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Letter from the Editor “Wow” and “thanks” are the two words that first come to mind as I sit down to compose this letter. Rec Rider was a brainchild of mine way back in 2006. I added a small supplement to our local racing newspaper back then, but it never really got off the ground. I had thought about taking it solo then, but I wasn’t sure if it was feasible.

Fast forward to the present, and I’ll say it again. First thanks to everyone who participated and put their trust in us to pull it off, beginning with Engle Printing & Publishing Co. Inc. for having the faith in me to get it started. Second to the dealers and manufacturers and all of the various advertisers who put their faith in our company. And last, but certainly not least, to you the readers who add the wow factor and accepted us with open arms.

In our somewhat still limping economy, many said we were crazy, especially doing a print piece. After all, print is dead, right? I say not.

Well, here we are putting our second issue on the streets, and I have to say wow again. We have more advertisers coming on board and more shops wanting to distribute. We have more coverage and participation, and in this month of August we’ll be out with you all at the Fishers ATV Reunion. We still have a long way to go, but things are definitely headed in the right direction.

Since our first printing, we have launched a Facebook page and have close to 100 followers. There you can post images from your trail rides and stay in touch with us to tell us what you’d like to see in the pages of Rec Rider. Please tell all your friends to check us out and like our page. We are also developing our website at www.RecRider.com. There you can contact us with questions and ideas, link to other like-minded businesses and, eventually, see regular updates, including photos and video that you can enjoy between issues.

We have a lot in store for you in the coming issues. Please check out our two riding park reviews here and support the PA OHV if you can with a yearly membership. Remember they are fighting for our rights so our kids will have a place to legally ride well into the future.

Thanks for reading, and there is no doubt in my mind that the wow factor will grow between now and the next time. Keep it safe, and we’ll see you on the trail.

– Jim Bull

Rec Rider Contributors Jim Bull, Tommy Pickup, Brady Marzella, Billy Kaster, Denny Mann, Wayne Yahn, Chris Borger, Jimmy “Sprocket” Kann, Dick Lepley, Rob Gorczyk, Chris Bender, Al Sain, Lloyd Wenger, Dennis Kuenze, Chris Banks.

Disclaimer The riders and actions portrayed in Rec Rider Magazine are of skilled individuals with many years of experience. Please do not attempt to imitate any action or stunt that is beyond your experience or capabilities. When riding an ATV, UTV or Off Road Motorcycle, always wear proper safety equipment, including, but not limited to the following: a helmet, eye protection, boots and protective clothing. Never ride any off-road vehicle on public roads or highways, and never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Always follow age recommendations, and seek out safety training whenever possible. See your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1(800) 887 – 2887.

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Rec Rider Magazine Durty Dabbers Dual Sport.......4 Majestic Kamp & Lost Trails: Park Review .........................6 ATV Cruise for a Cure .............9 PA OHV Newsletter ...............10 Club News ........... 15, 20, 21, 30 Rock Run Recreation: Park Review .......................16

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Riders navigate the well-known water crossing during the Durty Dabbers event.

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Story by Chris Borger - AMA District 7 Dual Sport Series Rep The 21st annual Durty Dabbers Dual Sport was held June 4th and 5th at Mill Hall, Pa. The course is located in the beautiful mountain region of north central Pennsylvania in the Bald Eagle, Sproul, and Hyner Ridge State Forests and the surrounding areas. This was an epic twoday event consisting of approximately 100 miles of great trail, park roads and country lanes each day. With the exception of a small thunderstorm Saturday, the weather conditions were near perfect, with sunny days in the 70s and cool evenings into the 50s. Trail conditions were great; however, some of the park roads were very dusty at times. Riders from all over the mid-Atlantic region came out for the event, and, as always, everyone had a great time. The club had over 500 entries, which was reported to be a record number in attendance. This is

a well-known event, and it seems to grow in popularity each year.

The event begins with the traditional riders’ reception Friday evening at G Brick Motorsports (formally Williamson Honda/Suzuki) in Mill Hall, where snacks and refreshments were served. G Brick Motorsports is the main sponsor of the event and provided a great open house of the dealership and a very nice area for the riders to do their sign-ups and GPS downloads. The event sign-up is quick and easy, and the reception is always very nice. New for this year was the KTM Adventure Bike Rally held on Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., hosted by KTM with an appearance by multi-time National Enduro Champion Mike Lafferty.

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Grounds just outside Lock Haven, next to the Piper airport and museum. The club provides and excellent area for all types of camping. The club does a breakfast and rider sign-ups, GPS downloads, and the riders’ meeting. The ride was underway by 11 a.m.

This year, the event was part of the AMA/Yamaha National Adventure Tour Series. This was a splendid addition to the club’s riding format. The Adventure course was somewhat less technical than the regular Dual Sport course to accommodate the larger Adventure Tour bikes, although there were still many areas in several sections that were quite a challenge for the Adventure Tour riders. The Saturday Dual Sport course was awesome. The course went out east through Castanea, then onto the trails heading up the mountain. Saturday’s course consisted of great single track woods trail, stream crossings, and twotrack ATV trail. The club did a fantastic job laying out the 200-mile course and providing roll charts and GPS way points.

The course also had several alternate sections as options for more technical riding. Day one of the ride ends back at the campgrounds, where the club provides the traditional Saturday dinner.

The Durty Dabbers club feeds you well, this year with a huge roast beef dinner with beans, potatoes, and other sides.

One of the many highlights of the event is the awesome Trials demonstration provided by the club. Club members rode over cars, giant tires, huge stumps, and other obstacles. This club is very well-known as an awesome Trials club, not only in District 6, but all over the mid-Atlantic region. Their riders really provided a fantastic show for everyone at this event. There was also the traditional prize giveaway, where every rider in the event receives a very nice prize.

The items consisted of tubes, oils and lubricants, tires, helmets, and many other items. All in all, the Durty Dabbers club provided a great day of riding and a fantastic evening of fun and excitement for everyone. They are truly a first class organization and provide a great national Dual Sport format.

Day two of the event again starts at the campgrounds, then heads west through Lock Haven and north into the

Sproul State Forest area. The Sunday ride has many great sections of trail, and this year the riders were treated to some new sections of trail along the course. One of the many scenic views of the Sunday ride was the stop at Hyner Ridge. This is a beautiful overlook at Hyner Ridge State Forest that provides one of the most fantastic views of the central Pennsylvania Mountains. This was a great stop and photo opportunity for many riders. The club also provided a very filling lunch at the Chapman Township Fire Department. The fine folks at the fire department served up a huge pasta lunch with a giant cake and plenty of drinks. The Sunday course is also known for the famous water crossing. This year the water was a little deeper than normal, and the current was slightly stronger due to the rains earlier in the week. The club provided several members at the crossing, along with dozens of spectators to assist any down riders in the river. The club patrol riders were well organized and very helpful.

The Durty Dabbers Club has a reputation for providing one of the best Dual Sport events in the country, and this year’s event was no exception. They are known nationally as a great Dual Sport club with an outstanding membership dedicated to their off-road events, as well as a premier Trials club in District 6 and the mid-Atlantic region.

Several riders from all the ECEA clubs and the District 7 Dual Sport series came out for the event.

