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NAVIGATION

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June 2014

Volume 68, Number 6

Published by the American Motorcyclist Association 13515 Yarmouth Dr. Pickerington, OH 43147 (800) AMA-JOIN (262-5646) www.americanmotorcyclist.com

STREET EDITION

Features a crosscountry tour of epic proportions, safety tips for lane selection, a remembrance of the historic Vincent Black Shadow and a review of CruzeTools’ Speedkit.

PAGE 32. DO YOU KNOW WHERE THIS PHOTO WAS TAKEN?

DIRT EDITION

Trail ambassadors keep trails open so the rest of us have places to ride. Also: AMA Arenacross, enduro, GNCC, riding in the Wayne National Forest and Factory Connection’s suspension mods.

PAGE 34. WORKING FOR THE GREATER GOOD.

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Halley Miller, Graphic Designer

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All trademarks used herein (unless otherwise noted) are owned by the AMA and may only be used with the express, written permission of the AMA. American Motorcyclist is the monthly publication of the American Motorcyclist Association, which represents motorcyclists nationwide. For information on AMA membership benefits, call (800) AMA-JOIN or visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com. Manuscripts, photos, drawings and other editorial contributions must be accompanied by return postage. No responsibility is assumed for loss or damage to unsolicited material. Copyright© American Motorcyclist Association, 2014.

AMA STAFF

EXECUTIVE

Rob Dingman, President/CEO

Rhonda Hixon, Administrative Asst./Litigation Manager

Bruce Moffat, Chief Financial Officer

Sen. Wayne Allard, Vice President, Government Relations

Bob Chaddock, Vice President, Administration

Jeff Massey, Vice President, Operations

Jim Williams, Vice President, Industry Relations & Business Member Programs

Rob Rasor, Director of International Affairs

ACCOUNTING

Dawn Becker, Accounting Manager

Melanie Hise, HR Assistant/Payroll Coordinator

Ed Madden, System Support Specialist

Peg Tuvell, Member Fulfillment Specialist

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Sean Maher, Director

AMHF/MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME

Jordan Brannan, Museum Admissions and Collections Assistant

Connie Fleming, Manager of Events and AMHF Operations

Beth Owen, Receptionist/Donor Relations Specialist

Paula Schremser, Program Specialist

Katy Wood, Collections Manager

AMA RACING/ORGANIZER SERVICES

Kip Bigelow, MX Manager

Joe Bromley, District Relations Manager

Jacki Burris, Organizer Services Coordinator

Jane Caston, Racing Coordinator

Lana Cox, Administrative Assistant

Kevin Crowther, Director SX & Pro Racing Relations

Bill Cumbow, Director of Racing

Alex Hunter, MX Operational Coordinator

AMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Contact any member of the AMA Board of Directors at www.AmericanMotorcyclist. com/about/board

Maggie McNally-Bradshaw, Chair Schenectady, N.Y.

Russ Brenan, Vice Chair Irvine, Calif.

Ken Ford, Assistant Treasurer Bartow, Fla.

Perry King, Executive Committee Member Northern California

John Ulrich, Executive Committee Member Lake Elsinore, Calif.

Sean Hilbert, Hillsdale, Mich.

Scott Miller, Milwaukee, Wis.

Art More, Sun City West, Ariz.

Stan Simpson, Cibolo, Texas

Jim Viverito, Chicago, Ill. (800) AMA-JOIN (262-5646) AmericanMotorcyclist.com

AMA RACING/ORGANIZER SERVICES (continued)

Tamra Jones, Racing Coordinator

D’Andra Myers, Organizer Services Coordinator

Ken Saillant, Track Racing Manager

Cherie Schlatter, Organizer Services Manager

Serena Van Dyke, Organizer Services Coordinator

Chuck Weir, Off Road Racing Manager

Conrad Young, Timing & Scoring Manager

DISTRIBUTION/FACILITIES SERVICES

John Bricker, Mailroom Manager

Heida Drake, Copy Center Operator

Bill Frasch, Mailroom Clerk

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Marie Esselstein, Government Affairs Assistant

