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Letter from the Editor Hi everyone, and thanks for tuning into the third issue of Rec Rider Magazine. I have to send a huge thank-you out again to all the readers, contributors and advertisers that make Rec Rider possible. Every week we get kind emails from folks all over the place thanking us for starting this pub, when in reality, the thanks needs to go out to all of you. You’ve accepted us in print and online, and everywhere we go you’ve taken us in with open arms. Without your support we would have nothing, and for accepting us as you have, we thank you.

This month the Rec Rider Test Crew headed out to Mines and Meadows for some cool underground riding, and they attempted a run at the proposed Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area. Hurricane Irene had other plans, but the guys held on and went for it. Thankfully the storm wasn’t as bad here as the weathermen had predicted; however, she still put a damper on things. See both articles in this issue, plus coverage from the 4th Annual Fishers ATV Reunion. What a hoot that was: 5,000-plus off-road riders came in over a three-day period, playing in the dust and the mud. I’m glad to see that you are all out riding and enjoying your summer and supporting the sport we all love.

Rec Rider continues to grow, but we are seeking more input from the readers. Many of you have stepped in and supplied stories and pictures, and we ask that you please keep that information coming -- especially the pictures. We could definitely use more of those, and word has it that everyone likes to see themselves in the magazine.

We are also looking for your help with upcoming rides and events. If you know of something going on in the future, please give us a shout.

Let’s all share the love so everyone has more places to ride. You can contact us on facebook, and my email address is on the lower right side of this page. We can’t guarantee that everything will make the mag, but hey, what do you have to lose?

Ok – so read on, and we hope you like the pages ahead. We are already working on the next issue, which will be for December. The riding may be slowing down by then depending on the weather, but make sure you pick up your copy. We’ll have more of the same great stuff, and I’m betting some of our advertisers will be offering some great deals on all those goodies that I’m sure someone in your family would love to have for the holidays.

Thanks for reading, tell them you saw it in Rec Rider Magazine, and maybe we’ll see you out on the trail.

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Rec Rider Magazine Obama Signs Lead Law.....................14

5th Annual Hallstead ATV Poker Run.................................22

Mines and Meadows…

A Journey Underground.....................6 PA OHV Newsletter.....................12, 13 Pine Twp VFD Poker Run.................22 Llewellyn Poker Run – Good Intent.... 17 The Hancock Quarry Run AMA National Dual Sport.................28 Ramey Fire Company Poker Runs......8 Sportin’ With Sprocket.....................29 Svt Wins At Fisher’s Reunion...........26 Upcoming Events..............................22 Where to Ride...................................20

East meets West – ICVATV Club....... 11

Wrench Report..................................30

Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area................................24 7th Annual Endless Mountain District Tour.....................26 Buchanan State Forest Trails...........23 SSRT to Bloody Skillet – Connector Officially Opened..............................23 4th Annual Fisher’s ATV World Reunion..........................18

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Brady and Lou navigate the rock bed.

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Mines and Meadows…A Journey Underground

By Brady Marzella Traveling through the hills north of Pittsburgh, our Rec Rider Crew discussed the importance of teamwork to capture the entire experience of our latest destination, Mines and Meadows. We knew of the many facets of this park and also knew of our limited attention span once we mounted our bikes. How were we going to document our findings without losing anything in translation? After all, we were dealing with an entire ATV park, which encompassed the abandoned Medusa Concrete Mansion, a neighboring superbike road course, and last but not least…an underground ATV/UTV mine tour! Once we stepped foot in the Mines and Meadows’ office, it all became clear as to how we would be able to capture all of these moments...teamwork. These guys knew all about it.

It started with Dave and the wonderful girls who escorted us to our fully-equipped campsite. Shortly thereafter, the Grinnen Family arrived with a rhino full of fresh water, firewood, and knowledge. Campsite neighbors didn’t hesitate to offer accounts of their own experiences, along with trail fundamentals.

Nothin’ but teamwork here. Our personal introduc-

tions ended with a visit by the park owner, Bob Svihra.

We spoke with him and his family at length. It was evident that Bob’s open minded, “can-do” attitude played a key role in the success of the resort. Knowing that we were backed by such a team, we allowed ourselves to cut loose and RIDE! The smell of two-stroke fueled our spirits as we idled off with our map. There were 600 adventurous acres directly in front of us, and we intended to let our nose lead the way and the map lead us home. The riding proved to be relentless, unforgiving, muddy, slippery and downright unnerving at times. Fortunately, adventure seekers like us thrive on terrain like this.

Carving through the woods and knowing the uncertainty of every turn makes our blood pump. The single track proved to be gnarly and the mud was deep. A “play area” on the power line trail proved to be a hotspot. We seemed to head off in just about every direction and somehow find our way back there. We decided to “go with it” and stick around. It didn’t take long to realize that EVERYBODY seemed to stick around here. There were some nice, short hill climbs,

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relatively safe step-up jumps and a bit of openness if you were looking to act up a bit. One of my favorite features of the park was the sound of the 18,000 rpm superbike engines in the distance. The Beaver Run Motorsports Park acted as an audio compass for us throttle junkies lost in the woods.

Wrapping up our day of riding ABOVE the ground, we were approached by a fine fella named John, who offered us a view of the park from UNDERGROUND. We nicknamed this event “John and His Amazing Underground Mine Tour.” This was going to be a first.

Not only would we get to go underground into an abandoned mine, but we would get to do it on our machines! To be quite honest, the “STAY OUT, STAY ALIVE” signs that are typically associated with abandoned mines had had their intended effect on me.

I felt apprehensive of being underground and was proud of it. We entered the mine, however, and ALL my doubts immediately disappeared. Our resident coal miner, Lewis Graver, was shocked at the stability of the limestone. Nothing, at all, he said, like a coal mine. Fifty-five degree air, 15 foot ceilings, and near-

Bob Svihra and family meets the crew.

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Nothing like an open trail with blue skies. complete darkness were immediately evident. We were underground with twenty other vehicles, but none of these factors made us feel unsafe. How cool. The rock formations would amaze anyone.

The history lessons were around every corner. The cold air was a welcome respite to the hot summer day. When the tour ended and we convened outside of the mine entrance, I checked this adventure off my “bucket list.” In talking with the other riders, the “cool factor” of this underground adventure

seemed to be the overwhelming impression. We united with some other riders who traveled the trails with full amenities (grill, food, drinks, carpet, pop-up, the whole nine yards). It seemed that everyone we met had great ideas.

That night and the following day brought rain.

This gave our “team” the opportunity to reflect on the last 36 hours.

