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In This Issue Of

Rec Rider Magazine Rec Rider Tests – CF Moto X800 ��� 22-23

SSRTA Winter Ride.............................30

Dirt Bike Camp..................................16

Evansville Snow and Mud Scramble......9

A Fresh Look......................................30

Kymco Long Term Test.........................7

Fishers ATV World – Tips, Trips and Trails.................................................12

PA OHV News.....................................14

Indian Creek Valley ATV..................... 11

Hello all, and welcome to our winter/spring issue. I guess you could say it’s been a mild winter here in good ole PA. Of course that could depend on what area of the state you live in. Things started off with a bang before Christmas with early snowfall in the north and the “subarctic” temperatures that some of you may like. Then the warm up came for a week or so, and now in late February, old man winter seems to be knocking on the door again. At any rate, the groundhog stayed out of his hole and said spring is a’coming, so I’m going to stick to his story.

With that said, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming season and all those great rides that you are your family will be taking. As always, in our pages find a list of riding areas both public and private, along with a listing of upcoming events for March and April. The list isn’t real long at this point but it will build, and you can always keep an eye on our website for any updates that come along.

We are fresh out of the Motorama Races and Shows that took place at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex in mid-February. The place was rocking for two days straight with motorcycle and ATV racing and all kinds of vendors and cars and trucks on display. We would like to thank all that stepped up at the show to join the movement that we call the Rec Rider Army. We picked up close to 50 new recruits on the weekend, which is just awesome. Joining the Army gets you a really cool T-shirt, a sticker kit, and some discounts at participating advertisers. More importantly it gives you the convenience of home delivery for a year and the chance to get a peak at our issues before everyone else. The other huge benefit is that it allows us to keep doing what we are doing, and it will give us a voice to fight for your rights to ride.

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We thank you for your support, we ask that you encourage a friend to join, and as always, we welcome your comments and suggestions.

Here’s to seeing you out on the trail.

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Jim Bull, Tommy Pickup, Brady Marzella, Billy Kaster, Chris Banks, Jimmy Kann, Al Sain, Dick Lepley, Chas McHenry, Wayne Yahn, Jamie B. Brown.

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Long Term Test - 2012 Kymco UXV 500 SE I By: THE Rec Riding CREW What a Blast we had with Kymco’s 2012 UXV 500 Fuel injected Special Edition Side by Side. As most of you have noticed, we have had this ride with us for all of last year. We had it everywhere from the mud holes of Llewellyn to the Windmills of Western PA. We put over 300 demanding miles on it and here is what we thought!

After blowing out two of the four tires and putting a stick through the rear fender in the first five miles, we swapped some 6 ply tires on to it and started again. The first thing we noticed was the Electric Blue color of the special edition. It stood out in a crowd and was a definite change from our army green 2010 UXV. The Fuel injection system was another big hit. No more choke meant no more hard starts in the dead of winter! This also made for a much quicker throttle response and much more consistent rpm range.

We had covered all types of trails along the way. Mountain Ridge ATV Trails made for some real dusty, and some real challenging conditions. The fact that we were able to conquer their Black Trail ROCKIN RANDY in a bone stock side by side was pretty impressive. This trail consisted of everything from three foot deep ruts filled with mud and water to rocks the size of Volkswagen Beetles and everything in between. It handled it fantastically, keeping in mind the only mod to this ride from the showroom floor was the beefed up tires!

When we showed at the Llewellyn Poker Run, the bed of the Kymco made for great storage. We were able to save the day for more than one person with our survival kit packed in the back. Being able to bring literally everything from the entire toolbox to the spare tire was awesome. The bed also made a great spot to stand for the concerts held at Fisher’s ATV Family Reunion out at Rock Run. We were able to get a great vantage point for the whole show! Plus with all of its ample water resistant storage, we were able to bring all of our camera gear with us on every trail, which lead to some great shots far from camp! What a great ride to spend an event filled summer!

Overall, Kymco offers a great vehicle at a great low price. Whether you are looking to do some work on the farm, or conquer the hardest trails at your favorite off-road park, the UXV 500 will more than please. For more information on Kymco and their line of Onroad/Off-road machines, check out your local Kymco dealer and be sure to tell them that Rec Rider Sent YA!

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Evansville Snow and Mud Scrambles By: Jamie B. Brown Each year Evansville MX Park in Berwick, Pa., holds several racing events during their regular season. At the beginning of the year, during January and February, they hold three to four events called the snow/mud scrambles.

These events are held to get the riders to come out of hibernation and get rid of their cabin fever while giving them the chance to work the bugs out of their machines.

During these events, Duane and Tracy invite the UTVs to come up and take on the challenging course to see if their machines can handle the track layout and conditions and to see if they have what it takes. The Fishers like to get as many UTVs as possible to ride the challenging course.

In the past few years, the weather has not always been so cooperative and has given us more mud then snow. This year’s first event was held with above-normal temperatures, which led to a very muddy and a very difficult track. The second was much better in the beginning and had about two to three inches of snow for the quads and bikes, but when the UTVs hit the track the snow disappeared, leaving a muddy track behind.

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ATVingPa.com’s Winter Ride at Mines and Meadows

By: Chas McHenry

As more and more people find out about ATVingPa.com, it continues to be a better place to find information about family oriented ATV events and to make friendships with some great people. Pulling into the parking lot of Mines and Meadows it wasn’t hard to see why! The upper lot was filled with vehicles we all recognized from past rides or from seeing the pictures of their rigs on the website. As we unloaded the trailer and hung the banner for the site we were greeted by old friends we hadn’t seen in a while, and we had the wonderful opportunity to meet new friends we’d known on the site but hadn’t yet met and of course there was the constant ribbing by text message or phone call from the guys who wanted to be there – but couldn’t be – wishing us well and complaining about not making it out.

The sky was bright and sunny on January 19th and there was just enough snow on the ground to cover most of the mud we knew we would be wearing as it was supposed to get near 50 degrees. A few of us made the trek up and ran the park Friday while it was still barely 30 degrees and we were definitely excited to see how different the trails were going to be. It is amazing to me how the exact same trails you rode the day before can be so different based on temperature. There was almost no mud on Friday but when we all saddled up to run out Saturday, the snow was already melting and the ground thawing in the sunny areas, making the hills, turns, and minimum acceptable following distance completely different than the previous day, and much more hilarious.

What can I say about running in mud so sloppy that at some points it slowed you down more effectively than your engine brake… except Bring It On!!! Within an hour every machine and every rider were the same shade of brown, except for where the goggles hid our eyes and smiles crossed our faces. Every hill, every turn was completely different than it had been just 24 hours earlier and with a long line of riders in our group, it was pure comedy watching some of the attempts and momentary

failures, or the faces of each other as we slipped here and there and then caught ourselves again. There was plenty of time off the machines helping each other and other riders out, and hearing them tell their tales about what the day had brought them.