Danielle Fowles, Grassroots Coordinator

Nick Haris, Western States Representative

Sean Hutson, Legislative Assistant

Sharon Long, Legislative Coordinator

Rick Podliska, Deputy Director

Steve Salisbury, Government Affairs Manager - Off-Highway

Imre Szauter, Government Affairs Manager - On-Highway

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Rob Baughman, Network Administrator

John Boker, Developer

Dave Coleman, Network Architect

Amy Hyman, Senior Programmer/Analyst

MEMBER SERVICES/DATA ENTRY

Lori Cavucci, Member Services Representative

Deb D’Andrea, Member Services Representative

Linda Hembroff, Member Services Representative

Darcel Higgins, Member Services Manager

Kimberly Jude, Member Services Representative

Tiffany Pound, Member Services Representative

Jessica Robinson, Member Services Representative

MEMBER LETTERS

Letter of the Month COVERAGE FOR ALL

Send your letters (and a high-resolution photo) to submissions@ama-cycle.org; or mail to 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, OH 43147.

Thanks for bringing up the issue of insurance company discrimination against motorcyclists (“Coverage Denied,” May issue). If insurance companies were really looking to reduce expenses for risky behaviors, then they would refuse coverage for smokers, people who eat nothing but junk food, people who never get off the couch, people who get into accidents, those who drive while intoxicated, and most of the other behaviors that really cause illness and death in the United States. Those are the activities (or lack thereof) that lead to accidents and diseases that are the largest drivers of health care costs by far.

Each month, a lucky AMA member wins a Bike Bandit gift card worth $100. Didn’t win? No worries. You can still take advantage of your 10% AMA member discount at BikeBandit.com.

HELP ON THE ROAD

To single out motorcyclists or others who participate in outdoor activities is blatant discrimination and Congress or the Department of Health need to put an end to such unfair policies.

Paul Reilly Tacoma, Wash.

I am a participant in the Life Member Plus program, and I just want to let everyone know how good the AMA Roadside Assistance is.

We had gone to Phoenix to see our nephew graduate from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute on March 28. We were on our way back to south Texas when our truck broke down on the side of I-10. I got my AMA card out and called the number on the back.

The lady was very helpful and had Berry Black of Black’s Towing Service out of Sonora, Texas, come help us. Mr. Black was great, towed us 100 miles to our motel and a place to get our truck fixed. My wife and I want to thank everyone who helped get us off the road that day.

Dave May Corpus Christi, Texas

WHAT’S OURS IS THEIRS?

Regarding Mr. Statman’s satirical statement in the April 2014 member letters—”we have these rather large funds the OHV rider taxes have provided; let’s raid those to pay for other things”—I just wish to add that the “raided funds” from the California OHV fund now total in excess of $130 million.

The latest theft was $30 million to “help” the state parks system keep numerous parks open to the public. Shortly after, an audit of the state park’s finances found $54 million in hidden

funds. As of the writing of this letter, not $1 has been repaid. I’m just sayin’...

David Cantrell Manteca, Calif.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

While I totally agree with the valuable advice in the Ask the MSF column in the April issue about finding the right motorcycle to move up to, one resource was overlooked.

If you are considering moving up to a high-end machine, there are several rental companies that may rent a bike similar to what you are considering. I rented a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide in Las Vegas, Nev. It not only gave me a spectacular view of the Valley of Fire at sunrise, but it showed me that the platform was too high for me.

I later rented a Heritage Softail and decided to buy one. A $150 rental saved me a $20,000 mistake!

John Engel Houston, Texas

HAVE YOU RIDDEN IT?

I especially liked Ron Daigle’s story of riding U.S. 50 (“Mid-Life Odyssey,” May issue). Several times, I have suggested to riders from outside the United States that if they want to see the variety that the country offers that they ride this highway from coast to coast.

Ron’s story could be a good start for

planning the western part of such a trip.

The eastern part of Route 50 includes Washington D.C., the gorgeous horse farms of Virginia, the Appalachians, the fertile farms of southern Indiana and Illinois and then the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

I would recommend it to anyone for a coast-to-coast ride.