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Ramey Fire Company Poker Runs

By Kind & Polite, aka Gene Caber

The Ramey Fire Co. holds several Poker Runs each year.

www.rameyfirecompany.com Poker runs are events which benefit nonprofit organizations such as volunteer fire companies. A poker run amounts to a marked course through ATV country with periodic checkpoints where paid participants can draw chips from a bag in hopes of winning prizes.

There are several popular poker runs right here in central PA, including Lilly Fire Company, Blue Knob Fire Company, and Ramey Fire Company, which is the only one I’ve experienced so far.

In April of this year I entered the Ramey FD Poker Run, which is held in Ginter, PA, just a few miles south of Houtzdale on Rt. 153. The run amounted to approximately 30 miles through a satisfying mixture of coal haul roads, skidder trails, old railroad beds and narrow ATV trails. Some riders don’t actually enter the poker run. They just ride along, but only those properly entered can draw chips. In my opinion, riders should pay to ride during the poker runs, as this supports the fire company, which puts a lot of effort into organizing the event and protecting the community.

This riding area is big; many of the intersections and features look alike, making it easy to get misdirected and lost. I would suggest that new riders learn the area by riding during a poker run because that’s when the trails are marked best.

On that first run there were maybe 300 riders by my estimation, with some coming in from out of state, but the trails weren’t terribly congested. If you begin riding at 8 a.m. when registration begins and finish at

5 p.m., there is ample time to finish the course, even for slow riders like me.

Some riders actually repeat the course. But again, it’s not a race, so there’s no need to ride fast or be inconsiderate of others.

In the spring there are many water/mud obstacles to navigate, but the worst ones can be avoided. Some of the obstacles are deceptive - I mean they are easier or harder than they appear. A water hole might be big but shallow with a solid bottom, while a smaller hole may contain deep ruts under the water that cause a machine to bottom out. Off of the marked course are other deep, sloppy obstacles whose consistency matches pancake batter or could be aptly named “Pig Path” - Youns know what I’m talking about.

During the poker run, there are portable restrooms placed near the concession stand, and these are removed at the end of the day. Primitive camping is available, but there’s no running water. A creek runs through the area, but I would not recommend using it for consumption. Several times during that first run I came across groups of riders parked along the trail.

Some were enjoying a small fire and being entertained as passing riders chose to navigate particularly nasty obstacles. These folks are eager to offer help if needed. I came across a sizable group of folks camped out in tents and campers of all sizes. I found out later they are from out of state and come here every year to ride. Something keeps bringing them back.

Shortly after that run in April I contacted the landowner and asked for permission to ride, which was granted. The only thing asked of me was that I clean up any trash I take in. I expressed my most sincere gratitude for this general riding permission and for allowing the fire company to hold the poker runs there.

Since that first poker run in April, I’ve ridden there maybe a dozen times and find new trails with every visit. For the first several rides I rode close to the main trail that crosses the area commonly called the Ho Chi Min trail or I-99.

Before the April poker run my favorite riding spot was Bloody Skillet, but after obtaining riding permission, this place in Ginter is now my favorite. It’s as diverse and sprawling as the Skillet but a lot closer to home, plus the riding area itself is a lot closer to civilization, with Houtzdale just down the road where one can find gas, food, emergency services, restaurants, phones etc.

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West: Joe, Al, Fred, Linda, Bill, (not shown Scott) ; East: Pat, Joe, Jim, Ray

- ICVATV Club In July, four guys from the Northeast corner of PA met five guys and a gal from the southwest corner for an ATV ride in the Northwest corner. (We had PA covered.) The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) ATV trails provided the group with a diverse ride for a weekend of fun. My brother, Joe, lives in Pike County and has a camp near the Timberline trail system. He found three other riders from his corner of PA, and I found four from Fayette and Westmoreland Counties.

The goal: to ride the entire ANF trail system in three days and have a few laughs along the way.

Friday morning was a long drive for both groups, meeting at the Willow Creek trailhead after lunch. Doing the 10-mile loop twice was a great way to start the weekend and get the kinks out after the drive. This trail system is the shortest and easiest ride, but the scenery was great, and it gave us a chance to get acquainted and adjust the ride speed for the group. The evening was dinner on the grill and some cold drinks sitting around the fire at Joe’s camp.

Saturday was a grueling 10-hour day covering all of the trails in the Timberline and Marienville trail systems. We parked at the Beuhler Corner trailhead at the southern end of the Timberline trail.

This parking area is only a nine-minute drive from Joe’s camp, but it meant we needed to carry extra gas, lunch, and drinks with us. The Timberline trails are fairly easy, and on that day they were dry and dusty. After a few stops to cough some dust out of our lungs, we made it to the “bike” trail, part of the Lush forest Marienville system. This is a 27-mile loop that is very technical and provides a great uphill rock crawl near the end.

One of our less experienced riders was mid-climb teetering on two wheels when he ran out of gas -- a moment he will not soon forget. A couple of gallons of gas and help from some friends, and we were back on the trail. Near the end of the trip another machine ran out of gas. But after re-filling, it wouldn’t start, and we pulled out the tow strap and made our way back to the trailhead. That evening while cooking spaghetti, the mechanics repaired the machine, and we were ready for dinner and a lot more cold drinks by the fire.

Sunday we travelled to the Rocky Gap trails. Rocky Gap has 22 miles of trails in two loops. The southern loop is a great technical ride through the forest with a thick canopy and a floor lush with ferns. It’s amazing how keeping the sun off the trails reduces dust. After a quick drink and snack back at the trailhead, we headed for the north loop rated “MOST DIFFICULT.” What a prefect end to a great weekend. This trail is a mixture of technical winding trails, another uphill rock crawl, riding among some huge rocks and descending over a rock drop between two walls of rock! For those experienced in riding up and down rocks, it’s not that difficult, but combine it with the surroundings and it’s a trail system you really should ride. The group said our goodbyes before the long drive home but agreed that we need to meet again and do some more riding. Pennsylvania provides some great ATV riding and has great people from East to West. For more info on riding the ANF system, please log on to www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny.

