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Letter from the Editor

Tabbs Photography – Tabb Felty Another Christmas, and the December issue of Rec Rider is on the stands!

I can’t believe how fast this year flew by. When I look back on it and think of all the events I got to go to and people I got to talk to, it’s a little staggering. If you had told me at Rock Run for the Summer Blast that in a couple weeks I’d be writing the last letter for the year, I’d have said you were nuts, but that’s exactly what this feels like to me. I hope everyone had a great riding season and has an even better holiday season. No matter what holiday you celebrate, Rec Rider wishes you all nothing but the best!

This issue is a little smaller than usual, but it’s still packed full of good stuff for everyone to enjoy. We have a race at Big Al’s, the AIME show, a season recap from BMER, and more. The Jr. wRECking Crew page is looking good as usual too.

I’ll keep it short this month, but there is plenty to look forward to with the New Year. We have some really good changes coming to Rec Rider. We also started a new YouTube page, and you can upload your videos directly to www.RECRIDER.com.

Just click the button fill out the release and send ’em in.

We are going to have some contests and put together some great videos to show at events we go to. Keep your eye on the e-newsletter, Facebook, and here to find out when we are running contests.

Have a great month, everyone! Enjoy the Holidays and by all means, get out and ride!

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In This Issue Of

Rec Rider Magazine KORVA ................................................. 6

2014 Election .................................... 13

CMATVA Elk Ride.................................. 7

Where to Ride.....................................14

What is a Gap Study? ........................... 8

Jr wRECking Crew ...............................19

PaOHV ................................................. 9

BMER Recap ....................................... 21

AIME...................................................10

Big Al’s .............................................. 22

Our Advertisers Diamondback Truck Cover .................... 4

Offroad Motorsports .......................... 18

ECEA .................................................. 13

P.A.M.P. Printing.................................. 8

GAP Racing ........................................ 23

Pine Grove Yamaha ............................ 18

Hollingers Sports N Turf .................... 23

Powerseal USA ................................... 13

Karns Performance .............................17

Rausch Creek Trail Riders ...................16

KB5 Industries .................................. 18

Rider Insurance ..................................17

Keystone Trailers ................................. 8

RRP Cycle Stuff.................................... 4

Kymco USA ........................................ 20

Schaeffers Sales And Service............. 18

Lancaster Honda................................ 22

Scott Powersports ............................... 8

Lewis County Chamber ........................ 4

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Toy Tech............................................. 18

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

TPC Power Center............................... 18

Motorama Associates..........................12

Yamaha Motor Corp USA ...................... 2

Off Road Central .................................. 4

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Stephanie Gehman, Dan Karns, Dick Lepley, Fred Brown, Tabb Felty, Chris Banks, Henry J. Sorgen IV

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Big Al’s Credit Tabbs Photography-Tabb Felty AIME Show Credit Dan Karns-Karns Performance

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KORVA Shoot At Rausch Creek Off Road Park

By Tabb Felty • Photos by Tabbs Photography

Another KORVA ride took place on Oct. 24, and what a ride it became. This time a bigger group came out to test their skill on some massive rock climbs. Ten vehicles came out to this ride at Rausch Creek Off Road Park, 11 including my baby tracker. The trip started off with a drivers’ meeting so that all drivers understood why they were there and the importance of safety. As I explained to you all before in previous articles about KORVA and their mission statement, the most important part is the safety of the drivers.

After the meeting, the drivers were broken into three groups: rail buggies, expert rock crawlers, and a beginner’s ride for people new to the rock crawling scene. Each group was led by a member of KORVA. Hans Scherer headed up the expert rock crawlers, Kevin Carney headed up the beginner’s ride, and Dennis Felty headed up the rail buggies. Each group went on separate rides, then later met up for lunch. The experts headed out to test their skill on different types of climbs that had them shaking in their boots only to excel at each climb with no trouble. I was the lucky one to ride around in my brother’s tracker; of course I had to find a separate way around all the big climbs, which made for a lot of hiking.