Al Holtsberry Groveport, Ohio

SPLITTING SAFELY

I read “Lane Splitting Safely” (April 2014) by David Kinaan and felt compelled to comment as I ride the busy Southern California freeways nearly every day of the week. Besides the weather, the ability to lane split is one of the few benefits we have left in California. I agree with Mr. Kinaan that lane splitting (sharing), when done properly and sanely as he describes, gives motorcyclists in heavy traffic an extra margin of safety.

What is not made clear in the story is, in my opinion, one of the biggest dangers of lane splitting. I use the car pool lane every weekday to and from my workplace and have noticed a frightening number of close calls as the car pool lane naturally slows down in the transition areas.

These transition areas (where the solid double lines become dashed lines) designate the only place that vehicles can legally enter or leave the car pool lane, so it is natural for the traffic speed to slow down in this area. But as the traffic “slows” from 55-60 mph to 35-40 mph to safely make the transitions in and out of the car pool lane, many riders continue to spilt at the higher speed just as larger vehicles are trying to change lanes.

Talk about not having a clue!

As I travel cross country, I also ride in other states where lane sharing is not legal, and it reminds me of what a benefit it is for both saving time and staying out of a rear-end collision. I wonder what the AMA stance is on promoting the concept of lane sharing in states that have heavy traffic on freeways and in urban areas. It might be a little harder to promote lane-sharing legislation than repealing mandatory helmet laws but would certainly save more lives and limbs. I would support AMA efforts here.

Paul Golde

Mission Viejo, Calif.

Thanks, Paul. The AMA Board has established a position on lane splitting. It states, in part: “Given the ongoing success of lane splitting in California and the recent enthusiasm for lane splitting and/or filtering in other states, the AMA endorses these practices.” You can read the full text at www.americanmotorcyclist.com > Rights > Position Statements.

UNEVEN LANES

I hate uneven lanes. The fact that they are created by grinding, repaving or rebuilding one lane of a multi-lane highway where traffic can move in the same direction in more than one lane makes them a necessary evil.

Under the best of conditions they can be unnerving, slippery and dangerous when changing lanes.

A few years ago while riding the TransCanada Highway, there seemed to be a constant problem with the road being repaired in many sections. I was riding two-up pulling a trailer in what seemed to be non-stop rain for a week, and many of the road section repairs were replacing base rock, so I was riding over wet sand and packed rock.

Sound Off!

A roundup of recent comments on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/americanmotorcyclist

On motorcycle-only checkpoints…

George Parry: “I feel that rider safety/training classes would put the money to much better use than the checkpoints do. But maybe what we really need is cage driver training—a ‘pay attention to save a rider’s life’ campaign.”

On trials coverage in the May issue…

Alan Walsh: “The May 2014 cover is spot on. You meet the nicest people in trials!”

On the best motorcycle sport for families…

Aaron Barrett: “Dirt bikes, moto, desert, trail, harescrambles, trials—all keep families close and allow parents and kids opportunities to play together,

have mutual friends, and share experiences.”

On cool rides for new riders…

Sam Phillips: “Anywhere in Hocking Hills Region of Ohio.”

On tips for motorcycle camping with friends…

Paul Flanders: “The second to the last one to leave should check that the last one to leave’s vehicle will start OK and hasn’t run their battery down too low.”

On the AMA…

Jerry Corley: “Thanks for all that you do for the sport of motorcycling, AMA.”

I knew changing lanes could be disastrous, and I often thought whether I should. Then it finally hit me, most turnpikes or interstates have overpasses or bridges somewhere, just wait for one of them because the road construction usually stops on one side and continues on the other so on top of the overpass, a lane change is easy because they are level.

Joe Pisano Stuart, Fla.

CORRECTION

Don Rocca’s last name was misspelled in “Tune Up, Get Out, Go Ride!” (April).

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2014 AMA NATIONAL CONVENTION

Oct. 16-19, Orlando, Fla.

One of my goals when I became AMA president was the establishment of a national convention for AMA members. Sure, we have a national convention category of AMAsanctioned events that represent the top tier of recreational rides and rallies, primarily serving our road riding members. These include two great national events put on by premier promoters: Americade, held this year on June 2-7 in Lake George, N.Y., and the Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally held Sept. 17-21 in Ruidoso, N.M. While these iconic events are excellent, we don’t have a true national meeting hosted by the AMA that appeals to all members of the association.

