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MAMA 2015 Schedule

ALL RACES ARE AMA SANCTIONED

RACE 1

RACE 2

RACE 3

RACE 4

RACE 5

RACE 6

Budds Creek Mechanicsville, MD

Speed Citi Seaford, DE

Speed Citi Seaford, DE

Happy Ramblers Hanover, PA

TBD

Virginia Motorsports Park Petersburg, VA

RACE 7

RACE 8

RACE 9

Budds Creek Mechanicsville, MD

Pagoda Motorcycle Club Birdsboro, PA

Budds Creek Mechanicsville, MD

March 28-29

July 18-19

April 11-12

August 15-16

May 2-3

August 29-30

May 16-17

June 13-14

RACE 10 RACE 11 RACE 12 September 19-20 Budds Creek Mechanicsville, MD

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In Memory of District 6's Biggest Fan

Henrietta Steiner 1936 - 2014

2015 NORTH ATLANTIC REGION CROSS COUNTRY SERIES April 12th Rocket Raceway, Three Springs, PA April 25th Irish Valley, Elysburg, PA May 17th ReynLow Park, Reynoldsville, PA June 20th Wild Ride, Osceola Mills, PA Aug 9th Harmony Grove, Wellsville, PA Aug 29th & 30th Coyote Run, Ebensburg, PA Sept 13th Candy Town, Elizabethtown, PA Sept 27th Stone Hollow, Davidsville, PA Oct 17th Johnny B Classic, New Windsor, MD Best 6 finishes to qualify for year end awards Contact: Dave Kutskel 814-421-1140 • dkutskel@yahoo.com S874050

Henrietta was a small lady, but she had a big heart. She would do anything she could to help anyone and everyone. She would call or visit any rider that got hurt at Sleepy Hollow and follow up with them every time she saw them, even years later.

I was always amazed how a rider would come to Sleepy and even when they hadn't been there for over 20 years, Henrietta would still remember their name and who they were. She loved motorcycles and did everything she could to defend them and their riders.

She was a member of Lebanon Valley Motorcycle Club from the late 1950s until her death. She was the secretary for District 6 Sports Association for well over 50 years. She was part of the AMA Congress from the mid-1970s until her death. Henrietta was the very first scorer at Sleepy when it opened in 1977 and was still a scorer in 2014.

Henrietta got me a job scoring at Sleepy Hollow when I was 14. She would pick me up and bring me home every race. Henrietta was like a grandmother to me and many others, and I loved her for it. We will all miss her very much. Sleepy Hollow and many people's lives will not be the same without her.

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Letter from the Editor Rec Rider is going 1984…well, not back to 1984, as much as wanting all your information: Who do you ride with, where do you ride, and what clubs do you belong to? Rec Rider is constantly growing, and in order to keep growing we want to make sure we’re with you every step of the way. By sharing what you do with us, we can better help to promote your events, your rides, and your clubs, and we can help the sport and individual riders find safe, fun people to ride with.

Please check out the survey at www.RecRider.com.

Along with helping us riders and off-roaders, Rec Rider will also help to show the world we are a huge group of enthusiast who respect nature and each other, not the negative group we seem to get sucked into every time a tragic incident occurs or some small group or individual does something the rest of us wouldn’t do. Unfortunately, we have to fight the stigma of uncaring people who don’t respect rules or nature and are only out for their own fun with no regard for the rest of us.

In order to do this, we have to stick together and communicate. We have to show the people who don’t get it that we are in fact some of the best people in the world. We have all seen it on the trails, in the parking lots, and in our own actions. I can honestly say I have never been on a ride where someone who was broken down didn’t have at least three or four different groups of people stop and try to help them. That’s who we are. We help, we organize and ride to help raise money and awareness for all kinds of things, and we clean trails and maintain them for our clubs and parks. We come together and speak when we need to for the protection of our sport, and we pay all the fees necessary to be legal while doing it, so why shouldn’t we stick together and show the world who we are?

Myself, Rec Rider, many numbers of clubs, and the PaOHV are all working toward the same end goal: to keep off-roading alive and viable well into the future. It’s going to take us all working together to move forward and achieve the things we want.

Here’s to the future of off-roading and seeing you all out on the trail. See you next month!

– The Rec Riding Crew

In This Issue Of Motorama Preview .......................................6

CMATVA Year in Review .......................... 20

ECEA Fast Kidz Spotlight ...........................8

ATV Problems ............................................. 25

KORVA ...........................................................11

Jr wRECking Crew .................................... 27

Fred Brown.................................................. 12

7 Mountain Jeeps ...................................... 29

PaOHV / DCNR Instructors .................... 13

TRUPA at Tri County ................................. 30

Main Line Overland ................................... 15

Getting Started in Vintage Cross Country.. 33

South Mountain Rides Moab.................. 16

Sled Shed TV .............................................. 34

Our Advertisers Canyon Motorsports ................................ 26

Pine Grove Yamaha................................... 28

Earthday Campground ............................ 18

Potmac Vintage Riders ...............................4

ECEA................................................................9

Powerseal USA .......................................... 21

Ephrata Cycle Sports ............................... 21

Rausch Creek Off-Road .......................... 10

EVO Industries ............................................17

Rausch Creek Trail Riders ...................... 24

Freedom RV ................................................ 10

Rider Insurance ............................................4

GAP Racing ................................................. 26

Rock Run ..................................................... 31

Karns ...............................................................6

RRP Cycle Stuff ......................................... 26

KB5 Industries............................................ 27

Schaeffers Sales And Service................ 35

Keystone Trailers....................................... 10

Scott Powersports .................................... 26

Kymco........................................................... 32

Sleppy Hollow............................................. 35

Lancaster Honda ....................................... 30

South Mountain ......................................... 26

Majestic Trails ............................................ 30

Susquehanna Jeep ................................... 36

Middle Atlantic Moto-Cross ......................3

T7 Suspension & Engines........................ 21

Off Road Central........................................ 10

Toy Tech ....................................................... 26

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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 DCNR or the ATV Safety Institute at 1(800) 887–2887.

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37th

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Motorama With 2015 in its early stages, there is only one thought in a racer’s mind – that constant itch that lingers all winter long – you know what we’re talking about - that itch to hammer down on the throttle and open your ride up for some competitive yet fun racing. Well, guess what! You’re in luck; Motorama is just around the corner. That’s right. The 37th annual Motorama Races and Shows is coming to the Pennsylvania Farm Show complex in Harrisburg, Pa., on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21 and 22, and will be the largest and most interactive show in the event’s history.

Motorama is the only show of its kind in the world, and it offers something for everyone, whether you’re a racer or a motorsports fan. Host to eight different events inside a 1-million-square-foot, 33-acre indoor facility, Motorama is an event that compares to no other.

The focal point of the show is the nearly-9,000-seat Large Arena that hosts the two-day arenacross competition. With riders ages 4 to 44, novice to pro, the best come from all over the East Coast to compete for top honors in their respective classes. The challenging indoor course produces nonstop racing action all weekend long. Besides all of the great arenacross racing, the event also includes a completely separate indoor go-kart track where a few hundred drivers compete for top honors in their sport (North East Hall), and a third track hosts a quarter midget racing competition (North West Hall), where racers of the next generation get to test their skills in front of thousands of motorsports fans.

Scaled motorsports fans also have their place to race as Motorama is host to the nation’s largest all-indoor electric radio control competition with not one but two tracks to run (Equine Area and Barn). Racers from around the world gather to fill the 750 starting positions. If that’s not enough, for all you technophiles, the Robot Conflict (Sale Arena) features one-on-one battles to the “death” that are just out-of-this-world entertaining.