The beginners went out on easier trails and little climbs to get used to the terrain around them and learn how their vehicles move. The rail buggies spent the day out on the trails also getting used to more of a race track scene on the northeastern side of Rausch’s property. At lunch we all got together for a group photo and then spent the rest of the day on the northeastern side of the property.

The beginner guys got a chance to check out the experts as they tested their vehicles on more challenging climbs. This is a great group for guys who own rock crawlers, buggies, or vehicles and who meet similar criteria and aren’t scared to test their skill. Different groups were arranged for different skill levels so that each would be comfortable with the climbs they were taking on. It takes time to be able to build the courage and skill for some challenging climbs, which is why having a great spotter is always helpful. Hans Scherer is one of the better spotters when you’re in a tight spot. He never panics and always gets the person unstuck.

If you’re interested in this type of club, feel free to contact Hans Scherer at 484-368-2929 or Dennis Felty at 570-640-5735.

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CMATVA Elk Ride By: Henry J. Sorgen IV

Central Mountains ATV Association Inc. (CMATVA) held its third annual Tour for Elk and Toy Drive on Nov. 8 and 9. We had a record number of club members, as 163 joined us for our club ride this year in Benezette.

Once we got everyone signed in at the Elk Visitor’s Center, we started our day with lunch at the Benezette Hotel and then a stop at the Benezette Winery Store, which everyone seemed to enjoy. We broke up the riders into four groups to help with everyone getting their lunch and visit to the winery completed in a timely manner.

Then we started touring the township roads in Benezette for elk.

Depending on the group, most of us saw on average 150 to 200 elk over two days in Benezette. Everyone had a good time visiting the Elk Visitor’s Center, and some people even watched the movie on how the elk were brought into our state.

We collected 197 toys for our club’s second Toy Drive to be donated to the Mark the Shark Toy Drive, which is sponsored by Radio Station FM 92.1. The plan is to take all the toys we collected to the Walmart in Mill Hall, Pa., on Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. using our club’s barrel train behind a member’s ATV to deliver the toys to Mark the Shark. The toys will then be distributed through local charities with the help of students from Central Mountain Middle School and the Lock Haven Area Jaycees.

We would like to thank everyone who made this event such a success.

I would like to thank all of our dedicated members who helped get everyone parked and signed in as quickly as they could to handle the needs of 163 riders. I would like to give a special thank you to our vice president, Carl Johnson, who put a lot of time in setting up and planning this event. You can see the pictures from our third annual Tour for Elk and Toy Drive on our website, www.cmatva.org. Come join the fun and become a member today and we will include your 2015 membership. CMATVA wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday. Be Alert…Ride Smart…Stay Safe…

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PaOHV RecRider Editorial 11-19-14

And the question of the month is…are you ready for a Gap Study? No, it doesn’t require a trip to your orthodontist, but it does pay for you to know what the Gap Study is.

Recently, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) advised PaOHV of a project designed to identify the TOP 10 major trail gaps that will be a priority for the next five years. The list will be used to coordinate state and federal funding programs in order to leverage maximum investments for priority projects. The Gap Study is part of SCORP, the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.

Why is the Gap Study important? Well, it’s our opportunity to change the face of off-road riding in Pennsylvania because it establishes a dialogue between those of us who ride and those who govern our ability to do so on public lands in the Keystone state. The focus will center on the region embraced by the Sproul State Forest. At 305,450 acres the Sproul is Pennsylvania’s largest state forest, and it already includes some of the best motorized trails in the state. What the Gap Study does is give us the opportunity to suggest additional routes that would fill in “Gaps” in the system. The guidelines we’re dealing with are a bit restrictive, but they do give us the ability to put options on the table.

PaOHV thinks the potential to turn Pennsylvania into a world class destination for off-road riders is a gem that could outshine many others.

For example, a quick look at the map makes it easy to realize a link between Rock Run in Cambria county, with trails extending up through the central part of the state and ultimately hooking up with the trail system

in the Allegheny National Forest.