By Rob Dingman

event. In my column that month, I mentioned that the AMA was actively pursuing opportunities to have a significant presence at AIMExpo this year and into the future, and that we hoped to do something that would celebrate the AMA’s 90th anniversary.

that will help make the 2014 AMA National Convention something that no motorcyclist will want to miss.

Some of you may recall that in August 1990, the AMA did host the AMA Heritage Homecoming and Motorcycle Heritage Museum grand opening. This event was billed as the AMA’s first national convention to benefit the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation. This event eventually morphed into what is now AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, held this year on July 11-13 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, and continues to be a major fundraiser for the AMHF and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is an amazing event that should be on everyone’s must-do list, but while it is promoted and managed by the AMA, it is primarily focused on those members whose passion is vintage motorcycles and vintage competition. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days also is built around its mission of raising money for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the AMHF, a 501(c)(3) organization.

While these events do a great job bringing together specific segments of AMA membership, we lack an allencompassing convention that speaks to everyone who loves motorcycling.

Meanwhile, there was another group working on an event of their own. In the January issue of American Motorcyclist, Larry Little was recognized as the 2013 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year for his success in the creation of the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo). AIMExpo is an event that brings together consumers, dealers, manufacturers and press in a single arena to create North America’s most comprehensive motorcycling business and enthusiast

In early April, we announced that the AMA would hold the 2014 AMA National Convention in conjunction with the AIMExpo on Oct. 16-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. We also announced that in addition to a full slate of convention and expo-related attractions, participants will have the opportunity to attend the 2014 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which will welcome a new class into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

The AIMExpo provides the perfect platform on which to build a 21st century AMA National Convention. One of the most difficult aspects of establishing such a national convention is creating the infrastructure to accommodate the disparate interests of the wide variety of motorcyclists that make up the membership of the AMA. The AIMExpo organizers have done most of the heavy lifting in that regard for us. They have put together an incredible trade and consumer show, complete with both on-street and off-road demo rides and worked through the logistics of hotels, meeting rooms and lots of other moto-centric activities

I attended the AIMExpo last October, hoping to find the synergy necessary to help the AMA build its national convention. What I found exceeded my expectations. Just in case bringing the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the new AMA National Conventional to Orlando to be part of AIMExpo doesn’t make enough of a statement, on behalf of the AMA, I would like to officially endorse the American International Motorcycle Expo.

I also would like to ask you, our valued members, for your thoughts on the 2014 AMA National Convention. What are your expectations? What would you like to see included? What, for you, would make this a successful event? Feel free to drop us a line at submissions@ama-cycle.org.

Watch for AMA National Convention updates on the AMA website (www.americanmotorcyclist.com) and social media, including Facebook (www. facebook.com/americanmotorcyclist), Twitter (@AMA_Riding), Instagram (@ AMA_Riding), YouTube (www.youtube. com/americanmotorcyclist), Google+ (“American Motorcyclist Association”) and LinkedIn (“American Motorcyclist

As always, thanks for your support. I hope to see you in Orlando in October!

Rob Dingman is AMA president and CEO.

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INDIANA ADDRESSES RED-LIGHT WAITS

Riders Can Proceed After Two-Minute Wait

A new law in Indiana allows motorcyclists and riders of scooters and bicycles to proceed through a stop signal, if the traffic-actuated device fails to recognize the vehicle after two minutes.

House Bill 1080, requested by ABATE of Indiana and sponsored by Rep. Michael Karickhoff (R-Kokomo), was signed into law March 27 by Gov. Mike Pence and takes effect July 1.

4 QUESTIONS WITH... HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBER STEVE STIVERS

Representing Ohio’s 15th District

U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) has signed on as a cosponsor for the House bill to end the use of federal funding to conduct motorcycle-only checkpoints.

As part of the Financial Services Committee, Stivers works on consumer-protection legislation. In addition, he oversees the banking, insurance, real estate, public and assisted housing and securities industries.

We asked him about the checkpoint bill and working with our representatives.

AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST: Why is it so difficult for motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders to get the attention of their federal lawmakers on issues important to them, such as no federal funds for motorcycle-only law enforcement checkpoints?

REP. STEVE STIVERS: As a cosponsor of HR 1861 (Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act), I am working to shift the debate to personal responsibility and stop motorcyclists from being targeted for selective enforcement of the law.

The best way to convince other members of Congress to support this issue is by raising awareness -- call or write your congressman and ask them to help. Between committee work, introduced

bills, legislation on the floor for votes, and general areas of interest, a member and his staff can be focused on dozens of bills and different issues in a given week. But almost every member will be responsive to the constituents. Call or write them and explain what is happening to you, as a motorcyclist, and I believe they will respond by supporting your issues.

AM: How can motorcyclists and ATV riders influence the decisions of the members of their congressional delegations?

SS: The best way to have your voice heard is through consistent, repetitive communication with your member of Congress and his or her staff. Call the

EPA CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL MOTORCYCLE IMPORTS

Non-Compliant Fuel

Tanks Cited

A Chinese powersports company and its U.S. distributor agreed in March to recall and replace the fuel tanks on about 1,000 vehicles and take other steps to control the pollution caused by the illegal importation of more than 12,000 recreational vehicles and motorcycles, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

These motor vehicles were imported between 2007 and 2013 without the required certification indicating that emissions would meet federal standards.

CFMOTO Powersports, Inc. (a successor to CFMOTO America Inc.), based in Plymouth, Minn., along with Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., Ltd. and Chunfeng Holding Group Co., Ltd., both based in China, will pay a combined civil penalty of $725,000.

The EPA found that 993 vehicles had fuel tanks that did not operate properly to control evaporative emissions.

office with your concerns, write to the member, get on his or her Facebook or Twitter page and leave a post or message. In today’s technological world, there is no shortage of ways to remain in communication and you should use all the tools available to your advantage.

AM: How important is it for motorcycle and ATV riders to get involved in political campaigns in 2014 and why?

SS: I believe it is important for everyone to be involved in the political process. No matter which side you support, being an active force in our democracy is an exciting and powerful thing.

AM: Is there anything else you would like to add?

SS: I also oppose Environmental Protection Agency action mandating the use of E15 production levels (which is fuel that contains 15 percent ethanol by volume), as it has the potential to cause damage to small-engine vehicles, including motorcycles, ATVs and many used or older cars on the roads today. I was proud to support the Agricultural Act of 2014, which contains a provision that would deter distribution of E15 fuels into the U.S. marketplace.

FIGHTING INTERSTATE TOLLS Fees Are Inefficient Funding Source

The AMA has joined forces with nearly 100 other organizations and businesses in the Alliance for Toll-Free Interstates to fight efforts to charge tolls on more of the nation’s highways.

“Motorcyclists should be exempt from tolls or pay a reduced rate because they don’t cause as much damage to the roadways as heavier vehicles,” says Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations. “Tolls on the interstates divert heavy truck traffic onto the narrower back roads, where motorcyclists like to ride. And tolls are a very inefficient way to raise funds for road maintenance and construction.”

RIDE TO WORK DAY IS JUNE 16

Annual Event Highlights Positive Aspects

We all know that motorcycles are relatively inexpensive, easy to maneuver in traffic, better for the environment than cars and trucks, fuel efficient, fun and safe.

Tell the world about the benefits of the motorcycle lifestyle by participating in the 23rd Annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day on June 16.

With an estimated participation of more than 1 million riders in 2013, the event draws the attention of government officials, employers, media outlets and other daily commuters.

Motorcyclists can use the opportunity to highlight important issues, such as health-insurance discrimination, parking restrictions, lane-splitting and distracted driving.

Putting more large trucks on secondary and tertiary roads places motorcyclists and other motorists at greater risk.

Those roads are narrower than interstates—providing less room for error—and most carry two-way traffic.

The event, always the third Monday in June, is an effort by organizer Andy Goldfine to draw attention to our favorite form of transportation and educate the general population about the positive impact of motorcycling.