Earlier in the day we had scheduled to take the underground mine tour with our group and the great staff at Mines and Meadows, as usual, was more than gracious with our request and made it possible for us to stay in one large group while we took the tour. Getting to the mine was half the fun. The trails to get there are definitely good ones and when you come up on the entrance to the mine itself it gets your adrenaline flowing a little. You’re going to run your machine around underground, in a mine.

I caught myself chuckling and smiling nervously as we entered the mine, but how many times in your life are you going to get an opportunity to run UNDERGROUND right?!!! My nerves were completely unfounded as we passed through the entrance and made our way on the tour.

Riding in line through the mine was definitely one of the cooler experiences I’ve had on an ATV and will make it a point to come out and do it again. At one point we all stopped our engines, turned out our lights, and listened while the guide told us some interesting facts and a story of the mine and miners. As with most good things, the tour came to an end, and left us wishing there was more. We headed back out to run as much of the trail as we could before it started to drop into evening and a close to the day.

As the sun dropped in the sky and our day of riding drew to a close we all headed to the campground for closing refreshment and a group picture. Some of the guys had dropped earlier in the day to get on the road home, and back to the real world. The rest of us headed back to the hotel for a good dinner and some more camaraderie before we finally ended the day, all of us agreeing that even if it was only a month before we got together again it would seem too long.

Rides like these are always the best kind to me because you never know what’s going to happen next and you’re always meeting someone you know but haven’t met yet. I am also always surprised to be greeted with smiles and enthusiasm at every place when we show up with a large group, and the staff at Mines and Meadows took great care of us and did it without even breaking a sweat.

A special thanks to all the members who came out and everyone from Mines and Meadows who helped make it great!

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By Al Sain Last September I organized a trip to Vermont for 11 ATV riders from Pennsylvania. Vermont has a very visitor friendly organization for ATV riding. You need to join the Vermont ATV Sportsman’s Association (VASA) and one of the 22 ATV clubs. Once you have your VASA tag, you can ride at any club in the state. Each club maintains a set of trails in their area. Some of the clubs connect for a larger riding area, but in most cases the trail systems are separate and if you are in Vermont, you are never more than an hour away from another riding area.

We rode seven trail systems in six days including WRASC, TCATV, CATT, DPRR, TTR, CVATV, and SVTR (each club is identified by a 3-5 character abbreviation). The trail systems vary from club to club, but Vermont is a mountainous state and you always find nice elevation change and some great views. Only one of the clubs has a trail system in excess of 100 miles, so each can be done in about a half day and carrying gas is not a concern.

Although most systems include some approved township roads there are not a lot of eating establishments, so it’s a good idea to pack your lunch.

We found a beautiful cabin along Lake Groton that sleeps 12 and it gave us a home-away-from-home for the week. We rode WRASC on our way into VT and SVTR on our way out. The other clubs were all a short drive from the cabin.

On our 2nd day of the trip we met Pete Walbridge from TCATV and he gave us a guided tour of his trail system. Tour guides are always great for outsiders, since we don’t waste a lot of time looking at the maps. And Pete was a GREAT guide, working with us to ensure we had a great day. As much as we enjoyed his tour, I think he enjoyed it just as much. He agreed to join us for the next four days and helped us find places to eat and the shortest routes to get to and from all the clubs.

Danny Hale (executive director for VASA) and his assistant Dani joined us when we rode CATT and we shared the difficulty in growing and maintaining trails for all ATVers.

I live much closer to West Virginia than Vermont, so I have travelled to Hatfield-McCoy six times. It’s just one man’s opinion, but I believe Vermont has everything West Virginia has including great trails, great scenery, and great people.

For those interested in viewing our pics and videos, use the following links: Videos: WRASC: http://youtu.be/x4FFxd6hXGA YCATV: http://youtu.be/xuTWClEfOt4 CATT: http://youtu.be/N02b8XpZ6P0 DPRR: http://youtu.be/JaG131xFZSE TTR: http://youtu.be/hlVd7psGkAw CVATV: http://youtu.be/1GX-FTxC7EE SVTR: http://youtu.be/9mfvxh-tOmo Pictures: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=DCF71D9DDE8DDC96!4614

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Tips, Trips and Trails Welcome to the next edition of Tips, Trips and Trails from the Fish Staff at Fishers ATV World! Our last adventure took us to the beautiful mountains of southern West Virginia to ride the Hatfield & McCoy Trail System. Now we’re taking you even further south to ride the trails at Ride Royal Blue ATV Resort and Campground in the Cumberland Mountains of East Tennessee. This place has just about everything you could ask for and more. Here you will find great trail riding and southern hospitality that’s second to none!

Let’s start by giving you an overview of how this riding destination became a dream come true for a Dayton, Ohio family that loved the outdoors. The Westray family was like many other families and enjoyed riding their ATVs together every time they were given the chance. They visited and camped in Tennessee many times and fell in love with the area. Their passion for this sport grew and they soon devised a plan for a business that would be fun for the entire family while enjoying their favorite outdoor activities.

Sheila Westray, owner of Ride Royal Blue, spent the next two years banging on doors, trying to find land that she could purchase to pursue the dream of opening a riding park in the Tennessee area. The dream began with purchasing 60 acres and used every penny the Westray family had to build their campground. The business was named after the Royal Blue Wildlife Area, which according to Sheila, was fitting to have people come to” Ride” at Royal Blue!

We had mentioned earlier about having everything you need in just one spot.

Sheila and her two children, Nathan and Jessica, have gone out of their way to provide just that.

Ride Royal Blue is not only an incredible place to ride, they also have a full scale restaurant on the premises for the campers and riders to enjoy a hot meal during their stay. Along with the restaurant, they have a General Store, where you can purchase snacks, drinks and trail permits to operate in the state. Ride Royal Blue also offers an onsite maintenance shop with parts and accessories available for purchase as well as help with recovery should you break down on the trail.

After a great day on the trails, you can retreat to the campgrounds where you will find 32 campsites which include everything from campsites with water and electric to full service RV Sites with water, sewer and 50 amp service. If you want to make

your stay even easier, Ride Royal Blue offers 34 cabins for your convenience and their own rental fleet of ATVs should you not have one of your own. Shower Houses and an ATV Wash Station are available on site as well.

Trail access to over 600 miles of trails covering 200,000 acres of adjoining Tennessee Wildlife Management Area is available directly from the campground.

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by Dick Lepley • 2-13-13 JB: What is PaOHV?