I don’t want to delude you…a trail system of that magnitude is not part of the Gap Study, but PaOHV will make certain it’s part of the discussion, and we will continue to move forward based on the premise that Pennsylvania could become the epicenter of a motorized recreation boom offering enjoyment to millions and providing economic salvation to the multitude of communities that would be tied to such a system.

As you know, the last thing you need when you’re riding is a squeaky wheel, but the proverbial squeaky wheel is exactly what’s needed when it comes to the expansion of our sport. You can help by becoming a part of the solution. Seek out one of our member clubs and join up. If you can’t find a club, we can help you start one. Get to know your legislators and community leaders and let them know you’re interested in creating more off-road riding opportunities in your area. And, join us in the fight.

You can do that by logging on to www.paohv.org. Remember, the future belongs to those who show up. I’ll see ya on the trail.

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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.

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• 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.

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

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

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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 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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Karns Performance at the AIME Show By: Dan Karn

There comes a time in October KFI Accessorized when the summer riding season Ranger comes to a close, temperatures start to lower, leaves change, people have different directives with hunting, and the holidays begin to approach. Most consumers go into shutdown mode, but as a Powersports business owner, I know that this doesn’t mean the end of business but the beginning of next season. We use this time to think and prepare for next year.

So what better way to do this than to head to Orlando, Fla., for two days? The reason: the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIME), going into its second year as a gathering place for all things Powersports-related. It’s designed to be a multiday premier event bringing only industry vendors and dealers together for a two-day sneak peak covering Thursday and Friday and then providing a Consumer Show on Saturday and Sunday. I would consider the dealer days to be the Powersports equivalent to the SEMA show for the auto world. This is the only place this happens in the USA (which seems strange, since we are the largest market for street and off-road vehicles in the world). The promoters chose the beautiful Orlando Convention Center as its location, and benefits included hotels, restaurants, and the wonderful Florida weather (hint: Florida is gorgeous this time of year. No humidity and less precipitation).

On Thursday morning, we were welcomed to the opening ceremonies and entry into the show. Vendors were tidying up their displays, and some were still finishing setting up from late arrivals. Rows upon rows of vendors were eagerly waiting to show dealers and distributors Triumph Tiger Rally Bike

what they had to offer in ways of new products and technology.

This year was about 30 percent larger than last year, housing more than 500 booths versus 300 or so in 2013. Some booths were vacant but were spoken for, waiting for the Consumer Show over the weekend.

Among the new products being shown at the show were new model releases by Kawasaki, Kymco, Massimoto, Suzuki, and Yamaha. Manufacturers were able to save on the expense of being able to show their dealer network and the consumers what they have in store for the next model year.

Some of them even had new models available for demo rides on the street and on the technical off-road test track. These consisted of large stones, sand, whoops, bumps, and jumps, though…the security officers did not appreciate when the wheels left the ground!

Speaking of safety, Tucker Rocky Distributors had gear available for use in case it was needed. The demo area was quite impressive. The layout allowed for testing the suspension, steering, low-end power, and comfort, depending on how many laps we were able to get in.

Since we were there for the industry days, there weren’t a significant number of people in line, which allowed us to play a bit longer. The staff said it gets very busy once the Consumer Show starts.

There were also numerous interactive displays and seminars for teaching show attendees about riding techniques; other highlights included product spotlights and games with giveaways. One of the best parts of the show was the ability to talk directly with the manufacturers in order to learn a bit more about the product than may be available from online sources and even local dealerships.

That is why we partake in the event: so we can learn about the new stuff.

This year, we were able to see the new Motoped brand mopeds. Think of them as a mountain bike “meets” pit bike. They are equipped with 8 inches of suspension travel, 120 pounds, and a 49cc gas engine, and they have the ability to configure as you wish up to a 160cc engine (though these would no longer be classified as a moped, they would be really, really fast!). There is always lithium technology abounding in some new form (batteries, chargers, jump starters, etc.), as is the LED lighting that is becoming available in different styles, brightness, and power draws. Don’t forget about protection! We saw a helmet by GoPro Puppy Mount

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Revuu that used non-electric refracting technology to allow riders to see what was going on behind them via a small mirror inside the helmet. Amazing once we tried it on. Lots of helmet companies such as Fly, Just1, SixSixOne, etc., all offered great updates and designs that were lightweight and focused on safety. There were plenty of vendors for undergarments, compression gear, support braces, and more, as well as an influx of styles for what is known as the off-road fashion market: Answer, MSR, SIDI, etc.