Motorama is also home to one of the Northeast’s largest and most diverse custom car shows (Expo Hall). You will see some of the country’s most competitive show vehicles and bikes on display. From vintage early 1900s Model T vehicles to today’s most sophisticated machines, there is a little bit of everything for every type of automotive connoisseur. If you’re a motorhead, the Speed Show (Main Hall) is for you - you will find all types of race and show vehicles, including sprint cars, stock cars, micro sprints, monster trucks, motorcycles, and late models on display as well as off road

4x4s, drag cars, and other types of tough, meant-to-be-worked machines.

If it has been altered with a high performance engine, it will be found in the Speed Show, along with more than 100 vendors selling the latest in equipment and accessories.

Along with all of this entertainment and nonstop action, Motorama is also about giving back to the local community. Motorama is proud to partner with the Children’s Miracle Network annually, as the event helps to raise money for life-saving equipment, research, and treatment at the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. Motorama’s 2014 event helped to raise nearly $15,000 in a single weekend, and the plan is to nearly double that for 2015’s event.

The entire racing program and access to all events are included in one admission price; there is no reserve seating, so you may visit all five racing arenas at your leisure. There will be more than 1,000 riders, drivers, and competitors along with more than 700 racing and show vehicles on display.

As you walk through the shows and pit areas, feel free to stop and talk to the racers and exhibitors. Don’t forget to support the many vendors, sponsors, and program advertisers that help make Motorama possible.

Be sure to put a note in your calendar now to be in Harrisburg, Pa., at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex on Feb. 21 and 22 for the 37th annual Motorama Races and Shows.

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A Look at

ECEA

Fast Kidz Story and Photos By: Joann Hauser

ECEA events and other riding events without any hesitation. The past few years have shown Nathan’s accomplishments in racing 7-9 50cc to be pretty incredible.

In 2014, Nathan -WON AMA GNCC Nationals Series, -WON AMA National East Hare Scrambles Series, -WON ECEA 50cc class Title -Got third in AMA National East Hare Scrambles in 65cc class.

In 2013, Nathan -won the East Coast Enduro Hare Scramble Associations Series 50cc overall Hare Scramble Points Championship.

Some of his other accomplishments on the non-riding side of his life include: -Loretta Lynn’s A+ Club

Nine-year-old Nathan Dunley is the first ECEA Fast Kid nominated for a Fast Kidz Spotlight. Nathan started racing at the age of 5. He attends Mowrey Elementary School and Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church in Waynesboro, Pa. He is a member of the Waynesboro Indians wrestling team, the Gladiator Wresting Club, and the Grace Baptist Church pitch baseball team.

For track experience, Nathan trained with 454 Factory, Gary Bailey, and Rich Lafferty.

In his spare time, Nathan enjoys karting, dirt bike trail riding, swimming, skiing, wrestling, bowling, playing baseball, camping, monster trucks, and playing video games.

Nathan has already accomplished so much. In order to do so, he has given up weekend after weekend to race national events along with all the

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Mowrey Elementary School -Kid of Character, -400 book reader, -Perfect Attendance, -AWANA Clubs Sparks First Book Award Grace Baptist Church -First-place Baseball Coach Pitch These are outstanding all accomplishments individually, but when you add them all up it’s an impressive resume. ECEA and REC RIDER would like to congratulate Nathan on some exceptional riding, along with all his other accomplishments so far. He is an inspiration to all the other younger riders out there. Nathan was 5 when he started racing, and now at the age of 9 looking at how far he has come. It shows that if you work hard you can achieve any goal you set your mind to.

Congratulations, Nathan! As spring is approaching, get ready to gear up and come out and join in on 2015 ECEA FAST KIDZ Championship Series.

You just may be the next ECEA Fast Kidz Spotlight!

2015 SCHEDULE

ECEA HS SERIES & ECEA YOUTH HS SERIES

DUAL SPORT SERIES

3/28 & TRI-COUNTY HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 1 3/29 Tri-County Sportsmen MC - (855) 870-6698

10/11

RORR DUAL SPORT (1 DAY) Reading Off Road Riders—Pine Grove, PA (610) 921-3592 - www.rorr.org

10/24

RIDE IN THE PINES DUAL SPORT (1 DAY) Sat. Meteor Motorcycle Club—Tuckerton, NJ (856) 287-2272 - www.meteormc.com

5/16 & STUMPJUMPER HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 2 5/17 Motorcycle Competition Inc. - (609) 575-7820 5/30 & OXBO HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 3 5/31 South Penn Enduro Riders - (717) 938-0690 6/6 & 6/7

Enduros ~ Hare Scrambles ~ Dual Sports

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Officers Jamie Theurkauf, President Ken Held, Vice President Mike Vanovich, Treasurer Merle Compton, Secretary For further information about the ECEA, please visit us on the web at: www.ecea.org or contact us at:

ecea.secy@verizon.net ECEA ENDURO SERIES 3/15 SANDY LANE ENDURO—ROUND 1 Start Location: Greenbank, NJ Meteor Motorcycle Club 117 Salem Ave., Turnersville, NJ 08012-1465 (856) 297-5674 - bigbhodog@aol.com www.meteormc.com 3/22 CURLY FERN ENDURO—ROUND 2 Start Location: Shamong, NJ South Jersey Enduro Riders 101 Rt. 541 Bypass, Hainesport, NJ 08036 (609) 268-9272 - sjer@sjer.org - www.sjer.org 4/12 PINE BARONS CLOCK RUN—ROUND 3 Start Location: Chatsworth, NJ Pine Barons Enduro Riders 16 Mills Brook Ln., Shamong, NJ 08088 (609) 268-8885 - langehome@yahoo.com www.pber.webs.com 4/19 GREENBRIER ENDURO—ROUND 4 Start Location: Port Elizabeth, NJ Tri-County Sportsmen Motorcycle Club P.O. Box 146, Port Elizabeth, NJ 08348 (855) 870-6698 - hammerhead@teamhammer.org www.teamhammer.org 5/3 DELAWARE STATE ENDURO—ROUND 5 Start Location: Delaware City, DE Delaware Enduro Riders 2190 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19702 (302) 229-1805 www.delawareenduroriders.com 5/24 BROAD MOUNTAIN ENDURO—ROUND 6 Start Location: Heckscherville, PA Reading Off Road Riders P.O. Box 13006, Reading, PA 19612 (610) 921-3592 - www.rorr.org

DOGTOWN 50 HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 4 Green Marble Enduro Riders - (410) 638-9367

6/20 & READING HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 5 6/21 Reading Off Road Riders - (610) 921-3592 7/18 & MOUNTAIN TOP NATIONAL HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 6 7/19 Valley Forge Trail Riders - (610) 476-3747 8/1 & 8/2

10/31 & HAMMER RUN NATIONAL DUAL SPORT (2 DAY) 11/1 Tri-County Sportsmen MC—Port Elizabeth, NJ (855) 870-6698 - www.teamhammer.org

ECEA SPECIAL EVENTS 4/18 8/8

ECEA Family Fun Day ECEA Family Fun Day

SHOTGUN NATIONAL HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 7 High Mountain Dirt Riders - (570) 954-7799

8/22 & HURRICANE LANE HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 8 8/23 Meteor Motorcycle Club - (609) 868-1871 9/26 & BIG BASS HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 9 9/27 Ridge Riders Motorcycle Club - (973) 919-4780 10/3 & SAHARA SANDS HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 10 10/4 Pine Barons Enduro Riders/South Jersey Enduro Riders - (609) 268-8885

Special rewards to those riders who ride all HS events!