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PATRA Redoubles Efforts on DCNR Trails

By Ted Ballenger – PATRA PATRA has been active for nearly 40 years. The founders excluded from motorcycle use or shut down altogether. spearheaded the relationship with the State Foresters to have There is a clear increase in the workload recommended by motorcycle trail riding recognized as a DCNR. PATRA has stepped up to meet the legitimate use of PA State Forest land. call. Numerous energetic workdays have This was all under the guidance of Don “PATRA continues to serve as already occurred on the 7 Mountains loop, Rohrbaugh and his energetic group. multiple days have been invested in the recognized stewards of the and PATRA has recently reorganized with the Shade Mountain system to try to meet new officers residing closer to the trails. legal trails we love. More shovels DCNR’s new maintenance expectations. A This new group has once again been building and more rented horsepower loyal PATRA few have done this work under its relationship with the DCNR foresters the guidance of veteran Steve Bottiger and responsible for the land where the trails are clearly the way forward valuable newcomers like Tony Rosselli. live. It is clear there is a new environment to preserve the recognized The maintenance burden is costing in this state agency. Manpower shortages legitimate use of Pennsylvania PATRA money. Equipment rental and and new leadership in Bald Eagle State daily crew care isn’t free. Thus far, PATRA Forest appear to be at the heart of new forest land for recreational member dues and individual contributions thinking. Where once they promoted the motorcycle riding. have met the need. PATRA continues 7 Mountains and Shade riding trails, local to serve as the recognized stewards of forestry officials are quick now to point out the legal trails we love. More shovels the problems of aging trails and potential and more rented horsepower are clearly environmental impact. To DCNR’s credit, when trail sections were the way forward to preserve the recognized legitimate use of deemed unsustainable, alternative routes have been proposed, Pennsylvania forest land for recreational motorcycle riding. To help, allowing continuity in the trail system. Still, some trails have been please contact PATRA at www.pamall.net/patra.

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No Shhhh! It’s an OHV Library By Dave Halsey, NOHVCC Contributing Writer - www.nohvcc.org If you need tax information, go to irs. gov. If you need postal information, go to usps.com. If you need OHV information, go to nohvcc.org. The Library, Rider Resources and many other “Tools” on the NOHVCC website make up the single most comprehensive source of OHV-related information on the planet.

Want to read that new study you heard about on the health benefits of OHV riding? It’s there. Need an example of a city ordinance that allows OHVs on city streets to bring to your next city council meeting? There are a bunch of those.

Looking for scientific studies regarding OHVs and wildlife? Take your pick, there are 173 of them.

“We want to let people know that these resources exist,” said Karen Umphress, NOHVCC Project Coordinator. “The economic impact studies is a good page, as well as the section on health and OHVs,

as this is a newer study area. The library is continually expanding in content and in the number of available pages.”

Once you’re at the NOHVCC home page, click on “Tools,” and you’ll see eight different topics. At the top of the list: “Library.” It was built and is operated in conjunction with the University of Georgia.

From there you can go directly to one of five subdivisions: OHV Administration, OHV Management, Environmental Impact, Human Dimensions, or Miscellaneous.

Don’t want to wade through hundreds of document titles? There’s a “Fast Search” where you can type in key words and find what you need quicker than a Hayabusa at redline. Think of it as “Google” for OHV goggle-wearers.

Or click on “Topic Libraries.” These are small libraries within the library, organized by topic. You’ll find all kinds of examples of printed material to help you move your

OHV project forward: lease agreements, maintenance agreements, rules for trail systems, city ordinances, health & OHV studies, and wildlife and OHV studies.

Next stop: the “Rider Resources” page.

The NOHVCC State and Association State partners are a wealth of information and an incredible resource. This is where you’ll find information they have put together to help you, divided into five categories based on the teams they belong to: Clubs and Associations Team, Network Development Team, Private Lands Team, Public Lands Team and Youth & Education Team. On these pages you’ll get the inside scoop on starting a club, joining a club, fundraising, partnering with agencies, reaching out to youth and much more.

The NOHVCC Library and Rider Resources -- no Dewey Decimal System, no late fees, no little old ladies glaring at you to be quiet, and no library card required.

Mission Statement Pennsylvania Off Highway Vehicle Association

• Promote legislation with the purpose • Provide of developing and maintaining trails and open space favorably and legally accessible to OHV recreation.

• Become instrumental and influential

in interactions with the public and private land managers.

• Defend the OHV community against discriminating regulation.

legislation

and

assistance for legislation favorable to trail and open space recreation.

• Inspire and foster camaraderie among

motorized OHV users as well as all recreational trail user groups.

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

• Own

and/or lease property for association uses.

• Seek

and provide educational and programming opportunities for the proper riding procedures, intelligent safety choices, and the execution of appropriate environmental decisions.

• Promote research pertaining to the most desirable maintenance and trail construction techniques that are sustainable and compatible with the environmental resources.

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

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Obama Signs Lead Law-Exemption Bill for Kids’ Off-Highway Vehicles Aug. 12, 2011 - Pickerington, OH

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AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman supported some young AMA members at the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb on May 26, 2011. The event in Washington, D.C., gave AMA members of all ages an opportunity to lobby their representatives to fix the lead law. Credit: AMA/AmericanMotorcyclist.com

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PRNewswire-USNewswire - In a victory for families who enjoy responsible motorized recreation, President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill to allow the sale of kids’ off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to continue, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.

On Aug. 12, Obama signed into law H.R. 2715, introduced by Reps. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.). The measure exempts kids’ OHVs from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, known as the lead law.

The CPSIA, which went into effect on Feb. 10, 2009, banned the making, importing, distributing or selling of any product intended for children 12 and under, including kids’ dirt bikes and all terrain vehicles (ATVs) that contained more than a specified amount of lead in any accessible part that might be ingested.

H.R. 2715 cleared the House by a 421-2 vote on Aug. 1 just before lawmakers went into their summer recess, and earned Senate approval by unanimous consent the same day.

The new law is a victory that is the result of nearly three years of intensive efforts by the AMA and its partner organization, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA), their members and millions of advocates of responsible OHV recreation.

“Federal legislators deserve a lot of thanks for their tireless efforts, especially U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and all the other lawmakers who supported an exemption,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “Hundreds of thousands of parents, kids and motorcycling club members responded to AMA calls for action to contact their elected officials and their efforts, along with all those volunteers who circulated petitions and took other actions, brought this issue to the attention of Congress and turned the tide in our favor.

“I’m sure that those letters, emails and telephone calls to Congress had a major impact in convincing lawmakers to exempt OHVs from the lead law,” Dingman said. “I’m also convinced that the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb held on May 26 played a major role, since it put a human face on the issue by showing lawmakers the kids and families who are suffering because of the CPSIA. “I want to thank Racer X Magazine, Doublin Gap Motocross Park, Mason Dixon Riding Association 6 and 7, Tomahawk MX Park, the Middle Atlantic Motocross Association, Budds Creek Motocross Park, High Point Raceway, and advocates such as the Yentzer family and Moto-Patriot Nancy Sabater, who brought youngsters to Washington, D.C., for the AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb to lobby their lawmakers,” he said.