Special thanks to the Durty Dabbers club for providing another extraordinary event, including club president Nils Mantazoros, Clyde Wise and all the fine folks of G Brick Motorsports, the many event sponsors, and the Pennsylvania DCNR, who provided a large portion of this course. Also, many thanks to our AMA District 7 Dual Sport/Adventure Ride Series sponsor, BOB’S BMW of Jessup, MD, for their support of the series.

Dual Sport and Trail Riding enthusiasts - join in on the fun and excitement of the District 7 Dual Sport Series for 2011.

Send in for your Dual Sport series card now and earn points for year-end awards (www.amadistrict7.com).

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Brady airing it out on one of the many big jumps of the motocross track.

Majestic Kamp & Lost Trails – Ride Review By: The Rec Rider Test Crew One of our ride park reviews this issue led us to the beautiful Majestic Trails, located in the Alleghany Mountains of northwestern Pennsylvania, within hours of Buffalo, Erie, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland.

Upon our arrival at the trail head, we were greeted

by Brenda and her daughter, Renee. We were given a trail map and a good overview of how the trail system is laid out. Majestic is open to anybody, whether you ride a three-wheeler, ATV, motorcycle or side x side. It is not strictly a membership only club, as it offers day passes as well. Majestic boasts a challenging mountainous terrain with two loops of one-way wooded trails that total over 41 miles.

They have several miles of single track for the dirt bikers, as well as a motocross track. They also offer trail cabins, which we were lucky enough to use.

Once we got pulled in and unloaded, we geared up to go for a rip. It looked like rain, and we were informed by Brenda that it might shower for about an hour. We just got new MSR Mud Gloves, and the chance of rain made for a great opportunity to test these gloves in the real world. The trails run one

way and are marked very well. If at any time you get lost or separated, you can hit the “pink” trail to return to the camp grounds and trail head. The logistics of the park make it very easy to navigate your way from one end to the other.

The trails roll through the mountainside of the park, and as you wind along the big burmed turns, you quickly realize you better not get lazy on the brakes, as water bars and quick turns, gullies, and the ever desirable mud puddle can come up on you quickly! After about 30 miles of winding along the mountainside rollercoaster-like trails, we found ourselves at the motocross track. We all took a couple of laps and warmed up until we were railing the turns and launching off the artfully crafted table tops, some as long as 60 feet. After about 20 minutes of rippin’, the rain came, and we took shelter in an old donkey engine shed. While there, we chatted with some members who use the park regularly and got some of their insight on Majestic, which was all good.

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Nicely groomed trails provided a nice change of pace.

One of the two trail houses available for rent at Majestic Trails.

looked like a muddy “On Any Sunday” mess. Billy quickly took the opportunity to rip his Suzuki LTZ400 on the muddy soup. After about two laps, he reported in that it was extremely tacky and provided tons of traction. Running Trials tires on our Honda XR600 and KDX220, we were apprehensive about the tires’ ability to shed the mud, due to the close tread pattern. The tires performed amazing in the mud, though, and the bikes hooked up great … and yes, the track was extremely tacky despite the hour-long rain. We had even more fun ripping the track after the rain and covered ourselves from head to toe in goo. As to the MSR Mud Gloves, read our “Off the Shelf” report for the full story, but what we will say is that they work great with a proper grip. There are some grips that just don’t perform well in muddy conditions.

After about 30 miles more of riding, we headed back to the trail cabin. Majestic has two trail cabins, one with running water; the other at the time did not have running water, but was under construction while we were there. We broke out our

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grill and quickly whipped All trails were plenty fun in the side up some trail grub, and by side, even several turns on the an early night provided motocross track. us with an early rise. On our second day, we again ripped through the trails and enjoyed some of the land history with old oil donkeys and the like from an oil boom long gone.

Like other parks, the Fitch Family is making use of land otherwise left go.

The park provides information on places to eat while there and also several local attractions. We did some downtown dining at Togi’s in Bradford, and it was priced well with very good food.

Our overall impression of the park was good. Majestic Trails provides a great riding area for beginners and experts. Some of the trails are beyond a beginner, but there are plenty that are not. Since the trails are groomed regularly by Brenda and her son, Jim, they flow very nicely. We had particular fun in the Kymco UXV500 side X side. There is a wonderful mud hole for mud boggin’, a great motocross track for airing it out, and wonderful trails that flow throughout the mountainside of land, which if not for the Fitch family would not provide the experience we so enjoyed.

To get more details or to plan your next trip, check them out on the web at www.MajesticTrails.com or give them a call at (814) 465-9979. Also, to view more images from the trip’s ride, check out Rec Rider on Facebook.

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Rider Insights: “The trails at Majestic are just that! The trails provided hours of fun rippin’ through, and the motocross track was a blast.”

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Well, the Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure is now behind us. As most of you are well aware, it took place on Saturday, June 11, and departed from Heritage Park in Renovo, PA. I would like to personally thank each of you that answered our call and participated in this ride. We started in the early morning hours with a night of rain, but it all cleared by morning, and the rest of the day couldn’t have been more perfect. The day started for most with an early morning allyou-could-eat pancake and sausage breakfast with fresh fruit, juice and coffee at the Renovo Fire Hall.

There was an excited staff of workers on hand at the Heritage Park parking lot when we arrived. Everyone got unloaded and checked in very efficiently and then received their “Check-In Packet,” which included, among other things, a nice T-shirt with the ride’s logo and name on it. One person had lost their ATV’s Registration Plate on their way to the ride, and that also was successfully resolved. Our first relay departed at 9 a.m. as scheduled under the green starter flag of Lee Walker following the opening ceremony and invocation.

The entire ride totaled 53 miles, according to my odometer, which was very close to what we had predicted. None of us had ever actually ridden the entire trail previous to the event. The majority of the ride was on State Forestry Roads with a small amount of blacktop and approximately a half-mile of wooded trail used as a connector between Pete’s Run Road and the Beech Creek Mountain Road to avoid using a dangerous section of Route 144.

As a result of the timely rain, we had absolutely no dust during the ride, and not a drop of water fell. The first half of the ride was slightly cool, but after our half-hour break at the Bloody Skillet Trailhead, the sun had warmed things up very nicely for the return trip. When we arrived back at the Heritage Park parking lot, a free, delicious and more than adequate half a barbecue chicken dinner (including baked beans, hobo beans, potato salad, macaroni salad, cupcakes and drinks) was waiting. They even had three choices of seasoned chicken to choose from.

Everyone who participated in the event, both riders and volunteer workers alike (including the Bucktail Medical Center Relay Team), felt that it was a very successful event. When quizzed, everyone sitting at the tables under the big shelter eating their dinner said they had a wonderful time, that it was a beautiful ride, and they would be back to attend the next ride in 2012. They all seemed happy to be there.

This was the first ever ride of this type for our club, and there was a lot of learning to be done by all of us since we had no previous experience to rely on in putting it together. We are having a post-event meeting at the Medical Center to critique what we did, what we should have done differently, and how to make it better for next year. This first ride was so very important to the future of making this an annual event because we had a lot to prove to a lot of people, including ourselves. I think that we have done that very successfully, and we now look forward to a bigger and better time next year. The whole event had been a work in process over a period of months and required the input, time, resources, planning, participation and outright hard work from a lot of people. Then, of course, the best thing of all, it not only benefited the Bucktail Medical Center’s Relay Team in their fight against cancer in their support of the American Cancer Society, but it was good for businesses in the area, supported the local fire company, got Renovo and South Renovo working together, brought some excitement into the area and promises good things in the future. Some of the out of town folks were already planning to stay over and ride some of the state trails on Sunday.