Quality Off Road Motorcycling Events for the Amateur Rider

10/17 & ORMOND FARMS HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 11 10/18 Competition Dirt Riders - (609) 319-7496 11/14 & DELAWARE HS (2 DAY) - ROUND 12 11/15 Delaware Enduro Riders - (302) 229-1805 6/14 RIDGE RUN ENDURO—ROUND 7 Start Location: Deposit, NY Ridge Riders Motorcycle Club 177 Grand Ave., Rutherford, NJ 07070 (201) 456-5519 - ktmridgerider@yahoo.com www.ridgeriders.org 6/28 FOGGY MOUNTAIN ENDURO—ROUND 8 Start Location: Blain, PA Susquehanna Off Road Riders 697 Cedar Rd., Hershey, PA 17033 (717) 533-2242 - mvanovich@comcast.net www.sorrmc.org 7/12 BARBED WIRE ENDURO—ROUND 9 Start Location: Gillett, PA Southern Tier Enduro Riders 411 McCardle Rd., Sayre, PA 18840 (607) 382-8534—bubba121kx@yahoo.com On Facebook: Southern Tier Enduro Riders 7/26 RATTLESNAKE NATIONAL ENDURO—ROUND 10 Start Location: Cross Fork, PA Brandywine Enduro Riders 218 Glen Gary Dr., Havertown, PA 19083 (610) 883-7607 - xrkeytime@aol.com - www.ber.us 8/9 THREE SPRINGS ENDURO—ROUND 11 Start Location: Three Springs, PA Green Marble Enduro Riders 1204 Midwood Ct., Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 638-9367 - jjaafisher@comcast.net www.greenmarbleenduroriders.org 8/16 SPEEDSVILLE ENDURO—ROUND 12 Start Location: Berkshire, NY Ithaca Dirt Riders 21 Ironwood Pl., Richford, NY 13835 (607) 657-8248 - ironwd@frontiernet.net www.ithacadirtriders.com

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8/30 BEEHIVE ENDURO—ROUND 13 Start Location: Mauricetown, NJ Competition Dirt Riders 3239 Dante Ave., Vineland, NJ 08361 (609) 319-7496 - davebostrom@comcast.net www.competitiondirtriders.org 9/13 MICHAUX ENDURO—ROUND 14 Start Location: Shippensburg, PA South Penn Enduro Riders P.O. Box 836, Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 265-6055 - southpennenduroriders@gmail.com www.southpennenduroriders.com 9/20 MOONSHINE ENDURO—ROUND 15 Start Location: Mahanoy City, PA High Mountain Dirt Riders/Valley Forge Trail Riders 352 Trythall Rd., Elverson, PA 19520 (484) 948-5361 - jamie@powersealusa.com - www.vftr.org 10/25 SCRUB PINE ENDURO—ROUND 16 Start Location: New Lisbon, NJ Ocean County Competition Riders 329 Tennessee Dr., Brick, NJ 08723 (732) 691-3417—jclives13@verizon.net—www.occr.net 11/8 STUMPJUMPER ENDURO—ROUND 17 Start Location: Warren Grove, NJ Motorcycle Competition Inc. 373 Village Rd. East, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 (609) 575-7820 - adnash1@verizon.net www.ride-mci.com 11/22 PINE HILL ENDURO—ROUND 18 Start Location: New Lisbon, NJ Central Jersey Competition Riders 94 Major Rd., Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 (732) 558-6475 - cjcrenduro@gmail.com www.cjcrmc.org

The ECEA mourns the loss of these members

Skip Stoner was a kindhearted and generous person who will be missed by all who knew him. He was never one to say too much, only what needed to be said. However, you can bet if Skip said he was going to do something he did it without fail.

His passion for the sport of motorcycling was evident throughout his life. He was a lifetime member of the South Penn Enduro Riders where he not only competed in enduros and hare scrambles but also helped host their annual events. He was the owner of Cycle Tech in Lewisbury, PA where he was known for his quality of service, willingness to help anyone and his honesty.

Skip’s biggest passions lie with his family and he was most proud Skip Stoner of the accomplishments of his son, multi time ECEA Hare Scramble 1958 -2015 Champion, Jerod Stoner.

Skip was also one of the founding members of the ECEA Hare Scramble Committee. His direct connection to the ECEA and the sport of motorcycling, have helped to shape what we do today and his influence will be seen for years to come.

Skip, you will be missed by all who knew you. The sport, the ECEA and the world, are a lesser place without you. Ride in Peace my friend.

Steve was always the first one to lend a hand or come along on a ride when possible. He was a Life Member of the Meteor Motorcycle Club Inc. Steve joined the club in 1975.

He was the starter of the Sandy Lane Enduro, sporting his raccoon hat, and he also worked the finish, too, for more than 30 years straight. Steve also led the New Year’s Day ride. This year, Sandy Lane Enduro will have a memorial T-shirt, with the proceeds to be donated in his name to Steve’s charity, Mt. Holly’s Children Home.

Steve was constantly interested in learning and seeing things, both Steve Hyde locally and all over the world. He ran his Mt. Holly Power sports 1947 -2014 dealership for 40 years, making friends of customers and treating people the way he wanted to be treated. He touched so many lives on and off the track, and his legacy will continue to live on through those influences.

We will miss his presence, but we will continue to go on in his honor.

Those interested in placing a memorial may contact Mt. Holly Children’s Home or visit www.childrens-home.com.

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By: Tabb Felty Photos: Tabbs Photography Jan. 17 was the annual KORVA snow ride, which took place at Rausch Creek. By “snow,” I mean snow and lots of ice. This makes for a challenging ride even for the most experienced of drivers; not only do you have to battle super cold conditions but driving on ice isn't the easiest thing to do.

The ride started off with a brief drivers’ meeting led by Hans Scherer and his guides. He went over the two different category rides happening that day and what the drivers should expect out of the ride. He went over safety precautions so that all the drivers took the upmost care while on the ride. They didn't want to see anybody getting hurt if it could be helped in any manner. Then Hans went into detail about the groups. One group was for experienced drivers; no rock crawling was included due to the ice conditions, but harder trails were included in this category. I was involved on this ride and my little tracker had to take the bypasses for some of the hills the drivers climbed.

The next group was for the beginners, including any new drivers or drivers who felt that they weren't ready for the more experienced trails.

I was with the beginners too, and let me tell you they definitely got a run for their money. These beginners ended up on blue trails, which are for more experienced drivers. They included bigger rocks with an even higher degree of difficulty than normal because of the ice. These drivers did amazingly well and were experts by the end of the day.

Both rides went very smoothly, and not one single vehicle broke down or even got a flat. This is quite the feat considering more than 30 vehicles showed carrying more than 70 people. Considering the ride took place in these conditions, I guess you could say KORVA is catching on! This was one of the most well-attended rides KORVA has put on so far, and we are only going to be growing from here.

I asked Hans Scherer what some of his primary goals were for the group for the upcoming year. He replied, "KORVA wants to keep steadily increasing the memberships and to also keep working with landowners and ride venues to secure new places to host more future events." I went on to ask him if there were any changes that he wanted to make, and he replied, "We're enjoying the steady growth and interest from a variety of offroad enthusiasts, and we look forward to continuing that growth this season."

I then interviewed Dennis Felty, a co-founder of KORVA, to see how he felt about the progress of KORVA and any goals he had for this upcoming year.

Dennis replied, "I think last year went as well as you can expect for a new organization. I would say our goal this year is to increase the membership to a level where we can negotiate for land access to enjoy the use of our off-road vehicles that are currently not available to us. It appears we’re off to a good start with the turnout at Saturday's event with at least 30 vehicles in attendance. Vehicles are coming from New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Media, and Mount Joy. This was the largest group KORVA has drawn to date, and I would expect as we organize more events for this year the off-road community will have a better understanding of our direction."