Dingman also thanked other organizations and individuals that worked diligently on the effort, including the Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, which represent the motorcycle and ATV industries; the motorcycle enthusiast and trade media; Sean Hilbert, president of Cobra Motorcycles, which makes kids’ dirt bikes; the Coombs family and Tim Cotter of MX Sports, which has conducted the famed AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship featuring thousands of promising young riders for the past 30 years, and Kirk “Hardtail” Willard, president of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.

The AMA has been at the forefront of the fight to exclude child-sized motorcycles and ATVs from the CPSIA since early 2009. The association has participated in news events to focus media attention on the issue, lobbied on Capitol Hill, and organized campaigns to encourage riders and parents to contact their federal lawmakers and key decision-makers to exempt kids’ OHVs from the CPSIA. As a result, every single member of Congress, as well as members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has received powerful statements from members of the AMA and ATVA. The AMA magnified these efforts through its “Kids Just Want to Ride” campaign. To read more of what the AMA has done in its efforts to exempt kids’ OHVs from the CPSIA, go to http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/Rights/ KeepKid MotorcyclesAndATVsLegal.aspx.

Aimed at children’s toys, the CPSIA ensnared kids’ dirt bikes and ATVs because trace levels of lead can be found in parts such as batteries and brake calipers. Other children’s products were also affected by the CPSIA, such as books, clothes and microscopes.

The CPSC, which is responsible for implementing the CPSIA, delayed enforcement of certain parts of the law until the end of this year, granting a reprieve for child-sized dirt bikes and ATVs. That gave those concerned about the law time to change it before the reprieve ended.

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A group of youngsters pose with Brian Fisher before departing on a trail ride.

Brian from Nicktown, PA, checks out the big Mud Hole.

4th Annual Fisher’s ATV World Reunion at Rock Run Recreation WOW what an event. Now keep in mind that I am just getting back into the off-road scene and that I spend a lot of time at closed competition events. But this was way cool. I guess though anytime that you get over 5,000 off-road junkies together for three days of riding with vendors and entertainment -- and did I mention riding? -- you’re gonna have a great time. I’d like to take my hat off to the Fish Crew for putting on a great show and for organizing this very cool event.

Fisher’s ATV World began as the brainchild of Brian and Melissa Fisher over a decade ago. They travel around the country

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part of.

So in 2008 they hosted the first ever Fisher’s ATV World Family Reunion. It was held down in Gilbertsville, WV, on the Hatfield and Fisher’s ATV World returns to Rock Run McCoy trail system, and they had for their 4th Annual Reunion. about 1,000 people attend. They had a lot of fun that year, and they decided they wanted to keep it goand the world seeking out some of the best ing. places to ride your ATV, and then they make In 2009, they moved the event to their a show about it and put it on TV. It sounds home state of Pennsylvania to the Rock Run like a major undertaking, if you ask me, but Recreation Area in Patton, PA. They really they’ve pulled it off and in a big way. A few liked the area, and they played host to just years back they got the idea to have a big over 2,500 attendees this time around. It ATV get-together to just hang out and ride was a learning year because their crowd had with the huge TV family they had become a more than doubled in size, and they were be-

Attendees could take demo rides and see the latest products on vendor row.

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Shane Secrest gives the Rec Rider camera two thumbs up at Fisher’s ATV Reunion.

ginning to find out the needs of their riders and what activities make up a good event.

They returned to Rock Run in 2010, and in to talking to one of the staff members that is where they want to stay. They said Rock Run has been very accommodating, and they offer lots of room to grow. About 3,500 riders came in 2010, and the event was becoming more family-oriented, offering showers and camping and more events for the kids. Their Mud Club was beginning to grow, and they had 350 members attend a special Mud Club party last year.

For 2011, they again came to Rock Run and their over 100 miles of trails. They brought with them over 5,000 riders looking for lots of fun to be had. What a deal this actually is; they charge $85 a person, and that gets you three days of riding, two big name country bands, rows of vendors offering great deals on products and the opportunity to test ride some of the newest equipment available. They have skills competitions, Mud Club Parties, Can Am

gave away a new ATV, and did I mention riding? For an additional fee of $55 you could get a primitive campsite that held up to six people, what a deal. Try taking your family to, let’s say Hershey Park, for three days and see what you’d spend. It’s $55 a person each day to get in, long lines to get on the rides and probably another $150 a night for a hotel room, plus you couldn’t get dirty and fit right in. The reunion even had its own water ride right behind the visitor’s center; you could ride your ATV in one side and come out the other soaking wet.

All in all, it was a great place to have some fun, listen to some good music and have a chance at over $75,000 in prizes, plus you got to hang out with the world famous Fish Crew all weekend long. If you missed it, no worries, they are already back at the drawing board thinking up ways to make the 5th Annual that much better. Check them out online at www. fishersatvworld.com and Monday nights on the Outdoor Channel.

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Having some fun in one of the play areas.

A young rider named Dylan proudly displays his Fisher’s logo.

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WHERE TO RIDE - ATV Trails on State Forest Land Please Note:

Snyder & Union Counties

Lycoming County

Summer riding season ends on September 25th this year, and the winter trails will not open until the day after antlerless deer season ends. Those trails are open through April 1. Please check all rules and regulations before you head out on the trail.

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

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

Summer and Winter Trails

Centre County

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

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

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

* Bloody Skillet – SSRT Connector * On August 26th the long-awaited connector between the Bloody Skillet State trail system and the privately-run Snow Shoe Rails to Trails (SSRT) system opened. This connector will allow riders to travel over 60 miles of trail without interruption (see story in this issue). Please be aware that a separate permit is needed to ride the SSRT system and that can be obtained online at www.ssrt.com.

Please obey all rules and regulations to keep this great riding opportunity open well into the future.

Clinton 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

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

Summer Trails

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

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

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Tall Pines ATV Park | Andover, NY

3-Wheelers and Side-by-Sidess are always welcome!

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Majestic Trails is located just south of Bradford, PA. 1-Hour Southeast of Jamestown, NY.

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Potter County

Allegheny National Forest

Motorcycle and/or ATV Riding Areas

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

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

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

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

State Game Lands

Marienville ATV/Bike Trail

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

on State Route 66 east of the town of Marienville.

Private and other public trail opportunities and other ATV riding opportunities exist across the state on public lands and local municipalities.

