successful trail systems to demonstrate to subcommittee members that active management of OHV use on federal lands works and that OHVs have a legitimate place on public lands when used responsibly,” Van Kleeck says. “Russ is famous for his advocacy of the ‘four Es’ of OHV management—education, engineering, enforcement and evaluation. “ But one of her favorite stories involves Ehnes and a group of seventh graders.

The Hodaka Super Rat

“We worked with Russ to organize an OHV event for 50 seventh graders,” she says.

“After riding safety lessons, kids completed NOHVCC’s Adventure Trail tour, then set off on a trail ride appropriate for their skill level with volunteer leaders, stopping along the way to discuss issues such as noxious weeds, trail sharing and complete with a greeting by U.S. Forest Service staff to talk about public lands rules,” Van Kleek says.

“Not only did the event teach lessons about environmental responsibility, ethical riding and safe riding techniques, it was designed for the kids to share these lessons with their parents,” Van Kleeck says.

“Russ made sure to get press to the event as well. Building a new generation of responsible riders will save access and perpetuate our

Russ Ehnes collects old motorcycles, and is very fond of Hodakas, which were built from 1964 to 1978. And of the many Hodakas in his collection, he particularly likes this one.

“The bike is a 1971 Hodaka Super Rat that was sold new by my mom and dad,” Ehnes says. “The Super Rat was affordable, competitive, and fun. At the same time when (off-road racer) Malcolm Smith and (film maker) Bruce Brown were getting people excited about riding with the movie ‘On Any Sunday,’ Hodaka made an affordable way for many of those riders to get into the sport.”

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You’re Not Alone: NOHVCC Offers Tools To Help Protect Riding The NOHVCC prides itself in getting useful materials into the hands of riders and others nationwide who need help creating or maintaining OHV riding opportunities. Here are just a few of the resources available: • OHV Park Manual—This resource guide assists in the development, enhancement and operation of OHV recreation facilities.

• Management Guidelines for OHV Recreation—Assists in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of environmentally sustainable and quality OHV trails, trail systems and areas.

• Public Land Advocacy DVD—A Video Workshop series available on DVD to teach skills needed to open and create riding opportunities.

• Adventure Trail—Educational posters, CD-ROMs and activity books to teach youngsters about OHV safety and riding ethics.

sport for generations to come—which is what Russ and NOHVCC are all about.”

Vintage Bikes And A Harmonica

When Ehnes isn’t working at his computer or in Washington, D.C. talking with U.S. Forest Service and federal Bureau of Land Management officials about public land access, he enjoys tinkering with his large collection of vintage motorcycles.

“The problem with collecting motorcycles is that when you start, you want every one that you see,” he laughs. So he decided to focus on bikes that his parents sold, or that he rode as a kid, or that good friends had.

“Mostly I have Hodakas, CZs, Jawas and a Puch,” he says. “Between my dad and me, we have one of only two complete Hodaka collections that I know of,” he says. “We have one of every model they ever made.”

Hodaka started business in 1964 and went out of business in 1978.

Ehnes says that he and his father “have about 110 motorcycles. I know them all, every nut and bolt.”

Ehnes is also an amateur photographer who has had photos published in various publications, including American Motorcyclist. He doesn’t drink, plays the harmonica, and

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enjoys cooking, including prime rib, fish and chips, turkey with all the trimmings, grilled salmon filets with cucumberdill sauce, twice-baked potatoes and Mexican food.

Off-Highway Riding Heroes

In more than a decade as executive director of NOHVCC, Ehnes has met a lot of members of the OHV community, ranging from local activists to living legends. When he reflects on that long list, three people stand out as true heroes.

“My mom is really the person who has influenced me the most,” he says.

“There is no question about that. She never sits still. I wish I had half her energy. She’s the one who has really given me the energy and willpower to move forward.”

He admits there are some great riders who have done some great things for the OHV community, but he sees Ohio activist Kaeppner as another hero.

“He’s always on the gas, he’s always going to tell you exactly what he thinks, but he is going to do it in a way that’s going to make you think about it,” Ehnes says.

Another hero is off-road racing legend Malcolm Smith.

“He’s a nice guy, a genuinely nice person and he cares about the OHV community,” he says.

• Workshops and Speakers—For OHV organization development and recreation management.

• Access to Experts—NOHVCC can put you in touch with OHV activists, clubs, associations, organizations and agencies.

• Vital Information—Related to risk management, event insurance, economic impact studies, environmental studies and the political process as it relates to OHV issues.

• Club Kit—Information on how to form an OHV club.

• Volunteer Development—Information on creating an effective volunteer corps.

• Safety Training—Information on offhighway motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle riding schools.

For more information, visit NOHVCC.org or call (800) 348-6487.

“He’s the real deal,” Ehnes says.

Fighting The Fight

Fighting for motorcyclists’ rights can be frustrating, but all riders need to get involved, Ehnes says, and with dedication, diligence and the right tools they can protect their riding opportunities.

What motivates him, he says, is being able to go out and ride, particularly with his son, Cory, daughter, Lacey, and wife, Trish.

“My daughter’s just out of college, and someday she is going to have a family,” Ehnes says. “The same with my son. They’re going to have kids who are going to ride. That motivates me to keep going to have a foundation for them as far as riding opportunities and places to go.

“Honestly, had our groups— the Great Falls Trail Riders and the Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association—not become involved we would have had a lot fewer opportunities,” he says.

“Between NOHVCC, the AMA and other organizations that are out there, the tools are available,” Ehnes says.

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15-year AMA Member Doug Wothke Takes His Time Riding A 1962 Harley-Davidson Panhead Chopper Around The World By Doug Wothke

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should have lied.

At least that’s what I’m thinking as I wait on the bench in the Glasgow, Scotland, airport. But I had told the customs agent the truth—that I was riding my motorcycle around the world, again.

I’ve played this game a few times, last riding around the world on an old Indian, when I discovered I really enjoyed traveling and seeing new things. This time, I was looking for something a little different, so I figured I’d try it on a chopper.

I’d bought a hardtail 1962 Harley-Davidson Panhead, and built it up for the trip. To complete the look, I got an old Army-style duffel bag, covered it with patches and strapped it on the back. The plan was straightforward. I’d leave my home in Alabama, fly me and the bike to Scotland from Canada, where flights are cheaper, then head east through Europe and Russia and Japan, then fly back to the States across the Pacific, about four months later.

Of course, nothing is ever quite as simple as you hope, and at my first stop, in Glasgow, the guy just doesn’t like it when I tell him I’m

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riding around the world. So he sits me on the bench.

I cool my heels until everyone else goes through—about an hour.

Then he grills me about everything. I’m talking like an auctioneer, explaining stuff. He finally stamps my passport and lets me in.

I’m able to get the bike through customs an hour or so later, and I’m on the road. The early-trip blues continue the next morning, when I awake to catch a ferry. I had asked for an 8 a.m. wake-up call for the 10 a.m. ferry. When I get up, the clock says 8, so I have a leisurely breakfast, only to discover that the clock in the room is an hour off.

I miss the boat. So I ride through the rain—the locals call it “a light Scottish mist,” but it looks like steady rain to me—for a few hours south to catch another ferry. You gotta be flexible.

That point is driven home again during the first leg, since riding a 47-year-old Harley-Davidson Panhead keeps things interesting.

I’m getting off another ferry from Scotland to France a few days later, and my bike’s clutch, which was feeling a bit sticky the day before, suddenly doesn’t work at all. So I arrive in France by unceremoniously rolling the bike off the boat and pulling the clutch apart.

I’m sort of clueless, but I’m able to discover that the hub roller bearings are sticky. I can pull the hub out enough to get my fingers behind it, and get oil on them. I love an easy fix!

A few days later, I make it to Brussels, Belgium, to meet up with my girlfriend, Poly, who had flown over to ride with me for a few weeks to her home country of Bulgaria. We have a bike campground there, and she is going to run that while I travel. First up, find her a bike to ride. We ultimately buy a ’96 Yamaha Tenere and are able to get it licensed in Brussels.

Being on the road in France is wonderful.

The French people are so great and so friendly, and I always have a good time here. At one stop, I want to totally engulf myself in the culture, so we order a pizza escargot.

It really isn’t too bad, once I get over the fact that I’m eating snails.

OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS, we fall into a routine of traveling through Germany and Bulgaria. Since Poly is from this part of the world, and I’ve made many friends there, we’re able to catch up with a lot of friends along the way.

Interesting stops include the site of the Battle of the Bulge, where we see a number of memorials to fallen heroes. The World War II Nazi concentration camp at Buchenwald is a chilling reminder of what we were fighting.

More in the present, we stop off at the famed Nurburgring racetrack. It’s a 27-kilometer track that’s open to the public.

You see everything on there, from full-blown racecars and bikes, to everyday cars. I thought about trying out the Panhead, but some of those people really haul, and some don’t know how to drive. You can even rent a car to run around, or take a race taxi driven by a professional driver. It looks like fun— they get these big BMWs sideways in the corners, but it’s about $200 a lap.

By now, I’ve worn out another primary chain. So I tear into it again to find that the clutch basket is moving on the hub. I get the parts I needed in a local shop and fix it.

All this is a prelude to a Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting, a rally near Heidelberg.

It’s a gathering of world motorcycle travelers, and it’s always good catching up with old friends. Of course, I have the only chopper.

I give a presentation of my last round-theworld trip, that one on a 1948 Indian, But

then I meet Peter and Kay from Australia.

They have been to all 193 countries on their ’94 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. They’ve ridden more than half a million kilometers so far—more than 310,000 miles. I feel like a beginner compared to them.

THE BIKE IS DOING PRETTY GOOD.

In addition to the primary chain, I fix an issue with the gas tank mounting. I hadn’t installed enough washers with the rubber mounts, and it wore down the bushings. I’m learning more about traveling by chopper all the time.

While I was out one day, Poly contacted

AFTER A FEW WEEKS, Poly is headed back to the States, and I’m headed the rest of the way around the world. We say our goodbyes—I hate goodbyes—at the Romanian border, and I head to the historic fortress of Vlad Tepes on top of a mountain in Curte de Arges. Yep—Dracula’s castle!

It’s still pretty hard to reach, with 1,480 steps from the road to the castle. I cheat, though, by taking them two at a time, so I cut the trip in half. The castle itself is pretty neat, and Vlad was one seriously evil guy, though not quite the Hollywood version.

The fun really starts after the castle, with a road I’ve been meaning to ride for a few

Being on the road in France is wonderful. At one stop, I want to totally engulf myself in the culture, so we order pizza escargot. It’s not too bad. a Bulgarian talk show that’s very popular on TV. They want me on. With 3 million people watching, I’m a bit freaked, but I figure it will be fun. To pass the week between her call and the show date, I ride to Salzburg and then the Alps and over to Croatia—and then to Serbia to catch an AC/DC concert.

The show is great, and the stadium is packed. Security is tight, though, worse than in the U.S., with lots of police in riot gear.

Soon it’s time for the TV show. It starts with me doing one of my famous 27-point turns to get the bike into an elevator. Luckily, it had cooled down in the hall and quit dripping oil by the time I get to the set. Good thing they had dark carpet in that hall!

Then I talk with a producer, so I’ll know what we are going to cover. Then I sit around and wait for the show, trying not to think about 3 million people watching. I’m about as nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

Of course, when it comes time for the show, they don’t ask me what the producer said they would, so I’m pretty much flying blind. But I figure I pull it off OK. The best part was that for the next week, everywhere I go in Bulgaria, I have people pointing and eyeballing me. Hey, I’m famous!

years: the Transfagarasan Pass. It’s pretty rough, but I figure the chopper can handle it.

The road from Vlad’s place climbs a bit, then comes to a dam. After that, it’s several miles of windy, hilly, very bad roads. Motoring along among damage from spring thaws and general neglect, it’s slow going.

After about 45 minutes, the road gets better, and as I near the top, I stop to take a picture. It really is beautiful up here. Only problem is that when I get back on the bike to leave…

Crunch! Suddenly, the bike is dead. The kickstarter won’t work, and the transmission won’t shift. Great. I turn around, coast back down the hill about five miles to a place with a café and a couple hotels, figuring if I’m going to be stranded, this is as good a place as any.

I open the kickstart cover and poke around. I quickly discover that the nut holding the mainshaft bearing had come loose.

Whew! No big deal. I have a chisel, so I borrow a hammer and torque it to the proper specs—two grunts and a drop of sweat.

We make Brasov right around dark. Next up, Ukraine.

AT THE BORDER, I notice a couple

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things. First, my Alabama license plate seems to confuse the border guards. Second, old Harleys don’t have frame numbers, only engine numbers—this also confuses them.

The fact that the bike doesn’t have a front fender confuses them. Lastly, my bike’s handshift lever, which features the head of Lenin, both confuses and amuses them.

Basically, I come to the conclusion that eastern European border guards are easily confused. They do let me in, though, so I can’t complain. Back in the USSR! I meet up with some friends in Kiev, and enjoy the wide, relatively well-maintained streets. Highlights include the Route 66 café, and an odd border crossing into Russia where the guy doesn’t like my kickstart lever.

Apparently, he thinks I could take it off and hit someone with it. But when he calls his supervisor over, he just shrugs and waves me through.

Once in Russia, I say goodbye to good roads. All I see are bad repairs on bad roads.

The pavement is just too thin. I stop every 60 miles to tighten up things that vibrate loose.

By the time I get to Bryansk, I’m totally beat.

I figure I’ve got two months of this in front of me across Russia. It’s going to be interesting.

Moscow, however, is my kind of place. It’s huge, and there’s not near enough time to do everything. It’s a bit different than I thought it would be. All the bikes I see here are new. Not much old stuff at all.

I take some time in Moscow to do some maintenance on the bike, because the farther east I go, the less opportunity I’ll have. I fix the rear brake, which had stopped working.

I swap out the rear tire, since it’s starting to cup and wear funny after 12,000 miles. I even find an IRC replacement for $65—a bargain.

An oil change and a trip to the welding shop to shore up the rattling exhaust and my loose mirrors finishes up the list.

Heading out of town is a bit harrowing and takes a couple hours. Traffic is bad, there are no signs and traffic patterns are confusing.

There are no left turns. You have to make 27 rights and 13 loops under bridges to go left.

I ride across Russia for about 30 days, through some pretty bad roads. It seems there are always people alongside the roads selling stuff, so it never gets too lonely. A real highlight is Lake Baikal—what an awesome place! It’s the biggest freshwater lake in the world, with a fifth of the world’s fresh water.

More than a mile deep and bigger than all the Great Lakes combined.

Along the roads here, people are selling smoke Omu, a fish that only lives in Baikal.

But after so many days on bad roads across Russia, I’m looking forward to a change.

I CERTAINLY FINd IT as I try to enter Mongolia.

Borders are always a roll of the dice, but this one is particularly sketchy. First, the guy asks, “What bike number?” I ask if he wants the serial number or tag number, but he replies only with “What bike number?”— apparently the only Engish words he knows.

I show him my papers, with all the numbers

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listed. He looks at them, then looks at me: “What bike number?” After about 20 tries, I tell him to come look. I show him both numbers. OK! Great! “What bike number?”

Eventually, he figures it out, and I shuttle to another building, fill out some medical forms, then get my picture taken. The camera is nailed to a wall so it won’t get stolen, and since I’m a foot taller than everyone here, I have to kneel on the ground for the shot.

Then back to the first building. More forms, more windows, more stamps on forms.

At each point, there’s tons of people, and no formal line. Everyone crowds the window, sticking their hands in, hoping someone will take their papers. I’m taller and have more reach, so I can get my papers closer to the officers, and they usually grab them.

Four hours later, I’m through the border. It’s amazing how often things change because of a line drawn in the dirt. It seems I’ve gone back in time 100 years.