DL: We are the Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association. We represent dirt-bike, ATV, and Side by Side riders across the Keystone State. We are recognized as the voice of motorized recreation by the Pa. DCNR, and we enjoy a working relationship with the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), The Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC), Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA), The Pa. State Snowmobile Association (PSSA), The Pa. Motorcycle Dealer’s Association (PMDA), et al.

JB: What is your role with the organization?

DL: I am completing my third year as Executive Director of both PaOHV, and the Pa. Trails which is our fund-raising arm.

JB: How many people do you have on your team?

DL: Jim, I’m glad you used the word team because ours is truly a team effort. As you would expect, PaOHV centers around our Board of Directors.

Our Legislative Director is Dr. Jack Clark of Bethlehem, Pa. Our Finance Director is Steve Seltzer from Altoona. George Fetterman of Catawissa is our Public Information Director, and Bob Connor of Glen Lyon serves as our Research Director. Mike Babusci of New Kensington is our Assistant Director, and Rob Gorczyk, who resides in Scranton, Pa., is our Administrative Director. Our Harrisburg office is managed by Don McClure, and our lobbying duties are handled by the very capable and experienced Fred Brown.

And, our Immediate Past Executive Director Denny Mann of Roxbury, Pa. continues to provide valuable insight and effort to our organization.

JB: Do you operate exclusively in Pa.?

DL: Yes, our primary focus is Pennsylvania. However, we do maintain a working relationship with those around us. For example, we have had a long working relationship with folks in Ohio who represent the Ohio Motorized Trails Association (OMTA), and a number of years ago that relationship successfully shot down a reciprocal trail fee that would have impacted riders using the trail system in the Allegheny National Forest and comparable trails in Ohio.

JB: How long has your organization been operating?

DL: PaOHV was founded in 2000.

JB: Can you tell me about some your past accomplishments, and what you’re currently working on?

DL: Yes, our accomplishments are many and varied. Over the years, we have successfully defeated any number of ordinances that would have severely hampered Pennsylvania riders in various parts of the State. We have orchestrated two of the nationally acclaimed NOHVCC Workshops in Pa. with the last being held in Lewisburg, Pa. last June. We secured funding that culminated in the installation of two toilet systems on the Marienville trail system in the Allegheny National Forest, and received grant money that allowed us to buy an ATV simulator, two ATV’s, and an enclosed trailer to transport them. The purchase will supplement our SCORE training program by giving us the ability to teach safe and responsible ATV use to people all across Pennsylvania. We maintain an on-going dialogue with the DCNR as part of our effort to protect the trails we have and to push for additional trail miles. We continue to lobby for sensible reform to the Pa. Recreational Use of Land and Waters Act. Including motorized recreation, etc. in the Act is our goal, and like all legislative changes, it is a work in progress. We are currently with a group in western Pa. that is trying to create a county-wide trail system, and we’ve been involved with the folks in Northumberland County who are pressing forward on the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA). And, we are always working in lockstep with our individual, club, and corporate members to help them achieve success with their trail related endeavors. And, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

JB: How is PaOHV funded?

DL: Well, we are primarily a volunteer organization, and our Administrative Assistant in Harrisburg is the only paid person in our organization. Our lobbying efforts are supported by a national organization, and other orga-

nization expenses are paid for by dues. Our Pa. Trails Association is the non-profit that applies for and handles the various grants that we receive, and it’s those funds that allow us to tackle larger projects like the ATV simulator program.

JB: What can I do as an individual to help?

DL: In a word...JOIN. There are hundreds of thousands of riders in Pennsylvania, but only a small percentage of them understand the “big picture”, and that holds true across America, too. Motorized recreation is under constant attack, and getting more trails on the ground is a struggle that is getting larger instead of smaller. You can no longer feel secure riding your ATV, dirt-bike, or side by side on your own “little piece of heaven” because even private property is under attack. Our adversaries are very strong and organized, and if we can’t grow our PaOHV Access Army there’s a strong possibility that your ATV or dirt-bike will end up finding more use as a pedestal for your coffee table.

JB: How about the clubs out there, the industry businesses, and others...what can they do to help?

DL: We’re fortunate to have a growing number of clubs in our association, and we enjoy long standing relationships with a growing number of motorcycle/ATV dealers, tourist associations, et al who are part of our corporate membership. But, we’re always looking for new members. There is strength in numbers. Those numbers translate into not only the funds necessary to expand our mission, but they also give us more clout with state government. To learn more about who we are and what we do, and to become a part of our Access Army simply go to www.paohv.org. We’d appreciate your support.

JB: I’ve heard about your Frontline 67 initiative, can you tell me more about it?

DL: Yes...Frontline 67 is an effort to have a representative of motorized recreation in each of the 67 counties in Pa. The program is fairly new, and even though we only have a handful of representatives, Frontline 67 has already proven its worth. Denny Mann in Franklin County, Dave Whiteman in Centre County, and Steve Bottiger in Union County have kept us involved in the efforts of PaTRA to keep and create more trails in the Bald Eagle State Forest in central Pa. The Bald Eagle offers the only single track in Pa., and these three Frontline leaders are doing their best to make certain we don’t lose what we’ve worked for in central Pa. Rob Gorczyk in Lackawanna County has rounded up more club support for PaOHV, and has helped add trail miles in northeast Pa. Scott Vogel of ATV Traction in Venango County enlisted PaOHV help in keeping a proposed ATV/dirt-bike ordinance from being passed. Al Sain in Westmoreland County has kept us apprised of developments in southwestern Pa., and Dave Miller of the Lehigh Valley ATV Association has stayed close to what’s going on with the AOAA. Dave also brought to our attention the serious misuse of ATV’s and dirt-bikes in inner city Philadelphia. His involvement allowed PaOHV to assemble a coalition of state and national experts who are helping Philadelphia create solutions to the problem. Frontline 67 works, and if you have an interest in your county simply go to www.paohv.org and click on Frontline 67 in the upper right hand corner of our home page.

JB: Is there anything else you would like to make us aware of?

DL: Yes, PaOHV knows that Pennsylvania has the potential to achieve what West Virginia has done with their Hatfield/McCoy trail system, but it will take the combined efforts of not only enthusiasts but business leaders, legislators, and others. Motorized recreation has been proven to be an incredible economic engine where it’s been put to work. We can do it here, but we need you to make it happen. Join us today. Thanks.

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PA OHV’s Mission

The Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association The Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association (PA OHV) is an independent incorporated association organized by OHV enthusiasts and businesses to fight for the rights of Off-Highway users.

• Foster camaraderie among motorized OHV and all recreational trail user groups.

• Provide a medium for the dissemination of information relating to the OHV industry.

• Provide educational opportunities related to OHV use.

• Promote research pertaining to compatibility of OHV and environmental resources.

• Promote legislation with the purpose of developing and maintaining trails.