There was a tad more focus on the street side as a whole, but don’t think there wasn’t plenty to see regarding UTVs, ATVs, motocross equipment, dual sport equipment, and adventure bikes. There was even a snowmobile at the Yamaha Display and a tracked motocross bike that had a ski on the forks. When can you ever get a chance to see snow vehicles in Florida?! So much for global warming! Just trying to get my point across as to how diverse this show was.

AIME also caters to the show attendees with entertainment, Powersports movies, music performances, professional racers in attendance for pics and autographs, and appearances by some celebrity enthusiasts! If for some reason you need more to do and you are into street bikes, Biketoberfest takes place in Daytona about an hour or so away.

So maybe you are the sole person in the household that bleeds Powersports. To make the AIME show an easier sell to the nonbelievers, don’t forget that Orlando has plenty of other things you can use as a bargaining chip to get you there, like Disney, Universal, Ripley’s, etc.

In the end, it was two days of sensory overload. There was a lot of walking, talking, looking, touching, hearing, and traveling.

Transportation costs are fairly reasonable with flights heading out of some regional airports direct to Orlando/Sanford. This saves you money and time instead of driving the approximately 1,000 miles.

The promoters of the AIME have done a great job putting on an awesome show. Going into its second year, the growth has been considerable and the convention center has plenty of room available for expansion. No, this doesn’t mean the show is small. Don’t worry, including the vendors, demo rides, and seminars, you will be wishing it was more than a two-day event. Well, if you are a dealer like us, you can go all four days; sorry, it’s the small price we pay to provide our customers with cutting-edge technology and products! But do yourself a favor and put it on your list of places to go; you won’t be able to see or do anything quite like this anywhere else in the USA! Vintage Yamaha MX at Vintage Display

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2015-2016 ELECTION RESULTS By: Fred Brown

Elections have consequences, and the consequences of the General Election recently held in Pennsylvania will no doubt be felt and discussed well into the future. For example, Governor Corbett is the first governor not to be re-elected to a second term since the Constitution was changed in 1968 to permit a governor to service two consecutive four-year terms. While the governor lost his bid, the Pennsylvania House and Senate Republicans increased their numbers. The Senate Republicans picked up three seats and now control that chamber 30-20. The House Republican Caucus now stands at historic levels of 119-84. This question that will be pondered and discussed: How could Pennsylvanians throw out the incumbent Republican who kept the line on spending and no tax increase to elect a former Democrat Revenue Secretary who has promised that he would raise taxes across the board, all while increasing conservative Republican majorities in both Houses?

As is customary in the legislature following each session, the parties in the legislature elect their leaders for the upcoming session. That occurred on Nov 12. The following list of leaders will take control when the 2015-16 Legislative Session convenes on the first Tuesday in January, Jan. 6, 2015. As I have urged before, if you don’t know your representative or senator, get to know them. If you have a newly elected member or one in leadership, it is even more important that you get to know them. Your future depends on it. The future of ATV access depends on it.