Contact a local Tourist Promotion Agency, ATV clubs, dealers or county governments to find out more about your region of interest.

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

Rocky Gap ATV Trail

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

accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.

Snow Shoe Rails to Trails ATV & SnowMobile,

Willow Creek ATV Trail

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.

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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GPS Coordinates: 40.614003,--76.564993

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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

www.icvatvclub.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

Evansville MX Park Berwick, PA www.evansvilleraceway.com

www.milesmountainmx.com

Four Seasons Resort West Finley, PA

www.campfourseasonsresort.com

Indian Creek Valley ATV Club Melcroft, PA Irish Valley MX Park Paxinos, PA

Mines and Meadows Resort Wampum, PA

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

Miles Mountain Motocross Elkland, PA

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

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.

www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com

Pine Twp VFD Poker Run

5th Annual Hallstead ATV Poker Run - October 9, 2011

By Al Sain, VP ICV ATV Club

Great Bend, PA - It’s said to be the best ride ever, so don’t miss this upcoming ride in Susquehanna County, PA. There’s something for everyone at this always popular ride. There are approximately 20 miles of trails, and the guided ride lasts for about three hours that includes a meal along the way. There is a one-acre mud pit with hill climbs and some intense trail sections, as well. Last year, over 800 riders participated in this event that raises money for the Hallstead Fire Company. Registration is from 7 a.m. to noon, and the cost to ride the poker run is $20 for a rider or $15 if you don’t participate in the poker run. Prizes are awarded for the best and the worst hands on the day. Helmets are required, and absolutely no alcoholic beverages are permitted. For more info, call Joe at 570.879.4057 or visit www.hallsteadfire.com.

In only its second year, the Pine Township/Templeton VFD Poker Run is making a great name for itself. Over 540 people on over 420 machines enjoyed a ride of more than 25 miles, traversing the mountainous terrain and enjoying great views and some nice mud holes. Volunteers were stationed at each difficult spot to help riders that got stuck, and it kept the ride moving VERY well. Assistant Chief Bill Cloak ran the event and said, “Special thanks to the 12 property owners in two townships and the 60 volunteers that helped set up and run the event. And, of course, (our gratitude also goes to) the ATV riders that support us.” This event will continue every year on the last Saturday in August. Bill hopes that this run will continue to reduce the debt on their building so that they can continue to serve the local community. For more info, go to http://event.pennswoods.net /event/aghvbmV3b29kc3IOC xIFRXZlbnQYzuDCAgw. For a video of this year’s event, go to www.icvatvclub.com/atv-places/Summary.html.

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Upcoming Rides & Events Sponsored by

Oct. 1 – 2 Tour De Forest – Marienville, PA

The Tour-De-Forest is a 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 good for riders of all ages and experience to enjoy. www.marienville-fire.com

Oct. 1 Franklin Twp VFD Poker Run Mines & Meadows – Wampum, PA

Registration opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 12 p.m., trails open at 9 a.m. Preregister for $25 or at the door $30, passengers pay $5. Under 18 with parent consent! ATV, UTV and Bikes welcome.

Food and restrooms available. For info, call 724333-5536 or visit www. franklintwpstation70.org.

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Oct. 6 -10 11th Annual Hatfield-McCoy National Trail Fest Event - Gilbert, WV

Ride the Hatfield McCoy trail system. Registration is $125 and includes a trail permit through 12/31/11, nightly music, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners, and an event T Shirt. Lots of activities with access to restrooms and showers. Info at www. nationaltrailfest.com.

Oct. 8 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. www.wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288

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Buchanan State Forest Trails

ATV Ride - SSRT to Bloody Skillet Aug 26, 2011

Great News – Connector Officially Opened. I received a call from Bob Fitterling from the Sproul District Forest Office in late August advising me that the Connector Trail between SSRT (Snow Shoe Rails to Trails) and the state’s Bloody Skillet Trail was officially open as of Friday, Aug. 26. Leroy Hake, one of our members, and I decided to check it out. We actually rode from the Gillentown Trailhead of SSRT to the Orviston Trailhead on the Bloody Skillet and back to SSRT. The distance turned out to be approximately 60 miles. The reason for that long of a distance is because the Orviston Trailhead happens to be on the opposite end of the Bloody Skillet Trail from where the Connector Trail ties in. Just one more way life is improving out on the trail for PA ATV riders.

Wayne Yahn - Central Mountains ATV Association www.CMATV.org

Please remember that the SSRT has a membership permit you need to purchase before you can ride their trail system. The permit fee is minimal, and the money goes to help maintain their system. You can download an application on their website at www.ssrt.org or you can sign up along the trail at Ludwig’s Market right off the Tennessee Turnpike and Mountain Top True Value Hardware. Also, find the Snow Shoe Sandwich Shop at the intersections of Route 80 and 144.

Riders must have a copy of a valid registration and insurance certificate to purchase the permit on site. The Snow Shoe Rails to Trails system is open for riding year-round.

Making a two-hour drive to a State Forest to ride ATVs conjures up worries of another ATV trail system that is all “service roads.”

This was my fourth trip to a total of eight different State Forest ATV trails, and my worries have always been for not. This trip was to the two trail systems in the Buchanan State Forest.

Martin Hill is south of Bedford and has 18 miles of trail. If you go out to the ends of the trails and make your way back, you will do about 22 miles of riding. It can be done in two or three hours, and it has a mix of real ATV trails and road-like trails. The memorable portion is between intersections 8 and 7 and 7 and 4. You will ride the ridge of a mountain (elevation 2,700 feet), with a drop off on both sides.

The reason this mountain exists is the rock formation, resulting in a VERY rocky ride. If you have good suspension and are able to ride standing up, you can really enjoy the view and the experience of this high ride. For those with less than ideal suspension, the ride is pretty annoying. We did the system in a counter-clockwise direction, starting at intersection 1 and ending the trip going down the “Refuge Trail.” This was considered a “black” (difficult) trail due to its quick descent and would be a nice challenge going the other direction. The “Shaffer Road” trail back to our parking lot was a nice trail with switchbacks and some fun riding. All-in-all I am glad I rode the trail system, but I don’t feel a need to go back soon.

Sideling Hill trails are northeast of Breezewood and have about 15 miles of trails with 50% “road-like” and 50% very nice ATV trails. We parked at the Cove Road parking area at intersection 21. We proceeded counter-clockwise and started with some nice mud holes. The system had an elevation range of 900 feet, and we travelled up and down about three times. There were plenty of technical trails through the trees, challenging the turning radius of the Razors. We saw plenty of deer, including some cute fawns. This is a trail system that I would visit often if it wasn’t such a long drive from my home.