Everywhere I go, people gather, and everyone wants to touch me and the bike.

It’s different. Worse, I don’t know a word of Mongolian. I usually try to learn at least something, but my trip into Mongolia was a snap decision—I had found out only a few days earlier that I didn’t need a special visa— so I didn’t have time to learn anything.

At one point, some kid in one of the crowds steals a plug wire from my bike, and I have to find a replacement at a local gas station.

I consider it a kid’s prank and don’t hold it against the entire country.

I spend the night at a place 70 miles from the border, where it’s a little less chaotic. The next day I head for Ulan Bator, which is a bigger, crazier city. Traffic is amazing. There are a few lights, but nobody pays attention to them. If you have green, people with red keep crossing until you cut them off and

force them to stop. I always keep a car on my left as a shield.

After a few days, I’ve seen pretty much everything, and I head back to the border.

Naturally, I get the same guy, with his “What bike number?” and we start all over again for a few hours. Finally, I get back to the Russian checkpoint and the guy there remembers me.

I tell them I’m glad to be back in the civilized world, and they all think that is pretty funny.

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later, I find myself in Chita, Russia, looking to make life a bit simpler. I’ve got 500 miles of unfinished road ahead of me that’s mostly rock. It’s too much for the chopper, and I’m looking for an easier way to finish the worst part of the trip to vladivostok. A train seems the best choice.

The official way to ride involves buying a ticket, crating the bike and sending it via freight. Instead, I ride to the loading docks and bribe my way onto a train with the bike.

After riding a few hundred more Russian kilometers, vladivostok is great, and I spend a week there, including two days hassling through bike shipping for the next leg of my trip, to Japan. When we load onto the ship, I’m sharing space with two motorcyclists whose BMWs have had problems. Of course, I’m always happy to point out that my 47-year-old Harley runs fine.

We pass the time playing poker with all the obscure money we have left over from Eastern Europe that’s now worthless to us.

CUSTOMS IN JApAN on the other end goes smoothly, and I’m soon on the road, riding on the left, again, and wondering how the month I have planned here will go.

I head toward Nagano to meet up with

“The bike shops in Tokyo are impressive, with stores devoted to just about every niche. I track down a plug wire to replace the Mongolian repair, along with a transmission-mount bolt that fell out somewhere across Siberia.

some Internet friends. They have really nice expressways here, but the tolls are ridiculous.

Riding through the mountains is better, but with stoplights, traffic in towns and the 50 kph speed limit (about 31 mph), it’s slow.

Nagano is fun, especially my first Japanese biker party. It’s different, for sure.

It’s extremely well organized, and when the schedule says something starts at 9, it doesn’t start at 9:01. Everyone rides in, then parks their bikes and carries their gear to the campground. It’s pretty tame. The music stops at 10 p.m., and that’s it. Over. In Russia, the last band doesn’t even start until 2 a.m.

Navigation on the way into Tokyo gets tougher, as there really aren’t any street numbers in the city. Once I get maps for my GPS, it’s a lot easier to find the office of the Japanese chopper magazine, Vibes, whose editors are gracious enough to let me use their place as a home base. It’s super-nice of them since everything here is real expensive.

Tokyo is amazing, and I really enjoy the food. I even get pretty good at eating with chopsticks, mainly so I don’t starve. When I discover a Kentucky Fried Chicken, though, I devour a small bucket by myself. I sure miss fried chicken!

The bike shops in Tokyo are impressive, with stores devoted to just about every niche. I track down a plug wire to replace the Mongolian repair, along with a transmissionmount bolt that fell out somewhere across Siberia. Since I like all motorcycles, I go into every store I can find. British bikes, Japanese bikes, European bikes, even 50cc Honda Super Cubs all have their own stores.

One of the most memorable moments in Tokyo comes when one of the Vibes magazine guys, Mino, runs me across town on a scooter, “Tokyo-style.” It’s an adrenalineinspiring ride. I have to keep my knees tucked

in to keep from hitting cars as we go between them. It seems like everyone is out to get us.

Mino asks why I keep laughing, and I tell him it’s to cover the screams of terror.

I spend a few more days in Tokyo, then do a little touring with one of the Vibes guys, stopping to see the Honda museum at the Twin Ring Motegi racetrack, an awesome collection of bikes. Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, is pretty cool, too, though after one or two temples, they all start to look the same.

Hiroshima, where the bomb was dropped to end World War II, has some really sobering museums, too. It is, of course, a bustling city now. But it was leveled by the bomb, which was detonated 2,000 feet up, so the blast would go down as well as out. One building directly under the blast survived as a shell, and they preserved it as a memorial.

It’s funny. When I first got to Japan, I didn’t like it. It was expensive, people weren’t real nice, I couldn’t read anything, stuff like that.

I didn’t want to spend a month here. Then I started meeting people, and seeing stuff, and I really liked it. Now a month isn’t long enough! Just goes to show, you gotta give new places a chance.

Still, it’s expensive. I did one-fifth the mileage of Russia, took half the time, and spent twice the money. But it was worth it.

I STARTED THIS TRIP IN EARLY MAY. Now it’s the middle of September and I have one country left to visit: South Korea. I sail on the ferry from Shimonoseki, Japan, to Pusan, South Korea. I get the cheap crossing: a mat on the floor in a room with 10 other guys. I get through customs on the other end in about an hour. But once on the road, I note that things have definitely gone downhill. Roads and traffic are worse than Russia, but at least I’m riding on the right again.

I have a few days to get to Seoul, which is good, since South Korea doesn’t allow motorcycles on expressways. I have to take smaller roads. By the time I get there, I’ve traveled about twice as far as the direct route.

I arrive just in time for a rush hour, which is anytime between 4 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. The other 30 minutes aren’t too bad, I’m told.

There are tons of bikes here, and most of them are courier bikes. They have solo seats and huge racks on the backs and carry almost anything, often stacked way taller than the rider. The funny thing is they’re huge, and they obey zero traffic rules.

They’ll ride on anything—roads, crosswalks, sidewalks, parks, whatever will get them where they’re going the fastest. Amazing.

After all this time on the road, the chopper is finally starting to act up. The battery is going, but I’m only a day or two away from shipping the bike back to the states for the final journey, so I let it limp along. In the meantime, I take in Seoul and reflect on the last few months. It’s been a pretty wild ride.

To ship the bike back as cheaply as possible, I have to break it down, so that’s what I do, removing the bags and wheels, along with anything else I can think of to get it as small as possible. Then they build a crate around it. I was sad to see the bike in a box, but we’ll be together soon enough.

At the airport, I buy a last-minute one-way ticket to Seattle, which I figure will throw up all kinds of red flags to the security officers, but that’s the way it goes. Once I get to the States, I’ll reassemble the bike and head for my place in Alabama. I figure I’ll take in Oregon and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada, Colorado and on east.

But that’s all in the future, as are, likely, more trips. For now. it just looks like I’m heading home. • June 2010

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A few of the hundreds of AMA-sanctioned events this month, detailed on the following pages.

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One of the granddaddies of all rallies—Americade—is set for June 8-12 in Lake George, N.Y. Billed as the world’s largest touring rally, Americade draws motorcyclists of all stripes who enjoy this National Convention in the AMA Premier Touring Series. Americade offers boat cruises on Lake George, a rodeo night with Texas barbecue, mini-tours to amazing destinations, poker runs, a comedy night and more. Info: TourExpo.com.

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If you get to New York to enjoy Americade, then you won’t want to miss “The New York State 1/2 Miler” that will be held June 11 at the Schagticoke Fair Grounds in Schagticoke. Tickets are: adults $12, 16 and under $8, 5 and under free. But there’s a $2 discount for wrist-banded Americaders. Info: NewYorkHalfMile.com.

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12-13. This “Ride for Research” is a fundraiser for the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center and is part of the AMA KTM National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series event and the AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series. Info: WiDualSportRiders.org.

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The 2010 AMA Grand Tours Series, sponsored by Kampgrounds of America, is now under way with five great events: The Call of the Wild with KOA Grand Tour through Nov. 30; the Titanic Grand Tour through Sept. 15; the “I’ve Been Everywhere Classic Grand Tour” through Oct. 31; the National Parks Master Traveler Award Grand Tour that closes Dec. 31; and the USA Four Corners Grand Tour that closes Dec. 31. See info on page 55.

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Don’t miss the seasonopener of the AMA Pro Hillclimb Series, June 6 in Jefferson, Pa. The nineevent series concludes Oct. 10 at Oregonia, Ohio.

For the full schedule, see page 52.

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For a rockin’ good time in a family friendly atmosphere, head off to the Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally in Johnstown, Pa., June 24-27. The event is an AMA Regional Convention and attracts thousands of riders each year. This year’s theme is “We Are Family.” Info: TheAlleghenies.com.

COMING UP AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is just around the corner: July 9-11 at the MidOhio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The weekend is loaded with highlights, including the world’s largest motorcycle swap meet, demo rides, seminars, bike shows, various forms of vintage racing and more. Featuring Grand Marshal Malcolm Smith and Marque of the Year Husqvarna. Info: VintageMotorcycleDays.com.

McCloud Dual Sport Adventures is hosting an AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series ride July 10-11 through the woods and along the rivers around McCloud, Calif. Info: McCloudDual SportAdventures.com.

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The following pages list AMAsanctioned events for this month, up to date at press time. Current listings are in the Riding and Racing sections of www.

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The biggest events—pro races, national-championship amateur competition, and major rides and rallies—are highlighted. For these series, Type of Event

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Then there are the local events, the backbone of the AMA’s riding and racing calendar. These events are listed by state and are broken down by type, so you can quickly find the ones near you.

Here’s a guide to what you’ll find in these local listings:

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ALABAMA dRAG RACES JUN 12 (S): MONTGOMERY 2 DAY EVENT: AMA DRAGBIKE, BRANDI NEITHAMER; 9 AM; MONTGOMERY MOTORSPORTS PARK /I-65 EXIT 173: 2600N BELT DR; (513) 943-9700; AMADRAGBIKE.COM

ALASKA AdvEnTuRE RidE JUN 18 (R): FAIRBANKS NATIONAL: 4 DAY EVENT: AEROSTICH TOURS, ROGER PATTISON; 5 AM; 1450 KAREN WAY; (800) 722-8472; AEROSTICHTOURS.COM

CALiFORniA POKER Run JUN 13 (R): OCEANSIDE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MOTOR, JAN STAWS; (310) 387-3974; SC-MA.COM JUN 19 (R): PASADENA 2 DAY EVENT: PASADENA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, NED; 6 AM; FLANDERS MC CO /210 FRWY W EX MARANGO/340 S FAIROAKS; (949) 2919898; PASADENAMC.COM

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JUN 19 (S,T,Y): BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE ENDURO TEAM IN, EDWARD M HOEFFKEN; 9 AM; 3000 CENTERVILLE AVE /2 MI S OF TOWN ON RT 158; (618) 277-3478; BETDIRT.COM

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JUN 5 (S,Y): SEAFORD 2 DAY EVENT: MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS, RUTH ANN BENSON; 6 AM; 22378 COVERDALE RD /MIDDLEFORD MX PARK; (410) 3751059; MAMAMX.COM

JUN 20 (S,Y): POLO ROCK RIVER RIDERS MC, MATTHIAS KEMMEREN; 8:30 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/WHITE PINES RD / ACROSS FROM WHITE PINES STATE PARK; (815) 946-2183; RRRMC.TRIPOD. COM

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JUN 6 (S,Y): BREAUX BRIDGE: QUALIFIER; 2 DAY EVENT: DIRT BIKE MIKE LLC, ; 6 AM; 1640 MILLS HWY; (870) 342-5373; DIRTBIKEMIKE.COM Sign-in Time

MOTORCYCLE ASS, PAT BOLAND; 9:30 AM; 155 RESEARCH DR /OFF LORDSHIP BLVD; (203) 395-0782;

ON MORSE; (209) 368-7182; LODICYCLEBOWL.COM MOTOCROSS JUN 5 (M,Y): HESPERIA QUALIFIER; 2 DAY EVENT: COMPETITIVE EDGE MX PARK, KRISTEN L OEHLHOF; 6 AM; COMPETITIVE EDGE MX PARK /11700 ASPEN ST; (909) 456-1070; RIDECEMX. COM JUN 12 (S,Y): JUN 13 (S,Y): MILFORD QUALIFIER; HONEY LAKE MOTOCROSS PARK, LISE WOSICK; 448-450 HIGHWAY 395; (530) 827-2639; HONEYLAKEMX. COM JUN 20 (S,T,Y): HESPERIA ROVERS MC, WILLIE EVELAND; 6:30 AM; COMPETITIVE EDGE MX PARK /395 & JOSHUA HESPERIA; (661) 252-6392; AMASOCALMOTOCROSS.COM EuROPEAn SCRAMBLES JUN 12 (S,T,Y): LUCERNE VALLEY 2 DAY EVENT: RACERS UNDER THE SON INC, JOHN WILTSEY; OH CAMP ROCK RD / OFF CAMP ROCK ROAD IN LUCERNE VALLEY; (626) 609-1750; RUTS.ORG

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JUN 6 (R): ALPHARETTA CHARITY;: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, KYLE CLACK; 7 AM; NORTH POINT MALL /GA-400 EXIT 9; (800) 253-6530; RIDEFORKIDS.ORG duAL SPORT RidE JUN 12 (R): SUCHES 2 DAY EVENT: GEORGIA RECREATIONAL TRAI, JOHN MEDICUS; 8 AM; 20 SKEENAH GAP RD /SKEENAH CREEK CMPGRD/GPS N34.77032W84.17275; (770) 653-3847; GARTRA.COM ROAd RALLY JUN 11 (R): HIAWASSEE 3 DAY EVENT: GREATER ATLANTA BRITISH M, DEBBIE THOMAS; BALD MTN CAMPGROUND / HWY 76/E ON 288 TO FODDER CREEK RD; (404) 229-6886; GABMA.US MOTOCROSS JUN 12 (S): WASHINGTON REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: AONIA PASS M.X., PERRY GUNTER; AONIA PASS MX /I-20 EX 72/N ON 78 10 MI; (706) 678-3737;

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JUN 5 (R): HARVARD ABATE-ID NORTH IDAHO, CHUCK GILMORE; 8 AM; 4510 HWY 6 /I-95 GO EAST S.R. 6 APPROX 10 MILES; (208) 875-0831; ABATEOFNORTHIDAHOBIKERS.ORG

JUN 6 (S,Y): WHITE CITY CAHOKIA CREEK DIRT RIDERS, BOBBY BROWN; 8 AM; I-55 EXIT 44 HWY 138 WEST 2MIL; (618) 946-4316; CCDIRT.COM

JUN 5 (G): IDAHO CITY NATIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: BOISE RIDGE RIDERS, JEFF M HAINES HWY 21/36 MI NE OF BOISE; (208) 384-5141; BOISERIDGERIDERS.ORG

SHORT TRACK JUN 5 (S,T,Y): CLEMENTS STOCKTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, BOB KENDALL; 1 PM; 19813 N HWY 88; (209) 956-1505; STOCKTONMC.ORG JUN 12 (S,T,Y): LODI VINTAGE; LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JEFF G TAYLOR; 1 PM; LODI CYCLE BOWL/5801 E MORSE /HWY 99 TO 8 MILE/N ON FRONTAGE/R ON MORSE; (209) 3687182; LODICYCLEBOWL.COM JUN 26 (S,T,Y): LODI VINTAGE; LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JEFF G TAYLOR; LODI CYCLE BOWL/5801 E MORSE / HWY 99 TO 8 MILE/N ON FRONTAGE/R ON MORSE; (209) 368-7182; LODICYCLEBOWL.COM SCRAMBLES JUN 19 (S,T,Y): LODI LODI MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JEFF G TAYLOR; 1 PM; LODI CYCLE BOWL/5801 E MORSE /HWY 99 TO 8 MILE/N ON FRONTAGE/R