“Motorcycles will someday be more

widely recognized as good solutions to many social, urban and environmental problems,” Goldfine says. “In our technological era, increases in motorcycle use can become a benefit for everyone.”

Ride to Work Day is a nonprofit organization.

More info: www.ridetowork.org.

USFS: OHVS MAY ACCESS 143 MILES OF COLORADO ROADS

Proposal Outlines No Negative Environmental Impacts

The U.S. Forest Service intends to designate 143 miles of forest roads in the White River National Forest for use by unlicensed vehicles, under a draft decision notice filed in March.

The proposal was generated in response to feedback from communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals seeking a change in the

Forest’s Travel Management Plan completed in 2011. The Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District received more than 150 comment letters about the proposal.

With the Draft Decision Notice, the Forest Service filed its environmental assessment and finding of no impact.

A 45-day objection period applies.

If no objection is received, the 2014 Motor Vehicle Use Map will reflect the changes detailed in the proposal. If objections are filed, a negotiation process is initiated to address the concern.

Until the 2014 Motor Vehicle Use Map is published, the 2013 Motor Vehicle Use Map remains in force.

TOUGH RESILIENT UNBREAKABLE

DISABLED N.Y. CITY MOTORCYCLIST FIGHTS FOR PARKING RIGHTS

Stan Wagner Wants City To Acknowledge State Handicap Plates

New York City resident Stan Wagner is battling the city’s Department of Transportation to win the right to park his scooter in spaces reserved for the disabled.

Wagner, who holds a New York State license plate that allows him to park in handicapped spaces, says the city will not recognize that plate for parking purposes.

Instead, the city DOT requires a placard that drivers must place on the dashboards of their cars to avoid a citation. No provision is made for vehicles that are not enclosed and do not have dashboards.

“A few years ago I attended a city council meeting regarding motorcycles and municipal meter parking,” Wagner says. “One council member said that, until the DOT comes up with a way to display a receipt on a bike, no tickets should be given. DOT said that bike owners should attach a holder to their bike. And, we should pay for them.

“This was not the solution we were looking for.”

Keith Bray, the person Wagner has been working with at the New York City DOT, did not respond to a request for comment.

Meanwhile, Wagner has been trying to come up with a way for motorcyclists and

scooter riders to display and secure the city’s rather large parking placards on their vehicles (see photo).

“The New York City DOT is discriminating against motorcyclists with disabilities,” Wagner says. “They won’t issue handicapped parking permits, solely because they feel there is no safe way to attach the permit to a bike. I’ve made a lockable device, but the easiest thing would be for traffic agents to recognize a New York State handicap plate on a motorcycle and treat it like the dashboard placard.

“I need help fighting the DOT if they don’t agree with me.”

TRAIL ACCESS: PROPOSAL WOULD REQUIRE LOCAL INPUT

Affected Counties Get Voice Under H.R. 4272

A proposed federal law would require local input before the U.S. Forest Service could implement travel management plans on its lands.

Called the Forest Access in Rural Communities Act, H.R. 4272 was introduced in March by U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.).

Before implementing such changes, the USFS would be required to consult with affected counties and obtain their concurrence on the proposed plan.

The bill also would restrict the Forest Service’s authority to close roads, decommission roads or change road densities in the forests.

The bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Up to Mesa County, Colo., commissioners and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for working together on the BLM’s new resource management plan. BLM representatives and commissioners will evaluate together whether or not to keep certain routes open to off-highway recreational use.

Down to the New York City dirt bike and ATV riders who illegally took to the city’s streets in March, riding recklessly and fleeing police. Authorities made three arrests and confiscated eight vehicles on March 8 after catching people riding without license plates on vehicles that are banned on city streets.

Up to Illinois State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria), who sponsored a bill to exempt some ATV owners from registration fees. The bill passed the state Senate in March and went to the House. Koehler’s bill would also drop the $15 registration fee to $10 for vehicles with smaller than 75cc engines.

Down to three Virginia riders caught riding at speeds of up to 135 mph on a public highway in March, giving motorcyclists everywhere a bad name. The riders were stopped in Cumberland County and were charged with eluding police, racing and reckless driving.