If you want to see videos and pictures of this trip, visit www.icvatvclub.com/ATV-Places/Summary.html and look at rows 25 & 26.

Al Sain – VP – ICVATV Club

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Oct. 9 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 per rider and $5 per passenger. For more information, phone Jaimie at 814-378-9710 or visit www. rameyfirecompany.com.

Oct. 15, 22, 29 Tri County ATV Haunted Rides – 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. www. wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288

Oct. 22 Majestic Camp and Lost Trails – Rew, PA

Pumpkin Carving Contest Registration 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., event at 3 p.m. in the pavilion, with prizes at 6 p.m. $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10, includes pumpkin and supplies. Food 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., ride 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. For info: (814) 465 – 9979 or www.majestictrails.com

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Oct. 23 Reading Off Road Riders – Pine Grove, PA Dual Sport Ride

DJ entertainment on Friday night, breakfast and unch on Sunday, with great riding and a bike wash after.

Great time, fine trails, don’t miss it. Pre-enter and save $10 at www.RORR.org, 118 N. Tulpehocken St. Pine Grove, PA 17963.

Nov. 11-13 Majestic Camp and Lost Trails – Rew, PA

Veterans Appreciation Weekend All veterans ride FREE for all three days.

Anyone who has served or who is currently active.

All others pay regular price.

Chicken BBQ for $5. For info: (814) 465 – 9979 or www.majestictrails.com

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Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Coal Township, Zerbe Township, Mount Carmel Township, East Cameron Township, West Cameron Township & City of Shamokin

Overlooking the proposed Trail Head.

Rec Rider Staff Report It’s not often we get an invitation to ride at “The Whaleback,” and the American Chestnut a place that is not open. However, Dave Crowl, Foundation’s role in the park. D&W Deli and Patrick Mack and Kathy Jeremiah of AOAA were Hoagies of Shamokin, Lykens, and Millersburg, kind enough to get in touch with Jim and extend PA, were kind enough to provide us some first us an opportunity to see their vision of an off-road class food … hoagie style! After eating, we used adventure area that ties all aspects of the sport the rest of the afternoon to discover more great trails that AOAA had to offer. For the full-size 4x4 together in a nice, neat 6,500-acre park.

Our trip began by meeting our guide group at the enthusiast, there are a few different rock crawling proposed trail head of the property. It was a very sections and tons of sloppy, mud-filled trails. large open area, with a vast amount of awesome Looks like it will be a great place for us weekend overlooking views of surrounding mountains and warriors to tackle everything we love about our towns. We had a short meeting with Patrick Mack sport -- riding, camping and being outdoors.

The property is expansive, with areas that and Kathy Jeremiah (AOAA Director and Project Coordinator) about the future of the land we were complement everyone’s skill level. Since this is about to experience. Then it was time for the best currently a project in the making, the trails were not groomed at all. This gave us some interesting part of the day, THE RIDE!!

Sitting at the trail head, the riding area goes obstacles, to say the least. The land consists of East and West. The trails for Side-x-Sides, ATVs old mining property owned by the county, which is currently being used and dirt bikes seemed as everything from to have a little bit of an illegal garbage everything you could dump to a gun range want. We climbed and riding area. The tough technical hill addition of this park sections, ran flat would not only clean out fire roads, and up the area, but also navigated some give the community a great terrain. After place to escape from rippin-up the old the city and have mine area for a few fun in an outdoor hours, we decided to environment.

The make our way back proposed park is not to the trail head for a only open to ATVs little break. We ate and dirt bikes, but lunch and discussed The wide open trials were abundant also UTVs, full-size the many amazing at the AOAA property.

4x4 vehicles, hiking, attractions, such as camping, horseback the geologic wonder,

The slate hills were fun and challenging as well.

riding, and even sightseeing due to some of the geographical landmarks hidden on the property.

Also in the master plan is an area set aside for possible vendors -- anything from a parts store to a restaurant. At this point, you have to almost ask yourself why didn’t this happen sooner? Why are we not taking advantage of land that has been stripped of its valuable minerals and turn it into an attraction that brings revenue to the area?

Unfortunately, due to some whether issues and mechanical breakdowns, the day was cut a little short. We did, however, leave the park with a good impression of what we believe to be a great plan for some much-needed riding area! There is no doubt in our minds that re-purposing this land for family outdoor recreation is a practical, sensible idea. For all the details, go to www. anthraciteadventure.com.

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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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7th Annual Endless Mountain District Tour

SVT WINS AT FISHER’S REUNION

One hundred nineteen members bearing the signature yellow shirts filled the stage at the 4th Annual Fisher’s Reunion as the Susquehanna Valley Trailblazers claimed victory for a third straight year. As winners, the SVT will appear on a future episode of Fisher’s ATV World on the Outdoor Channel! The club credits its rapid growth to their unique riding style, where everyone rides their own pace, and no rider gets left behind! Members of the SVT were everywhere - from managing the Quad Boss Skills Course to organizing trail patrol duties at the event. The SVT members span the keystone and surrounding states, prompting family-oriented safe and responsible riding ALL THE TIME! The SVT participates in numerous riding events, work details, fundraisers, and sponsor events, as well as an annual watersports weekend and banquet. The SVT is rapidly becoming the club of choice among snowmobilers, trail bikers, and ATV riders!

Check them out at www.svtrailblazers.com.

BY CHRIS BANKS - All of the fun loving, good guys, (and girls) of the Back Mountain Enduro Riders love their dirt bikes, but most of the 100 members love all kinds of motorsports, including street bike riding.

So this year on Aug. 21st we held our 7th Annual Endless Mountain District Tour. All the local meteorologists were predicting showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Unfortunately for the club, and our sport, we had only a handful of riders show up to join us. This is an AMA-sanctioned District Tour, which is a self-guided tour, so instead of lots of groups leaving at all different times of the morning, one large group left just before and just after a few of the smaller groups.

And guess what? The sun was shining, and the weather was almost perfect. About 60 miles in, we ran into a few sprinkles, but not even enough to get the roads wet. Rick Deubler, our group leader for the day, was also was the man responsible for laying out the great 180-mile course. Rick did a fantastic job of leading us and keeping the group together and safe. Thanks Rick! With about 20 miles to go, we ran into a little rain; it was just enough to get the roads wet.

Everyone was dry before we hit the finish line at The Farmers Inn. At The Farmers Inn was a great picnic-style meal with chicken, sausage, salads and rolls. What a great way

to end the day. Thank you to everyone who braved the forecast or helped to organize this event.