MOTOCROSS JUN 6 (S,T,Y): BERTHOUD ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROMOTIONS, CATHY FRYDENDALL; 5:30 AM; 20125 I-25 FRONTAGE RD W /I-25 EX 250/S ON FRONTAGE RD 1 MI/W TO TRACK; (303) 477-5333; SRAC.ORG JUN 12 (S,T,Y): COLORADO SPRING CONCEPT PRODUCTIONS, JOHN R MURRAY; 5:30 AM; 1045 W RIO GRANDE ST /I-25 TO EX 141 HWY 24 W TO 8TH ST SOUTH; (719) 331-6234; SRAC.ORG JUN 20 (S,T): BERTHOUD E RACING LLC, ARTHUR PET EDMISTEN; 5:30 AM; 20125 I-25 FRONTAGE RD W /I-25 EX 250/S ON FRONTAGE RD 1 MI/W TO TRACK; (303) 901-1480; RMXA.COM

COnnECTiCuT POKER Run JUN 6 (R): STRATFORD BRIDGEPORT

JUN 20 (S,T,Y): NASHVILLE EURO RACEWAY LLC, FRANK P BARTOLOTTA; 7 AM; 7342 RICE RD; (618) 327-9530; EURORACEWAY.COM

ROAd RALLY

JUN 13 (R): GOLDEN CHARITY;: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, KYLE CLACK; 8 AM; JEFFERSON CNTY HUMAN SVCS BLDG /900 JEFFERSON CNTY PKWY; (800) 253-6530; RIDEFORKIDS. ORG

JUN 12 (S,Y): DEER TRAIL 2 DAY EVENT: MOTORCYCLE ROADRACING ASS, SCOTT RYBARIK; 6 AM; 93301 E HWY 36 /SEE WEBSITE; (303) 530-5678; MRARACING.ORG

JUN 20 (M): MT CARROLL MC MOTOPARK, REID LAW; 6 AM; 1 MI N OF TOWN ON RT 78; (815) 238-1614; MCMOTOPARK.COM

JUN 27 (S,T,Y): BYRON MOTOSPORTS PARK, AARON J VINCER; 6 AM; MOTORSPORTS PARK /2525 ASH ROAD; (815) 234-2271; MOTOBYRON.COM

JUN 12 (R): WOFFORD HTS 2 DAY EVENT: TEAM DUAL DOGS, DAMON POWELL; 7 AM; LIVE OAK CAMPGROUND /HWY 178 FROM BAKERSFIELD OR FROM HWY 14; (661) 203-5652; TEAMDUALDOGS.COM

ROAd RACE

JUN 5 (S,T,Y): BELLEVILLE BELLEVILLE ENDURO TEAM IN, EDWARD M HOEFFKEN; 9 AM; 3000 CENTERVILLE AVE /2 MI S OF TOWN ON RT 158; (618) 277-3478; BETDIRT.COM

JUN 19 (R): KINGSTON HI ROLLERS M.C., ED HARRIS; 9 AM; ENAVILLE RESORT / HWY 95 TO KINGSTON EXIT; (509) 3267154; SPOKANE.NETCOMMUNITY

REL-EnduRO - iSdE

JUN 26 (R): BIG BEAR LAKE 2 DAY EVENT: BIG BEAR TRAIL RIDERS CLU, JIM NICHOLSON; 6 AM; BIG BEAR LAKE CONVENTION CTR /42900 BIG BEAR BLVD; (818) 391-3031; BIGBEARTRAILRIDERS.COM

MOTOCROSS

diSTRiCT RALLY

ROAd Run

JUN 27 (R): LAKEWOOD ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER-WI, ERIC R SONDEEN; 3535 S KIPLING /W METRO FIRE TRAINING CTR SW CORNER; (303) 475-8210; DELIVERURNCAMPRUN.ORG

JUN 27 (S,T,Y): NEOGA CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, STEVE SHAFER; 9 AM; CLUB GROUND /11 MI S OF MALTOON ON RT 121; (217) 234-2505; CENTRALILLINOISMOTORCYCLECLUB. ORG

JUN 26 (S): MASON REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: CROSSROADS MX, NADINE DARLINE; 15 MI S OF EFFINGHAM; (618) 686-2769; CROSSROADSMX.COM

idAHO

duAL SPORT RidE

JUN 12 (R): MCCLOUD NATIONAL;: 2 DAY EVENT: MCCLOUD DUAL-SPORT ADVENT, MIKE LINGSCH; PO BOX 331 / EAST OF I-5 ON HWY 89; (530) 925-0151; MCCLOUDDUALSPORTADVENTURES. COM

JUN 26 (S,T,Y): NEOGA CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, STEVE SHAFER; 2 PM; CLUB GROUND /11 MI S OF MALTOON ON RT 121; (217) 234-2505; CENTRALILLINOISMOTORCYCLECLUB. ORG

iLLinOiS ROAd Run JUN 11 (R): NORTHBROOK JEWISH MOTORCYCLISTS ALLI, LAUREN M SECULAR; 3433 WALTERS AVE /94 W 30A 68W L LANDWEBER R WALTERS AVE; (212) 689-0063; RIDE2REMBER.COM REC TRAiL RidE JUN 6 (R): JUN 27 (R): OTTAWA VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE, STEVE CHURCHILL; 8 AM; 1414 US RT 6 /USRT 6 WEST OF OTTAWA; (815) 434-3669; VARIETYRIDERS.COM diSTRiCT RALLY JUN 21 (R): GALINA 4 DAY EVENT: MOTORCYCLE TOURING ASSOCI, HARVEY K WILSON; 12 PM; 8700 CHESTNUT DRIVE /CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN RESORT; (800) 397-1320; CHESTNUTMTN.COM 1/2 MiLE diRT TRACK JUN 27 (S,T,Y): CAMBRIDGE WFO PROMOTIONS, RON E WHIPPLE; 7 AM; NORTH ST /FOLLOW ARROW FROM CORNER OF HWY 81 & 82; (309) 3143343; WFOPROMOTIONS.COM SCRAMBLES JUN 13 (S,T,Y): FOSTERBURG SPLINTER CREEK DIRT RIDER, TODD E ROMANN; 6 AM; 2996 TERPENING LN /8 MI N OF RT 140/L ON TERPENING; (618) 372-4355; SPLINTERCREEK.COM

JUN 20 (S,T): CASEY LINCOLN TRAIL MOTOSPORTS, TIM JACKSON; 6 AM; 649 CR2150E /5 MI W OF TOWN ON RT 40; (217) 932-2041; LINCOLNTRAILMOTOSPORTS.COM JUN 27 (S,T,Y): FOSTERBURG SPLINTER CREEK DIRT RIDER, MATT REYNOLDS; 6:30 AM; 2996 TERPENING LN /8 MI N OF RT 140/L ON TERPENING; (618) 372-4355; SPLINTERCREEK.COM OBSERvEd TRiALS JUN 6 (S,Y): SHERRARD NORTHERN ILLINOIS TRIALS, JENNIFER MAUPIN; 9 AM; 2799 147TH AVE; (630) 690-1625; NITROTRIALS.COM JUN 26 (S,Y): POLO NORTHERN ILLINOIS TRIALS, JENNIFER MAUPIN; 9 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/WHITE PINES RD / ACROSS FROM WHITE PINES STATE PARK; (630) 690-1625; NITROTRIALS. COM JUN 27 (S,Y): POLO ROCK RIVER RIDERS MC, MATTHIAS KEMMEREN; 8 AM; CLUBGROUNDS/WHITE PINES RD / ACROSS FROM WHITE PINES STATE PARK; (815) 946-2183; RRRMC.TRIPOD. COM

indiAnA POKER Run JUN 13 (R): PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH BLACKHAWKS MC IN, CLIFFORD R BEAN; 11 AM; 111 N CENTER /SOUTH PART OF TOWN; (574) 259-0103; HARE SCRAMBLES JUN 6 (S,Y): MATTHEWS MUDDOBBERS MC INC, DOUG SPENCE; 8 AM; BOX 236 /COVERED BRIDGE NORTH SIDE OF MATTHEWS; (765) 998-2236; MUDDOBBERSMC.ORG JUN 13 (S,Y): COLUMBUS STONEY June 2010

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JUN 27 (S,Y): CARO FLINT MOTORCYCLE CLUB, LINDA LOWELL; TUSCOLA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS; (810) 687-7379; FLINTMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

OBSERVED TRIALS

SHORT TRACK

JUN 27 (S): PARIS CROSSING HOOSIER HILLTOPPERS, BOB LEWIS; 6 AM; 10665 S CO RD 410 W /I-65 S. OF SEYMOUR, EX 41 EAST ON ST RD 250; (502) 713-3495;

JUN 12 (S): MIDLAND 2 DAY EVENT: POLKA DOTS M/C, THOMAS WOODS; 7 AM; 760 W BROOKS RD /8 MI N OF M46 OR 5 MI S OF M20; (989) 832-8284; POLKADOTSMC.NET

IOWA HILLCLIMB JUN 6 (S): ANAMOSA MIDWEST HILLCLIMBERS ASSO, DENNIS L SCHULTZ; 10 AM; 1 MI S OF TOWN ON HWY 151; (319) 489-2361; ANAMOSAHILLCLIMB.COM MOTOCROSS JUN 12 (S,T,Y): JUN 26 (S,T,Y): CEDAR RAPIDS CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, CURT HEJDA; 1 PM; HAWKEYE DOWNS /4400 6TH ST SW; (319) 363-7800; CVTR. ORG JUN 27 (S,T,Y): MONTEZUMA FV MOTO X, CHIP BRYAN; 7 AM; FUN VALLEY SKI AREA /1066 500TH AVE/ 2.5 MI SW OF TOWN; (641) 623-3456; FVMOTOX.COM HARE SCRAMBLES JUN 6 (S,T,Y): FREMONT TURKEY SCRATCH ENDURO RID, MARK O NEFF; 8 AM; 5 MI N OF TOWN; (641) 660-1326; LERA22.COM JUN 13 (S): DAYTON CENTRAL IOWA ENDURO RIDER, JIM SPENCER; 8 AM; 4 MI NE OF TOWN FOLLOW ARROWS FROM CASEYS’; (515) 795-3440;

KANSAS POKER RUN JUN 5 (R): GREAT BEND KANSAS SIDEWINDERS MC, RANDY MARTIN; 10 AM; JACK KILBY SQUARE; (620) 7922970;

KENTUCKY OBSERVED TRIALS JUN 5 (S,Y): BEDFORD 2 DAY EVENT: SADDLEBACK EAST INC, BRAD P BAUMERT; 9 AM; SEE WEBSITE; (502) 515-6514; TRIALSINC.ORG

MARYLAND MOTOCROSS JUN 18 (S,T,Y): JUN 20 (S,T,Y): BUDDS CREEK BUDDS CREEK MOTOCROSS PAR, JONATHAN BEASLEY; 8 AM; BUDDS CREEK MX PARK /27963 BUDDS CREEK RD; (301) 475-2000; BUDDSCREEK.COM JUN 26 (S,Y): EASTON 2 DAY EVENT: MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS, RUTH ANN BENSON; 6 AM; 7050 BAKER LANDING RD /DELMARVA MX PARK; (410) 375-1059; MAMAMX.COM

MICHIGAN ROAD RUN JUN 5 (R): TAYLOR DETROIT AREA ASSOCIATION, MICHAEL S CUMMINGS; 10 AM; TELEGRAPH RD /TELEGRAPH 1/2 M NORTH OF EUREKA; (313) 303-2723; D.A.A.M.C.@HOTMIAL.COM POKER RUN JUN 13 (R): BAY CITY TRI-CITY TRAVELERS, JOSEPH K SCHULTZ; 9 AM; EAGLES CLUB /360 S RIVER RD (BROADWAY/M-13); (989) 501-0911; DUAL SPORT RIDE JUN 5 (R): CUSTER NATIONAL;: 2 DAY EVENT: GREAT LAKES DUAL SPORTERS, JERAMEY VALLEY; 8 AM; 5080 SIPPY RD /SEE WEBSITE; (989) 751-6863; GLDSMC. ORG 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK JUN 26 (S,T,Y): CROSWELL PORT HURON MOTORCYCLE CLU, LARRY TACK; 10 AM; CROSWELL FAIRGROUNDS /CALL FOR DIRECTIONS; (810) 327-1062; PHMCUSA.ORG

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SCRAMBLES JUN 26 (S,Y): GRANT MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RUSTY HANSON; DAN RAYMOND PK /112TH ST & GREEN AVE; (231) 798-1552; MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM HILLCLIMB JUN 26 (S,Y): JUN 27 (S,Y): GRANT MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RUSS HANSON; 8 AM; DAN RAYMOND PK /112TH ST & GREEN AVE; (231) 726-6937; MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM MOTOCROSS JUN 5 (S,T,Y): JUN 6 (S,T,Y): BATTLE CREEK BATTLE CREEK MOTORCYCLE C, BYRON KIBBY; 6 AM; CLBGRNDS/21758 WAUBASCON RD /HELMER N TO MORGAN/E TO WAUBESCON/N 3 MI; (269) 660-1613; BATTLECREEKMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM JUN 5 (S,T): CRYSTAL FALLS 2 DAY EVENT: VALLEY RACEWAY, ERIC J UREN; 12 PM; 1058 S US 2 /1 MILE SOUTH OF CRYSTAL FALLS ON US2; (906) 367-0600; VALLEYRACEWAY.COM JUN 12 (S,T): BARK RIVER 2 DAY EVENT: ZAMBON’S MX PARK, JESSE E ZAMBON; 2 PM; 2231 12TH RD /FRM MENOMINEE: US 2&41 N 50 MI TO TOWN; (906) 4202794; ZAMBONSMXPARK.COM JUN 12 (S): MILLINGTON REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: BAJA MX INC, ROSANNA M GRZEBINSKI; 7 AM; I-75 TO EXIT 136EAST 65 MILES TO TRACK; (989) 8713356; BAJAMX.COM JUN 12 (S,Y): JUN 13 (S,Y): JUN 26 (S,Y): JUN 27 (S,Y): BELDING GRATTAN RACEWAY MOTOCROSS, SAM FAASEN; 7 AM; 7201 LESSITER; (616) 691-7221; GRATTANRACEWAYMX.COM JUN 13 (S,T,Y): CADILLAC CADILLAC MOTORCYCLE CLUB, BROK AUGUSTSON; 7 AM; 3747 S 39 RD, PO BOX 236 /.25 MI N OF 34 RD (BOON RD) ON 39 RD; (231) 884-3729; CADILLACMC. COM JUN 19 (S,T,Y): JUN 20 (S,T,Y): PORTLAND PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, LUKE T ADAMS; 7 AM; 11999 SANDBORN RD /4 MI S OF TOWN ON CHARLOTTE HWY; (517) 647-7045; PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS. COM

VALLEYTRAILRIDER.TRIPOD.COM

NORSEMENMC.ORG

OBSERVED TRIALS

MISSISSIPPI

JUN 13 (S,T): METAMORA MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS A, BRIAN AHERNE; 9 AM;; (248) 634-2184; MOTATRIALS.ORG

MOTOCROSS

DRAG RACES JUN 25 (S,T,Y): GRANT MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RUSTY HANSON; 12 PM; DAN RAYMOND PK /112TH ST & GREEN AVE; (231) 798-1552; MUSKEGONMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