So it looks like KORVA is off to a great start and only looking to move forward and grow as a group. The organization is working hard to make sure all different kinds of off-road vehicles will be able to enjoy the off-road events that are available. Keep a lookout for more upcoming rides. If you have any questions about KORVA or might be interested in joining KORVA, please feel free to contact Hans Scherer at 484-368-2929 or Dennis Felty at 570-640-5735.

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Same Game, New Players By: Fred Brown

Dear Rec Rider readers: As of this writing, Pennsylvania's 47th gubernatorial administration is just a little over 24 hours old. Pennsylvania's new chief executive, Governor Tom Wolf, now has a responsibility of making good on his campaign promises by leading this state forward and to make it work for all Pennsylvanians.

The Pennsylvania General Assembly has been sworn in, standing committees have been formed, and the legislature is about the people's business. Legislation is being introduced in both the House and Senate, and that legislation is now being referred to the committee of jurisdiction.

What does this mean for those of us who love the outdoors and enjoy it riding our OHM, OHV, or ATV on the limited state lands available to pursue those recreational activities? Well, let's consider the position of DCNR. In the past with regard to expanding riding areas on state forest land, the department has opposed any further expansion, with the exception of what they refer to as strategic connections. In the last session, under the Corbett administration, the department opposed the registration of OHMs (off highway motorcycles), and they opposed pay-asyou-go legislation regarding expenditures from the snowmobile and ATV restricted account.

DCNR to its credit did support amendments to the Recreational Use of Land and Water Act (House Bill 544). This legislation, as I have written in the past, is critical in helping to open and maintain additional riding opportunities on private and public land. This bill regrettably died on the House calendar after having been reported from committee in April of 2013.

In the last session, the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee was chaired by Rep. Jerry Stern. Now that Rep. Stern has retired, the Republican Leadership of the PA House appointed Rep. David Hickernell as chairman. Most if not all legislation effecting your sport will go through this committee. If your legislator is on this list, you need to let me know. We, I, need your help in conveying to these legislators and their colleagues the importance and benefit that pro-off-road riding legislation means to you and has on the economy of this commonwealth.

For example, did you know a recent economic analysis indicates that ATV activity alone generates $2.2 billion in economic activity in the commonwealth and that has occurred with a lessthan-supportive government (DCNR and past Republican and Democratic administrations)?

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Members of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee are: Kurt Masser (R) Subcommittee Chairman on Recreation Karen Boback (R) Russell Diamond (R) Hal English (R) Mindy Fee (R) Marcia Hahn (R) Doyle Heffley (R) Susan Helm (R) Rob Kauffman (R) Ryan Mackenzie (R) David Millard (R) Dan Moul (R) John Payne (R) Mike Regan (R) Thaddeus Kirkland (D) Minority Chairman Daniel Deasy (D) Subcommittee Chairman on Arts and Entertainment Robert Matzie (D) Subcommittee Chairman on Travel Promotion, History & Heritage Leslie Acosta (D) Vanessa Lowery Brown (D) Frank Burns (D) Margo Davidson (D) Frank Farina (D) Jaret Gibbons (D) Mark Longietti (D)

Also, for your information the following is a listing of Governor Wolf’s Cabinet: Department of Community and Economic Development (nomination) - Dennis Davin Department of Revenue (nomination) - Eileen McNulty Department of State (nomination) - Pedro Cortes Office of General Counsel (appointment) - Denise Smyler Department of Corrections (nomination) - John Wetzel Department of General Services (nomination) - Curt Topper Department of Insurance (nomination) - Teresa Miller Office of the Budget (appointment) - Randy Albright Department of Agriculture (nomination) - Russell Redding Department of Banking and Securities (nomination) - Robin Wiessmann Department of Environmental Protection (nomination) - John H. Quigley Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (nomination) - Cindy Dunn Office of Administration (appointment) - Sharon Minnich Department of Transportation (nomination) - Leslie Richards PA State Police (nomination) - Colonel Marcus L. Brown PA Emergency Management Agency (appointment) - Richard Finn Office of Fire (appointment) - Timothy Solobay Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, The Adjutant General (nomination) - Major General James R. Joseph Department of Aging (nomination) - Teresa Osborne Inspector General (appointment) - Grayling Williams Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (nomination) - Gary Tennis Department of Health (nomination) - Karen Murphy Department of Human Services (nomination) - Ted Dallas Physician General (appointment) - Dr. Rachel Levine Department of Education (nomination) - Pedro Rivera Department of Labor and Industry (nomination) - Kathy Manderino

Please send me an email so that I may keep you informed on the progress of legislation that will improve off-road riding for us all.

My email is fred-brown@comcast.net. Thank you.

PA OHV’s Mission

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

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

• Become instrumental and influential in interactions with land managers.

• Defend the OHV community against discriminating legislation and regulation.

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

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

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

• Provide educational opportunities related to OHV use.

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

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

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

Annual Dues: $25 per member Name: Street Address: City: Email Address: Daytime Phone:

State:

Zip:

Evening Phone:

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

Certified Pennsylvania DCNR Youth Safety Instructor Contact Info Pennsylvania requires any child between the ages of 8 and 16 to have a Certificate of Completion for the Youth ATV Safety Course in order to ride any state land. Below is a list Nicole Yiengst • York 717-577-5142 nichole@ecowater.us Lance Schwartz Lewisburg 570-847-6102 Dennis Felty • Schuylkill/Northumberland Co. 570-640-5735 themayorofcoaltowne@yahoo.com Robert Smith • Minersville 570-527-6197 RSmith6197@gmail.com Ed Geehan Bucks County / Pocono.

Eddiecharles11@yahoo.com Rich Rudzinski • Lower Bucks County 267-716-2450 rrudzi@verizon.net Chas McHenry • Bucks County 267-446-6176 dcnrsaferide@yahoo.com Rick Latchaw Mercer/Venango County 724-253-3069 maxxrc@windstream.net

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

Gary Elder Lawrence/Venango County 724-924-2062 geelder@comcast.net Mark Lynch DCNR Master Inst. • Connellsville Pa 734-984-5138 maglynch@zoominternet.net Tom Lytle • Central, Pa 717-940-2229 paatvsafety@yahoo.com Motorcycle Safety Foundation Closed Range Exercise on dirt bikes. http://www.dirtbikeschool.org/ Allen Marker – Somerset/Uniontown Dirt Bike School Instructor 814-233-7451 or motoman774@yahoo.com David Miller Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, Berks and Northampton Counties 610-322-0106 or millerdavidv@reagan.com Richard Henofer Bucks-Montgomery-Phila. Counties 215-669-3173 rhbuilds@me.com

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

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

ASI & DCNR ATV Training & MSF Dirt Bike Training with loaners WILLOW HILL OHV SCHOOL Willow Hill Off-Road Riding School (717) 532-6439 Roxbury, PA 17251-0147 tewellmann@embarqmail.com Carl Johnson carled63@yahooo.com 570-777-8190 Lycoming-Potter-Centre Counties James Campbell- DCNR / ASI 440-599-2033 Ashtabula County Conneaut, Ohio ccbell@suite224.net Bob Jackson- DCNR 440-998-3686 Ashtabula County Ashtabula, Ohio bobbyj_57@windstream.net RC Horn ASI-ATV/ROHVA - Side By Side Instructor 304-839-6319 ASI.rchorn@yahoo.com

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

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Catch the Bug and See the World (or the Next in Town Over) a New Way By: Matt Henwood If you are into off-roading, then perhaps in the last few years you have heard the term “overlanding” being thrown around. Now you may be asking yourself, “What is overlanding?”