There are three points to make out of this little story.

1. Dirt or street, motorcyclists love riding motorcycles.

2. Even dirt bike clubs can put on GREAT street rides.

3. Do not believe your weather man, just ride. Everyone who thought about going on this District Tour but did not missed out.

Our Lawton 100 Dual Sport ride had low entrants due to forecast: the morning was great, and the afternoon was wet. Our spring Hare Scramble was postponed due to the river being too high. The rescheduled date was then cancelled due to the starting area, parking area and a couple miles of the track still being under water. Now our Endless Mountain District Tour had a low amount of entrants due to the weather forecast. Let’s all hope we have good weather from now until Sept. 25th for our fall Hare Scramble, which is round 12 of the Pennsylvania State Championship Series, so we can have a great event -- the type of event the Back Mountain Enduro Riders normally promote!

We can be reached at www.bmer. org or on facebook @ Back Mountain Enduro Riders.

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The Sunday gas stop supplies a refreshing break.

The Saturday morning riders’ meeting.

The Hancock Quarry Run

AMA National Dual Sport

By Chris Borger, AMA District 7 Dual Sport Series Representative Bear Creek Sportsman Club, Hancock, NY. -

miles and were full of action and adventure. The club planned the route to perfection with several cooling off sections, resets, and scenic views that kept most everyone on schedule all day. The trails at Hancock have been home to the 2006 FIM WEC event, the 2003 ISDE Qualifier, the Ridge Run Enduro, and several other trail rides by Bear Creek. You just can’t find a better off-road riding format anywhere in the mid-Atlantic region, and the fine folks at the Bear Creek Sportsman Club are all first rate.

Sunday’s ride was awesome - clear skies, much dryer conditions and more of the great trails all day. This year the club ran sections of the course backwards from previous years and added in some new trails. The course ran another 100 miles on Sunday, with the main gas stop at the East Branch Sunoco. Dozens of riders converged on the station for gas. They wiped out all the ice cream, Gatorade, and pizza that they had, and then some. Sunday’s rider count was somewhat down due to many riders packing it in early from Saturday’s soaking ride. The trails were very nice, with a couple of larger water crossings, an awesome mile high hill climb, and long sections – including a 25 mile section at the end. At the finish, the club provided the traditional roasted chicken dinner cooked up by the Hancock Fire Department. The fire department also provides the camping and starting area, which is one of the best and most accommodating sites at any event.

Indeed, the Quarry Run is not your average Dual Sport- it’s long, technical, and if the weather turns on you, it can be very challenging.

Many riders liken it to an Enduro event without check points. Several riders from all ECEA clubs, in addition to trail riders from all over the region, were in attendance. There were over 540 entrants. This was the tenth event in the AMA/ KTM National Dual Sport Series and round three of eight events in the AMA District 7 Dual Sport Series. The event had several local and national sponsors, including a very supportive group of land owners, and a huge effort from the club members, especially Otto DeJagger, the trail boss and main organizer of the event. Otto puts a tremendous amount of work into this event every year, and his efforts are very much appreciated by all.

Comprehensively speaking, the fun meter was pegged at this event. Mile after mile of great trails and lots of good food, all put together by an outstanding club. You can check out the club’s website (www.bearcreeksportsmenclub. com) for upcoming events, and be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Quarry Run - the ride of a lifetime.

All dual sport and trail riding enthusiasts - be sure to join in the AMA District 7 Dual Sport/ Adventure Series, sponsored by BOB’s BMW of Jessup, Md. Send in for your dual sport card and earn prizes and year-end awards by visiting www. amadistrict7.com.

Photos by: Chris Borger

The 13th annual Hancock Quarry Run National Dual Sport event was held August 6 and 7 in Hancock, N.Y., presented by the Bear Creek Sportsman Club. The event is located in the Bluestone region of the Catskill Mountains in the Delaware River Valley. The area and terrain around Hancock and throughout Delaware County provides one of the best off-road riding formats on the east coast. Each year the club spends countless hours preparing the course and coordinating with the land owners. The event has great support from the community and surrounding towns. The trails consisted of awesome single track and double track trails, several water crossings, dirt roads and country lanes. The trail sections were long, with several hill climbs, root and swamp sections and fantastic mountain trails. The weather in this area is very unpredictable, and about an hour into the first day of the ride, the New York skies opened up with a moderate rain shower that lasted all day. The trails became much more technical - the hill climbs had turned into greasy loose rocks and several of the mountain trails had become small streams, yet the course was still very enjoyable to ride.

Saturday’s ride consisted of 100 miles through the mountains and surrounding towns, with the famous lunch stop at the Art Thomkins Hunting Camp. Each year, Art opens up his large pavilion in the back woods to provide lunch and drinks for the riders. Several of the sections ran 12 to 18

One of the several water crossings on the Sunday route.

One of the several technical hill climbs on the Saturday route.

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SPORTIN’ with SPROCKET Back again for another great issue of Rec Rider. I hope all is well for everyone since the last time we talked. I haven’t been doing too much along the lines of hunting, except for a couple outings after the little elusive whistle pigs. The farm I like to go to is about a five minute ride on the quad from the shack.

I just strap my .222 into my freshly installed gun snubbers on the front rack of the 4-wheeler.

These snubbers are a pretty nice addition to my quad. I like the fact that they can hold a variety of different weapon sizes. They also come in a double holder for those that like to tote more than one weapon or who like to take a buddy along to be a back up shot. Even though I like sitting along the edge of an old fence row waiting for the groundhogs to decide it’s the right time to show their heads, I haven’t been out and about for them too often this year. The heat we have had this past summer has been almost unbearable to me. I have been spending most of my time indoors going over my equipment for the upcoming seasons. As August has gone and September is just starting out, the hunting seasons are coming quick. I figure now is the time to check everything out to ensure that things will be ready when I need them. I usually unload my hunting clothes bin and go through the gear to see what may have shrunk while being in storage since last season.

I also check to see what I’ve lost while running around the woods throughout the past year.

Somehow I always seem to have several left-handed gloves lying around with no matches to be found. I’m not sure if the dryer ate them or if my wife likes to play “the lets hide his stuff so he stays home” game. After all these years, she hasn’t figured out that the sporting goods stores keep stocking this kind of stuff so that when she hides my things I can just go get a replacement.