• Become instrumental and influential in interactions with land managers.

• Defend the OHV community against discriminating legislation and regulation.

• Provide assistance for legislation favorable to trail and open space recreation.

Join and Support the PA OHV Association by becoming a member.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM

For Club or Corporate Memberships please go to www.paohv.org

Annual Dues: $20 per member Name: Street Address: City: Email Address: Daytime Phone:

State:

Zip:

Evening Phone:

PLEASE FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE SECTION AND REMIT PAYMENT TO: PaOHV, P.O Box 61741, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1741

Certified Pennsylvania DCNR Youth Safety Instructor Contact Info Pennsylvania requires any child between the ages of 8 and 16 to have a Certificate of Completion for the Youth ATV Safety Course in order to ride any state land. Below is a list of

Instructors who have the training provided by the DCNR to offer these courses and provide the training necessary to complete it and receive a certificate.

Nicole Yiengst • York 717-577-5142 nichole@ecowater.us

Chas McHenry • Bucks County 267-446-6176 McHenryCo@comcast.net

Lance Schwartz Lewisburg 570-847-6102

Rick Latchaw Mercer/Venango County 724-253-3069 maxxrc@windstream.net

Dennis Felty • Pine Grove / Port Trevorton 570-640-5735 coalcountryriders@yahoo.com Robert Smith • Minersville 570-527-6197 beerman08@verizon.net Ed Geehan Bucks County / Pocono.

Eddiecharles11@yahoo.com Rich Rudzinski • Lower Bucks County 267-716-2450 rrudzi@verizon.net

Gary Elder Lawrence/Venango County 724-924-2062 geelder@comcast.net Mark Lynch DCNR Master Inst. • Connellsville Pa 734-984-5138 maglynch@zoominternet.net Willow Hill Off-Road Riding School in Roxbury, PA - ATVs and Dirt Bikes

If you do not see an Instructor listed in your area, please call 717-783-7941 and ask for the nearest Instructor’s contact information. Children under the age 8 or over age 16 are not eligible to receive the certificate, but if your rider is between the ages of 8 and 16 they are eligible to take the course and receive the certificate.

Proper safety gear and a safe machine are required to take the course. By

Denny Mann @ 717-532-6439 or go to: http://www.willowhillcampandtrail. com/riding_school_is_open_for_ the_2012_riding_season.html Motorcycle Safety Foundation Closed Range Exercise on dirt bikes. http://www.dirtbikeschool.org/ Allen Marker – Somerset/Uniontown Dirt Bike School Instructor 814-233-7451 or motoman774@yahoo.com David Miller Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, Berks and Northampton Counties 610-322-0106 or millerdavidv@reagan.com Richard Henofer Bucks-Montgomery-Phila. Counties 215-669-3173 rhbuilds@me.com

contacting your local Instructor, you can receive all the information you need to ensure your child has the proper gear to complete this course. Completing the course and receiving the certificate provides the knowledge and skill to operate the machines in the various manners necessary to ride trails with confidence, not to mention that most children think it’s really cool to get their “license” in the mail!

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DIRT BIKE CAMP Shippensburg, Pa.

New for 2013, located just north of Shippensburg, Pa., is the Bridge the Gap Dirt Bike Camp. This camp, offered by long time riders and racers, is designed to teach kids between the ages of 8 and 16 how to ride dirt bikes. Attendees will get the full camp experience during their four-day stay at Bridge the Gap. Activities include everything from learning how to ride in a Christian-based environment to physical and nutritional training, exciting camp activities with camp counselors, and enjoying hiking trails, a zip line, and an activity barn. All meals and snacks will be provided. Campers will have overnight accommodations in bunk houses with showers and limited access to “the digital age.”

The camp is a true introduction to learning how to ride. Campers only need to bring themselves and their personal belongings for the week; all dirt bikes and gear will be provided by the camp. Trainers have years of experience on how to properly train youths to ride, and camp counselors will handle the off-track activities.

If you are looking for a way to get your children into this exciting sport, there is no better way. For the fraction of the cost of buying your own dirt bike and then having the chore of properly training them how to operate a machine safely, you can bring them here for a full blown camp experience and offer them the opportunity to see if riding really is for them.

Camps begin the first week in June and run through the last week of August.

There will be a camp week offered during the summer for experienced riders as well. You can get all of the details at their website: www.bridgethegapdirtbike. com or by calling (717) 226-1665.

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Back Mountain Enduro Riders The Back Mountain Enduro Riders held two great club events since the last issue of Rec Rider. The first was our annual Christmas party that was held December 22nd at the Farmer’s Inn in Trucksville, Pa., which is the location of our monthly meetings. There was lots of good food, good drink and good friends. We also collected a large box of toys for the Toys for Tots program, as we do every year to help out children in need. The second event was our annual Super Bowl party, which is held at a top secret location that no one should know about (thanks Ricker), and just like the Christmas party, there was a lot of good food, good drink and good friends. The Super Bowl party starts in the afternoon whenever people show up. Most enjoy the outdoors by the bonfire where a temporary circle track is set up for quads or small dirt bikes. There is also a nice little trail section to ride. I really think that most don’t even know there is a football game! A great time was had by everyone who attended.

As I am writing this, we also had the privilege of being a stone throw away from the AMA Arenacross rounds in Wilkes Barre. On Friday night, February 8th, I think we bought almost a whole section of seats to see the great action! Ricky Carmichael was on hand helping promote the event and also hanging around signing autographs.

This year’s calendar of events starts with our AMA, District 6 point paying Hare Scramble, scheduled for June 23rd. Then September 8th will be our “Lawton 100�

Dual Sport ride, which is held in Lawton, Pa. Then on the weekend of September 21st and 22nd, we will be hosting an ECEA Hare Scramble. Both Hare Scrambles will be held at the fantastic property in Plymouth, Pa., known as “Down by the River.�

Check out www.bmer.org or become a friend on Facebook @ Back Mountain Enduro Riders for updates.

We are also planning a few club fun runs, with dates to be determined. Last year we went to Irish Valley MX Park and had a blast! They took very good care of us, so we are going to try to go there for another weekend or two this riding season.

We are also in the process of re-working our private track. We have a supercross style track with very safe jumps and turns for those of us that don’t “air it out� or for children learning how to ride. The layout has been the same for a couple years, though, so we are going to change that up. We do own a tracked dozer, but for total track change we will rent and borrow some track and wheeled equipment. Our track riding days are Wednesday nights and both weekend days, as long as there are no club events being held.

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WHERE TO RIDE - ATV Trails on State Forest Land Summer and Winter Trails

4 - Centre County

These trails are open during the summer and winter seasons. The summer season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September.