MINNESOTA FUN RUN JUN 6 (R): OSTEGO VETERANS RIDE INC, JOHN L SULLIVAN; 12 PM; VFW GROUNDS /HWY 101 BETWEEN I-94 & 169; (651) 260-7204; VETERANSRIDEINC. COM 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK JUN 5 (S,T): JUN 6 (S,T,Y): NEW ULM FLYING DUTCHMEN CYCLE CLU, LES STADICK; 8 AM; 20513 110TH AVE; (507) 354-2306; FLYINGDUTCHMENMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM

JUN 19 (S,Y): PRENTISS REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: GOLDEN PINE RACEWAY, RANDY RECTOR; 6 AM; 103 GOLDEN PINE RD; (601) 506-8669; GOLDENPINERACEWAY.COM

MISSOURI ROAD RUN JUN 5 (R): EARTH CITY 2 DAY EVENT: MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF, LAURA BOONE; 12 PM; 3470 RIDER TRAIL SOUTH /HWY 70 TO EARTH CITY EXIT; (314) 721-9474; MO.WISH.ORG JUN 5 (R): SPRINGFIELD MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF, LAURA BOONE; 9 AM; 5739 SOUTH CAMPBELL /HWY 60 TO 160 SOUTH; (314) 721-9474; MO.WISH.ORG DUAL SPORT RIDE JUN 5 (R): BIXBY NATIONAL;: 2 DAY EVENT: MIDWEST TRAIL RIDERS ASSO, ROBERT KAUFMAN; 7 AM; BIXBY MO / HWY 32 & HWY KK; (314) 434-5095; RIDEMTRA.COM

SCRAMBLES

MOTOCROSS

JUN 20 (S,T,Y): CAMBRIDGE NORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, KURT BOEHLKE; 9 AM; HWY 95 & HWY 47 /1 MI. N ON HWY 47 OFF HWY 95; (612) 865-2661; NORSEMENMC.ORG

JUN 12 (S,T,Y): COLUMBIA 2 DAY EVENT: MOTOCROSS PARENTS, KELLY VEST; 6 AM; 1505 E PEABODY RD /I-70 TO HWY 63 TRAVEL NORTH 9 MILES; (660) 6210299; MXPRACING.COM

HILLCLIMB

NEW HAMPSHIRE

JUN 13 (S): MANKATO KATO CYCLE CLUB, JOHN E WINCH; 8 AM; 19836 539TH LANE /7 MI S OF TOWN; (507) 3814708; KATOCYCLECLUB.COM

GYPSY TOUR

MOTOCROSS JUN 5 (U): MILLVILLE REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: HI WINDERS, JOHN C MARTIN; SPRING CREEK MX PARK /63633 298TH AVE/9 MI E OF HWY 63 ON HWY60; (507) 753-2779; SPRINGCREEKMX.COM JUN 6 (S,Y): JUN 27 (S,Y): BROOKSTON ECHO VALLEY MOTOCROSS PAR, TERI LUND; 6:30 AM; 4650 LAVOY RD /10 MI W OF HWY 33 ON HWY2/ MILE MARKER 235; (218) 348-4754; ECHOVALLEYMOTOCROSS.COM JUN 6 (S,Y): MANKATO MOTOKAZIE INC, LEE M THEIS; 6:30 AM; 44.117663,94.114499 /169S THRU MANKATO, LT ON 169S LT ON 539TH LN; (952) 492-2090; MOTOKAZIE.COM JUN 12 (V,Y): MILLVILLE NATIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: HI WINDERS, JOHN C MARTIN; SPRING CREEK MX PARK /63633 298TH AVE/9 MI E OF HWY 63 ON HWY60; (507) 753-2779; SPRINGCREEKMX.COM

JUN 12 (R): LACONIA NATIONAL;: LACONIA MOTORCYCLE WEEK A, CHARLIE G ST CLAIR GYPSY TOUR FROM 6/12-6/20; (603) 366-2000; LACONIAMCWEEK.COM ROAD RACE JUN 14 (S): LOUDON VINTAGE; UNITED STATES CLASSIC RAC, ROBERT S COY; 8 AM; NH INT’L SPEEDWAY /RT 106/N OF CONCORD; (413) 498-4433; RACEUSCRA.COM

NEW JERSEY ROAD RUN JUN 13 (R): PINE BROOK MARCH OF DIMES-NJ, CAROL ROBERTS; 11 AM; 45 ROUTE 46 EAST; (973) 882-0700; MARCHOFDIMES.COM/NEWJERSEY JUN 16 (R): ROCKAWAY BLUE KNIGHTS-NJ IX, LARRY SHAVER; 12 PM; ROCKAWAY TOWNSQUARE MALL / GOOCHES GARLIC RUN/RT 80 TO EXIT 34; (973) 271-9248; BKNJIX.ORG JUN 20 (R): OLD BRIDGE KELSEY CHARITY RUN INC, ROBERT J HANLON; 12 PM; 69 OLD AMBEY RD; (908) 2524545; KELSEYRUN.COM

JUN 19 (S,T,Y): JUN 20 (S): BRONSON JB MX MOTORSPORTS, JEFF A BEERBOWER; 7 AM; LOG ROAD MX PARK /I-69 EX 13/W 10 MI TO LOG RD/S 1.5 MI; (419) 636-5430; LOGROADMX.COM

JUN 13 (S): JUN 27 (V): MAZEPPA HURRICANE HILLS MX PARK I, JEFFERY GRAY; 6:30 AM; 43560 232ND AVE /6 MI E OF ZUMBROTA ON CR10 TO 232ND AVE; (507) 843-5154; HURRICANEHILLS.COM

JUN 19 (S,Y): NEWAYGO 2 DAY EVENT: BIG AIR MOTOCROSS, MATT POWERS; 7 AM; 1262 SPRING DRIVE; (231) 652-5225; BIGAIRMOTOCROSS.COM

JUN 20 (S,Y): BROOK PARK BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, KURT CASWELL; 6:30 AM; 2393 SHERWOOD ST /HWY 23E 8 MI TO SHERWOOD ST CR 68N; (320) 679-2582; BERMBENDERS.COM

JUN 6 (R): ELMER LUCKY ROAMERS, MICHAEL MELNICZUK; 10 AM; 49 BEAL ROAD /SEE WWW.LUCKYROAMERS. COM; (856) 297-3220; LUCKYROAMERS. COM

JUN 20 (S,Y): KELLOGG MOTOKAZIE INC, LEE M THEIS; 6:30 AM; 58374 HWY 42 /ON HWY 42 BETWEEN PLAINVIEW & KELLOGG MN; (952) 244-9996; MOTOKAZIE.COM

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUN 27 (S): MIDLAND POLKA DOTS M/C, TOM WOODS; 7 AM; 760 W BROOKS RD /8 MI N OF M46 OR 5 MI S OF M20; (989) 832-8284; POLKADOTSMC.NET HARE SCRAMBLES JUN 27 (S,T,Y): ROSE CITY BENT WHEELS COMPETITION C, KEITH ALEXANDER; BENT WHEELS COMP CLUBGROUNDS /I-75N EX 202/M-33N TO TOWN/M33 & ROSE CITY RD; (248) 860-8832; BENTWHEELS.COM ENDURO JUN 13 (S,Y): MARQUETTE UP SANDSTORMERS, NICK ZAMBON; SANDS TOWNSHIP /CORNER CR480 & CR553; (906) 228-7010; UPSANDSTORMERS.COM JUN 20 (S,T,Y): BENTLEY VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS, BRAD BOTZAU; 7 AM; 4957 E BROWN RD; (989) 879-6397;

JUN 27 (S,Y): MILLVILLE HI WINDERS, JOHN C MARTIN; SPRING CREEK MX PARK /63633 298TH AVE/9 MI E OF HWY 63 ON HWY60; (507) 753-2779; SPRINGCREEKMX.COM ENDURO JUN 5 (S): HUNTERSVILLE 2 DAY EVENT: RIVER VALLEY ENDURO RIDER, KRAIG HINKEMEYER 30 MI N OF STAPLES; (612) 247-2039; JUN 12 (S,Y): AKELEY 2 DAY EVENT: NORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, REX GREENWALD; 7 AM; 26993 STATE HWY 64 /2.8 MILE N OF HWY 64 & HWY 34 INTERSECTION; (612) 363-9512;

POKER RUN

JUN 13 (R): PEMBERTON SOUTH JERSEY ENDURO RIDER, DAVID BROGDEN; BBB GUN CLUB /PASADENA RD/4 MI E OF RT70-RT72 CIRCLE; (609) 268-9272; SJER.ORG MOTOCROSS JUN 4 (G): WILDWOOD 3 DAY EVENT: NEW JERSEY THUNDER MOTORS, CYNTHIA GARLAND; 8 AM; 4101 BOARDWALK /GARDEN ST PKWY EX 4B TO BEACH; (609) 523-8051; THUNDERMOTO.COM

NEW MEXICO ROAD RALLY JUN 19 (R): TROS 6 DAY EVENT: MOTORCYCLE SPORT TOURING, JANET CAMPBELL; SAGEBRUSH INN; (800)

P O C A H O N TA S C O U N T Y

Highland Scenic Highway

Play. Stay.

Cruise ridges with stomach curdling dips, drop-off descents, and sweeping curves with breathtaking scenery in Nature’s Mountain Playground . ®

Get your free visitor guide and motorcycle touring maps!

800.336.7009 NaturesMountainPlayground.com

Greenbrier River Cabins

Jerico B&B and Pre-Civil War Cabins

Places to Stay.

Greenbrier River Cabins Cozy, easy to get to cabins on the Greenbrier River. Relax with friends.

Close area attractions include Droop Mountain Battlefield, Beartown, & Locust Creek Bridge. Covered parking.

Easy access to Rt 219.

(304) 653-4646 (800) 225-5982 www.greenbrierrivercabins.com

Jerico B&B and Pre-Civil War Cabins

Old Clark Inn

Jerico offers private hot tubs, outdoor fire pits and rooms with private bathrooms. Hot countrystyle breakfast. Discounted rates offered to groups. Located off Rt 219. Central to the regions activities and attractions.

Offering motorcycle-oriented lodging at the center of some of the best riding on the east coast.

We know...we ride! Budget Friendly • Motorcycle Amenities • Walk to Food and Shopping • Free Wi-Fi • Free Continental Breakfast

(888) 499-6241 www.jericobb.com

(800) 849-4184 www.oldclarkinn.com

We offer discounts to AMA members. Please check with individual lodging establishments.

Old Clark Inn

428-3626; OBSERVED TRIALS

ASSOCIATES LLC, ALBERT MORGAN; 7 AM; 3098 ST RT 11 /SEE WEBSITE; (315) 374-1524; MOTOMASTERS.COM

JUN 5 (S,Y): VADITO 2 DAY EVENT: NEW MEXICO TRIALS ASSOCIA, KYLE GOON; 8 AM; SIPAPU SKI AREA & RESORT /21 MI SE OF TAOS ON HWY 518; (505) 332-3172; NMTRIALS.ORG

JUN 27 (S,T,Y): AUBURN FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS IN, BILL M DENMAN; 7 AM; 4415 VANDERSTOUW RD /NYS THRUWAY EX 40 TO 34S; (315) 784-5466; FROZENOCEAN.COM

NEW YORK

HARE SCRAMBLES

ROAD RUN

JUN 6 (S,T,Y): NEWARK ARCADIA BARK BUSTER, DEBORAH VANCAMP; ARCADIA BARK BUSTER /FAIRVILLE MAPLE RIDGE RD; (315) 548-5145; WNYOA

JUN 5 (R): RUSH ARKPORT CHARITY;: CONESUS LAKE RIDERS M/C, MICHAEL BACKUS; 10 AM; RUSH CREEDSIDE INN /SEE WEBSITE FOR DIRECTIONS; (585) 335-2084; CLRMC.COM JUN 6 (R): LONG ISLAND CIT H.O.G.-NY NEW YORK CITY, TONY DELUCA; 11:30 AM; 4211 NORTHERN BLVD /NORTHER BLVD AND 42ND STREET; (718) 707-9300; NYCHARLEYDAVIDSON.COM JUN 13 (R): SCHENECTADY IRISH RIDERS, STEPHEN M DOWNS; 9 AM; GRIFFIN MOTORSPORTS /3909 STATE ST; (518) 209-2464; IRISHRIDERSMC.COM JUN 13 (R): NEW WINDSOR ROLLING THUNDER NY CHAPTE, JOHN KELLER; 8:30 AM; STEWART INT’L AIRPORT /RT 207 & ARPT/2ND AVIATION DET USMA; (845) 427-7924; RTNYCH3.COM JUN 27 (R): TARRYTOWN MARCH OF DIMES-NY WESTCHE, JESSICA BROWN; 10 AM; 240 WHITE PLAINS ROAD / RT 119 OF I-287 W; (914) 407-5005; BIKERSFORBABIES.ORG ADVENTURE RIDE JUN 13 (R): ATLANTA NATIONAL;: WAYNE COUNTY MOTORCYCLE C, DAVID C BLANKENBERG; 9 AM; STUBEN COUNTY /SEE WEBSITE; (315) 573-1454; WAYNECOUNTYMC@YAHOO.COM CONVENTIONS JUN 7 (R): LAKE GEORGE 6 DAY EVENT: AMERICADE, BILL DUTCHER; ALL OF LAKE GEORGE; (518) 798-7888; TOUREXPO.COM 1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK JUN 5 (S,T,Y): PORT CRANE SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, CRAIG ESTELLE; 2 PM; 163 ALLEN RD /EX 5 I-88 RT 7 W TO ALLEN RD; (607) 206-5494; SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM JUN 19 (V,Y): DUNDEE NATIONAL; DUNDEE MOTORSPORTS AKA BL, DEAN HOAG; 9 AM; RT 14 A-86 MAIN ST /12 MILES NORTH WATKINS GLEN, NY; (607) 382-8613; BLACKROCKSPEEDWAY.COM JUN 26 (S): PORT CRANE VINTAGE; SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, CRAIG ESTELLE; 2 PM; 163 ALLEN RD /EX 5 I-88 RT 7 W TO ALLEN RD; (607) 206-5494; SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM SHORT TRACK JUN 6 (S,T,Y): PATTERSONVILLE ELECTRIC CITY RIDERS, FRANK J CARPINELLO; INDIAN LOOKOUT COUNTRY CLUB /1142 BATTER STREET; ELECTRICCITYRIDERS.COM MOTOCROSS JUN 5 (S,T,Y): JUN 6 (M,T,Y): RICHFORD BROOME TIOGA SPORTS CENTE, TOM HURD; 7 AM; 50 SHAFFER RD /I-81 EX 8/ RT 79W 8 MI; (607) 849-4438; BROOMETIOGA.COM JUN 12 (S,T,Y): WALLKILL WALDEN MX, JAMES H WILD; 300 ORCHARD DR /GPS/ W74 07.281, N41 37.518; (845) 895-2537; MXWALDEN.COM JUN 13 (S,T,Y): NEW BERLIN THUNDER RIDGE SPORTS, JAMES L SIMMONS; 224 MICHAEL LANE /CO HWY 18 S EDMESTON JUST OFF STATE ROUTE 8; (607) 847-6520; THUNDERRIDGE.BIZ JUN 19 (S,Y): NEW BERLIN REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: ROBINSON ENTERPRISES, LLC, JILL ROBINSON; 4 PM; UNADILLA MX 5986 ST HWY 8 /ST HWY 8, 30 MINS. SOUTH OF UTICA; (607) 965-8784; UNADILLAMX.COM JUN 20 (S,T,Y): MAPLE VIEW SMX