Overlanding is a term often used to describe a form of self-reliant adventure travel, in many cases utilizing a mechanical mode of transport in order to take individuals to remote reaches of country or the world.

The end goal is not as much about reaching a destination, but to truly experience and relish what life has to offer throughout the journey, be it triumphs or hardships. For some, the objective of overlanding is to get as remote as possible and travel far from civilization in order to reconnect with nature and themselves. For others, it is about exploring new regions and cultures and connecting with people. For every overlander, though, the idea of escaping their daily grind in search of an adventure on the road less traveled is a constant thought.

Overland adventures can last anywhere from a few days to a few decades, and it is not uncommon while on the trail to meet couples who have been traveling the world together for years nonstop. Some serious adventurers will hop from continent to continent after spending vast periods of time discovering all that a region has to offer.

Needless to say, for an adventure of such a long duration, selecting the right mode of transport can greatly alter how the adventure will be experienced. For some, a BMW GS, KTM Adventure, or other dual-sport motorcycle is the only way to experience the world. For others, a wellkitted Toyota LandCruiser, Jeep Rubicon, or Land Rover Defender allow for more gear storage in order to bring the comforts of a 5-star hotel along with them. “Overland rigs” are vehicles that can provide the essentials for living comfortably off-grid, including cozy sleeping arrangements such as rooftop tents, on-board water for cooking and hot showers, refrigeration for food or to chill a bottle of wine, propane stoves, and even on-board solar panels to keep the vehicle’s dual batteries topped off. Beyond the comfort factors, these “rigs” are also built to perform on the trails. Heavyduty suspension systems, larger and more aggressive tires, locking differentials, heavy-duty bumpers and winches, safari racks, and snorkels are just some of the items you may find on these highly capable vehicles.

When overlanders take their vehicles to remote locations in the world, places without cell phone reception and tow trucks, they need to have the

proper equipment and training to get themselves out of dangerous situations safely.

You don’t take vehicles like these to your average garage around the corner; you take them to places like Main Line Overland (MLO) in West Chester, Pa. MLO specializes in building overland rigs for adventurous customers looking to get far off the grid without worrying about if they will be able to make it back. Vehicles arrive at the MLO shop oftentimes in stock form and undergo an extensive multistage build process ending with an overland rig that can take customers to their long-dreamt-about adventure spots. The vehicle modifications can be quite extensive and complex, and they are often built custom to suit the specific needs of the customers and their planned adventures. Specialty parts for these vehicles are sourced from around the globe, and only the highest-quality parts are used on MLO vehicles.

For more information, and to see some of these amazing vehicles, checkout the MLO website at www.MainLineOverland.com.

If you are interested in learning more about overlanding, there are a few groups you could look into within the region for more information and good places to hit the trails in search of your own overland adventure close to home.

• Purple Lizard Maps (www.purplelizard.com) is an independent cartographic design firm dedicated to making beautiful maps of beautiful places. Purple Lizard designs maps for people who want to make the most of their outdoor recreation. We recommend picking up the Bald Eagle State Forest map for some fun driveable trails and dual-sport tracks.

• Mountain State Overland (www.mountainstateoverland.com) aims to encourage adventure within the Appalachian Mountains while balancing the preservation of local cultures and natural ecosystems. If you are looking for an adventure spanning Virginia and West Virginia, then these guys have you covered.

• Dirt Road Trip (www.dirtroadtrip.com) scratches the itch for off-road adventure one weekend or one vacation at a time, whether it is a remote wilderness expedition or simply taking the gravel path to explore the corners of small-town America. This blog provides some great info for local adventures worth considering.

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MOAB June 2014

Photos and Story By: Eric Stambaugh Moab Day 1: Poison Spider Mesa There's something about waking up in the desert - can't put my finger on it, but the air is somehow crisp like fall back home, yet you know it's going to be hot. Maybe the time change has something to do with it. I find myself up and outside much earlier. The sun is already pounding on the tops of the red rocks, but it is cold in the Spanish Valley.

Today we plan to ride with Tim's friends from Colorado, Bill and Gary. Last night at the Moab Brewery, Bill told us that someone had recommended the Poison Spider and Golden Spike trails to him, so this morning we meet up and head north across the Colorado River on US 191 toward the Poison Spider Mesa. As we turn left onto SR 279, we pass the old uranium processing site.

Yellowcake, anyone? Not anymore, the site is now in the midst of what looks to be a very orderly remediation. Check out the cleanup's fact sheet sometime (gjem.energy.gov/moab); I found it fascinating.

After a few miles of pavement with steep canyon walls on the right and the Colorado River on the left, we are at the trailhead. Poison Spider and Golden Spike are Jeep trails rated on recreation maps as difficult and most difficult. They loop through the Poison Spider Mesa and link up with Gemini Bridge Road. On a dirt bike, most Jeep trails are readily negotiable, but this is Moab and there are sections of Golden Spike that will curl your hair. The last thing I'd want to be in is a Jeep.

The trail begins as a steep dirt road with sandstone outcrops and quickly turns into full-blown rock mountains. The landscape is straight out of an old western movie, with gullies, gulches, washes, cliffs, and canyons. The riding is fun - a little trails action mixed with desert gassing and “paved” hill climbs thrown in for fun. At some point we get separated and loop around for a while until we get everyone gathered back up. This is when the real fun starts: we unknowingly wind up on the only double-black diamond trail on the Poison Spider Mesa. The climbs are hairy, the descents are steep, and we begin the task of lifting the bikes over some obstacles in 85-degree dry heat.

The effort is worth it. Somewhere at an altitude of about 5,200 feet (Moab is at about 4,000), we stop at a lookout point and can see the valley below south to Moab and the entrance to Arches National Park. It's spectacular. Later we stop and hike a few hundred yards to Gemini Bridges: gigantic rock arches that you can walk across with the canyon floor hundreds of feet down.

The ride back to the highway is a red dirt road that climbs over the cliff adjacent to US 191 and breathtakingly drops down the other side. A few miles of blacktop and we're crossing the Colorado again and heading into town. As the sun sets in the desert, the chill is back. The cliffs cast long shadows, but the sky is clear - promising another fresh desert morning.

Moab Day 2: La Sal Mountains Yes, we planned a trip to the desert in June, but the timing was more about when everyone could get together rather than nailing the ideal weather. Well it turns out that the forecast for Moab today is 97 degrees. We know we want

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Eight riders from Pennsylvania traveled three-quarters of the way across the country and spent a week dirt-biking in Moab, Utah.

This is their story.

South Mtn. Cycle Shop, South Central Pennsylvania’s Beta Dealer to ride Slickrock early in the week, but after yesterday's sweatfest on Golden Spike, the group is open to ideas.

When you drive into Moab on US 191 from I70, you are treated to a spectacular view of red rock desert in the foreground and massive snow-capped peaks in the background. Those peaks are the La Sal Mountains, and they are well over 12,000 feet high! We did some research and found that there is a portion of the La Sal National Forest that is open to multiple uses, including off-highway vehicles. The project has been set up as a study to conserve the land while keeping it open to responsible use. It also raises money for education in Utah.

It's bound to be cooler up there than down here. Heck, from the pictures, it looks like there are even trees with actual shade. And the trailhead is only 27 miles from our house.

The day is already hot as we are leaving. We head south on Spanish Valley Road and hang a left on La Sal Loop Road. The road begins to climb, and within minutes the red landscape turns to green, the vegetation thickens, and it feels like we are riding straight into Colorado. The pavement ends when we turn onto Geyser Pass Road. It is wide and steep, and there are cattle grazing on the shoulders. Soon it is narrow and steep and lined with massive pine trees.