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Senate Republican Leadership Interim President Pro Tempore: Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson) Full Senate Vote on 1/6/15 Leader: Jake Corman (R-Centre) Whip: John Gordner (R-Columbia) Appropriations Chairman: Patrick Browne (R-Lehigh) Caucus Chair: Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) Caucus Secretary: Richard Alloway (R-Franklin) Caucus Administrator: Chuck McIlhinney (R-Bucks) Policy Chair: David Argall (R-Schuylkill) Senate Democratic Leadership Leader: Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) Whip: Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) Appropriations Chair: Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) Caucus Chair: Wayne Fontana (D-Allegheny) Caucus Secretary: Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia) Caucus Administrator: John Yudichak (D-Luzerne) Policy Chair: Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) House Republican Leadership Speaker-Designee: Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) Full House Vote on 1/6/15 Leader: David Reed (R-Indiana) Whip: Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) Appropriations Chairman: William Adolph (R-Delaware) Caucus Chair: Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna) Caucus Secretary: Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion) Caucus Administrator: Brian Ellis (R-Butler) Policy Chair: Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre) House Democratic Leadership: Leader: Frank Dermody (D-Allegheny) Whip: Mike Hanna (D-Clinton) Appropriations Chairman: Joseph Markosek (D-Allegheny) Caucus Chair: Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny) Caucus Secretary: Rosita Youngblood (D-Philadelphia) Caucus Administrator: Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) Policy Chair: Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster)

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

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

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

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- 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

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

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

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

8 - 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

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9 - Sideling Hill - Fulton 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

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

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

3 - Snyder & Union Counties -

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

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7 - Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area (Formerly the Pohopoco Tract) - Monroe County 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 stateowned land. The fees provide funding to administer the program, maintain trails in DCNR-managed parks and forests, and provide grants to profit and nonprofit organizations for developing additional riding opportunities.

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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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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).

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

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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

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Proving Grounds Clearville, PA 17 Breezewood www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com

Trails Dunmore, PA 26 Lost www.ridelosttrails.com

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

Rock Outdoor Adventure Park – Tams, WV 17A Burning www.burningrockwv.com

Trails Rew, PA 27 Majestic www.majestictrails.com

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

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

Top Lodge Emporium, PA 20 Hill www.hilltoplodge.com

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

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

Creek Trail Riders Valley View, PA Creek Off-Road Park 32 Rausch 40 Rausch www.rauschcreekracing.com www.rc4x4.org

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

Anthracite Co. Pottsville, PA 33 Reading www.readinganthracite.com

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Trail Notes:

Practice good riding posture, head up, both feet planted on the foot pegs, arms bent at the elbows (don’t droop your wrists), and both hands on the bars, as it will help you easily operate the controls and help you react more quickly when shifting your body weight.

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It’s getting colder out, and that means that snow is just around the corner! But before you hit the trails to tear up the powder, let’s cover a few safety tips to help you ride smarter in the winter weather.

First, and most importantly, make sure that, wherever you’re planning to ride, you have the appropriate personal protective gear on you to ensure your safety. A helmet is a must and of course, eye protection. Elbow and kneepads are a good idea, too. And, for some recommendations on cold-weather clothing, check out our column from the October issue, where we talked about how to layer up and keep warm.

Next and almost as important, don’t blindly ride into a new area where you’ve never ridden before. If you want to check out unfamiliar terrain, make sure you get a look at it well before it’s snowcovered. Being familiar with a trail before it’s blanketed in white can help you know what to expect when you ride. If you know what’s up on a trail, you can also be on the alert for any hazards that may be hidden under the snow. Always ride with caution, no matter how comfortable you may be with the area you’re riding.

Once you are out riding in the snow, it’s wise to reduce your speed on downgrades and when cornering in order to keep the potential for sliding or losing control of your equipment to a minimum. It’s easy to slide around corners in the snow, but it’s just as easy to hit a hidden root or rock and flip, so use your head. And if you’re riding in an area that is near a frozen waterway (river, stream, pond, lake, or similar), don’t ride out onto the ice. Even if it looks like a thick sheet of ice, the safest option is to stay off of it with your vehicle or equipment. You don’t want to risk the ice breaking and you and your equipment falling into the water.

All in all, riding in the snow can be an exciting way to play if you ride smart and are prepared. So enjoy the powder and don’t forget to ALWAYS take a riding buddy with you!

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By Chris Banks The Back Mountain Enduro Riders (BMER) would like to thank everyone for all their help throughout the year.