Again, a big THANKS to all of you that were part of this special day; you helped to make it a success, and I am proud of you.

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ATV’s Aren’t For Licking

(Will Someone Please Tell Congress)

By Dick Lepley - Executive Director, PaOHV For many people in Allegheny County, summer means just one thing… evidence that any potential lead intake from kids’ exposure to ATV’s and time for some great outdoor fun. But for ATV and dirt bike lovers, there’s a motorcycles would be substantially less than a child’s standard daily intake of dark cloud looming overhead this summer that’s blowing in from Washington, lead from food and drinking water. And yet…the law still stands.

D.C. Families looking forward to hitting the trails on new ATV’s and Government, industry, and consumers agree on the importance of motorcycles may be surprised to learn that dealers across Pennsylvania and keeping kids on appropriately sized vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety the rest of America are no longer able to sell the Commission’s own figures show that more than smallest youth models or sell parts for certain ninety percent of youth injuries and fatalities occur vehicles already in use. Why? Because some folks larger, adult-size vehicles. “a child using an adult on That’s in Washington apparently believe that kids might why the CPSC has partnered with the ATV as a substitute for a industry for the past twenty years to educate ATV decide to “lick” their ATV’s and dirt bikes.

Yes, you read the last sentence correctly. right-sized vehicle would riders to keep kids off adult-sized ATV’s. Almost In 2008, Congress passed the Consumer two years ago, the CPSC staff wrote to Congress Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) face a far graver and more to notify them that the “possibility that children following numerous lead-in-paint toy recalls that immediate risk than that of will suffer significant lead exposures from (youth made national headlines. The law set a strict new the possible “lead exposure” model ATV’s) appears to be remote at best.” The standard not just for toys, but for all children’s letter also advised them that, “a child using an products. Children’s products are defined as any from youth ATV’s.” adult ATV as a substitute for a right-sized vehicle product primarily used by children age 12 and would face a far graver and more immediate risk younger. than that of the possible “lead exposure” from The overreaching law encompassed categories of products that pose NO youth ATV’s.” danger of lead poisoning to children, including clothing, books, bicycles, There is a bipartisan consensus in Congress that the ATV/dirt bike lead musical instruments, and the smallest youth ATV’s and dirt bikes. The law content issue needs to be addressed. No one, including the members of banned the sale of the smallest youth models due to small amounts of lead in Congress who wrote the law, thought the lead provisions would be directed metal parts like battery terminals and tire valve stems. Overnight, dirt bikes at products like motorcycles and ATV’s. But for TWO YEARS, politics have and ATV’s designed to meet the specifications and enhance the safety of prevented Congress from fixing the problem. young riders ages 6 to 12 suddenly became “banned hazardous substances.”

Finally, last month, a bill known as the Enhancing CPSC Authority and Needless to say, most folks (at least those outside Washington) realize that Discretion Act (ECADA), was introduced in the House of Representatives kids (or anyone else for that matter) don’t go around licking battery terminals offering a way to end the ban on youth model ATV’s and dirt bikes. However, or chewing on tire valve stems on their ATV’s or dirt bikes. Nevertheless, the bill is again endangered by partisan politics. Neither party wants to give representatives of our industry paid a visit to Washington to submit scientific a victory to the other side, and that fight

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over who wins could very well mean we lose.

The Pennsylvania Congressional delegation can play an important role in this struggle.

Representative Mike Doyle serves on the Energy & Commerce Committee, which will be the first committee to vote on the bill in the coming weeks. Thousands of Pennsylvania ATV and motorcycle enthusiasts will be watching and hoping that common sense will prevail over partisan politics.

Congress has put our children in harm’s

way by their failure to act. It’s time we fix this law so youth model dirt bikes and ATV’s can continue to be sold, keeping kids off adult models. Summer shouldn’t be spent worrying about what’s going on in Washington. Instead, it should be spent enjoying the great outdoors in a safe and responsible manner.

Dick Lepley is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association (PaOHV), an independent, incorporated

association organized by OHV enthusiasts and businesses to fight for the rights of off-highway users, and is also the Pennsylvania State Partner for the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC). He is the founder and operator of Street Track ‘N Trail, Inc. in Conneaut Lake, Pa. Dick and his wife, Joanne, opened the multi-line dealership in 1968. They currently employ fifty people, and have always championed the responsible use of the products they represent.

PA OHV’s Lepley Testifies before House Sub Committee PaOHV’s executive director Dick Lepley testified on June 22 before The U.S. House of Representatives committee on natural resources, subcommittee on national parks, forests and public lands. The committee hearing was entitled “opportunities for outdoor recreation on public lands.” Lepley testified with others from Americans for responsible recreational access. Other panelists included Russ Ehnes executive director of nohvcc, and Scott Jones and Karen Umphress from the state ohv associations in Colorado and Minnesota, respectively.

Tom Crimmins from the professionals for Managed Recreation and Don Amador from the Blue Ribbon Coalition followed.

A second panel followed Mr. Lepley’s; testimony for all and the archived video can be found at http://naturalresources.

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Aspx?Eventid=246553 In his testimony, Lepley addressed

ohv access to the Allegheny National Forest: “here in the east, we have far less access to public lands than folks in the west, but the struggle for trail miles is the same nationwide. For example, the one-hundred-eight mile motorized trail system in the Allegheny National Forest in Western Pennsylvania has for decades been recognized as a model for doing it right. It has attracted thousands of riders and generated millions of dollars for the regional economy. But instead of recognizing the growth potential, the ANF is putting its efforts into non-motorized recreation.”

Lepley voiced the sentiment of Pennsylvania riders when he added “I find this alarming for a number of reasons. For one, the ANF embraces over a half-million acres, but our one-hundred-eight miles of motorized trails occupy well under a tenth of a percent of the total forest.” His point was echoed by others on the panel from

similar experiences elsewhere.

Lepley also addressed the contribution OHV dealers make to local economies.

“My dealership employs fifty people, and during normal economic times, we generate $2 million in payroll dollars and pay $2 million in state and federal taxes yearly.

There are 13,230 dealerships similar to mine nationwide, employing over 107,544 Americans with a payroll of over $3.6 billion dollars. Clearly, the power sports industry contributes mightily to the nation’s economy.” Lepley concluded his remarks encouraging congress “to consider the full impact that land use decisions have on Americans, including the revitalizing effect that building or expanding a trail system can have on local economies, and the negative impact that unnecessarily closing existing trails or preventing the addition of new systems can have as well.”

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Frontline 67 – The Link to Progress

By Robert Gorczyk – Frontline 67, PaOHV

In the first issue of Rec Rider, we were departments to raise money to acquire life the environment, and support of privately introduced to the Frontline 67 program saving equipment. It is important for all of owned OHV parks such as Majestic Trails,

by Dick Lepley, the executive director us to support our local clubs because they Rausch Creek, Tri-County, and the Lost of the Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle are the first point of contact for a large Trails. And then, in looking for an answer Association (PaOHV). Frontline 67 is the number of enthusiasts.