The temperature has dropped enough that I am glad that I decided to wear my enduro jacket. Then I see it: my first glimpse of snow in the gutter! Then more. By the time we reach the 10,500-foot Geyser Pass, there are piles of it nearly a foot deep.

Riding over the pass is an experience, especially after leaving the desert 30 minutes ago on a dirt bike. The road opens up a bit as we navigate the switchbacks on the other side, and the views are big - a green valley below that fades to forever and 12,726-foot Mount Peale well above the tree line.

We find the trailhead and get to it. The single-track trails are unbelievable - meandering like cow trails through high meadows, dropping into rocky canyons, weaving through stands of aspen, and cutting across cliff edges steep enough to make you want to click your heels three times. The elevation changes are extreme, and the scenery is powerful. Difficulty ranges, but everything is navigable from the saddle save for a few downed tree detours.

Turns out that June is a great time to come to Moab. It is 64 degrees in the La Sals and had we been here three weeks ago we wouldn't have been able to ride these trails due to snowpack.

As we descend back into the valley I realize that I am continually impressed by this land (both West and East) and am thankful that I can get out and see it. Kudos to the state of Utah for giving this a shot. Tomorrow we plan to visit a better-known multi-use trail. Stay tuned.

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2014 Year In Review

We started the year with 309 members and ended the year with 504 members; we had started 2013 with 129 members. We had a lot of excitement this year in our club; first, the TomBob Outdoors Show approached our club about filming a family-type ATV riding club. They filmed our club riding in Potter County over the Memorial Day weekend and at our annual Tour for Elk ride in November. The show will be seen by 110 million viewers, which we are very proud of. Look for the TomBob Outdoors ATV Expedition on the Destination America and the Pursuit channels.

At the Renovo ATV Cruise for a Cure in June of 2014, which our club

sponsors for Bucktail Medical Hospital, we maxed out at 249 riders for the first time in four years and helped raise over $5,000 to fight cancer, which we are very proud of. For this year we have changed our charter with AMA and we will be able to increase the number of riders for this event. During the Cruise for a Cure, REC Rider informed us that we were the fastest-growing ATV club in the state. We think our growth has come from having a good leadership team.

We provide two guided rides every month of the year and sometimes more due to camping weekends. We also try to plan one big ride a year; in 2014 a group of us went to Tug Hill, N.Y., and for 2015 we are planning a trip to Hatfield McCoy. One of our other big rides in 2014 was our annual Tour for Elk and Toy Drive. We had more than 200 riders take part in that event over two days touring Benezette, Pa., in November, and we saw more than 175 elk each day. We also collected more than 200 toys for the Clinton County area, which Mark the Shark handed out in our local area.

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a new trail system in the state. With great pride we said yes, since it’s part of our mission statement to increase the growth of the trail system in our state. At this time we learned from the PAOHV that our club was the strongest ATV club in the state. We are very proud to receive compliments from REC Rider and the PAOHV. We would like to thank both of the organizations for the kind words. Details of the trail we are working on should be available in a few months.

Our club was started in 2002 by Lynn Probst and Wayne Yahn, who set the bar on how our club should operate and run with guidelines for us to follow. They both were great leaders of CMATVA, and we respect them for the values they set for us to follow. We also want to thank our sponsors who help us grow our club and support us in the different events we get involved in. We now hold two Dice Runs a year, which are sponsored by Bestline Powersports and Williamsport Honda. Without their support for these two events, we wouldn’t be able to raise the funds for the insurance for the Cruise for the Cure. The other big fundraiser we have every year is our annual ATV Rodeo in September. Our sponsors help us raise money for the club for this event also, and they donate door prizes for people attending the rodeo. Please visit our sponsor page on our website and support or sponsors that support our club. Most of our sponsors offer our members a 10 percent discount on parts, accessories, and apparel.

Most members tell me they get their membership dues of $15.00 a year for a family membership back in the savings from buying items from our sponsors. One of the things we started two years ago was planning our monthly rides out on a yearly schedule. This way our members can plan ahead on which rides they want to go on. We have some members plan their vacation around some of the long weekend rides such as Potter

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WHERE TO RIDE - ATV Trails on State Forest Land SUMMER AND WINTER TRAILS

4 - Centre County

These trails are open during the summer and winter seasons. The summer season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September. The winter season runs from the day following the last day of the regular or extended antlerless deer season as established by the Game Commission through the following April 1. There are some trails that remain closed until after the late muzzleloader season.

Please check with the individual forest district to see when the trails will open for the winter season.

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

- Burnt Mills - Pike County

7 miles of summer and winter trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402, one mile south of Porters Lake. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Phone: (570) 895-4000

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- Adams & Cumberland Counties

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

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

Phone: (717) 485-3148

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

7 miles of summer trails and winter trails. Access is at the Jacks Mountain Trailhead located along Route 235 three miles south of Glen Iron. The trail includes the East Kettle Road, which has been closed to other types of motor vehicles.

Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, 18865 Old Turnpike Rd, Milmont, PA 17845.

Phone: (570) 922-3344

8 - Martin Hill - Bedford County

The Whiskey Springs ATV Trail. Access is from the Two Miles Road, 1-1/2 miles west of Westport toward Kettle Creek State Park. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764. Phone: (570) 923-6011

17 miles of summer and winter trail. Trails are located near Haneyville and include the Button Road and a network of wooded trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Access to the trail is from a parking area located at the former parking area at the CCC Camp along Route 44, one mile south of Haneyville.

Contact: Tiadaghton State Forest, 423 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702 Phone: (570) 327-3450

3 - Snyder & Union Counties -

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

5 - Clinton County

6 - Lycoming County

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

SUMMER TRAILS

13 miles of summer and winter trails. Access is from Route 115, five miles south of I-80.

Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370 Phone: (570) 895-4000

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

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

11 - 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

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

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

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

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

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

Plates and Decals

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

Liability Insurance

If you are using your ATV solely on land owned or leased by you, you are not required to get liability insurance. All other riders must carry liability insurance.

Proof of that insurance must be carried with you when you ride. There are no minimum requirements or coverage standards established by DCNR or the Snowmobile/ATV Law for the liability insurance.

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13 - Motorcycle and/or ATV Riding Areas

The federally-operated Allegheny National Forest has more than 100 miles of ATV trails. ATV trail season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September. Winter season is from December 20 to April 1. Contact the Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office, P.O. Box 847, 222 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365, (814) 723-5150. Effective July 1, 2002, the Allegheny National Forest implemented the Fee Demo Program for ATV and motorized bike trails. An annual $35 permit fee is required, and can be purchased from any Allegheny National Forest office, and some local vendors, or online at www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny.

Seven Mountains Ramble (Dual Sport Licensed Motorcycles) - Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. Loop 1 starts at the 7 Mountains Campground, located just south of Potters Mill or west of Milroy on Route 22/322. Compensation for Campground owner for parking strongly recommended. Proceed on Sand Mountain road to the trailhead at Ground Oak trail.

The loop is about 30 miles long.

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

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

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

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

Rocky Gap ATV Trail

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

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

15 - Snow Shoe Rails to Trails ATV & SnowMobile

accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.

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

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

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

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WHERE TO RIDE - Private Riding Facilities This is a partial list of riding areas that you can pay by the day to ride with some requiring annual memberships.

Some offer riding for motorcycles or quads only, and others allow both.

Please check with the individual businesses before you make the trip.