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NEW JERSEY

Senate Bill 1614, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Van Drew (D-Dennis), would prohibit law enforcement agencies from conducting a roadside checkpoint or other systematic inspection of vehicles that is limited to a certain type of vehicle. The legislation would not change current law regarding roadside checkpoints or inspections of commercial vehicles or other types of lawful checkpoints or roadblocks.

Also, Assembly Bill 2232, sponsored by Assemblyman John S. Wisniewski (D-Sayreville), would specifically prohibit a driver from engaging in any activity, not related to the operation of the vehicle, in a manner that interferes with the safe operation of the vehicle. Violations carry a $200-$400 fine for the first offense, $400$600 for a second offense, and $600-$800 for a third or subsequent offense.

NEW YORK

Senate Bill 6456, sponsored by Sen. Catharine M. Young (R-Olean), would

MISSOURI GOVERNOR PUSHES E15 FUEL DISTRIBUTION

Bypasses Lawmakers To Change State Rules

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is bypassing his state legislature to increase the distribution of E15 fuel by changing state Department of Agriculture rules.

The E15 fuel—which contains 15 percent ethanol by volume—has not been approved for use in cars or trucks built before 2001 or for motorcycles or all-terrain vehicles.

The fuel can cause engine damage, and its use may void manufacturer warranties.

The AMA has called for independent testing of the effects of E15 and has fought the spread of distribution points. The Environmental Protection Agency has recently acknowledged the damaging effects of E15. For the latest, see www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

OKLAHOMA

House Bill 2459, sponsored by Rep. Mike Turner (R-Edmond), would prohibit motorcycle passengers younger than 5 years.

RHODE ISLAND

of pickup trucks and motorcycles that are exclusively for personal use.

UTAH

House Bill 289, sponsored by Rep. Johnny Anderson (R-Taylorsville), repeals the sunset date on the affirmative defense for an operator of a motorcycle, moped, or bicycle who is 16 years of age or older, to a red light or red arrow violation in certain circumstances. Before Gov. Gary Herbert signed House Bill 289 on March 25, the law that permitted operators of motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles to proceed with caution through an intersection controlled by a trafficactuated signal that fails to recognize their vehicle would have expired July 1.

VERMONT

The state Senate rejected an amendment to a bill on miscellaneous changes to motor vehicle laws that would have repealed the state law requiring motorcyclists to wear helmets. Senators opposing the amendment pointed to statistics showing fatalities are lower in states with helmet laws than without. They also said making the change through a floor amendment would violate good legislative process.

VIRGINIA

House Bill 122, sponsored by Del. Edward T. Scott (R-Culpeper), defines an autocycle as any three-wheeled motor vehicle that has a steering wheel and seating that does not require the operator to straddle or sit astride and is manufactured to comply with federal safety requirements for motorcycles. Signed into law March 3 by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, it takes effect July 1.

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AMA SUPERCROSS PRIVATEER WESTON PEICK

By Jim Kimball

As one of the sport’s top privateers the past couple years, Weston Peick is making even bigger waves in 2014. In the past, the 23-year-old was known for his hardcharging rides in the AMA Motocross 450 Championships. But 2014 sees him beating many of the sport’s top factory riders in AMA Supercross as well. We recently caught up with the “people’s champ” to get the lowdown on 2014.

AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST: Weston, you did well in Supercross last year, but seemed to have really stepped it up in 2014.

WESTON PEICK: It’s been all about the off-season. We put together a pretty good team for this year. My trainer Buddy Antunez has been out at the track with me for every single day that I’ve been riding, and has helped me a lot. So I’ve been doing a lot of on-the-track training, as well as off-the-track training. This year has been a breakout year with me getting a couple of top-five finishes, and being top 10 in every race that we’ve finished. I’m happy that it’s been a pretty solid year so far, and it really has helped me to prepare a lot this offseason. You get out of it with the work you put in.

AM: Although you are still a privateer, it does seem like you have a little more support this year.

WP: That’s true. We put this team together late last year, with a lot of our bigger sponsors like Motosport.com, and WPS increasing their support to [help] us [be] able to buy a truck, and get other needed things together. It’s been a little trial and error with getting everything together and learning how to run a team and find out how expensive it is. But it’s been fun. It’s definitely better than pitting out of the back of a van, or having your bike hauled by someone else to all the rounds.