I realized there is power in having a connection linking Pennsylvania’s motorized As my interest in our sport grew, I was centralized source of information. It was recreation enthusiasts to PAOHV’s vast not only searching for the next awesome at this time I was introduced to PaOHV and assets. Each member of Frontline 67 has trail system to ride or mud bog to conquer, their Frontline 67 program. I soon realized the responsibility to relay your county’s but also a way to preserve the places we that this program is the glue between all concerns to PaOHV. Once notified, PaOHV ride for future generations. Looking back of the individual groups. Frontline 67 will will work to take a proactive approach at the locations we used to visit as children, foster camaraderie among all motorized to the issue by means of positioning their today the majority of these spots are either OHV users and inform us of similar issues lobbyists to take direct action for you developed or off-limits. The government throughout the commonwealth. We will and calling upon their legislative and has already identified development as a be able to identify matters in our counties, national networks. The result will be a necessary evil and has worked hard since expand on grassroots efforts in a collective united message presented in a professional 1872, when the National Park Act was manner, and deliver our response to state manner to fight for your right. signed by President Grant, to preserve and local officials. This is the precise reason The questions that I once I decided to become a part of the asked are in all probability similar Frontline 67 program, in addition to the ones you may have now. allowing me to accelerate my “Coming together is the beginning, to Why support PaOHV and their original mission. If you believe you Frontline 67 program? What keeping together is the progress, have the passion to be part of benefits does PaOHV offer from and working together is success.” the solution, please contact us by what can be completed with the visiting PaOHV at www.paohv.org help of my local OHV club? Why and choosing the Frontline 67 link. is statewide representation necessary? wilderness for future generations. Today Success will only come if we work As the inventor of the Quadricycle once in Pennsylvania we have multiple agencies together conveying a united message, spoken said, “Coming together is the beginning, which set aside land for our use, including with professionalism and determination. keeping together is the progress, and state and national forests. With private For this very reason, we need PaOHV as working together is success.” OHV clubs, areas being closed and a moratorium the general of our access army, utilizing dealers, and associations act as the on the expansion of state trail systems, OHV professionals to fight for our cause. gathering point of great ideas, promote my pledge to keep areas open for my Their voice will deliver a unified message It became that will be the bridge between local responsible riding, and present a great children seemed impossible. instrument for PaOHV to reach back out readily apparent that in order to save our grassroots efforts and the decision makers to the community. Without my local ATV trail systems from closure and allow for in Harrisburg, supporting those that are club, I would not have experienced some of future growth, we must be alert to what preserving our access to off-highway trail the trails I have ridden, and I would have is happening around us. We need to spot systems. This is why it is very important to missed out on some great friendships that issues before they become such a problem have your local club support PaOHV. If you I now enjoy. We have given back to the that closing the trails are the only answer. do not belong to a club, please look into community by participating in fundraisers Private land closures, in my opinion, can be joining one or participate in PaOHV with for sick children and assisted volunteer fire limited through rider education, respect for an individual membership.

Northumberland County Update The county held its third and final public meeting in early July to present a proposal to turn a 6000-plus acre tract that covers five townships into the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. Through a previous grant from DCNR, the county has been working closely with Pashek & Associates to develop a master site plan for the proposed area.

The hope of the county is to take this area and develop it into a manageable site that will not only create recreational opportunities for both motorized and nonmotorized users but also an area that will bring income, jobs and business

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opportunities to the region.

In its beginning phase, the site would offer over 200 miles of trails for motorized use. There would also be designated areas for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and hunting uses. In addition, the site will be used to offer ATV youth safety training, which is being sponsored

by Geisinger Health.

Minimal fees would be charged to use the facility. Riders could purchase a one- or two-day pass, or also being proposed is an annual pass for only $80 a year that would give you unlimited access to the property

during opening hours.

The feasibility studies have been done; the master plan will now be finalized and presented to the county commissioners.

The whole process relies on the ability to get the grant money to begin the building process. The county hopes to have an answer by the end of September.

If all goes well, the project could be ready to open by late 2012 or early 2013.

To keep up to date or to submit questions or suggestions, please log onto www.

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19, as well as several local poker runs and cookouts at some of the local members’ properties.

Some past events we have held include the Clinton county ATV drag races for several years. Also past ATV hill climbs at Ski Saw Mill in Morris, PA, and we have held several SummerFeasts/Winter Feasts at the Highland Lake Manor property.

The club invites any and all interested parties to become members.

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Rock Run Recreation - Ride Review By: Brady Marzella From the beginning of time land owners, riders and local governments haven’t always seen eye to eye. Rock Run Recreational Park has rewritten the rules. These three groups have truly united to form a spectacular riding facility that is second to none.

Once the land owners and state elected officials established their vision, they spared no expense to construct a facility with the capabilities of holding national level events in “state run” style.

Pulling into the facility upon our arrival, it was hard not to notice the quality engineering that adorned Rock Run. The signage, the gate, the wellpaved roads, and the street lights, all of these were clues that this place was no joke. We ascended to the top of the hill and pulled into Rock Run headquarters and rental facility. The natural views looked beautiful, and the riding looked even better. Miles of rolling meadows, wooded valleys, and steep treacherous boulder fields were all discussed.

It was hard to curb my enthusiasm while learning the laws of the land at the front desk.

We soon found ourselves touring through the sce-

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nic meadows while perusing our new map to locate our campsite. In our usual fashion, the Rec Rider Test Crew soon had the home base established and the camera equipment powered up, and we were on the trail in just a few minutes.

I couldn’t help noticing the vast expanse of the landscape. I stopped to stare at the wide open meadows that just happened to be the site of a 2011 GNCC National Hare Scramble just weeks earlier, and I envisioned the full throttle excitement that must have been in the air that day. I realized at that moment that I was about to take a GNCC lap with my buddies. There was no hesitation.

The meadows were a blur, the woods approached quickly, and the presence of rock was soon evident.

Now we’re talking! Woods, rocks, roots…this is our comfort zone. Like a baby with a bottle, technical trails make us happy.

We plowed through every technical trail we could find, intentionally losing each other only to test the “confusion factor” of the trail system. It seemed that the many open viewpoints among the property

kept location confusion to a minimum.

As sunset approached, the campsites came to life. We met many people from many different places. People acted as if Rock Run was a hidden secret, and many seemed to have an almost “don’t tell too many people” attitude. This cemented all of my feelings about how cool this whole idea actually was. Many millions of dollars were spent to encourage adrenaline junkies to ride to their hearts’ content. The wheels in my head were turning from that point forward. The idea that abandoned mining land, with help from Uncle Sam, could be rejuvenated into such an impressive property intrigued me. What a concept.

We ate well, we slept well, and Mother Nature gave us a dry 75-degree day to explore the rest of the facility. The 4skore Edition Kymco SxS made the 60-mile day trip easy. Even using the Kymco to transport camera equipment worked out great.

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of our minds that there was one important place we hadn’t yet found.

The “Boulder Fieldsâ€? had somehow seemed to elude us. With a couple of minutes of trail navigation, we literally stumbled upon some rocks, some very big rocks! We immediately knew this was the place. Mustering up the little energy we had left, we snaked our way up though the mountainside trail constructed of boulders. Front wheel in the air and hoping for the best, we all survived Rock Run’s finest‌unscathed.

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many different facets of Rock Run. The facility, the terrain, the design‌ these were all very noteworthy features. But the concept of taking stripmined wasteland and melding it with ATV Trail Funds money to create a park of this magnitude will always be my fondest impression. Thanks Rock Run. Happy Trails!

To get more details on Rock Run, check out their website at www.RockRunRecreation.com or give them a call at (814) 674-6026. To view more images from the trip’s ride, check out our Rec Rider Facebook page.