Diamond MX Park New Castle, DE - 25 Adirondacks Region Lewis County, NY 16 Blue www.bdmxpark.com

Run Recreation Patton, PA 35 Rock www.rockrunrecreation.com

17 Breezewood Proving Grounds Clearville, PA - 26 Lost Trails Dunmore, PA www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com www.ridelosttrails.com

Village OHV Park Templeton, PA – 35A Scrubgrass www.sgohvpark.com

17A Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park – Tams, WV - 27 Majestic Trails Rew, PA www.burningrockwv.com www.majestictrails.com

Rest Farm Marienville, PA 36 Shady www.shadyrestfarm.net

www.lewiscountyrecreation.com

Ramblers Motorcycle Club 18 Happy www.happyramblers.org

and Meadows Resort Wampum, PA 28 Mines www.minesandmeadows.com

Gap MX Newburg, PA 19 Doublin www.doublingap.com

Mountain Motocross Elkland, PA 29 Miles www.milesmountainmx.com

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Ridge ATV Trails Reels Corner, PA 30 Mountain www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com

MX Park Berwick, PA 21 Evansville www.evansvilleraceway.com

Hollow MX 31 Sleepy www.sleepymx.com

www.hilltoplodge.com

Rock Dunes Slippery Rock, PA 37 Slippery www.slipperyrockdunes.com Pines ATV Park Andover, NY 38 Tall www.tallpinesatvpark.com

FULL SIZE PARKS Off-Road Park Six Points, PA 39 Outback www.outbackoffroadpark.com

Rausch Creek Trail Riders Valley View, PA 22 Four Seasons Resort West Finley, PA - 32 www.rauschcreekracing.com

Creek Off-Road Park 40 Rausch www.rc4x4.org

Creek Valley ATV Club Melcroft, PA - 33 Reading Anthracite Co. Pottsville, PA 23 Indian www.readinganthracite.com www.icvatvclub.com

Springs Off-Road Park 41 Wolf www.wolfspringsoffroadpark.com

www.campfourseasonsresort.com

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ATV Problem Solving By: Dave Miller, President, Lehigh Valley ATV Assn.

PaOHV Frontline 67 Rep. for Montgomery County

I know this might be borrowing heavily from Jeff Foxworthy’s comedy

are probably numerous historical reasons why ATV’ers in Pennsylvania

routine, but there are a few questions you need to ask yourself honestly to

have only 240 miles of available trails while snowmobilers have close

figure out which side of the ‘off-road access’ fence you’re on.

to 2400. But, a lot of it likely has to do with negative perceptions by

If you’re the kind of rider who heads out on public trails without a

the public as well as state officials about the general “character” of

helmet, you might be part of the problem. If you’re the kind of rider who

off-roaders. Enforcement costs for trail regulation violations are most

cruises the local trails with an alcoholic beverage in the cup holder on

certainly considered when any additional ATV trail miles are pursued with

your quad or otherwise under the influence of alcohol, you might be part

DCNR. Sadly, those “bad riders” (let’s call them the One Percent’ers),

of the problem. If you’re the kind of rider who ignores ‘no trespassing’

disproportionately affect the 99 percent of riders who DO obey the rules.

and ‘keep out’ signs, knowingly rides on closed trails or rides on property

IF we could eliminate the bad behavior mentioned previously, it would

without clear permission or approval, you might be part of the problem. If

be one less factor for groups like PaOHV to have to contend with when

you’re the kind of rider who ‘dusts off’ strangers parked along the trail or

working toward the goal of increased trail miles.

parking lot, you might be part of the problem. These and other negative

There are plenty of publications from DCNR and PaOHV which

behaviors and actions can impact the future of our sport more than you

feature the ethical standards we should all adhere while we’re riding.

might guess.

DCNR offers the “On the Right Trail” brochure as ‘an ethical guide for ATV

All of the foregoing behaviors have the distinct effect of annoying

riders’. PaOHV has the SCORE (Safe Courteous Off Road Enthusiasts)

or angering other motorized and non-motorized trail users, as well as the

interactive training offered in conjunction with DCNR, and can be

public at large, when they witness such irresponsible acts. I will never

accessed at the official website, www.PaOHV.org and clicking on the

contend that off-highway riders will be embraced with open arms if we

‘Training and Safety’ button.

could just eliminate those negative behaviors; however, bad behavior

Periodically, we should all evaluate our riding habits to ensure we

clearly does affect people’s perceptions of off-road riders. Those negative

are promoting a positive image for all off-road riders. First impressions

perceptions can turn against us when public referendums on additional

can be lasting ones. Also, be mindful that being ‘involved’ in off-road

access are sought at the local, state or national level. Sadly, negative

riding means more than simply throwing a leg over your favorite machine

commentary often seems to carry more weight than positive comments,

and hitting the trails. Keeping abreast of pending legislation which affects

especially when decision-makers are already pre-disposed against

off-road access is a responsibility we should all take seriously. Get

motorized recreation.

involved with groups like PaOHV and others who champion our cause. It

The truth is that many off-roaders don’t look any farther into the future of our sport than their headlights can shine in broad daylight. There

really doesn’t take a lot of time. Doing so helps ensure you’re part of the solution, not part of the problem!

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Words by: Stephanie Gehman This month’s column features the first of a two-part interview with Chris Banks, the Operations Manger at Toyota SportsPlex in Wilkes Barre, Pa. Chris shares with us what he would recommend for kids who are strongly interested in competitive racing, along with important information for their parents as well.

SG: Chris, let’s talk about equipment needed for racing.

CB: They need to buy a good motorcycle and safety equipment. A used bike is fine as long as it's well maintained. Safety gear should be new, especially the helmet. An old or unreliable bike that breaks or is "worn" will take away from the experience. If a new young rider has a bike that has a lot less power, bad brakes, or suspension and breaks down, he/she will get discouraged and want to quit. The quality riding gear is essential for when - not if - they fall because they will fall. With quality gear they will be less likely to get hurt. Quality gear helps them stay cooler, is lighter and more comfortable, and will keep them safer. You do not need to go buy the most expensive gear there is, but do not ride in hiking boots and jeans.

As for entering competitive events, find the track you want to enter events at and contact them. They can give you a full race schedule and practice dates. Go to practices before entering events. This will help prepare the child to the track. He/she will get familiar with the course: jumps, hills, turns, and off-camber terrain. It is a lot easier to do this for the first time without 20 or so other riders trying to go as fast as they can. While you’re there, look around for people you might know or introduce yourself to people who appear to be willing to help.

Racing is a community, and almost everyone will help almost everyone.

s Colby Shower got his Christmas wish after asking for a dirt bike the last two years.

SG: What do you find to be the greatest and most frequent ins and outs of kids racing competitively?

CB: Motorcycle and ATV riding and racing is, to put it simply, great. It is good for the mind, body, and soul. It develops physical skills, mental skills, control, confidence, camaraderie, sportsmanship, friendship - the list could go on and on, and nothing here is negative. Motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riding or racing at a young age will start a young child on a lifelong journey of experiencing what people who do not ride could never understand. The first time the bike leaves the ground ... the first time you make it to the top of that hill climb ... the first time you perfectly rail around that tree ... these are lifelong memories, at the age of 5 or 50. It is something you need to experience and not read about.

SG: How often do you recommend practicing for someone interested in racing?

CB: Practicing is the main key to being successful at a young age. As children mature and grow, training - like weight training, cardio, and diet - will come in to play, but that should not start until around the teens. For young children, seat time is key. The more seat time the better. It does not need to be on a track. Just getting seat time in a field helps them learn what the bike, and he or she, can and cannot do. Woods riding, trail riding, and power lines will all help more, but the child needs to have enough self-confidence and control of the machine before attempting difficult terrain. This is also where parents need to be forgiving and encouraging. They cannot tell a child this is easy and they should have no trouble over that log or why did you fall in the mud? Parents need to encourage them and help them! They really should be comfortable in these types of terrains before they try a competitive race.