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JUN 27 (S,T,Y): BERKSHIRE ITHACA DIRT RIDERS INC, CHARLES DAVIS; 275 DAVIS RD /NYS79 TO WEST CREEK RD TO ANDERSON HILL RD; (607) 657-8248; ITHACADIRTRIDER.COM OBSERVED TRIALS JUN 26 (S): CAYUTA NATIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: AMA-DIST 4 TRIALS COMMITT, DAVID REED; (607) 796-9558;

NORTH CAROLINA CROSS COUNTRY JUN 20 (S,T,Y): HENDERSON LONE RIDER PRODUCTIONS, TIMOTHY L NORRIS; 12 PM; NORTH CAROLINA MOTORSPORTS /CALL 1-866-967-VXCS; (866) 967-8927; VXCS.ORG

OHIO POKER RUN - OFF-ROAD JUN 26 (R,T,Y): MARIETTA 2 DAY EVENT: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB I, LES WOLFE; 11 AM; 114 MASONIC PARK RD /ST RT 339 TO WATERFORD OHIO FOLLOW SIGNS; (740) 678-0082; PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM ROAD RUN JUN 5 (R): LEBANON TRAIN MRO INC, MIKE BALLARD; COUNTRY KITCHEN /I-71 TO ST RT 123; (513) 404-4034; TRAINMRO.ORG JUN 6 (R): ROCKY RIVER CHARITY;: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, KYLE CLACK; 8 AM; ROCKY RIVER HS /20951 DETROIT RD; (800) 253-6530; RIDEFORKIDS.ORG POKER RUN JUN 12 (R): SUNBURY OHIO FALLEN HEROES MEMORI, ROB GLAZE; 8 AM; AD FARROW HARLEY DAVIDSON /ST RT 37 & INTERSTATE 71; (614) 729-7091; OHIOFALLENHEROES.ORG JUN 13 (R): TALLMADGE CIRCLE CITY HORSEPOWER PR, EDIE DEYARMIN; HIGH SCHOOL/484 EAST AVE /I-76 EXIT 31; (330) 608-8695; DNDFUND.ORG DUAL SPORT RIDE JUN 27 (R): BROWNSVILLE LICKING COUNTY TRAIL RIDE, JOHN J DEVITO; 10 AM; 3 MI N OF BROWNSVILLE OH ON SR 668; (740) 323-4129; ROAD RALLY JUN 5 (R): TORONTO 2 DAY EVENT: OHIO VALLEY BSA OWNERS CL, BUD KUBENA; CABLE’S CAMPGROUND /COUNTY RD 56; (724) 945-6018; BSA-CLUB-OV. HAILWOOD.COM FUN RUN JUN 6 (R): COLUMBUS BUCKEYE BEEMERS, JAIME PICOU; TBA; (419) 562-7964; BIKE SHOW JUN 26 (R): WILMINGTON ABATE-OH INC, JAMES ELGIN; 2 PM; 2667 E ST RT 22 & 3 /CORNER OF ST RT 22 & 3 & OLD ST RT 73; (614) 319-3644; ABATE.COM BIKE BLESSING

JUN 6 (S,T,Y): SUGAR GROVE CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION, JANET FOUT; 6 AM; 9171 BUCKEYE RD /6 MI E OF LANCASTER/LEFT AT LIGHT; (740) 9833937; COCRMX.COM JUN 12 (S,T,Y): JUN 13 (S,T,Y): NELSONVILLE FAST TRAXX PROMOTIONS LLC, SHAWNA BICKLEY; 8 AM; 5999 WARREN DR /BTWN ATHENS & TOWN ON RT 33; (740) 767-3740; FASTTRAXXRACING.COM JUN 13 (S,Y): GREENVILLE TREATY CITY MOTORCYCLE CL, DAN R KNECHT; 7 AM; CLBGRNDS/7270 MOTORCYCLE DR /3.5 MI NW OF TOWN OFF SR 571; (937) 4231913; TREATYCITYMC.COM JUN 18 (S,T,Y): HILLIARD AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, MATTHEW D EASTMAN; 4 PM; FRANKLIN CO FAIR /I-270 EX HILLARD CEMETERY RD; (937) 358-2427; AMERICANMX.COM JUN 20 (S,Y): DAYTON DAYTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB IN, KEVIN LOONEY; 3515 STONY HOLLOW RD /I-75/35W/S GETTYSBURG RD/LEFT; (937) 263-9321; WWW.DAYTONMC.COM JUN 23 (S,T,Y): CIRCLEVILLE AMERICAN MOTOSPORTS LLC, MATTHEW D EASTMAN; 4 PM; PICKAWAY CO FAIRGROUNDS /415 LANCASTER PIKE RT 22; (937) 358-2427; AMERICANMX.COM JUN 27 (S,Y): BLANCHESTER DIRT COUNTRY, CYNTHIA KING; 6901 RT 133 /3.5 MI S OF TOWN ON RT 133; (513) 6257350; DIRTCOUNTRYMX.COM HARE SCRAMBLES JUN 5 (V,Y): MILLFIELD RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; 9 AM; SUNDAY CREEK RACEWAY /RT 13N (FROM ATHENS) TO JACKSONVILLE; (304) 284-0084; RACERPRODUCTIONS. COM JUN 6 (S,Y): MILLFIELD RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; SUNDAY CREEK RACEWAY /RT 13N (FROM ATHENS) TO JACKSONVILLE; (304) 284-0084; RACERPRODUCTIONS. COM JUN 13 (S,T,Y): MARIETTA PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB I, LES WOLFE; 6 AM; 114 MASONIC PARK RD / ST RT 339 TO WATERFORD OHIO FOLLOW SIGNS; (740) 678-0082; PIONEERMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM OBSERVED TRIALS JUN 5 (S): TORONTO 2 DAY EVENT: OHIO VALLEY BSA OWNERS CL, BUD KUBENA; 8 AM; CABLE’S CAMPGROUND /COUNTY RD 56; (724) 945-6018; BSA-CLUB-OV. HAILWOOD.COM GRAND PRIX JUN 12 (S,T,Y): ATHENS ACTION SPORTS PROMOTIONS, DREW WOLFE; 8 AM; SALEM RD /SEE WEBSITE; (740) 5946686; ACTIONSPORTSRACING.COM JUN 19 (S,T,Y): LITTLE HOCKING WILDWOOD LAKE RACEWAY, BRENT WINDLAND; 7 AM; 2392 WILDWOOD LAKE RD /SR50/7 TO SR555 TO WELCH RD TO WILDWOOD LAKE; (740) 989-2866; WILDWOODLAKERACEWAY.COM JUN 20 (S,T,Y): LOGAN HOCKING VALLEY MOTORCYCLE, KEVIN FLEAHMAN; 7 AM; 13121 JAKE TOM RD /US RT 33 EX SR 328/FOLLOW ARROWS; (740) 385-7695; HOCKINGVALLEYMC.COM JUN 27 (S,T,Y): ATHENS ATHENS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JIM C BARNHART; 7 AM; 13426 DUTCH CREEK RD /RT 550 TURN RIGHT ON DUTCHCREEK 1.6 MILES; (740) 541-2095; ATHENSMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

OREGON POKER RUN

JUN 26 (R): BROOKVILLE MOTORCYCLISTS FOR JESUS M, KARL WARDLAW; 10:30 PM; GOLDEN GATE PARK /I-70W EXIT 21; (937) 833-3818; GO2MJM.COM

JUN 26 (R): GLIDE 2 DAY EVENT: UMPQUA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC, JOSHUA DAHLENBURG; 8 AM; FRENCH CREEK RANCH /HWY 138 TO GLIDE, LEFT ON FRENCH CREEK RD; ULTRAOHV.COM

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JUN 5 (R): TIGARD 2 DAY EVENT: ROSE CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, CHAR L MESSINGER; 4 AM; BEAVERTON HONDA/ YAMAHA/SUZUKI /10380 SW CASCADE BLVD; (503) 706-3969; ROSE-CITY-MC. ORG DUAL SPORT RIDE JUN 5 (R): ODELL 2 DAY EVENT: NORTHWEST TOUR & TRAIL, TOM NIEMELA; 7 AM; HOOD RIVER CO FAIRGROUNDS /5 MI S OF HOOD RIVER; (503) 681-8881; BLACKDOGDUALSPORT. COM JUN 19 (R): BEND NATIONAL;: 2 DAY EVENT: LOBOS MC INC, BILLY TOMAN; 8 AM; CHINA-HAT CAMP RD 18; (503) 6565801; LOBOSMC.COM ROAD RALLY JUN 24 (R): ATHENA 3 DAY EVENT: HODAKA CLUB, MIKE KIRCHBERGER; ATHENA CITY PARK /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 475-6005; HODAKACLUB.ORG MOTOCROSS JUN 27 (S,Y): ATHENA HODAKA CLUB, MIKE KIRCHBERGER; 8 AM; ATHENA CITY PARK /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 475-6005; HODAKACLUB.ORG HARE SCRAMBLES JUN 19 (U): JUN 20 (S): ELKTON NATIONAL; EMERALD TRAIL RIDERS ASSO, TONI BAMFORD; 20029 HIGHWAY 138 W; (541) 688-5428; ETRA.NET OBSERVED TRIALS JUN 26 (S,Y): ATHENA HODAKA CLUB, MIKE KIRCHBARGER; 10:30 AM; ATHENA CITY PARK /18 MI E OF PENDLETON; (503) 475-6005; HODAKACLUB.ORG

PENNSYLVANIA ROAD RUN JUN 6 (R): KRESGEVILLE ZINC CITY MC, PHYLLIS KRESGE; 10 AM; ZC CLUBGROUNDS /1 MI SO. OF KRESGEVILLE ON ROUTE 209; (610) 6819903; ZINCCITYMC.ORG JUN 6 (R): NORRISTOWN FRIENDS OF THE FORGOTTEN, WILLIAM GILLESPIE; 8 AM; 1900 EAGLE DRIVE /CALL FOR DIRECTIONS; (215) 362-7989; FRIENDSOFTHEFORGOTTEN.COM JUN 6 (R): DANVILLE MOTORCYCLE MIRACLE TOUR, BERNARD W BREDBENNER; 7 AM; GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER /I-80 TO DANVILLE EX, RT 54 EAST/US RT 11; (570) 754-3835; GEISINGER.ORG JUN 13 (R): POTTSTOWN CHARITY;: MOTORCYCLISTS FOR JESUS M, FRED MCCLINCY; 9 AM; 1600 E HIGH ST; (610) 327-7700; GO2MJM.COM JUN 20 (R): KRESGEVILLE ZINC CITY MC, PHYLLIS KRESGE; 11 AM; ZC CLUBGROUNDS /1 MI SO. OF KRESGEVILLE ON ROUTE 209; (610) 6819903; ZINCCITYMC.ORG JUN 20 (R): LEBANON LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE, HENRIETTA STEINER; 9 AM; LEBANON VALLEY MC /11 S 22 ST; (717) 270-9797; LEBANONVALLEYMC. COM JUN 27 (R): SKIPPACK BLUE COMET MOTOCYCLE CLUB, RUSSELL B SMITH; 9 AM; CLBGRNDS/4043 MENSCH RD /.25 MI SE JCT RTS 73 & 113; (215) 362-7989; BLUECOMETMC.COM POKER RUN JUN 12 (R): ORWIGSBURG DEER LAKE PA HOG, CAROL A SCHAEFFER; 12 PM; 1123 BRICK HILL RD /FOR EVENT INFO CALL; (570) 366-0143; SCHAEFFERSHD.COM JUN 13 (R): SCHUYLKILL HAVE SCHUYLKILL COUNTY MOTORCY, BEVERLY A MILLER; 9 AM; 958 SCHUYLKILL MTN RD /E OFF 183; (570) 385-1460; SCHUYLKILLCOUNTY MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM JUN 19 (R): BUTLER SUNSET RIDERS MOTORCYCLE, PATTI J VOLLMER; 11 AM; ZANOTTI MOTORS /RT 8 S OF TOWN;

(724) 728-8178; JUN 20 (R): YORK YORK MOTORCYCLE CLUB, JERRY MYERS; 9 AM; 2333 WHITEFORD RD /83-30E MT ZINN RD(NORTH) WHITEFORD RD(LF); (717) 755-1311; YORKMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM JUN 27 (R): COLUMBIA THUNDERBIRD MOTORCYCLE CL, SAM BRINTON; 11 AM; 1472 HABECKER RD /CALL FOR DIRECTIONS; (717) 898-0871; REC POKER RUN JUN 19 (R): AVOCA/DURYEAR BLUE KNIGHTS-PA VI, ANTHONY GIEDA; 9 AM; 98 GROVE STREET / EXIT 178 B 1-81 N/S; (570) 963-9839; BLUEKNIGHTSPAVI.COM DUAL SPORT RIDE JUN 5 (R): LOCK HAVEN NATIONAL;: 2 DAY EVENT: DURTY DABBERS, NILS G MANTZOROS; 11 AM; SEE WEBSITE; (570) 748-9456; DURTYDABBERS.COM JUN 27 (R): SPRING MILLS PENNSYLVANIA TRAIL RIDERS, MATT SPIGELMYER; 8 AM; 101 SEVEN MTS CAMPGROUND RD /15 MI WEST OF LEWISTOWN ON RT 322; (814) 574-0404; PAMALL.NET/ PATRA ROAD RALLY JUN 12 (R): REAMSTOWN GARDEN SPOT MC, JOHN SNYDER; 10 AM; 1840 N READING RD; (717) 336-5451; GARDENSPOTMC.COM JUN 18 (R): SPRING GROVE 3 DAY EVENT: WHITE ROSE MC, BOB MARKEY; 9 AM; 5252 HILLCLIMB RD /RT 516, 14 MI SW OF YORK; (717) 229-2621; WHITEROSEMC.ORG JUN 18 (R): GETTYSBURG 2 DAY EVENT: MID ATLANTIC WOMENS MOTOR, DAWN M HUBER; DAYS INN /RT 30/W OF RT 15; (717) 471-7026; MAWMR.ORG CARNIVAL RUN JUN 6 (R): REAMSTOWN GARDEN SPOT MC, JOHN SNYDER; 12 PM; 1840 N READING RD; (717) 336-5451; GARDENSPOTMC.COM JUN 13 (R): MARIETTA AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS PA, SAM BRINTON; 11 AM; 19 S GAY ST /CALL FOR DIRECTIONS; (717) 898-0871; JUN 19 (R): OLEY READING M/C, CHARLES LAWHORN; 1 PM; CLUBGROUNDS /208 JEFFERSON ST; (610) 987-6422; READINGMC. COM SHORT TRACK JUN 12 (S,T): SPRING RUN TWO WHEEL PROMOTIONS, VICKI L FLOWERS; 3 PM; 17911 DRY RUN RD W /PA TURNPIKE EX 189 RT 75 N, 641 W TO DRY REIN; (717) 3685903; PATHVALLEY.COM SCRAMBLES JUN 20 (S,Y): PARKESBURG E PA PISTON POPPERS MC IN, CURT WISE; 8 AM; RT 30 W END COATESVILLE/DOWNINGTON BYPASS; (484) 336-9160; MYSPACE. COM/PISTONPOPPERS MOTOCROSS JUN 4 (S,T,Y): JUN 18 (S,T,Y): GREENSBURG DBL SPORTS PROMOTIONS, D BUDD LITTLE; 5 PM; GREENSBURG/MT PLEASANT RD /RT30-GREENSBURG/MT PLEASANT EX FOLLOW SIGNS; (724) 929-5396; DBLSPORTS.COM JUN 5 (S,T): SHELOCTA PLUMCREEK VALLEY MX PARK, DAVID BATISTIG; 1 PM; 1267 STATE RT 210 /RT 210N/2 MI N OF RT 422; (724) 354-4961; PLUMCREEKVALLEYMXPARK.COM JUN 6 (S,Y): SUGAR GROVE MAPLE SHADE MX, SHERRY LAWSON;