Our Kymco UXV was right at home on the wide open trails.

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Round 7 of 13 found its way to Pennsylvania and the relatively new riding area, Rock Run Recreation. Rock Run started out with over 50 miles of trails for ATVs, UTVs, and Dirt Bikes back in 2007. With the help of the Yamaha Trails Initiative Program, they were able to add an additional 20 miles of trails. Rock Run now provides over 80 miles of trails that you can enjoy on whatever type of machine you like.

Set in the rural parts of northern Cambria and southern Clearfield counties, the trails there provide spectacular views from atop the Allegheny Mountains. Riders can access Rock Run for a nominal fee, and they are open Wednesday

through Sundays in the months of June through September and weekends in April, May and October (www.rockrunrecreation.com).

This weekend’s event was cosanctioned with our friends at AMA District 5 and the BP Promotions PA State Harescramble Series. Below see how the top racers from each race finished at today’s event, and you can log on to their respective websites at www.AMADistrict5.com or www.

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

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.

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

adams & Cumberland Counties 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

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

Centre County 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

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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

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

lycoming County 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

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

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martin Hill - Bedford County 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

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

August 7 Ramey Fire Co. Poker Run North of Altoona, PA Regs will be from 9 a.m. until All poker runs start with 12 p.m. All riders must be registration at 8 a.m., & off the trail by 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person, $5 per non- rides begin at 11 a.m. The entrance fee is $15 per rolling passenger. No one under 10 years old, and all drivers must rider and $5 per passenger. be at least 16 years old. All PA For more information, laws must be followed. This is phone Jaimie at (814) a leisure ride made for scenery 378-9710 or visit and trail enjoyment. (814) 781rameyfirecompany.com.

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August 6 Elkland Search & Rescue ATV Dice Run – Elk Co.

maple run tract - Pike County - 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

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

dixon r. miller recreation area (Formerly the Pohopoco tract) - Monroe County

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

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allegheny national Forest 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.

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 accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.

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.

August 12-14 4th Annual Fisher’s ATV World Reunion Rock Run Recreation Patton, PA Family fun and prizes with great riding and entertainment. Don’t miss Pennsylvania’s biggest offroad bash of the year. For tickets: 1-(888)-71Tickets or www.fishersatvreunion.com.

August 13 Tri County ATV Drags East of Indiana, PA 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.

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Motorcycle and/or ATV Riding Areas 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

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

Snow Shoe Rails to Trails ATV & SnowMobile, 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.

Private and other public trail opportunities and many other ATV riding opportunities exist across the state on public lands and local municipalities. Contact the local Tourist Promotion Agency, ATV clubs, dealers or county governments to find out more about your region of interest.

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August 13 August 20 Majestic Camp and Lost Blue Knob ATV Run Trails Dice Run – Rew, PA Blue Knob, PA This beautiful mountain run has Registration is from 9 a.m. over 40 miles of trails & has to 1 p.m., and ride continues something special for every skill until 9 p.m. $20 for adults, level. Registration will begin at 8 $15 for passengers and a.m. and will close at 1 p.m., and the run will commence at 10 a.m. children under 15 years.

There is a $20 registration fee, with Chicken barbeque will be riders 12 and under $5. Helmets available for $6, with proceeds are required at registration and on benefitting Majestic Trails. For the trail. Open to all ATVs, UTVs, information, contact (814) 465& motorcycles (no 3-wheelers). www.blueknobfire.4t.com.

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August 27 Pine Twp/Templeton VFD ATV Run – Templeton, PA

Open to all ATVs, dirt bikes,& UTVs, held rain or shine. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., and ride will begin at 9 a.m. Trail will close at 1 p.m., and all riders must be off trail by 5 p.m. The registration fee is $20, with an additional passenger fee of $5 (these individuals are not eligible for cash prizes). Questions can be directed to wcsj87@yahoo.com or (724) 545-6346 or (724) 954-6791

September 10 Tri County ATV Drags East of Indiana, PA 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.

Visit www.wewanttoatv. com or contact (877) 931-2288.

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Cannondale Riders Group Event This is an annual group ride with drag races at 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Event includes food, fun and riding, with chicken barbeque available for $6.00. For more information, contact (814) 4659979 or www.majestictrails.com or www.cannondaleriders.com. more Rides & Events pg 20

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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.

Atco MX Berlin, NJ www.atcomx.com Breezewood Proving Grounds Clearville, PA www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com

www.irishvalleymx.com

MX573 Montrose, PA www.mx573practicetrack.com Rausch Creek Trail Riders Tremont, PA www.rauschcreekracing.com

Dirt Soldiers MX Loretto, PA www.dirtsoldiers.com

Latrobe Motorsports Latrobe, PA www.latrobemotorsports.com

Reading Anthracite Co. Pottsville, PA www.readinganthracite.com

Doublin Gap MX Newburg, PA www.doublingap.com

Lost Trails Dunmore, PA www.ridelosttrails.com

Rocket Raceway Three springs, PA www.rocketraceway.com

Headquarters Moto Facility Lake Ariel, PA www.headquartersmotofacility.com

Majestic Trails Rew, PA www.majestictrails.com

Hill Top Lodge Emporium, PA www.hilltoplodge.com

www.minesandmeadows.com

Mines and Meadows Resort Wampum, PA

Rock Run Recreation Patton, PA www.rockrunrecreation.com Shady Rest Farm Marienville, PA www.shadyrestfarm.net

Evansville MX Park Berwick, PA

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Miles Mountain Motocross Elkland, PA

www.milesmountainmx.com

Slippery Rock Dunes Slippery Rock, PA www.slipperyrockdunes.com

Four Seasons Resort West Finley, PA

Mountain Ridge ATV Trails Reels Corner, PA

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

Irish Valley MX Park Paxinos, PA

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4th Annual Fisher’s ATV Reunion Family Friendly Off-Road Fun!!

August 12th-14th, 2011 - Rock Run Recreation Area PATTON, PA - The Fisher’s ATV World Reunion is a family-friendly weekend packed with exciting offroad activities, including Fisher’s ATV Showdown, Mud Run Races and lots of off-road competitions offering cash and great prizes, plus the chance to ride on the 6000-plus-acre Rock Run tract.

This event is guaranteed to be more spectacular than the 2010 event, with more activities for the kids offering

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more events and more prizes! One lucky reunion attendee will win a Can-Am Outlander 400 XT courtesy of Can Am, the title sponsor for the event.

Country music star Lee Brice will be performing at this year’s reunion.

So come on out and meet Brian Fisher and the gang. Tickets are on sale now.

Call 1-(888)-71Tickets or visit online at: www.fishersatvreunion.com.

The New Lost Trails: Bras for a Cause To Benefit the Pink Ribbon Riders Dunmore, PA Sat., Sept. 17th, & Sun., Sept. 18th

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September 10 Majestic Camp and Lost Trails Dice Run – Rew, PA Registration will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the ride continues until 9 p.m. $20.00 for adults, and $15.00 for passengers and children under 15 years. Proceeds to benefit Friends Across Borders.

For more information, contact (814) 465-9979 or www.majestictrails.com.