Next month we will take a closer look at the rest of this interview with Chris. We hope you enjoyed this introduction to racing material!

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We were planning on meeting at 10am at Tom’s in Milroy, like always I was running late. There were no Jeeps there so I assumed they started without me. I headed toward the mountains and received a phone call from the crew saying that one of the Jeep’s clutch linkage broke and they were all back at the local DQ trying to get it back on the road. That Jeep made it home but missed the ride, so that Jeeper had to ride along with his brother.

We then headed as a group to the Bald Eagle State Forest. We stopped at the beginning of Panther Run Road and had a trail briefing for our ride ahead.

After crawling through that trail, we made our way onto Little Poe. While making our way along the stream and down the trail, we had many beautiful scenic views and photo opportunities. After almost an hour of Jeepin’ we made our way to Penn’s View. The weather at the vista was much more windy and cold compared to when we were down in the hollow, but the view was spectacular and well worth the drive.

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We were once again planning to meet at Tom’s in Milroy, pull out time was 9:30 am. Nine jeeps were heading to Greenwood Furnace State Park taking Route 655 through Big Valley, then a right on Route 305 up the mountain. We arrived at the Polar Bear Plunge that benefited the Juniata Valley YMCA at 10:30am, and made our way down to the beach area where the huge hole was cut out in the ice for the participants to enter the water. The air temperature was at a chilling 14 degrees Fahrenheit, with the water temperature at the freezing 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The park rangers there told us that Greenwood Furnace had the second coldest water out of all of the Pennsylvania State Parks, following only a couple degrees above R.B. Winter State Park. Nine Jeeps with fourteen Jeepers attended to support Joe from SMJ and all other polar bear plungers.

There were food and warm drinks for all participants and supporters, as well as a fire on the beach to stay warm. Activities were set up for children to ice skate, play ice hockey with brooms, and several kids were sliding across the ice on sleds. The rangers informed us that the ice was not as thick as the previous year and would only allow so many people to gather around on the ice to watch the plunge. Some of our SMJ members said that as they were watching on the ice, they heard the ice crack and shift down as someone walked behind them. The event wrapped up around noon and the SMJ group went separate ways, except for three Jeeps who decided to continue the day. The small group headed toward Huntingdon to grab lunch at Memories Sports Bar and Grill, followed by a trip to Raystown Lake spillway on the lookout for bald eagles.

We could not catch a glimpse of any eagles that day, but the view was nice. Plans are being made to arrange another ride there to see the bald eagles when the weather gets warmer. This small group wrapped up the day getting some frozen yogurt in State College before making our way home. No Jeeps were left behind this day!

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TRUPA Rides Tri-County By: Regina Swinger TRUPA has a ride for the group every year. This year the group decided on Tri-County ATV open house for the place where they would hold the annual ride.

To let people in the group experience the ATV park and introduce TriCounty ATV to our group of great friends and riders. It was a great experience for us, and the members at the open house could not have been more gracious to us. Tri-County ATV Park has over 1,000 acres with trails, a motocross track, a drag strip, and kids’ play track. From trails for beginners to your more advanced trails, it’s easy to see the care they take in their park.

It’s always great to find an open-minded ATV park that allows us to ride our trikes at their park. Ever since the Consent Decree in the 80s not a lot of places allow trikes. Armed with the knowledge we were welcome to come enjoy their trails and events, we had no trouble getting a good number of our group show up for the weekend.

Tri-County did some really nice things for the open house. This year they chose a “Gold Rush” theme.

While riding out on the trails, if you looked close, you could find golden eggs, shovels, and playing cards.

Once you found one of these items, you could take it in and win prizes.

This made for an exciting family fun event for everyone attending. The parents and kids had a blast looking for items.

For one of their open house events, the park holds drag racing, and if you know TRUPA, you know we loo-ove racing. This was the time for the TRUPA members to get their machines out to test their skills against the more modern machines in some bracket racing.

Almost all of the guys in our group signed up for this, and everyone in the group who did not race was there to cheer all the participants on. Seeing the older trikes race against the more modern equipment was an awesome experience to be a part of, and when it came down to it, the final three machines were three of our own trikes and riders, meaning that they had to go head to head against each other.

In the end, it was Bryan Ditch taking home first place on his Honda 250R. Second place was Dave Swinger on his 295R, and third was Geoff Romesburg on his TPC Trikes 450 conversion. Our group was obviously more than excited about the wins.

This wasn’t something you see could everyday, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was a great weekend for TRUPA, and based on the feedback from Tri-County it’s only the beginning of a great friendship.

It really is something special when your group is riding through the woods and people are stopping just to see all the trikes go by. Some were nostalgic, some were too young to remember but were just as curious and excited by them, and some were actually trying stop us to ask questions right on the trail. It was even more interesting to see everyone’s surprise at the drags watching the trikes take over the drag strip and with even more people coming up to us asking questions about our machines and our group.

Trikes are here to stay.

After all the controversy and all the years, they still hold a spot in the hearts of riders everywhere, and we will continue to be a presence promoting the responsible riding and racing of trikes.

Thank you to Tri-County ATV for the awesome experience you gave all of us, and we can’t wait to meet up and do it all over again.

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By: David Kutskel Do you have an old bike from the ’70s or ’80s sitting in the corner of your garage, shed, barn, or basement? Dust her off, tune her up, and come ride with us.

The 2015 Potomac Vintage Riders Vintage Hare Scramble series will kick off on Monday, April 13, at Rocket Raceway in Three Springs, Pa. For those who are not familiar with us, we have a 10-race vintage and postvintage cross-country series. Vintage is for bikes built before 1975, and post-vintage is for bikes built from 1975 to 1994. There are age classes for 50-plus, 60-plus, and 70-plus, as well as displacement classes that run from 200 and under to open class. There are further subcategories in the PV classes broken down by year: Historic 1975-77, PV 1978-84 (non-disk brake), PV modern 1983-1987 (front disk only), and Pre Modern 1985-94 (front and rear disk brakes). So if you have a bike that falls into the above date ranges, we have a class for you to ride in. All races have classes that include Expert, Intermediate, and Novice, so be not afraid. Tracks are usually 3.5 to 4.5 miles long and offer a wide range of trail conditions from single track, grass track, and fire roads. All races are one hour, plus a lap on the leader. Vintage races normally start in the morning, followed by the post-vintage race 45 minutes after the end of the vintage race.

It’s not just about the racing, however. We have a great bunch of riders who treat each other like family. Race days are laid back with a low-key atmosphere, while offering competitive racing. You can meet riders from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, and New York. We even have a guy who drops in from time to time from Alaska when he is down this way. Just because we ride old bikes does not mean the younger crowd is not welcome. It’s still just as fun to ride a 30-year-old bike even when you are barely 30 years old yourself.

So maybe you are an ex-racer thinking of coming out of retirement or a current hot shoe, you can still find a bike and be competitive for relatively low cost compared to racing modern bikes. Even the gate fees and entry fees are low. So if you have an older bike (or you know where to get one), bring it out and race it, trail ride it, or just spend the day reliving the past.

Spectators are more than welcome. Ride ’em, don’t hide ’em!

You can find our complete schedule in this issue of REC Rider, or you can visit the Potomac Vintage Riders website or look us up on our Facebook page at Vintage Hare Scramble. We have been promoting vintage hare scrambles in our region for more than 10 years and have seen great growth in our series. Please feel free to give me a call at 814-421-1140 with any questions.

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