7 AM; 5920 MATTHEWS RUN RD /RT 27 BETWEEN TOWN & YOUNGSVILLE; (814) 489-3266; MAPLESHADEMX.COM JUN 6 (S,Y): SHIPPENSBURG DOUBLIN GAP MX PARK INC, RODNEY YENTZER; 8 AM; 100 REASNER LANE /6 MILES NORTH OF DOWNTOWN SHIPPENSBURG; (717) 249-6036; DOUBLINGAP.COM JUN 11 (S,T,Y): JUN 25 (S,T,Y): LATROBE MX PRODUCTIONS, GEORGE TESLOVICH; 5 PM; 5114 PLEASANT UNITY RD /RT 981 S. PAST AIR PORT 2 MILES; (724) 3220415; LATROBEMOTORSPORTS. COM JUN 11 (S,T,Y): JUN 13 (M): MT MORRIS RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; HIGH POINT RACEWAY; (304) 284-0084; RACERPRODUCTIONS.COM JUN 13 (S,Y): FREDERICKSBURG SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS, ERIC E SWARR; SLEEPY HOLLOW MOTO CROSS PARK /2 MILES E OF FREDERICKSBURG US ROUTE 22 EAST; (717) 653-4830; SLEEPYMX. COM JUN 13 (S,T,Y): CLIFFORD HURRICANE HILLS MOTORSPOR, JOSEPH C FRITZ; 200 RTE 106 / RT81 EX206,374E TO 106E TRACK 3 MI ON R; (570) 222-9290; HHMOTOCROSS.COM JUN 19 (S,Y): BIRDSBORO 2 DAY EVENT: PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, RANDY KASTLE; 7 AM; 441 RED LANE /422 TO 82 TO LINCOLN RD TO RED LANE; (610) 582-3717; PAGODAMOTORCYCLECLUB.COM JUN 19 (S,T,Y): ELKLAND 2 DAY EVENT: MILES MOUNTAIN MX, PHILLIP EGLESTON; 6 AM; 446 RIVER ST; (814) 258-5593; MILESMOUNTAINMX.COM JUN 20 (S,T): SHELOCTA PLUMCREEK VALLEY MX PARK, DAVID BATISTIG; 1267 STATE RT 210 /RT 210N/2 MI N OF RT 422; (724) 354-4961; PLUMCREEKVALLEYMXPARK.COM JUN 20 (S,T,Y): OSCEOLA MILLS WILD RIDE MOTOCROSS, DAVID FERGUSON; 211 BAUGHMAN CEMETERY RD /CHECK WEBSITE; (814) 762-9005; WILDRIDETRACK. COM JUN 25 (S,Y): JOHNSTOWN REGIONAL; 3 DAY EVENT: PLEASURE VALLEY RACEWAY, JEFF CERNIC; 6 AM; 500 COOPER AVE; (814) 539-4114; PVRMX.COM JUN 26 (S,T,Y): BOSWELL 2 DAY EVENT: DREAM PROMOTIONS INC./FIE, TINA BERKEY; 7 AM; 473 BERKEY RD /OFF RT 30 FROM JENNERSTOWN ON 985N; (814) 6296774; FIELDOFDREAMSMX.COM JUN 26 (S,T): SHELOCTA PLUMCREEK VALLEY MX PARK, DAVID BATISTIG; 1 PM; 1267 STATE RT 210 /RT 210N/2 MI N OF RT 422; (724) 354-4961; PLUMCREEKVALLEYMXPARK.COM JUN 27 (S,Y): HANOVER HAPPY RAMBLERS, SHARON L FISHER; 7 AM; 4340 HANOVER RD /RT 116/5 MI W OF TOWN/SEE WEBSITE; (717) 633-7708; HAPPYRAMBLERS.COM JUN 27 (S,T,Y): THREE SPRINGS ROCKET RACEWAY, M CARLTON; 6 AM; 22404 STARR RD; (814) 4482701; ROCKETRACEWAY.COM HARE SCRAMBLES JUN 6 (S,Y): WILLOW HILL SOUTH PENN ENDURO RIDERS, GERRY STAKE; CREEK RD / PA TRNPK-WILLOW HILL EXITFOLLOW SIGNS; (717) 245-0353; SOUTHPENNENDURORIDERS.COM JUN 12 (S,Y): TAMAQUA 2 DAY EVENT: READING OFF ROAD RIDERS, MARK MOYER; 1 PM; RT 61 N TO 209N; (610) 921-3592; RORR. ORG

JUN 12 (V): ELKLAND NATIONAL; MILES MOUNTAIN MX, JEREMY RICHARDSON; 3 PM; 8778 RT 49 /10 MI W OF LAWRENCEVILLE; (570) 723-8516; BOOT46@PTD.NET JUN 13 (S,Y): ELKLAND MILES MOUNTAIN MX, JEREMY RICHARDSON; 8778 RT 49 /10 MI W OF LAWRENCEVILLE; (814) 2585593; MILESMOUNTAINMX.COM JUN 20 (S,T,Y): PLYMOUTH BACK MOUNTAIN ENDURO RIDE, MARTY NOON; 7 AM; PLYMOUTH RIVER FLATS /RT 11; (570) 675-1814; BMER. ORG JUN 20 (S,T,Y): MARKLEYSBURG BRADDOCK’S TRAIL RACEWAY, HEATHER SAVAGE; 7 AM; 4834 NATIONAL PIKE /GPS: 39.770894,79.48028; (724) 880-5416; BRADDOCKSTROADRACEWAY.COM ENDURO JUN 20 (S): GRIER CITY HIGH MOUNTAIN DIRT RIDERS, MICHAEL N SOUDA; 6 AM; EXIT 134 DELAND; (570) 954-7799; HMDR.ORG

RHODE ISLAND OBSERVED TRIALS JUN 19 (S,Y): EXETER NATIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: RHODE ISLAND TRIALS CLUB, BOB O’NIEL; 8 AM; ESCHOHEAG HILL RD /RT 95 EX 5 TO RT 35 TO RT 165; (508) 285-6074; RITRIALSCLUB.COM

TENNESSEE MOTOCROSS JUN 5 (S,Y): LIVINGSTON REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: VICTORY SPORTS INC, SAM GAMMON; THUNDER VALLEY MOTOCROSS /250 ECKLES CEMETARY RD; (423) 323-5497; VICTORYSPORTSRACING.COM JUN 19 (V,Y): BLOUTVILLE NATIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: VICTORY SPORTS INC, SAM R GAMMON; 4 PM; MUDDY CREEK RACEWAY /450 RIDGEWAY DR; (423) 323-5497; VICTORYSPORTSRACING.COM JUN 27 (S,T,Y): BLOUTVILLE VICTORY SPORTS INC, SAM R GAMMON; 7 AM; MUDDY CREEK RACEWAY /450 RIDGEWAY DR; (423) 323-5497; VICTORYSPORTSRACING.COM

TEXAS MOTOCROSS JUN 6 (M,Y): WORTHAM FREESTONE COUNTY RACEWAY, TONY MILLER; 470 CR 995 /6 MILES NE OF TOWN ON CR 995; (903) 5991888; FREESTONEMX.COM JUN 12 (S,Y): WORTHAM REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: FREESTONE COUNTY RACEWAY, TONY MILLER; 470 CR 995 /6 MILES NE OF TOWN ON CR 995; (903) 599-1888; FREESTONEMX.COM

VIRGINIA ROAD RUN JUN 6 (R): MECHANICSVILLE CHARITY;: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOU, KYLE CLACK; 8 AM; RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH /8460 TIMES DISPATCH BLVD; (800) 2536530; RIDEFORKIDS.ORG ROAD RALLY JUN 18 (R): TAZEWELL 3 DAY EVENT: IRON TITANS MOTORCYCLE CL, WILLIAM STUMP; 3 PM; TAZEWELL CO FAIRGROUNDS /RT 19/460 & FAIRGROUNDS RD; (276) 988-6438; IRONTITANS.COM MOTOCROSS JUN 5 (S,Y): SUTHERLIN REGIONAL; 2 DAY EVENT: BIRCHCREEK PROMOTIONS, LL, KEN FERRELL; 12725 KENTUCK RD; (434) 836-7629; BIRCHCREEKMXPARK.COM

JUN 12 (S,T,Y): PETERSBURG 2 DAY EVENT: VMP MX, STEFFANIE EDEN; 6 AM; 8018 BOYDTON PLANK RD; (804) 7327888; VMP-MX.COM

7 AM; 1306 DEER PARK RD /HWY 101W/S ON DEER PK RD; (360) 565-0303; OPMC. ORG

JUN 26 (S,T,Y): SUTHERLIN BIRCHCREEK PROMOTIONS, LL, KEN FERRELL; 12725 KENTUCK RD; (434) 836-7629; BIRCHCREEKMXPARK.COM

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GrAND PrIX JUN 13 (S,Y): IVOR VIRGINIA CHAMPIONSHIP HAR, DARRYL DALTON; (757) 225-0011; VCHSS.NET

WASHINGToN DUAl SPorT rIDE JUN 19 (R): LEAVENWORTH LAKE WENATCHEE RECREATION, DONALD L WEEKS; 7 AM; 14400 CHIWAWA LOOP RD /N ON HWY 207 FROM HWY 2; (509) 7633724; LAKEWENATCHEERECCLUB.COM BIkE SHoW JUN 5 (R): OLYMPIA TACOMA M/C, GAIL M SAXTON; 9 AM; 15015 HWY 8 /15 MI W OF TOWN/DINOSAUR DAZE; (253) 4609377; TACOMAMC.COM SHorT TrAck JUN 6 (S,Y): OLYMPIA VINTAGE; TACOMA M/C, GAIL M SAXTON; 8 AM; 15015 HWY 8 /15 MI W OF TOWN/DINOSAUR DAZE; (253) 460-9377; TACOMAMC.COM ScrAMBlES

WEST VIrGINIA JUN 13 (R): SLAINSVILLE R & T MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, CHRIS BORGER; 11 AM; JR RENODLES RD /RT 29 TO RT 127-6.4 MILES TO EVENT; (301) 865-0779; RANDTCLUB.COM HArE ScrAMBlES JUN 26 (V,Y): JUN 27 (S,Y): SNOW SHOE RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, RITA COOMBS; (304) 284-0084; RACERPRODUCTIONS.COM

WIScoNSIN PokEr rUN JUN 5 (R): MADISON MADISON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, BRIAN MULLANE; 8 AM; 2421 S STOUGHTON RD; (608) 2205564; MADISONMOTORCYCLECLUB.ORG ADVENTUrE rIDE JUN 12 (R): WABENO NATIONAL;: 2 DAY EVENT: WISCONSIN DUAL SPORT RIDE, DUANE BAER; 8 AM; FAIR VIEW RD /HWY 32 80 MI N OF GREEN BAY; (920) 3502030; WIDUALSPORTRIDERS.ORG DUAl SPorT rIDE

JUN 5 (S,Y): OLYMPIA VINTAGE; TACOMA M/C, GAIL M SAXTON; 15015 HWY 8 /15 MI W OF TOWN/DINOSAUR DAZE; (253) 460-9377; TACOMAMC.COM

JUN 12 (R): WABENO NATIONAL;: 2 DAY EVENT: WISCONSIN DUAL SPORT RIDE, DUANE BAER; 8:30 AM; FAIR VIEW RD / HWY 32 80 MI N OF GREEN BAY; (920) 350-2030; WIDUALSPORTRIDERS.ORG

MoTocroSS

1/2 MIlE DIrT TrAck

JUN 6 (S,Y): RAYMOND WARD CREEK MX, LISA KLEMP; 6:30 AM; 41 WARD CREEK RD /SR6 FROM CHEHALIS/ SR8 FROM OLYMPIA; (360) 942-4674; WARDCREEKMX.COM

JUN 12 (S,T,Y): BURNETT BEAVER CYCLE CLUB INC, MICHAEL L SCHWARZENBACHER; DODGE CO FAIRGROUNDS /3 MILES EAST OF BEAVER DAM ON HWY 33; (920) 3196889; BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM

JUN 27 (S,T,Y): PORT ANGELES OLYMPIC PENINSULA MOTORCY, MELISSA BAAR;

SHorT TrAck

MUSEUM EXHIBITS AMA MoTorcyclE HAll of fAME MUSEUM MotorcycleMuseuM.org The Hall of Fame is located 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. AMA Motorcycle Hall of fame: Recognizing those who have made significant contributions to all aspects of motorcycling.

Awesome-Ness: The life and art of Arlen Ness: King of Choppers. founder’s Hall: Honoring the Hall of Fame’s generous contributors.

JUN 19 (S,T,Y): LAKE MILLS AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, JUDY E SUMNER; 1:30 PM; N 6643 GOMOL RD /I94N TO 26 S TO B-W. TO GOMOL-RIGHT; (414) 297-9367; AZTALANCYCLE.COM JUN 26 (S,T,Y): BURNETT BEAVER CYCLE CLUB INC, MICHAEL L SCHWARZENBACHER; 2 PM; DODGE CO FAIRGROUNDS /3 MILES EAST OF BEAVER DAM ON HWY 33; (920) 3196889; BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM ScrAMBlES JUN 27 (S,T,Y): BURNETT BEAVER CYCLE CLUB INC, MICHAEL L SCHWARZENBACHER; 8 AM; DODGE CO FAIRGROUNDS /3 MILES EAST OF BEAVER DAM ON HWY 33; (920) 3196889; BEAVERCYCLECLUB.COM HIllclIMB JUN 20 (S): KEWASKUM KETTLE MORAINE SPORT RIDE, DAN VRANA; 9 AM; RIDGE RD /4 MI N OF WEST BEND ON HWY 45; (262) 334-1743; KETTLEMORAINESPORTRIDERS.COM JUN 27 (S,T,Y): HIXTON CMJ RACEWAY LLC, CHRIS HALVERSON; 6 AM; N9958 LIEN RD /3 MILES N OF HIXTON OFF HWY FL; (608) 635-8422; CMJRACEWAY. COM MoTocroSS JUN 6 (S,T): MARIBEL SPORTS & COMPETITION, JEREMY TABALSKE; 2 PM; ZANDAR RD /CHECK WEBSITE FOR DIRECTIONS; (920) 351-4115; DENMARKMX.COM JUN 13 (S,Y): LAKE MILLS AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, JUDY E SUMNER; 6 AM; N 6643 GOMOL RD /I94N TO 26 S TO B-W. TO GOMOL-RIGHT; (414) 297-9367; AZTALANCYCLE.COM JUN 19 (S,T,Y): HUSTLER 0 DAY EVENT:

CMJ RACEWAY LLC, CHRIS HALVERSON; 12 PM; 1 BLOCK OFF MAIN ST; (608) 6358422; CMJRACEWAY.COM JUN 20 (S,T): ARKANSAW ARKANSAW CREEK CYCLE CLUB, ERIC RICHARDSON; 6 AM; ARKANSAW CREEK CYCLE PARK /HWY 10 TO TOWN/S ON CR N/R ON CR SS/L CR D; (715) 2855679; ARKANSAWMX.COM JUN 20 (S,T,Y): WITTENBERG FANTASY MOTO LLC, SCOTT BIESE; 6 AM; MOHAWK STREET /INTERSECTION OF 292 ROBIN RD S ON ROBIN; (920) 4192863; FANTASYMOTO.COM JUN 26 (S,T,Y): RHINELANDER 2 DAY EVENT: SUGAR CAMP AREA RACING EN, SCOTT SCHWALBE; 6 AM; 6345 HWY 17N /10 MI N OF TOWN ON HWY 17; (715) 2721101; SUGARCAMPENT.COM HArE ScrAMBlES JUN 27 (S,Y): HIXTON CMJ RACEWAY LLC, CHRIS HALVERSON; 6 AM; N9958 LIEN RD /3 MILES N OF HIXTON OFF HWY FL; (608) 635-8422; CMJRACEWAY. COM ENDUro JUN 19 (S,Y): STONE LAKE 2 DAY EVENT: MIDWEST OFFROAD TRAIL RID, MIKE WARD; 9 AM; HWY F S OF STONE LAKE TO SUMMIT LAKE; (715) 834-2793; MIDESTERNDUROS.COM oBSErVED TrIAlS JUN 13 (S,T,Y): ELKHORN WISCONSIN OBSERVED TRIALS, JAMES VOIGTLANDER; 9 AM; SMAGE FARM/W3669 BRAY RD /HWY 11 TO PLANK/L ON BRAY; (608) 434-5530; WISCONSINTRIALS.ORG