ATVs, Side X Sides and dirt bikes welcome. There are over 2000 acres of trails for riders to ride as they please all weekend long. Regular admission prices will support the Pink Ribbon Riders. Find hidden bras throughout the trails, and bring them back for a prize! The Pink Ribbon Riders is a 501 C 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide

September 11 Ramey Fire Co. Poker Run - North of Altoona, PA All poker runs begin with registration at 8 a.m., and rides commence at 11 a.m. The entrance fee is $15.00 per rider and $5.00 per passenger.

For more information, phone Jaimie at (814) 378-9710 or visit www. rameyfirecompany.com.

direct financial assistance to both male and female breast cancer patients through fundraising events. The group’s motto is “riding in honor and in memory of those we love.” Preregistration is available. For more information, please visit the forum community at www.ridelosttrails.com or call 1-570-730-8131.

September 17-18 Ride Lost Trails – Dunmore, PA Bras for a Cause Ride over 2000 acres of trails for a good cause.

Find a pink bra and win a prize. Open to all ATVs, S x S and bikes. For additional information, visit www. ridelosttrails.com or call (570) 730-8131.

September 18 Lilly Fire Department Poker Run – Cambria County Open to ATVs and dirt bikes.

Registration is $15.00 per rider and $15.00 for passenger if drawing ($5 if not). The event runs from 9 a.m. until noon, rain or shine. For more information, contact (814) 886-2259 or visit www.lillyfiredept.com.

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Dual Sport riding has become a popular alternative for many bike riders.

Back Mountain Enduro Riders

SVT Rides at Whiskey Springs with Fisher’s ATV World There were not too many people sleeping on the morning of May 21, 2011, at Whiskey Springs, Sproul State Forest, located in central PA. The smell of hot coffee was in the air, and the sound of wrenches clanking and engines revving was quite audible. The last minute preparation for the ride with Brian Fisher was paramount. Quads were driven out, and they lined the entrance. Brian showed up with laughter and smiles - congratulating the SVT riders for another successful win. We were staged and prepped on how to ride and what to expect. With wonderful sunshine and mud holes waiting, we set out for our official TV shoot with Brian Fisher, which will be aired on the Outdoor Channel. Our members

donned the signature yellow T-shirts that listed all the many sponsors that have supported our club.

Board members Josh Bailey and Joe Patterson had already tagged the trail we were going to ride on. From hill climbs to mud pits, it was perfect.

Members of Fisher’s staff were informative and encouraging on what makes for a great TV shoot. We had children, young adults and seniors enjoying the adventures of the day. One of the special aspects of the SVT riders is “no one left behind,” and “we ride as one group.” This day was even more significant. We had achieved the awesome victory of winning the Rock Run Reunion Tour ride with Brian Fisher a second time.

Check us out at: www.SVTrailblazers.com

BY CHRIS BANKS - Our Dual Sport Ride, the Lawton 100, went well on May 15th. The number of entrants was down this year due to the weather forecast. There was light rain from 5 a.m. till about 9:30 a.m., just before start time, but once it stopped the riding was great! After the lunch break, the rain came again, and it came hard. I think just over half the riders started out on the second loop. My son and I did about 30 miles of the 56-mile loop and then headed back to dry out.

Our biggest problem was sight. After your goggles filled up with water, that was it, you just could not see anymore. It seemed everyone still had a great time though.

Round #7 of the Pennsylvania State Championship Hare Scramble Series was postponed due to the river taking over half the track and parking area, with Round # 12 of the Series coming back on September 25th.

For all you road riders out there, our AMAsanctioned District Tour is August 21st. It consists of 175 miles of beautiful endless mountain roads with a cookout and prizes.

More information can be found at www.bmer. org or become a friend on facebook at Back Mountain Enduro Riders.

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September 23-25 5th Annual Rally at the Rock Rock Run Recreation – Patton, PA ATV/UTV/dirt bike trail riding for all ages and skill levels.

Always the last weekend in September. Additional information available at www. rockrunrecreation.com or by calling (814) 674-6026.

September 24 Central Mountain ATV – ATV Rodeo Flat Run Speedway – Kylertown, PA Gates open at 8 a.m., events start at 10 a.m. Activities available for adults and children, and primitive camping will be available.

Visit www.cmatva.org for more information or contact Carl Johnson at (570) 7778190 or Wayne Yahn at (570) 660-1010 with questions.

September 24, 2011 3rd Annual Rovendale Supply Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Pig Roast/Ride.

Arrive around 8 a.m. and ride as you please. Return to the Gillentown Trailhead for a pig roast around 11:30 a.m. To participate in the event, riders must be a member of SSRTA. Applications will be taken the day of the ride. Visit www. highlandlakerecreationclub. com for additional details.

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September 25 Indian Creek Valley ATV Club Open House – White, PA Trails will open at 9 a.m., and last rider must be out by 3 p.m. $15.00 fee will include food, beverages and door prizes. For an extra rider, add $5 Visit www.icvatvclub. com or call Fred at (412) 979-3551 for directions.

October 1 – 2 Tour De Forest Marienville, PA The tour-de-forest is an atv leisure ride through the scenic allegheny national forest on designated forest roads and trails that are not usually open to atv traffic. The tour-de-forest has a very low difficulty level and is enjoyable for riders of all ages and experience. For details, visit www.Marienville-fire.Com.

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Rec Rider Staff Report Wow, who would have known? Located just a few miles from the new proposed Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, find a little off-road shop tucked away right off the main Route 901 in Locust Grove, PA. It’s my bad, actually; I’ve known the owner of Gap Racing for close to 10 years now, but I never took the time to visit his facility.

The history goes way back to the 1970s when the owner competed in local motocross racing. Just as he had achieved his pro license, he blew out his knee and had to give up the sport. At that point, he

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took some time off to raise his family and run a few other businesses. However, as time went on, his love and passion for the sport brought him back.

Jump to the present, Gap Racing is a full-time parts, accessories and service shop Located just 8 miles off of I-81 in Northumberland County. catering to dirt bike, ATV and side by side owners only. No and exhausts, videos and casual wear, just about street stuff here, and boy are they stocked to the anything off-road your heart or machine desires. gills. In business for close to 12 years now, you can Their motto is: We have it here, so you don’t bet if you need it, they’ll have it there. have to go anywhere else. The other beautiful thing When you drive up, you’ll find an old horse barn converted to a dirt shop that carries more off-road is they are located right in the middle of thousands wheels and tires than I’ve ever seen in one place. of acres of some of the best riding around. You They have thousands of dollars in bolt-on aluminum owe it to yourself to check out this little piece of for your quad, they have helmets and boots, and off-road heaven. You can visit their website at did I mention tires, yeah lots of them. Gear and www.www.gapracing.com or give them a call at goggles and Go Pro’s, cables, chains and sprockets (570) 339-0180.

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ATVs with engine sizes of 90cc or greater are recommended for use only by those age 16 and older. YAMAHA recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difficult terrain.

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The Seven Mountains Dual Sport trail system is located in the Bald Eagle State Forest.