The winter season runs from the day following the last day of the regular or extended antlerless deer season as established by the Game Commission through the following April 1. There are some trails that remain closed until after the late muzzleloader season. Please check with the individual forest district to see when the trails will open for the winter season.

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The Bloody Skillet ATV riding area, located in Centre County, consists of 37 trail miles (Phase 1 & 2) and is accessed from SR 144 approximately 18 1/2 miles north of Snow Shoe. Turn right onto DeHaas Road and travel 5 miles south to the Northern Terminus Trailhead. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764. Phone: (570) 923-6011

- Burnt Mills - Pike County

7 miles of summer and winter trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402, one mile south of Porters Lake.

Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370.

Phone: (570) 895-4000

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- Adams & Cumberland Counties

18 miles of summer trail. Access to the trail is from the parking area located on Route 326 two miles south of Rainsburg. Trail head GPS location: N 39° 52’ 24.69” W 78° 30’ 34.80” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: (717) 485-3148

9 - Sideling Hill - Fulton County 15 miles of summer trail in the Wells Tannery area. Access is from Ray’s Cove Road or Childers Ridge Road. Trail Head GPS location: N 40° 5’ 0.28 W 78° 10’ 12.17” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233.

Phone: (717) 485-3148

7 - Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area (Formerly the Pohopoco Tract) - Monroe County

7 miles of summer trails and winter trails. Access is at the Jacks Mountain Trailhead located along Route 235 three miles south of Glen Iron. The trail includes the East Kettle Road, which has been closed to other types of motor vehicles. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, 18865 Old Turnpike Rd, Milmont, PA 17845.

Phone: (570) 922-3344

8 - Martin Hill - Bedford County

The Whiskey Springs ATV Trail. Access is from the Two Miles Road, 1-1/2 miles west of Westport toward Kettle Creek State Park. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764.

Phone: (570) 923-6011

17 miles of summer and winter trail. Trails are located near Haneyville and include the Button Road and a network of wooded trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Access to the trail is from a parking area located at the former parking area at the CCC Camp along Route 44, one mile south of Haneyville. Contact: Tiadaghton State Forest, 423 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702 Phone: (570) 327-3450

3 - Snyder & Union Counties -

These trails are open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September.

5 - Clinton County

6 - Lycoming County

36 miles of summer trail. During the winter season the trail system is expanded to 42 miles by using some dirt roads that are gated during the winter. Part of the trail system is shared with snowmobiles when there is sufficient snowfall. The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Access to these are from parking lots located at Big Flat along Shippensburg Road about 1-1/4 miles north of its intersection with Route 233 and on Piney Mountain along Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Contact: Michaux State Forest, 10099 Lincoln Way East, Feyetteville, PA 17222. Phone: (717) 352-2211

Summer Trails

13 miles of summer and winter trails. Access is from Route 115, five miles south of I-80. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370 Phone: (570) 895-4000

10 - Potter County 43 miles of summer trail. A loop trail located south of Denton Hill State Park. Access to the trail is from Lyman Run State Park, on SR 44 north of Cherry Springs, or the intersection of Rock Run Road and the Ridge Trail (ATV trail). Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds.

Contact: Susquehannock State Forest, P.O. Box 673, Coudersport, PA 16915. Phone: (814) 274-3600

- Maple Run Tract - Pike County 11 - 8 miles of summer trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402, 1-3/4 miles north of the village of Pecks Pond. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Phone: (570) 895-4000

- Bayview Riding Area - Mercer county 39 4900 Saranac Dr., Sharpsville, Pa. 16150

State Game Lands ATVs are not permitted on State Game Lands except those used by disabled hunters.

Registration, Titling and Insuring Your ATV Who must register and title?

All ATVs in Pennsylvania, except ATVs used solely for business or agricultural purposes, need to be registered and titled with DCNR. ATVs used in Pennsylvania must be registered and titled with DCNR’s Snowmobile/ATV Section. The ATV registration and titling fees are NOT user fees for the privilege of using trails on stateowned land. The fees provide funding to administer the program, maintain trails in DCNR-managed parks and forests, and provide grants to profit and nonprofit organizations for developing additional riding opportunities.

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Registration For ATVs used anywhere off of your own property or property leased by you, such as designated State Forest trails. $20 fee every two years Limited Registration For ATVs used solely on your own land or land leased by you. Free registration -No expiration, unless ownership of vehicle changes

Plates and Decals

An ATV owner will be issued a registration plate for the vehicle. An expiration sticker to be affixed to the plate will be issued for standard registrations.

Liability Insurance

If you are using your ATV solely on land owned or leased by you, you are not required to get liability insurance. All other riders must carry liability insurance. Proof of that insurance must be carried with you when you ride. There are no minimum requirements or coverage standards established by DCNR or the Snowmobile/ATV Law for the liability insurance.

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12 - Allegheny National Forest

13 - Motorcycle and/or ATV Riding Areas

The federally-operated Allegheny National Forest has more than 100 miles of ATV trails. ATV trail season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September. Winter season is from December 20 to April 1.

Contact the Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office, P.O. Box 847, 222 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365, (814) 723-5150. Effective July 1, 2002, the Allegheny National Forest implemented the Fee Demo Program for ATV and motorized bike trails. An annual $35 permit fee is required, and can be purchased from any Allegheny National Forest office, and some local vendors, or online at www.fs.fed.us/ r9/allegheny.

Seven Mountains Ramble (Dual Sport Licensed Motorcycles) - Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. Loop 1 starts at the 7 Mountains Campground, located just south of Potters Mill or west of Milroy on Route 22/322.

Compensation for Campground owner for parking strongly recommended. Proceed on Sand Mountain road to the trailhead at Ground Oak trail. The loop is about 30 miles long.

Contact: Bureau of Forestry District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, Pa 17845; Phone: 570 922-3344

The following trails are within the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Please contact the ANF using the information above concerning these trails:

Marienville ATV/Bike Trail on State Route 66 east of the town of Marienville.

Timberline ATV Trail accessed from State Route 948, north of Ridgway (also connects to the Marienville ATV Trail).

Rocky Gap ATV Trail

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14 - Shade Mountain Trails (Non-Licenced Off-Highway Motorcycles) Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. The Shade Mountain Riding area is located just north of McAlisterville, PA, on PA Route 235. Trail at dirt parking lot at the top of the mountain.

Contact: Bureau of Forestry District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, Pa 17845; Phone: 570 922-3344; Email fd07@state.pa.us

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accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.

Open Year-Round P.O. Box 314 Clarence, Pa. ATV - Snowmobile www.ssrt.org.

SSRT requires membership for riding access. Detailed terms and conditions can be found at their website.

Willow Creek ATV Trail on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir, just south of the New York State line. Closed during the winter season.