Without our families and friends working with us, our club and the events we promote would not be possible. All of the spectators who come out and watch allow us to enjoy conversation with people who love motorsports as much as we do. Then, of course, we want to thank all of the participants. We had more than 530 entries in our three events this past year, and you are why we do it!

There were 69 participants in our May 18 Dual Sport ride, the “Lawton 100.” All enjoyed a great mix of scenic dirt roads with some mellow woods sections and some hardcore hero sections while putting nearly 100 miles on the odometer in a great remote location of NEPA. Anyone with a dual sport bike would love this place and this ride.

Our scheduled June 8 “Down by the River” Hare Scramble was actually held on June 29 due to the river level being high enough to have parts of the track and most of the parking area under water on the originally scheduled date.

On the make-up date, we had 218 riders sign up and enjoy one of the best tracks that we have had with great weather and perfect dirt in the woods.

The dust did not arrive in the fields until the start of the quads while the woods sections were almost perfect throughout the entire event.

On Aug. 24 at our second “Down by the River” Hare Scramble, the 246 entries received a nice mud bath. For two days before the event a whole lot of rain was dropped on the course to make what we thought would be a dusty event into a mud event. We were actually lucky the ground was dry enough to absorb most of the rain, so the river did not rise enough to cause us even more problems. The racing was still fast and was a blast to watch.

The Wilkes-Barre Triathlon was held on Aug 17. This triathlon starts in Harvey Lake and finishes at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus. For those of you who do not know where we are on the map, this is in our backyard. So every year, as many of us as possible volunteer with other friends and patrol the bicycle portion of the event.

On the weekend of Sept. 26 and 27, a few of us went a little north to help the Twin Creek Vintage Riders host their Vintage Cross-Country race on Saturday and a Vintage Motocross on Sunday. But I’m sure all of you saw this story in last month’s Rec Rider.

A lot of our club members get together for weekends and rides throughout the year, and this year was no different. That is one of the best parts of being involved in a club. Everyone enjoying the activities this great magazine promotes should go and find a club in your area and help support your passion.

A special THANK YOU to the Rec Rider crew for allowing small clubs like ours to share everything we do in their publication. You are a great service to our sport!

That’s it for 2014. Best wishes to everyone for the holidays and as always, Ride Safe and Ride Hard!

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Big Al’s Car Race

By: Tabb Felty • Pictures by Tabbs Photography Oct. 4 marked the last car race for the 2014 race season, and what a blast it was. People show up from all over for this race; they come from New Jersey and different parts of Pennsylvania. It’s not just for the race but also to catch up with other racers they haven’t seen for a while or just to try their skill at something that is not too technical and that takes a bit of luck too.

This race is run on a circle dirt track, but it is not as simple as just racing in a circle. There are obstacles at every turn, such as mud, debris from other vehicles, and obligatory smashing of vehicles.

On top of that, racers also have to depend on their car to make it through various rounds without breaking down. There is no pit crew unless racers bring a few good buddies with them on their own to make it through the race and keep the car going.

Anyone thinking this race is only for the guys is sadly mistaken. I’ve run this race every year, and I’m one of a growing number of female racers who do. More women have started racing against the boys and sometimes even beating them.

Now, you may be wondering what you can expect from this type of track. Well, let me give you my firsthand experience. Your adrenaline starts pumping the minute that they tell you to line up and take that first excruciating slow lap around the track. Then it really starts pumping when that green flag goes down and you’re romping on the gas, smashing into your neighbor as you’re beating him to the first turn. Then it’s all up to you after that to take the lead and keep it as car after car tries to spin you out to take your place. Soon enough, the obstacles start popping up as it gets slicker and slicker and your car keeps sliding farther out around the turns, and then car parts start appearing in the way as you’re trying to clean your windshield from the

mud. This keeps up until you see the checkered flag and limp back to the pits to survey the damage and harass your buddies because you got to smash them up.

It’s a great day to spend with family and friends testing your skill level among some of the best. You never know the problems that may arise or when you might find yourself stuck in a mud pit. These races are put on every year, so I hope to see you in a car next to mine next year!

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