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17th Running of the Seven Mountains’ Dual Sport

By: Denny Mann – Past President, PA OHV June 23rd was a cool, partially cloudy day with over previous years because there was no need low humidity, and the mountain laurel was in full to go inside and pay. From the gas stop we had bloom. What a perfect day for friends to meet for a short ride down Route 235 and into the local an epic trail ride in Central Pennsylvania. Lucky firemen’s picnic grounds. The barbecue chicken for me and Dick Lepley, PA OHV’s Executive dinners served by the Glen Iron West End Fire Director, the Seven Mountains Dual Sport ride was Company were top-notch. After lunch, our group on our agenda. doubled in size, with the addition of PA OHV’s The riders’ meeting at 9 a.m. set the rules of the Information Director George Fetterman and South road, and the dual sporters were off, leaving the Penn member Bill Minnich. The second half of Seven Mountains Camp Grounds proceeding across the event was routed through Poe Paddy State Route 322, then passing the Seven Mountains Boy Park and up the mountain to a panoramic view Scout Camp and into District 7 Bald Eagle State of Penn’s Creek. Along the way, we passed more Forest. We were immediately immersed into a sea optional trail choices, which many of my friends of white blooms of mountain laurel. The trail was rode and praised. wide and fluid with loose rocks and good flow. We This was the second year under the host Seven stuck to the main course even though we passed Mountains Conservation Corp. and the direction various optional trails marked to indicate their of Matt Spigelmyre. Matt has taken the Seven level of difficulty. The main course offered enough Mountains Dual Sport in a new direction; the last challenge for Dick and option was his signature. me, allowing plenty of The option was through room for the big boys. I Matt’s personal practice saw many large BMWs track featuring an and KTMs on our Enduro Cross obstacle route. We rode roughly course and tight single 50 miles down into track. Please remember Troxelville for fuel (our that additional trails entrance fee included were used for this event 2 gallons of gas!). We and they are not open were welcomed by six any other day. This event gas attendants ready to is through the generosity A re-fuel was included in the day’s ride. fill our bikes. This was of District Forester Amy a great improvement Griffith and the folks at

Dave and Dick enjoyed the day on the trail. the DCNR. The Seven Mountains Dual Sport is a showcase of the Seven Mountains Dual Sport trail system and the Bald Eagle State Forest. The trail system is the brainchild of PaTRA, whose focus is to keep the only dual sport trail system in Pennsylvania open for our enjoyment. Please visit the DCNR website, www.dcnr.pa.gov, for PaTRA dual sport trail maps. Remember, always ride safe and legal by staying off closed trails.

All proceeds from the Seven Mountains Dual Sport are placed in a SMCC fund for the intent to purchase private land to be used for the recreation of off-road motorcycles. Special thanks to the DCNR, SMCC, PaTRA, and the Glen Iron West End Fire Company for a wonderful day.

Please send letters of praise to Amy Griffith, District 7 Forester, 18865 Old Turnpike Road, Milmont, PA 17845. Express your comments so this event and the trail system can continue for another 17 years plus.

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Wrench Report By: Tommy Pickup – TNT Cycles

This nut is what applies the torque to the head bearings.

Take care to lay the parts out in the order they come off, and always be sure to work in an organized manner so reassembly goes better. Once removed, the bearings are exposed.

The bottom triple clamp and attached steering stem will then come loose. Some older models have loose ball bearings, so make sure you refer to your service manual.

Once disassembled and cleaned, it was apparent that the bearings and races were in good The KDX properly secured to our homemade lift. shape and just needed the old dry grease removed and some fresh Our wrench report this issue is focused on stuff applied. If there are signs of markings on the steering head bearings. Often overlooked, this race, then they need replaced. If the bearings and component plays a major part in your bike’s races do need replaced, consider taking the bike to handling performance. On our recently purchased the shop, as it is important that they are installed 2005 Kawasaki KDX220 there was a notchy feel straight. Several tool companies make a neat head in the handlebars. The bike did not want to track bearing install tool as well. straight, and you had to continually correct your With the bearings cleaned, we packed new steering. grease into every nook and cranny. The bottom First and foremost, if you do not have the bearing was left on the stem and serviced in place required skills, please consult your technician. to avoid damage during an attempted removal.

When working on motorcycles and ATVs you are With new clean grease applied, the bottom stem dealing with heavy, flammable machines. Caution was slid up into place. Reinstall any seals or shim should be used. With that said, our first objective washers (refer to service manual), and tighten the was to get the bike in the air. We constructed slotted nut to the factory spec. Take care and use wooden platforms 30” high to get our bikes off the good judgment. If the nut is too tight, the bike will floor. Properly tied down, we jacked the front end not track straight; too loose, and it will slap and up and removed the wheel, fender, handlebars, and shorten bearing life. A good test is to flop the bars forks. In the midst of doing so, I typically take a back and forth with the front wheel off the ground. small punch and mark the levers and bar location There should be no sticking, and the bars should so reassembly goes quicker. Take care to note go stop to stop without help. Grab the bottoms of cable routing. Next we removed the big nut on the fork tubes and pull gently forward and back top of the top triple clamp, which allowed for the to feel for play. Also, proper fork alignment is removal of the clamp and exposed a slotted nut. important. Motion Pro makes a fork alignment tool just for this. Take care to route all cables and wires correctly. Turn your handlebars from side to side and check to make sure throttle play is correct. Reinstall your “SERVICING THE TOWER CITY RIDING AREAS FOR OVER 20 YEARS” bars, and line up your 738 Pottsville Street Phone: 717.453.7265 punch marks. Make sure no wires or cables get Wiconisco, PA 17097 Fax: 717.453.0914 pinched in the steering stops. www.tntcycles-atv.com After reassembly is complete, take it out for a little ride and see how S704502

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Removing the bottom triple clamp and attached steering stem.

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They Started it All Photos by: Bob Logue Honda Museum

Readers Rides

1985 ATC 350X with several mods setup to run the quarter mile, owned by Robert T. of Central PA Readers please send us your images for future issues of Rec Rider.

They can be stills or action shots of you and your adventures out on the trail. We’ll then pick a few each month to use in the mag or maybe on our facebook. Action shots need to be in full gear and please keep them clean as we are a family pub.

You’ll find most Honda’s from the early 60’s through present day in the museum.

In our travels last month we happened upon the Honda Classics Museum at Bob Logue Motor Sports in Williamsport, PA. Bob has collected Honda Motorcycles and ATV’s for many years and I would like to thank him for offering me the trip down memory lane. The

trip to visit the museum there is worth the travel, no matter where you live in the state. You’ll see bikes from days gone by and I’m sure will trigger many memories of your ridings past. Check them out in Williamsport, PA.

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Product Review:

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I had the need to stop busting my knuckles off on every branch and thorn bush on the trail, so the solution I found was Moose Racing’s new 2011 Flex Hand Guards. The price for these hand guards is an awesomely low $49.95. I got to try them for the first time on our ride review at the beautiful Majestic Trails. This awesome spot was ideal for testing them due to the fact that they had many trails winding through the thick wooded areas of Northern PA. Majestic also gave me a chance to test them in a motocross environment, which allowed me to test them against some wicked roost. Here’s what I found…

The Rec Rider Test Crew was lucky enough to try out the new “Mud-Pro” Gloves from MSR. Due to the rain we got on our trip to Majestic Trails, the MX track there proved to be the perfect testing grounds to see how the gloves would actually perform in pure mud. After an hour of torrential downpours, we buzzed right out onto the track and began to turn some muddy hot laps. Here’s what we thought…

• Soft rubber palm nipples have very high traction. This is the secret to these gloves: they have so much traction, it sometimes made our hands sore.

• Tight wetsuit-like material; we recommend you buy a size larger if you like them loose.

• Small squeegee for wiping goggles, needs a little refinement.

• Easy to wash.

• Fast drying.

• Industrial stitching.