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WHERE TO RIDE - Private Riding Facilities This is a partial list of riding areas that you can pay by the day to ride with some requiring annual memberships. Some offer riding for motorcycles or quads only, and others allow both. Please check with the individual businesses before you make the trip.

16 Blue Diamond MX Park New Castle, DE - 24 Irish Valley MX Park Paxinos, PA -

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17 Breezewood Proving Grounds Clearville, PA - 25 Adirondacks Region Lewis County, NY -

34 Rocket Raceway Three springs, PA -

www.bdmxpark.com

www.irishvalleymx.com

www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com

www.lewiscountyrecreation.com

17A Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park – Tams, WV - 26 Lost Trails Dunmore, PA www.burningrockwv.com

www.ridelosttrails.com

18 Dirt Soldiers MX Loretto, PA -

27 Majestic Trails Rew, PA -

19 Doublin Gap MX Newburg, PA -

28 Mines and Meadows Resort Wampum, PA -

20 Hill Top Lodge Emporium, PA -

29 Miles Mountain Motocross Elkland, PA -

21 Evansville MX Park Berwick, PA -

30 Mountain Ridge ATV Trails Reels Corner, PA -

www.dirtsoldiers.com

www.majestictrails.com

www.minesandmeadows.com

www.doublingap.com

www.hilltoplodge.com

www.milesmountainmx.com

www.evansvilleraceway.com

22 Four Seasons Resort West Finley, PA www.campfourseasonsresort.com

23 Indian Creek Valley ATV Club Melcroft, PA www.icvatvclub.com

www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com

31 MX573 Montrose, PA -

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Run Recreation Patton, PA 35 Rock www.rockrunrecreation.com Village OHV Park Templeton, PA – 35A Scrubgrass www.sgohvpark.com Shady Rest Farm Marienville, PA 36 www.shadyrestfarm.net Rock Dunes Slippery Rock, PA 37 Slippery www.slipperyrockdunes.com

38 Tall Pines ATV Park Andover, NY www.tallpinesatvpark.com

If you have a riding area and would like to be listed in our pages, please contact Jim Bull at (717) 464 -5381 or email JBull@RecRider.com.

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Always use cab nets. Be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Never drive on public roads or paved surfaces. Never engage in stunt driving, and avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Check local laws before riding on trails. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. Polaris adult models are for riders 16 and older. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing, and be sure to take a safety training course. For safety and training information in the U.S., call the SVIA at (800) 887-2887. You may also contact your Polaris dealer or call Polaris at (800) 342-3764. ©2012 Polaris Industries Inc.

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Official Test Review CF MOTO X800 By: Bill Kaster It just so happened that in the middle of January we ran into a weekend of 60 degree weather so we thought, what better way to spend a warm weekend than to test out the new CF MOTO X8 ATV. This beast boasts an 800cc V twin, 4 Stroke, 8 Valve, SOHC engine with more than enough power (62 H.P. at 6700 R.P.M. to be exact) to rip around by yourself, but the bonus is that this quad is set up for TWO! For being a stock machine, this thing is ride ready from the suspension to the hand guards; it has just about every accessory you would ever want, even a 3000 lb. factory winch! So now that we were done starring at it, we decided it was time to put it through the ringer.

Since it was a warm January day, all the snow was melting which made for lots of mud for our initial test. I’m used to riding a sport quad as my everyday ride so I was ready to be sloppy. I took off and, much to my surprise, the mud was flying but not on me. What a change. With the fender flairs and mud flaps I stayed pretty clean. Boy, was that a nice change of pace for me. Because it was so muddy we figured it was a great day to test out the stock Maxxis mud tires, and the factory installed winch.

After slinging some mud, we had to test out the top speed and braking. After all, it doesn’t matter if you can do 10 MPH or 100 MPH; if you can’t stop, it isn’t worth it. This test, however, was very good. We rode it to a speed of 63 MPH, and it only took a few feet to come to a dead stop due to its independent hydraulic braking system. Our next test was the rocks. Since we live here in PA a quad has to be able to conquer some really tough terrain. So I locked her in 4x4 and set the rear locker on and started crawling around the rock piles. Not too shabby. With a

longer frame than most others in its class and its almost 11 inches of ground clearance, it was a real rock climber. The rear locker was also a big help, it just crept all over the rough rock mounds.

At this point we were ready to run the track. Wide open!

Since this quad is set up for two passengers, we found it to be sprung a little hard for just one guy. However thanks to its quick adjust shocks, making a change was very simple. After we threw a passenger on the back the suspension really came to life. A couple of small rollers were great for testing these shocks out.

They handled quite well with two aboard. Nothing like being able to comfortably take someone along to enjoy the beautiful scenes our awesome hobby always provides.

And for the single rider, it’s just a quick adjustment to remove the rear seat and back rest.

So with the ample storage space and comfortable ride, I believe it would be a great Quad to conquer a weekend adventure. Seems like it would be a great buy, especially due to its “Off Brand” price! If you are interested in checking out a CF Moto X8 for yourself, give the guys down at Karns Performance a visit, located at 5203 East Trindle Rd. in Mechanicsburg, PA, or check them out on the web at www. karnsperformance.com. Please be sure to tell them that Rec Rider sent you!

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Potter County Family Campground By: Chas McHenry for your hook ups. There is always a friendly face there to answer questions, or point you in the right direction. If you’re inquisitive you can ask around and most locals are more than happy to share their own trails with responsible riders looking to do some exploring. You will certainly not be disappointed in the riding as the Park offers 43 miles of groomed trails with some dramatic overlooks, twisty shady trails, a long winding trail down to the Lyman Run Resevoir where you can swim, and well marked trails to get you home to PCFC again. There is active logging in areas of the trails at almost any given time so as long as you keep your eyes alert for the signs and markers you’ll be fine.

Once darkness falls, you can either choose to see some nighttime wildlife on a night run through the Park or you can sit by your fire and watch the stars through the trees. The night sky is unbelieveably clear and dark. Finding a satellite blasting through the sky or seeing a shooting star is all but an absolute there, and if you’re in the mood for more you can ride down to Cherry Springs Observatory to get a bigger view of the night sky and some years you can even catch an Aurora Borealis there.

PCFC brings together all the area has to offer with a clean and pleasant camping experience. The staff is always ready with a suggestion of something to do if there is inclement weather and will do their best to help you. They are always happy to see you pull in, and always willing to work with people to make sure their stay is as pleasant as possible. I highly recommend Potter County Family Campground for a Riding Club trip, Guy’s Weekend, Family Vacation, or just a place to stay and ride on your way to somewhere else. Better hurry though, the secret is getting out about them so make your reservations early and I hope to see you up there, just look for the guy on the three wheeler!

Get more info at: www.pottercountycamping.com or call (814) 274-5010.