WyoMING ENDUro JUN 20 (S): UPTON NATIONAL; INYAN KARA RIDERS, PAUL DOUGLAS; UPTON HIGH SCHOOL /HIGHWAY 16; (307) 4682840;

lUcAS oIl AMA Pro MoTocroSS cHAMPIoNSHIP MXsPortsProrAcINg.coM

June 26: lima, ohio: Lime Half-mile, Allen County Fairgrounds

May 22: rancho cordova, calif.: Hangtown Motocross Classic

July 10: lake odessa, Mich.: I-96 Half-mile, I-96 Speedway

May 29: San Bernardino, cailf.: Glen Helen Raceway

July 25: castle rock, Wash.: Castle Rock TT, Castle Rock Fairgrounds

June 5: Wortham, Texas: Freestone Raceway

July 31: calistoga, calif.: Calistoga Half-mile, Calistoga Fairgrounds

June 12: Mt. Morris, Pa.: High Point Raceway June 19: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek Motocross June 26: lakewood, colo.: Thunder Valley Motocross July 3: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud

Aug. 7: Hagerstown, Md.: Hagerstown Halfmile, Hagerstown Speedway Aug. 14: Grove city, ohio: Beulah Park Halfmile Aug. 22: Peoria, Ill.: Peoria TT Aug. 28: Indianapolis: Indiana Mile, Indiana State Fairgrounds

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July 17: Milleville, Minn.: Spring Creek Motocross

AMA Pro SUPErBIkE cHAMPIoNSHIP AMAProrAcINg.coM

July 24: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal Motocross

May 14-16: Sonoma, calif.: Infineon Raceway

Aug. 14: New Berlin, N.y.: Unadilla

Sept. 5: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds

June 4-6: Elkhart lake, Wis.: Road America

Aug. 28: Southwick, Mass.: Moto-X 338

Sept. 11: Minneapolis: Canterbury Park Mile

July 16-18: lexington, ohio: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Sept. 4: Delmont, Pa.: Steel City Raceway

Sept. 18: knoxville, Iowa: Knoxville Half-mile, Knoxville Raceway

AMA Pro flAT TrAck cHAMPIoNSHIP AMAProrAcINg.coM

oct. 9: Prescott, Ariz.: Yavapai Downs Short Track

May 29: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield TT, Illinois State Fairgrounds

oct. 10: Prescott, Ariz.: Yavapai Downs Mile

July 23-25: Monterey, calif.: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Aug. 13-15: Alton, Va.: Virginia International Raceway Sept. 3-5: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park Sept. 24-26: Birmingham, Ala.: Barber Motorsports Park

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JUN 4 (S,T): PLYMOUTH SOUTHEASTERN SHORT TRACKE, BERT SUMNER; 2 PM; THE DAIRYLAND CLASSIC /HWY 57 N TO 23 W TO HWY 0 LEFT TO FRGDS; (262) 339-7430; DAIRYLANDCLASSIC.COM

AmericanMotorcyclist.com

May 30: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds June 5: Gas city, Ind.: Gas City Short Track, Gas City I-69 Speedway June 19: lexington, ky.: The Red Mile

Sept. 4: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Short Track, Illinois State Fairgrounds

AMA Pro HIllclIM cHAMPIoNSHIP AMAProrAcINg.coM/hc/ June 6: Jefferson, Pa.: White Rose MC June 13: Steel city, Pa.: Bushkill Valley MC July 11: Avoca, N.y.: Avoca-Howard Hillclimb

Aug. 1: Muskegon, Mich.: “All-Star Challenge,” Muskegon MC Aug. 15: Dansville, N.Y.: Poags Hole Productions Aug. 29: Canaan, N.H.: Ridge Runners MC Sept. 12: Steel City, Pa.: Bushkill Valley MC

Sept. 25-26: Lafayette, Tenn.

RacerProductions.com

Oct. 9-10: St. Clairsville, Ohio

May 21: Sacramento, Calif.: Dirt Diggers North MC; (800) 426-4869, info@hangtown.com, HangtownMX.com

Oct. 23-24: Crawfordsville, Ind. AMA DrAgbike CHAMPiONSHiP SerieS amadraGBiKe.com

Sept. 26: Jefferson, Pa.: White Rose MC

May 15-16: Martin, Mich.: US 131 Motorsports Park

Oct. 10: Oregonia, Ohio: Dayton MC

June 12-13: Montgomery, Ala.: Montgomery Motorsports Park

AMA NAtiONAl CHAMPiONSHiP SerieS

July 31 - Aug. 1: indianapolis: O’Reilly Raceway Park

AMA rACiNg/NAtC ObServeD triAlS NAtiONAl CHAMPiONSHiP SerieS June 19-20: exeter, r.i.: Bob ONeil, Stepping Stone Ranch; Rhode Island Trials Club; (508) 285-6074; trialsriders@hotmail.com; RITrialsClub.com June 26-27: Cayuta, N.Y.: David Reed, (607) 796-9558; District 4 Trials, District4Trials.org July 24-25: Howard, Colo.: Stan Hensley, (719) 564-6476; Rocky Mountain Trials Assoc (RMTA), webmaster@rockymountaintrials.org; RMTA.org

Sept. 10-12: Atco, N.J.: Atco Raceway Oct. 9-10: Norwalk, Ohio: Summit Motorsports Park Nov. 12-14: valdosta, ga.: South Georgia Motorsports Park AMA rACiNg eASt HAre SCrAMbleS amaraciNG.com July 17-18: valley view, Pa.; Tiffany Tobias, Rausch Creek Powersports; (570) 682-4600; RauschCreekRacing.com

July 31-Aug. 1: Norden, Calif.: Mike Codde, (530) 426-3635; Sacramento P.I.T.S., Inc.; dsrinfo@donnerskiranch.com; DonnerSkiRanch. com

July 31-Aug. 1: Catawissa, Pa.: Mike Soudas, High Mountain Dirt Riders; (570) 954-7799; HMDR.org

AMA rACiNg NAtiONAl HAre & HOuND NatioNalHareaNdHouNd.com

Aug. 7-8: Hill City, Minn.: Paul Otto, Range Riders MC; (763) 229-1177; RangeRidersMC.org

May 15: Jericho, utah: Sugarloafers, Rob Davies; (435) 743-4180; offrdsp@hotmail.com; SugarloafersMC.com

Aug. 28-29: Cortland, N.Y.: Cindy Davis, Knobby Acres; (607) 756-5277; WYNOA.org

Oct. 10: tbA: SoCal MC, Justin Shultz; (949) 981-6776; SoCalMC.com Oct. 24: lucerne, Calif.: 100s MC, Ryan Sanders; (949) 584-9395; 100sMC.org *The U.S. Bureau of Land Management does not allow ATV competition at these locations.

AMA rekluSe NAtiONAl eNDurO CHAMPiONSHiP SerieS PreSeNteD bY MOOSe rACiNg NatioNaleNduro.com May 16: Park Hills, Mo.: Michael Silger, Missouri Mudders; (636) 639-6373; MOMudders.com June 20: upton, Wyo.: Paul Douglas, Inyan Kara Riders; (307) 468-2840; NationalEnduro. com July 25: Moorestown, Mich.: Jeff Hunt, Lansing Motorcycle Club; (231) 267-9534 Aug. 22: North berwick, Maine: Peter Anania, Seacoast Trail Riders; (603) 436-4331; SeacoastTrailRiders.org Oct. 2: Matthews, ind.: Doug Spence, Muddobbers MC; jspence@me.com; Muddobbers.org geiCO eNDurOCrOSS eNdurocroSS.com July 17: las vegas, Nev.: The Orleans Arena Aug. 14: guthrie, Okla.: Lazy E Arena Aug. 27: indianapolis: Pepsi Coliseum Sept. 11: everett, Wash.: Comcast Arena

Sept. 18-19: lynnville, ind.: Kenny Moore, IN, IL, KY Enduro Riders; (812) 549-8385; Blackcoal.org AMA rACiNg WeSt HAre SCrAMbleS amaraciNG.com June 19-20: elkton, Ore.: Toni Bamford, (541) 688-5428; ETRA.net Aug. 21-22 - big Sky, Mont.: Jamey Kabisch, Lone Peak Racing Big Sky XC; (406) 223-0478; BigSkyXC.com Nov. 6-7: rancho Cordova, Calif.: Ed Santin, Dirt Diggers North MC; (800) HANGTOWN; HangtownMX.com AMA viNtAge NAtiONAl Dirt trACk CHAMPiONSHiP SerieS amaraciNG.com April 17: Short track, Orangeburg, S.C.: Orangeburg Motoplex; Ed Salley, (803) 664-2942, Orangeburgmotoplex.com April 18: tt, Orangeburg, S.C.: Orangeburg Motoplex; Ed Salley, (803) 664-2942, Orangeburgmotoplex.com June 25-26: Short track, Harpursville, N.Y.: Square Deal Motorcycle Club; Don Miller, (607) 725-3069, Squaredealriders.com July 9: Half-Mile, Ashland, Ohio: AMA Racing; Ken Saillant, (614) 856-1900, AMARacing.Com July 24: Mile, Du Quoin, ill.: AMA Racing ; Ken Saillant, (614) 856-1900, AMARacing.com July 25: Half-Mile, Du Quoin, ill.: AMA Racing ; Ken Saillant, (614) 856-1900, AMARacing.com Sept. 11: Half-Mile, Waco, texas: Waco Eagles Motorcycle Club; (254) 875-9955

Oct. 30: Denver: Nat’l Western Complex

Sept. 12: Half-Mile, Waco, texas: Waco Eagles Motorcycle Club; (254) 875-9955

Nov. 20: las vegas, Nev.: The Orleans Arena

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CAN-AM gNCC SCHeDule GNccraciNG.com May 22-23: Somerset, Pa. June 5-6: Millfield, Ohio June 26-27: Snowshoe Resort, W.Va. Sept. 11-12: New Berlin, N.Y.

May 9: Walnut, ill.: 4P Promotions Inc.; (815) 379-9534, SunsetRidgeMX.com May 9: richford, N.Y.: Broome-Tioga Sports Center; (607) 849-4438, Broome-Tioga.com May 16: london, ky.: Victory Sports; (423) 3235486, DanielBooneMX.net May 16: Delmont, Pa.: Bellco; (304) 284-0080,

May 23: bloomingdale, Mich.: Dutch Sport Park; (269) 521-7800, dspmx@msn.com, DutchSportParkMX.com May 30: Athelstane, Wis.: Pine Ridge Raceway; (715) 856-6612; PineRidgeRaceway.com May 31: brush. Colo.: Sweney Cycle Park; (970) 768-0518, SweneyCyclePark.com June 5-6: Hesperia, Calif.: Competitive Edge; (909) 456-1070, RideCEMX.com June 6: Wortham, texas: Freestone County Raceway; (713) 880-5533, FreestoneMX.com June 6: richford, N.Y.: Broome-Tioga Sports Center; (607) 849-4438, Broome-Tioga.com June 13: Mt. Morris, Pa.: Racer Productions; (304) 284-0800, RacerProductions.com June 20: Mt. Carroll, ill.: MC Motopark; (815) 238-1614, reidabook@centurytel.net, MCMotoPark.com July 4: buchanan, Mich.: Red Bud Recreation; (269) 695-6405, RedBudMX.com July 11: kingsbury, ind.: Motoland, (219) 9886686, Motoland.com July 11: blountville, tenn.: Victory Sports; (423) 323-5497, VictorySportsRacing.com July 22-23: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal MX Park; (360) 837-3975, WashougalMXpk.com Aug. 2-7: Hurricane Mills, tenn.: MX Sports; (304) 284-0084, MXSports.com Aug. 13-16, New berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla Valley Sports Center; (607) 965-8784, UnadillaMX.com Aug. 22: Armaugh, Pa.: Pleasure Valley Raceway; (814) 695-2453 Aug. 29: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek MX Park; (507) 753-2779, SpringCreekMX.com Sept. 4-6: Millington, Mich.: Baja MX; (989) 8713356, BajaMX.com Sept. 5: Delmont, Pa.: Bellco; (304) 284-0080 Sept. 5: Athelstane, Wis. Pine Ridge Raceway; (715) 856-6612, PineRidgeRaceway.com Sept. 19: Prentiss, Miss.: Golden Pine Raceway; (601) 506-8669, GoldenPineRaceway.com Sept. 19: richford, N.Y.: Broome-Tioga Sports Center; (607) 849-4438; Broome-Tioga.com Sept. 26: Canton, texas: Kingdom Motorsports; (214) 939-4321, BuffaloCreekMX.com Oct. 2-3: englishtown, N.J.: Raceway Park; (732) 446-7800, RacewayPark.com Oct. 3: gaylord, Mich: Baja MX; (989) 871-3356, BajaMX.com Oct. 10: Mason, ill.: Crossroads MX; (618) 6862769, CrossroadsMX.com Oct. 16-17: blountville, tenn.: Victory Sports; (423) 323-5497, VictorySportsRacing.com Nov. 6-7: Pell City, Ala.: RPM Sports; (205) 6998857, MillCreekMotocross.com Nov. 22-24: gainesville, Fla.: Unlimited Sports MX; (813) 470-7498, UnlimitedSportsMX.com Nov. 25-27: gainesville, Fla.: Unlimited Sports MX; (813) 470-7498, UnlimitedSportsMX.com DuAl-SPOrt/ADveNture SerieS AMA bMW NAtiONAl ADveNture riDiNg SerieS amadirectliNK.com/roadride/adV/ May 22-23: Zaleski, Ohio: Buckeye Dualsporters, BillKaeppner; Kaeppnerswoods.