I’ve been a fan of two-wheelers as long as I can remember, but breaking levers on the trail is horrible. I’ve often thought that levers need to be stronger and more forgiving and all in the same package. Well, we have found the solution. For about $90. ASV manufactures a CNC machined backwards folding lever system.

The spring loaded perch and lever combo traveled over 300 miles with us and endured numerous meetings with the ground, and here is what we found…

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• Wipeout friendly • Easy to install • Responsive levers, very touchy brakes compared to stock • Precision Engineering

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SPORTIN’ with SPROCKET Turkey Chains Hello again from the far reaches of Huntingdon County. Jimmy Sprocket here, still prowling around on the ole 375 Arctic Cat. Since I last talked to everyone, the winter season has left us and the rains for now have subsided. Although the weather has settled down now, the month of May certainly was ugly for the Pennsylvania spring gobbler season.

In my last article I told everyone of the tire chains that I have installed on my quad that help me navigate through the snow and ice. Well, until just recently, I still had them on. As anyone in the area and surrounding areas for that matter knows, the weather didn’t cooperate at all, and that’s the reason the chains stayed on. At that point I was trying to decide whether I should pursue the almighty gobbler or start building an ark. At the start of the season the ark was winning, hands down. Anyway, the chains -- boy did they ever come in handy. You see up here in the mountains of Three Springs, PA, there seem to be drastic season changes. It seems to be summer, fall, winter and MUD. So as the turkey season falls in the mud season, I left the chains attached till the next season rolled through.

While out and about chasing ole elusive, I kind of felt I would have been better suited if I were a duck. I have never before attempted to hunt anything in the pouring rain like this for that amount of time. I now know what Forrest Gump was talking about when “the monsoons hit.”

Thankfully my quad didn’t mind trekking out into the forests in downpours. And the chains were phenomenal. It’s amazing how much more traction and sure-footedness this addition to my gear has helped while running back and forth through the trail systems. With all the standing water that was everywhere, it was hard to navigate through certain sections that led to my happy hunting grounds. And, of course, one or two trips through the standing water was a good start to a great mud

bog pit. Some of these “bottomless pits” may have been quite a challenge to negotiate had it not been for the chains. Some say “Well why didn’t you just find another way around?” My answer, of course, is, “What fun would that be?” I have installed the chains and a winch to help me through these types of situations, so why not push the envelope a little and use some of these extras that I have installed on my own personal Sherman tank (less the gun turret, of course, but I’m working on that).

I spent the entire month of May trying to bring my next taxidermy mount home. The rains kept the birds in my area from following their normal routines. They would answer when I called to them, but the gobblers would stay in the open fields. On many occasions I had the birds coming to me only to hear from somewhere close by the hens calling back to the gobblers. This, in turn, held the gobblers at their spots, as nature tells them that the hens are to come to them.

Mother Nature was given many new names this past season for many reasons. She just didn’t want anything to go my way at all. The only thing she couldn’t stop was the quad that hauled me around. If you are fortunate enough like myself to be able to utilize your machine for these types of outings, in areas that allow the use of off-road

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machines, you understand how fortunate we are. It makes areas that at one time may have been inaccessible because of distance or terrain a lot more user-friendly.

And this is exactly what I did with my machine -- accessed many remote areas to try to find these stubborn birds. It just didn’t seem to matter what I threw at them, they just seemed to be one step (or puddle) away from me. Many times the gobblers were close enough to me that when they gobbled it made the fur on my neck stand up.

I am sure any experienced turkey hunters out there are familiar with that feeling.

However there always seemed to be something there that just didn’t play into my hand. Even though the season was so wet, I continued on, many times putting on the same already wet rain gear that I pretty much wore all season, and lumbered on in search of my trophy. As luck would have it, there was no rainbow at the end of my season when it came to harvesting a turkey. I did, however, spend countless hours in the forests and fields along with my two boys, Hunter and Chase. We were fortunate to see many species of animals and birds that make time afield worth every minute, especially when filling the human body hard drives with memories my kids will never forget. This is something for all to keep in mind when we are all out “wheelin’” on our machines. Take the time to look around while you’re out and about. Show your youngsters, or elders for that matter, what nature has to offer. It’s not always about going fast or seeing how much fuel you can burn up. Take the time to see what nature has to offer. You may be surprised to see what you are missing. So keep all four wheels on the ground, be safe and maybe our paths will cross someday. The next hunting season is coming fast; hopefully you and your ride will be willing and able to go.

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By Al Sain, VP - ICVATV Club www.ICVATVCLUB.com Indian Creek Valley (ICV) ATV Club held the first of two Open Houses on June 17th, and it was a great success. Over 60 guests took the opportunity to ride the private trail system and enjoy a free lunch. Over 30 club members were there to share the day with the guests and get some riding in as well.

Unfortunately, a heavy rain shower chased everyone under the tents and trailers, but once it ended the skies cleared and riders headed back out for a muddy second ride. The club now sports over 32 miles of trails with a challenging mud area and lots of rocks. Trails are open to two-way traffic, but there is a 25-mile marked route that lets riders experience most of

Heading out on the club ground trails after the rains came.

the trails with no repeating. Mark Lynch, a board member and safety instructor for ASI and DCNR, held a training session before the Open House, and the students used the club trails to practice their new and updated skills.

The club has another Open House scheduled for Sept. 25th, and there will be another safety course that morning. If you would like more info about ICV ATV Club, check out their extensive website, www.icvatvclub.com.

You will also find a video and slideshow of this Open House as well as their night rides and trips to other riding areas.

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Valley ATV Club, Inc.

Dennis Kuenze, VATV Club Inc. President

Valley ATV (VATV) Club was started in March of 2000 by a small group of off-road enthusiasts from all walks of life. Our membership is just under 100 participants, with ages ranging from school children to those enjoying their retirement.

We appreciate the privilege afforded us to ride ATVs and abide by the rules and recommendations set forth by the DCNR and the ATV Safety Institute. Our goal of responsible riding and community support has helped our ATV club to become well-recognized and respected within our region.

Organized rides are the backbone of our club. Members have the ability to join us at a different location each month. These twelve club rides are held at state and private trails with varying terrain and mileage, allowing members to ride together and interact with nature. Recent club rides included a tour of the proposed Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area and Potter County where our summer picnic is held. We have also held trips to Canada, Hatfield McCoy, and

other locations outside of our area.

Many of our members get together in between scheduled club rides and form additional group rides.

These rides are usually posted in the members only area of our web forum.

Active in the community, VATV has ridden in several parades, one of which was the Saint Patty’s Day parade in Scranton. We supported events such as the “Ride for Samantha,� which helped a small child stricken with cancer, and the Hallstead Poker Run, which facilitates the purchase of life-saving equipment for the volunteer fire department. In the past, we have even filmed a show with WNEP Channel 16 TV’s Pennsylvania Outdoor Life with Don Jacobs.

Our members are all great people who love ATVing and the freedom it allows. We hope you will visit us at one of our monthly club meetings or via our website at www.valleyatvclub.org. Have fun, and ride safe.

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For your nearest dealer, and to learn more about the Grizzly Family, visit yamahaoutdoors.com Shown with optional accessories. ATVs over 90cc are recommended for use only by riders age 16 years and older. Yamaha recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. Specifications subject to change without notice. Professional rider depicted on a closed course. ©2011 Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. All rights reserved.

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