I also like to check out all my tree stands. I look to make sure the fasteners aren’t missing and that the overall condition is still useable. The last thing that anyone needs is for their stand

to collapse while they are trying to climb up a tree or while you’re sitting silently waiting for another wall hanger. I normally will unload my backpacks and check my entire inventory there too. I check my flashlights to see if the batteries need replaced. Might as well do it now so it works when I need it too. I also check to make sure I have a hoist rope, tree hooks that I can use for hanging my gear in the tree, my knife, a drag rope, gloves for dressing the game I’m pursuing and paper towels for cleaning up after I’m done dressing my trophy. These towels also work well for cleaning up after last night’s camp chilly starts working too. I like to make sure all my things are in order before I actually leave the house.

This way it gives me plenty of time to put off replacing everything that my wife decided to hide from me over the past year.

Since the heat has subsided to a level where I can tolerate it now, I have also started my scouting trips in the areas that I like to hunt. With the help of my game cameras, I can see what’s hanging around my stand areas.

In the evenings, I like to creep around the field edges on my quad and use my binoculars to see what head gear the deer are sporting this time of year. I have seen several so far that I wouldn’t mind adding to my collection. I am not typically a rack hunter, but having bragging rights is sometimes a pretty neat thing. Recently, I have been hunting with my two boys, and doing the good dad

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thing, I have been letting the boys take the first shots. Since they have had a great shooting coach, me, they are both great shots, and I haven’t been able to shoot at a deer in a while. Although circumstances will change this year, as my oldest son, Hunter, is now able to go by himself. That’s

one less that I need to give up a shot to. My chances have just doubled. I have several different bucks visiting my food plots on a pretty regular basis. They seem to come into the areas at the same time every day. So far most of them are still traveling together, and if one shows up, the others are sure to be there too. This will change, of course, a little further into the archery season, which will start here in the beginning of October. I am just hoping that I will at least be able to take a nice buck before one of my boys does, or I will never hear the end of it. But that makes for great memories afield and stories that can be replayed over the years by all of us at hunting camp.

Best of luck to all that will set out after that trophy again this year. Hopefully, I will have good news for all in my next article about the one that didn’t get away…..

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Wrench Report By: Tommy Pickup – TNT Cycles

Replacing a Torn CV Boot.

Warning: Working on motorcycles, ATVs and side x sides can be dangerous. You are working on heavy machines filled with flammable fluids.

If you do not possess the skills necessary, please consult you authorized dealer. Accordingly, caution is advised.

Abstract:

With the introduction of independent suspension came the half shaft drive axle. This assembly allows the wheels of the machine to independently respond to bumps, thus providing a smoother ride than the straight axle counterpart. The half shaft is a high tolerance piece that uses large steel ball bearings with an inner and outer machined race where in the bearings fit between the two and allow extreme angles of operation while applying torque to the wheel. To prolong the life of this high-tolerance assembly, a tough rubber boot is outfitted over the CV joint and filled with special CV joint grease. This boot plays a critical part in keeping grease in and dirt out. If this CV boot tears, grease will escape and dirt and water will enter in and ruin the CV joint. These CV joints are not cheep, some run upwards of $300. That is why it is important to regularly check your CV boot for tears.

Exploded view of a common CV Half Shaft

Procedure:

Start by chocking the wheels that will remain on the ground during this repair. Leftover scraps of 2x4’s or 4x4’s work good for this. Next, jack the vehicle off the ground and secure it with jack stands. Take care to place the jack stands so the vehicle is secure. Remove the wheel and brake caliper (our torn boot was on the front). Next, we removed the cotter pin and castle nut from the tie rod. NOTE: Never reuse cotter pins! When removing the tie rod end, take care not to harm the threads or tear the little rubber sealing boot.

Several tool companies make a neat little tool to accomplish this. We turned our castle nut 180 degrees and threaded it back onto the threaded shaft until it was flush with the threaded stud, and then gave it a clean, straight hit with a brass Tools: hammer. Don’t kill it, and if it does not move right Each machine is a little different, and that is where away, regroup. It is easy to damage the threads the service manual comes in. For our Kymco UXV by hitting too hard or not hitting straight. Ours 500, we needed the following: popped off with a minimal hit. Next we removed the large 32mm hub nut, and a few taps and the 1) 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm and 32mm hub came off. With this off we moved to the Sockets and Wrenches shock, removing it completely. Then it was on to 2) Jack and Jack Stands the upper a-arm. Our Kymco used a common ball 3) Soft Face Hammer joint design that disassembled nicely -- top and 4) Brass Drift bottom, with a common pinch bolt design. With 5) Half Shaft Puller the a-arms removed from the knuckle we used a bungee to hold the upper a-arm out of the way. At this point the knuckle should slide off the CV shaft. Now it is time to remove the CV shaft from the “SERVICING THE TOWER CITY RIDING AREAS FOR OVER 20 YEARS” differential. The shafts commonly held in 738 Pottsville Street Phone: 717.453.7265 are place by a C-clip on the Wiconisco, PA 17097 Fax: 717.453.0914 end of the CV shaft, and with a little force you www.tntcycles-atv.com can pop these out. We made a tool for this job so as to avoid damage.

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With the axle removed, it is time to get to the boot. There is a small stainless steel band on the big end and small end of the boot. Remove the boot and clean the grease out. Inside the outer housing there is an internal snap ring. By removing this snap ring you can then slide the caged bearing assembly from the housing. Before disassembly, I mark the joint so the same ball goes back into the same groove. With the joint disassembled, you will see an external snap ring on the end of the shaft holding the ball cage onto the shaft. Remove and clean. With this removed you can now install the new boot. It is good practice to replace the snap rings and C-clips. Our CV boot came with grease, new bands, band install tool and the boot. Position the boot in place and install the small band first - not too tight, as the band will cut into the rubber, and not too loose or the rubber will not seal. Squeeze all the grease into the CV joint and boot and then slide the big end into place. Take care not to trap too much air in the boot, and remove any trapped air so as the boot is not deformed. Position the top band into place and use the tool to tighten it down. Again, not too tight, as the band will cut into the rubber, and not too loose or the rubber will not seal. It is important that these bands are in place and secure. I lightly squeeze the boot and make sure it is air tight.

Reassemble in the reverse order. We installed the 32mm nut onto the threads, lined up the splines on the differential and lightly tapped the CV Shaft back into place. Apply a light coat of grease on the hub splines. Clean and apply loc-tite to all other bolts and use a torque wrench.

We must give props to Kymco. They have constructed a well-thought-out machine. All the hardware was of a quality material and engineering practices are high quality. There are no cut corners, and the machine is easy to work on, something that is not always the case depending on the brand. The Kymco lineup is a great choice for a quality machine without the big sticker price.

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