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If you’re in the market for an all around campground with State riding trails right across the street, some legal township roads to ride on and some of the best people around to meet up with and go exploring with, then Potter County Family Campground (PCFC) is the place to go.

The Campground sits on PA Rt. 6 right at the top of Denton Hill in Sweden Valley, PA. Right across the street is the locally famous Potato City Inn, and behind that are the Susquehannock Park State ATV trails.

PCFC offers all kinds of facilities and services featuring multiple heated bathhouses and restrooms with private showers.

Heated camping cabins with everything from primitive cedar log beds to their Deluxe Cabins featuring multiple bedrooms and private bath that are as close to home as you would want. Primitive 40’ by 50’ campsites each with a picnic table and a fire ring set in groups of 4, a camp store that has ice, groceries, firewood, and camping supplies along with snacks and small treats, a Dump Site or a Honey Wagon (for a nominal fee), a Pavilion, a fun playground or laser tag for the kiddies, Free rides on the Potter County Express and direct access to Snowmobile and ATV trails that will take you and your family on journeys they won’t soon forget. PCFC is very pet friendly and also has a weekend concession stand open to the public that makes some great after-a-ride or lunch break fresh cooked food.

PCFC is, in my opinion, the best ATV friendly campground I’ve stayed at in PA. ATVs are permitted to be ridden all through the campground as long as the speed is kept below 5 mph. No matter which way you turn once you’re in the campground you are sure to have someone invite you into their campsite to talk about your ride that day, your machine, where you’re from, or how long you’re staying.

It seems the cares of the “real” world are not allowed in the “Gods Country” Campground. And for good reason.

Once you pull in to the PCFC and get your tent, trailer or RV set up, you can jump on the machines and head out for a solid day of riding. If you’re finished riding over in the State Park, you can head back to PCFC and unwind while the kids play in the playground or go to the camp store for a frozen slushie, a snack, or a part you may have forgotten

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Lose the pedals… and learn to ride!

We can all remember the first time we actually rode a bicycle. Being the ripe age of five, I’ll never forget the moment when I KNEW that my Father let go of my bike. I didn’t actually see him let go, but I certainly knew it. Life became tippy tippy tippy…and fast…and unbalanced… and scary. The constant support of those “training wheels” were nowhere to be found. Actually, all of the physics associated with training wheels were irrelevant! Balancing, steering, pedaling, and stopping were all now MY reality… simultaneously.

Many years have passed since my first ride, and I have now been lucky enough to watch all three of my own children learn the wonderful art of two-wheeling. I watched my three year old son try to “keep up” with his older siblings to no avail. He tried his tricycle, he tried his big wheel, and he even tried a tiny bicycle with training wheels. All of these vehicles had issues. When I saw this frustration in His eyes, the wheels in my head began to turn, and the rest is history.

We had a bold and beautiful idea! Lose the Pedals! Lose the Training Wheels! Let the kid use his FEET to power, stop, and support himself!

Simplify the process for their young little minds. BALANCING can now be the child’s main priority. The complex nature of pedaling and braking were now set on the back

burner. Even the idea of keeping their feet on the pedals “cheats” them out of the foot support that they have been taught since day one. Let instinct lead the way.

My son took off. He has worn out (2) “yard sale” bicycles, and a series of shoes and he is only three. He’s got more miles under his belt than most teenagers.

Witnessing this process was amazing. I saw confidence and pride blossom. Hills became launching pads for long, smooth coasting records. Life was good. A few months later, life got better! Tommy shows up to the Rec Rider Farm with a professionally built Strider Balance Bike. This is the same thing my son had been thrashing on, but perfectly refined. Needless to say, Christmas Day was unforgettable.

The Strider was designed and built by a riding enthusiast in South Dakota... with the exact same concerns as myself. This thing was a tiny, lightweight, fully adjustable, no-pedal balance bike…for about $100. They offer these in just about every color of the rainbow and explain the product well at their website www. striderbikes.com.

A bicycle is the most fundamental, skill building toy a child could have. With all of the complex, super sensational, over-the-top toys available today for our toddlers, let us offer them some simplicity. Let us offer them the opportunity to LEARN to ride…without overwhelming them. Let the process start at age two… right past the kitchen and into the living room. Totally priceless. Offer this tool to children at a much younger age, safely, by using a pedal-free balance bike.

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The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is a recommended price by BRP. Dealers are free to establish a price different from MSRP. In the USA., the products are distributed by BRP US Inc. BRP reserves the right, at any time, to discontinue or change specifications, prices, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation. Some models depicted may include optional equipment. BRP highly recommends that all ATV drivers take a training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or, in USA, call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. In Canada, call the Canadian Safety Council at (613) 739-1535 ext. 227. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: always wear a helmet, eye protection, and other protective clothing. Always remember that riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. Never ride on paved surfaces or public roads. Never carry passengers on any ATV not specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use. Never engage in stunt driving. Avoid excessive speeds and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. ATVs that are classified as Category G ATVs (General Use Models) are intended for recreational and/or utility use by an operator age 16 or older and passengers aged 12 and older only. BRP urges you to “TREAD LIGHTLY” on public and private lands. Preserve your future riding opportunities by showing respect for the environment, local laws and the rights of others when you ride. Make sure that all laws, regulations, and BRP’s warnings / recommendations for ATV passengers are respected. Ride responsibly.

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SPORTIN’ with SPROCKET Have you ever noticed time changes everything whether you are ready for it or not? I have.

This past year was a little different than previous years. I was lucky enough to become gainfully employed again and just did not have all the time to hunt that I wanted to. I had to pick and choose my days afield carefully as I was very busy with the job, and could not just disappear for a week at a time to go to camp and pursue my quarry of choice.

I almost think that my wife was in cahoots with my new employer to put an end to this regimen and keep me busy so I could not hide in the woods from the rest of the world. Anyway, with no actual proof of this, I was limited on the times I could be out.

Archery season was a special thing for me this year. Not only because it was that time of year again, but my youngest son Chase asked if he could go archery hunting this year. This was not the first time he has asked me to go. Knowing that in years past he had the attention span that lasted only a minute and the ability to sit still for maybe ten minutes before he started squirming around like he had just been invaded by a million starving fleas, I had been telling him he had to wait till I felt the time was right. I know things in life take time to work themselves out, and as I watched time go by, it was sometime right about trout season when I saw a huge change in him that made me realize that something had happened, something I could not explain, nor could he, and I just watched. During that day I watched him fish for

an entire day and saw he only caught and landed one fish. What I was noticing was the determination and patience he showed while continuing his quest to catch a fish. I knew in April of last year that should he ask to archery hunt, that I no longer could deny him.