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com June 5-6: Lock Haven, Pa.: Durty Dabbers, Nils Mantzoros; Durtydabbers.com

June 12-13: Wabeno, Wis.: Ride for Research, Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Duane Baer, (920) 350-2030; bigwoods200@hotmail.com; WIDualsportRiders.org

June 12-13: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Duane Baer; WIDualsportRiders. org

June 19-20: Bend, Ore.: China Hat Dual Sport National, Lobos MC, Billy Toman, (503) 6565801; n7wxd@aol.com; Lobosmc.com

June 12-13: McCloud, Calif.: McCloud Dual Sport Adventures, Mike Lingsch; McCloudDualsportAdventures.com

July 24-31: Newberry, Mich.: 26th Annual Six Days of Michigan, Cycle Conservation Club of Mich., Lewis Schuler, (517) 781-4805; ccckids@ verizon.net, CycleConservationClub.org

June 13: Atlanta, N.Y.: Wayne County Motorcycle Club; Donald Rice; (315) 945-6911; WayneCoMC.com June 17-21: Fairbanks, Alaska: Aerostich Tours, Roger Pattison; AerostichTours.com July 10-11: McCloud, Calif.: McCloud Dual Sport Adventures, Mike Lingsch; McCloudDualsportAdventures.com Aug. 7-8: Hancock, N.Y.: Bear Creek Sportsmen, Linda Rizzon; (973) 953-6308, BearCreekSportsmen.com Aug. 21-22: McCloud, Calif.: McCloud Dual Sport Adventures, Mike Lingsch; McCloudDualsportAdventures.com Aug. 21-22: Columbus, Ind.: Stoney Lonesome MC, Nathan Gaskill; Stoneylonesomemc.com Aug. 23-27: North Cascades, Wash.: Sound Rider!, Tom Mehren; Soundrider.com/dsport Sept. 11-12: Cadiz, Ky.: KT Riders, Jesse Thomas; ginny42211@yahoo.com Sept. 11-12: Logan, Ohio: Nutcracker 200, Buckeye Dual Sporters, Bill Kaeppner; kaeppners@verizon.net, Kaeppnerswoods.com Sept. 18-19: McCloud, Calif.: McCloud Dual Sport Adventures, Mike Lingsch; McCloudDualsportAdventures.com Sept. 18-19: Morganton, N.C.: JB Saki Promotions; (704) 483-6833, millerron@ bellsouth.net

Aug. 7-8: Hancock, N.Y.: Bear Creek Sportsmen, Linda Rizzon; (973) 953-6308, BearCreekSportsmen.com Aug. 21-22: Columbus, Ind.: Buffaloe 500 D/S Adventure Ride, Stoney Lonesome MC, Nathan Gaskill, (812) 343-9772; ngaskill3@yahoo.com; StoneyLonesomemc.com/DualSport/index.html.

Sept. 11-12: Cadiz, Ky.: LBL 200, KT Riders, Jesse Thomas, (270) 522-3703; ginny42211@ yahoo.com Sept. 11-12: Logan, Ohio: Nutcracker 200, Buckeye Dual Sporters, Bill Kaeppner; (740) 380-3050, KaeppnersWoods.com Sept. 18-19: Sterling, Ill.: Cow Patty Cruise, Brushpoppers MC, Jack Sumption, (815) 622-4099; tgerken@wireless.essex1.com, BrushPoppersmc.com Sept. 18-19: Diamond Lake, Ore.: Motorcycle Riders Association; jeff Moffet; (541) 773-7433 Sept. 25-26: Buck Meadows, Calif.: Yosemite Dual Sport Adventure, Family Off Road Adventures, Lawrence Borgens, (209) 6493633; lawrence@familyoffroadadventures.com, FamilyOffroadAdventures.com Sept. 25-26: Wolverine, Mich.: Ted’s Chandler Hill Challenge, Great Lakes Dual Sporters, Jeramey Valley, (989) 751-6863; info@gldsmc. org; GLDSmc.org

Sept. 25-26: Wolverine, Mich.: Great Lakes Dual Sporters, Jeramey Valley; GLDSmc.org

Sept. 25-26: Wabeno, Wis.: Big Woods 200, Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Duane Baer, (920) 350-2030; bigwoods200@hotmail.com; WIDualsportriders.org

Sept. 25-26: Wabeno, Wis.: Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, Duane Baer; WIDualsportriders. org

Oct. 2-3: Mt. Solon, Va.: Shenandoah 500 Dual Sport, Northern VA Trail Riders, Detter Merz; (703) 505-9123, NVTR.org

Oct. 2-3: Renfro Valley, Ky.: 4-Fun Trail Riders, Vicky Stephenson; 4FunTrailRiders.com

Oct. 9-10: McArthur, Ohio: Baby Burr Nat’l Dual Sport, Wisc. Dual Sport Riders, Enduro Riders Assoc., Steve Barber, (614) 582-7821; EnduroRiders.com

Oct. 9-10: McCloud, Calif.: McCloud Dual Sport Adventures, Mike Lingsch; McCloudDualsportAdventures.com Oct. 23-24: Chatsworth, N.J.: Meteor MC, Mike Reign; MeteorMC.com Oct. 23-24: Prescott, Ariz.: Arizona Trail Riders, Frank Staley; ArizonaTrailRiders.org Nov. 6-7: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Tri-County Sportsmen, E. Polhaumus; TeamHammer.org Nov. 26-27: Palmdale, Calif.: L.A.-Barstow to Vegas: AMA D-37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders; (626) 792-7384, District37AMA.org AMA KTM NATIONAL DuAL SPORT TRAIL RIDINg SERIES AMADirectLink.coM/roADriDe/DS/ May 22-23: Zaleski, Ohio: Hanging Rock 200, Buckeye Dualsporters, Bill Kaeppner, (740) 380-3050; kaeppners@verizon.net; Kaeppnerswoods.com June 5-6: Bixby, Mo.: Show Me 200, Midwest Trail Riders Assoc., Robert Kaufman, (314) 4345095; ridemtra@hotmail.com; RideMTRA.com June 5-6: Custer, Mich.: Whiskey Creek Classic, Great Lakes Dual Sporters, Jeramey Valley, (989) 751-6863; ridemtra@hotmail.com; GLDSmc.org, RideMTRA.com June 5-6: Lock Haven, Penn.: Durty Dabbers Nat’l Dual Sport, Durty Dabbers, Nils Mantzoros, (570) 748-9456; DurtyDabbers.com

Oct. 23-24: Chatsworth, N.J.: Meteor Ride in the Pines, Meteor MC, Mike Reign, (856) 2878170; MeteorMC.com Oct. 23-24: Study Butte, Texas: 13th Annual Terlingua Nat’l Dual Sport Ride, Trail Riders of Houston, Jack Jennings, (713) 248-7222; captjack530@aol.com; TRH-cycle.org Oct. 23-24: Prescott, Ariz.: Arizona Trail Riders, Frank Staley, (623) 826-1092; ArizonaTrailriders.org Nov. 6-7: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Hammer Run, Tri-County Sportsmen, E. Polhaumus, (856) 7852754; mdreighn@msn.com; TeamHammer.org Nov. 26-27: Palmdale, Calif.: L.A.-Barstow to Vegas: AMA D-37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders; (626) 792-7384, District37AMA.org AMA PREMIER TOuRINg SERIES AMADIRECTLINK.COM/ROADRIDE/ TOURING NATIONAL CONVENTIONS June 8-13: Lake george, N.Y.: Americade & TourExpo – AMA 2010 Grand National Rally: Bill Dutcher, (518) 798-7888, TourExpo.com Sept. 15-19: Ruidoso, N.M.: Golden Aspen Rally: Golden Aspen Motorcycle Assn; Patric Pearson, (800) 452-8045, Motorcyclerally.com

NATIONAL GYPSY TOUR

PBTUS.org/rideforkids

Jun 12-20: Laconia, NH: Laconia Motorcycle Week: Laconia Motorcycle Week Assn; Charlie St. Clair, (603) 366-2000, LaconiaMCWeek.com

Aug. 15: Fiskdale, Mass.: New England Ride For Kids; Tantasqua Regional High School; (800) 2536530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids

SIGNATURE EVENTS

Aug. 29: Ashville, N.C.: Asheville Ride For Kids; Tantasqua Regional High School; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids

April 18: Jacksonville, Fla.: Northeast Florida Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Florida State College; PBTUS.org/rideforkids April 18: San Bernardino, Calif: Southern California Ride For Kids – Dual Sport Ride: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Glen Helen Raceway Park; PBTUS.org/rideforkids April 25: Houston, Texas: Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Humble Civic Center; PBTUS.org/rideforkids May 2: Raleigh, N.C.: Triangle Area Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., White Oak Recreation Area; PBTUS.org/rideforkids May 2: Torrance, Calif.: Los Angeles Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., American Honda Motor Co.; PBTUS.org/rideforkids May 16: Franklin, Tenn.: Middle Tennessee Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Jim Warren Park; PBTUS.org/rideforkids May 20-23: Ruidoso, N.M.: Aspencash Motorcycle Rally; Golden Aspen Rally Assoc.; (800) 452-8045; MotorcycleRally.com May 23: Albuquerque, N.M.: Albuquerque Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Journal Pavilion; PBTUS.org/rideforkids May 23: Tulsa, Okla.: Oklahoma Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Tulsa Health Dept.; PBTUS.org/rideforkids June 6: Alpharetta, Ga.: Atlanta Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., North Point Mall; PBTUS.org/rideforkids June 6: Mechanicsville, Va.: Richmond Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Richmond TimesDispatch; PBTUS.org/rideforkids June 6: Rocky River, Ohio: Cleveland Ride For Kids: Registration 8-9:45 a.m., Rocky River HS; PBTUS.org/rideforkids June 13: Golden, Colo.: Colorado Ride For Kids: Registration 8 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Jefferson Cty Human Services Bldg; PBTUS.org/rideforkids July 11: South Bend, Ind.: South Bend Indiana Ride For Kids; Pinhook Park; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids July 18: White Bear Lake, Minn.: Minnesota Ride For Kids; Century Colleage East Campus; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids

Aug. 29: Ann Arbor, Mich.: Michigan Ride For Kids (and Dual Sport); Washtenow Community College; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Sept. 12: Carnation, Wash.: Puget Sound Ride For Kids; Remlinger Farms; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Sept. 12: Indianapolis: Indianapolis Ride For Kids; Indianapolis Motor Speedway; (800) 2536530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Sept. 12: Leeds, Ala.: Birmingham Ride For Kids; Barber Motorsports Park; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Sept. 19: Cottleville, Mo.: St. Louis Ride For Kids; St. Charles Community College; (800) 2536530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Sept. 26: Ellicott City, Md.: Baltimore/ Washington DC Ride For Kids; Turf Valley Resort; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Oct. 3: Grapevine, Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth Ride For Kids; Grapevine Mills Mall/SE Parking Area; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Oct. 3: Las Vegas, Nev.: Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation; Las Vegas Motor Speedway; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Oct. 3: Fairfield, Calif.: Northern California Ride For Kids; Solaro Commuity College; (800) 2536530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Oct. 17: Mesa, Ariz.: Phoenix Ride For Kids; Desert Ridge High School; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Oct. 17: Cardiff, Calif.: San Diego Ride For Kids; Mira Costa College-San Elijo Campus; (800) 2536530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Oct. 17: Andersonville, Tenn.: Knoxville Ride For Kids; Norris Dam Tail Water; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Oct. 24: Lafayette, La.: Louisiana Ride for Kids; SLEMCO; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Nov. 7: Lithia, Fla.: Tampa Ride for Kids; SLEMCO; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids AMA GRAND TOURS WITH KOA ALONG THE WAY

July 18: Deerfield, N.Y.: Utica Ride For Kids; Deerfield Volunteer Fire Department; (800) 2536530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids

Through Sept. 15: Titanic Grand Tour: Great Lakes Motorcycle Club; Lee Bruns, motopsycho@ wat.midco.net; GLMC.org/grand-tour.html

July 18: Chicago: Chicagoland Ride For Kids; Elgin Community College; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids

Through Nov. 30: USA 4 Corners Tour: So. CA Motorcycling Assoc; David L. Johnson, (909) 2710137, USA4Corners.org

July 24: Marysville, Ohio: Marysville Ride For Kids; Scotts MiracleGro Headquarters; (800) 2536530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids

Through Nov. 30: Call of the Wild Grand Tour: Midnight Riders; Charles Kirkman, (765) 5663807, Midnight-Riders-MC.com

July 25: Overland Park, Kan.: Kansas City Ride For Kids; Johnson County Community College; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids

Through Nov. 30: I’ve Been Everywhere Classic Grand Tour: Road Winders Motorcycle Club; Joseph Sloan, hogman190530@yahoo.com

July 28-31: Stevenson, Wash.: Rally Week in the Gorge; Sound Rider!; Tom Mehren, (206) 3297808, SoundRider.com/rally Aug. 1: Central Valley, N.Y.: Hudson Valley Ride For Kids; Central Valley Elementary School; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Aug. 1: Middleton, Wis.: Wisconsin Ride For Kids; Firemans Park/Next to high school; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Aug. 8: Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Ride or Kids; Home Depot, 25 Ditilh Rd., Cranberry Township; (800) 253-6530; PBTUS.org/rideforkids Aug. 14: Salt Lake City: Utah Ride For Kids; This Is The Place Heritage Park; (800) 253-6530;

Through Dec. 31: The National Parks Grand Tour: Iron Butt Association; Mike Kneebone, kneebone@ironbutt.com; IronButt.com DISTRICT RALLIES AND TOURS June 19: Kingston, Idaho: D-24 Tour – Gyro Daze Run: Hi-Rollers MC; Ed Harris, (509) 3267154, Community.Spokane.net Aug. 29: Dallas, Pa.: D-6 Tour – Endless Mountain District Tour: Back Mountain Enduro Riders; Marty Moon, (570) 675-1814, BMER.org Sept. 4-6: Groveland, Calif.: Hey Day Rally: Dist 36 Road Div.; Kay Neelyl, (209) 983-9106, AMA-D-36.com

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sea of green trees on a single gray road twisting off into the distance—and I’d remember exactly why I was there.

I’ll always carry with me the memories of all the places I saw, the roads I rode and the wonderful people I had the good fortune to meet: A BMW rider in Maine was kind enough to give me shelter for a night after I was trapped in torrential rains and couldn’t find affordable lodging anywhere in the city. An old Korean War veteran Harley rider in New Hampshire took my picture with his bike and showed me his medals. A crazy kid from Ohio who was doing his own solo cross-country ride on a Honda 919, pulling a gigantic trailer. The biker boys from Rhinelander, Wis., were just out on a Sunday ride. Crusty old bikers were riding back from Sturgis. I met so many people out on the road, who I chatted with over cups of gas-station coffee.

As far as summers go, this one will forever remain in my memory as one where I lived life fully and intensely. And I can’t wait to see what new adventures the future holds.

Follow Rashmi Tambe’s riding adventures on-line at www.Red-Baroness.net.

Photo Cory Parris Photography

In the summer of 2009, I decided to follow in the footsteps of my heroes, the Van Buren sisters and Bessie Stringfield, and rode my motorcycle across North America.

In the world of modern roads and technology, my journey was in no way fraught with the kinds of challenges and dangers that Adeline and Augusta Van Buren experienced in 1916, or Bessie Stringfield faced decades later. The outward face of travel had changed greatly— roads were paved and safe, help was just a phone call away, and motorcycles were a lot less likely to break down.

Yet, there were so many things that were still unchanged. It was still the same fantastic country they rode through—more developed and explored, yes, but still unknown and mysterious to me. While they rode Indians or Harley-Davidsons and I rode a modern sportbike, we were still on machines that weren’t very much more than a frame with two wheels and an engine, exposed and vulnerable in very similar ways.

In addition, they rode in a time when being a woman riding alone meant being a bit of a curiosity, much as it is now. The people I met were different, yet the same— kind, curious, helpful, generous and every one willing to share his or her own wistful dreams of adventure with a complete stranger.

My ride saw me meandering through New England, where farmhouses and covered bridges brought back imagery of Rip Van Winkle-esque childhood storybooks.

I rode down the coast of Maine, seeing the historic cities of Boston, New York and Philadelphia for the first time. I returned to the Midwest, where I went to college many years ago. I rode the M22 along the coast of Lake Michigan, crossing the Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula.

I rode through the Great Plains and Big Sky country, going against the tide of motorcyclists leaving Sturgis in South Dakota. I enjoyed the stark contrast of the lush, pine-covered Black Hills mountains and the Badlands.

I saw Devil’s Tower and Yellowstone in Wyoming, and enjoyed the raw, untamed beauty of Montana. And before I knew it, I was headed home to Washington and my home city of Seattle—old and familiar, but also new and fascinating after having been away for so long and experiencing so much.

As a motorcyclist, it was the experience of a lifetime.

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