He had changed. In less than five calendar months from the deer season of 2011, to this moment standing in the creek fishing, somehow he had transformed and was able to show to me without knowing he was doing it, that he was ready to become a part of a tree and hang in wait for hours for an unsuspecting prey with a bow.

Practicing in the last days of summer with the newly purchased bow, I knew that there would be a good chance that he would be ready to do this feat.

As he practiced every day after school and proved he could make proper and ethical shots I knew this was it. The time was upon me to take my youngest son with me to the deer woods with that bow. We

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hit it hard every chance we had. After school and on Saturdays, days they had no school and even half days he would always remind me the week before that there was time to go out and hunt. And we did.

From the very first day he had some very good opportunities to almost get that first shot off.

Something always went wrong though such as the deer went the wrong way, the deer caught his movement and sometimes it was just too far out. The most vivid recollection of a mistake was when he stood up in his tree stand and went to full draw. I also stood from my stand to see what was about to go down and turn on the camera. I had to chuckle at him as I finally saw the buck he wanted to shoot and how far away it actually was.

My guess at that point was that the buck was probably about 50 to 60 yards away and standing still. It did not take long before I saw Chase straining to continue to hold the bow at full draw. He and the tree were

both shaking and I had to laugh as I recalled the first time when I was very new to archery hunting, and got excited and drew back long before I should have. Needless to say both scenarios turned out the same, no deer. Even with both my sons and me in the woods together, none of us were able to connect with a deer. We would then need to revert to the rifle season if we were going to eat.

Rifle season found us again in the hills of Huntingdon County. Myself, both my boys and my father-in-law all lined up across a ridge top waiting for first light. It would seem that my father-inlaw and oldest son Hunter had the premiere spots as they both caught site of 4 to 5 bucks as daylight came without firing a shot. As the day wore on, Hunter ended up connecting on a deer in the early afternoon. Chase and I decided after a long session of no deer sightings and a small nap, (not me), we would move down the ridge a bit. I found a spot and told him this would do and he told me this doesn’t look like a good area. Long story short, no more than 10 minutes past before the first shot rang from his 30-30,( which was a miss), then the next shot, dropped a doe on the spot and the third shot stopped a running buck that was trying to get out of Dodge.

When the smoke cleared, Chase had two down and Hunter had one. The only thing my father-in-law and I got was to drag deer that weren’t ours out of the woods! I couldn’t ask for a better day. Until next time, keep all four on the ground and pointed in the right direction!

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Ramey Fire Co. Poker Run - North of Altoona, PA

All poker runs begin with registration at 8 a.m., with rides beginning at 11 a.m. The entrance fee is $15.00 per rider and $5.00 per passenger. For more information, call the fire co. at 814-378-5515 or www.rameyfirecompany.com

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Proceeds are used to maintain and improve trails in the 103mile trail system groomed by the club. For details: www. sno-pals.com or www.tughilladirondacksatv.com

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Laurel Ridge ATV Assoc. - Cancer Benefit Ride

Registration will start at 8:00 am – ride at 10:00 am. Food and drinks will be offered after the ride, along with 50/50 raffles, gun raffles, a Chinese auction, and much, much more !!!!! www.laurelridgeatv.com

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Tri County Open House – East of Indiana, PA

Join us for a fun filled weekend, and see what we have to offer. $20.00 per person/join the club and fee applies toward your membership. Tri-County ATV, a private membership club, offers its members the opportunity to ride miles and miles of trails on over 850 acres of prime riding land. www.tricountyatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288

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SSRTA’s Winter Ride

A Fresh Look

December 29, 2012

By: Tom Pickup

A group of us from the Central Mountains ATV Association (CMATVA) had arrived early that morning to start a ride our club had planned in conjunction with SSRTA’s Event.

The temperature was about 18 degrees F and I guess people were arriving a little slow.

We started out with our small group at about 9:00 AM, with snow still coming down and with about 6 to 7 inches already on the ground.

As we rode it started to clear and it became absolutely beautiful out there. We rode through areas with pine bows arching over the trail actually forming a tunnel that was really neat to ride through. Of course there were a few of us who did get a little snow down our necks occasionally, but we didn’t mind much. We also stopped at some really scenic overlooks which we enjoyed and also took some pictures. Going through Peale Tunnel and crossing the Viaduct Bridge was an even more exciting experience than usual. We covered a lot of neat area by the time we arrived back at the trailhead approximately 30 miles later. It was now time to go to the Moshanon Community Center for a wonderful ham and turkey dinner. It was especially good after returning from a fun ride and then coming into the nice warm building.

This is the favorite time of the year for many of our members to ride.

We love getting out in the snow where everything is so white, clean and beautiful. There are no bugs, no dust and a lot of the bumps and holes are leveled off and frozen making a quieter and smoother ride.

This is also a time of the year when people are not so tied up with duties around the house, away on vacations and just have too many other things going on in their lives. When you are dressed properly, you don’t mind the snow and cold temperatures. In fact the cold air actually makes you feel vibrant and alive. It is just a great time to ride.

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One of the best ways to update your current ride with a new look is with a good set of graphics. Whether it’s an all out custom set ... or some current offerings from your local powersports shop, graphics will add a fresh look to your ride for the season. Installing them is not all that difficult and can be accomplished with some pretty basic stuff you probably already have laying around the house and garage.

You’re gonna want to start by cleaning off the plastic where the new graphics will go. Remove any stickers or old graphics. Use a hair dryer to warm the sticker. (Caution around fuel with the hair dryer.) Use rubbing alcohol on a towel to clean the area and allow the area to dry. (Use in a well vented area.).

With the area clean and dry, without removing the backing, hold the graphic to the area and see how it lines up. This will allow you to find a starting point and the high point, especially on tank shrouds that have funky curves. Do not rush this step. After that, peel about 1/4 of the sticky back off and fold it tightly against itself. This exposes only a fraction of the graphic and allows you to set it in place. Take the hair dryer and warm the graphic. This helps it move around stuff. Now place the graphic in place, taking care to not touch the sticky to the plastic.

Re-line up the graphic, and once you’ve got it in place, push your sticky side down. I work from one end to the other, starting with the high points. I establish how I will work the graphic during the first step. Press the graphic down and apply tension on the graphic while not allowing it to all stick in place. With a squeegee in hand, slowly work your way out.

Use the hair dryer to help move the graphic around obstacles and curves.

If you get a little air bubble that you can’t work out, take a pin and pop it and squeegee it out. Once you’ve got the new graphics in place, take clear finger nail polish and go over the entire edge of the graphic. This will help keep the graphics from peeling back and getting ugly dirty edges.

What you need: • Hair dryer • rubbing alcohol • plastic squeegee • clear finger nail polish • paper towels • Pin Stay tuned next issue for our ATV makeover with some help from our friends at Senge Graphics.

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