AM: Have any factory teams talked to you this year?

WP: There is definitely a lot of talk this year as to why I don’t have a factory ride, but I guess that I just have to prove myself this year in a different way. This year so far has been my best year, and I had some standout rides, so I hope next year that I can get on a factory team— that’s the goal for sure.

But at this time no factory teams have spoken with me. I think that they are still in process of signing the top factory guys right now, and trying to figure that stuff out first. Once they do that, then maybe they’ll start going down

the list some more. As of right now in Supercross, I’m just focusing on my goal of finishing top 10 in the points standings.

I’ve crashed out a few races this season, so there are people behind me who are starting to catch up. I need to play it smart and keep it on two wheels. If I keep finishing in the top 10, it shouldn’t be a problem.

AM: How do you feel about your growing popularity?

WP: My fan base has really picked up a lot this past year. Every weekend when we get to the races, people want autographs. It’s awesome to have so many fans support you. This year it’s picked up, and I definitely notice it.

KAILUB RUSSELL, KACY MARTINEZ WIN STEELE CREEK GNCC KTM Riders Rule In Morganton, N.C.

FMF/KTM rider Kailub Russell took the win and the points lead in the XC1 Pro class at the third round of the Grand National Cross Country Series, an AMA National Championship, over teammate Charlie Mullins at the series’ third round.

Meanwhile, WXC rider Kacy Martinez stayed perfect in her bid for the women’s class championship with her third win.

Although Russell and Mullins got solid starts, their teammate Steward Baylor pulled the holeshot and led the group around the opening corner. Russell made his way into the lead soon, however, and checked out on the field, winning with a comfortable two-minute lead at the end of the three-hour race.

Mullins edged into second by the

second lap of the race. He held the position despite consistent pressure from Am Pro Yamaha’s Josh Strang. Baylor lost several positions during an extended pit stop. He ultimately finished fifth.

Martinez dominated in her third win, pulling a massive gap on the rest of the pack to finish more than seven minutes ahead of second place.

“I’m really happy to get another win,” Martinez said after the race. “I feel really fortunate to be on the factory team this year, and I am happy I am up on the top step of the podium. I’m also happy to win another mud race, but it would be nice if we could get a break from all this mud at the next round.”

COLIN EDWARDS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

American Exits MotoGP After Long Career

Colin Edwards has been racing professionally for more than two decades, but that clock will stop ticking at the end of the 2014 MotoGP season. The Texan, who has earned 12 podium finishes since he joined MotoGP in

Championship in 2000 and 2002, cited testing frustrations and a desire to spend more time with family.

“In testing this year I could see that I need to change my riding style and it is against my instinct to ride differently, so that has had an effect,” he says. “I want to spend more time with my wife and my children and of course I want to say thanks to Yamaha and everyone who has helped me in my career.”

Edwards went pro in 1992, winning the AMA 250cc National Championship Series over Kenny Roberts Jr.

Edwards’ exit leaves U.S. rider Nicky Hayden as the lone American rider in the MotoGP paddock.

“I always look at Colin and admire the energy he has with so many miles and so many years behind him,” Hayden says. “It’s a shame to be losing a fellow American from the sport.”

help support the continued growth of American speedway racing in Southern California and build the platform for American speedway racers to launch their professional racing careers in Europe.”

Adds Industry Racing Race Track

Director Kelly Inman: “We have had a great relationship with AMA over the last couple years with the sanctioning of select events, and we see a benefit for the track and its riders to compete under America’s premier motorcycle racing sanctioning body. Corporate sponsorship, and attracting riders from other facets of motorcycle racing, especially youth riders, are just a couple examples of how being sanctioned by the AMA can help our efforts to grow the sport.”

Industry Racing joins Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway in Northern California’s Auburn on the AMA schedule. Fast Fridays (www.fastfridays.com) has 20 events scheduled for 2014.

“I am thrilled that the hard-working group at Industry Racing will join the AMA in helping reinforce the association’s huge efforts to improve American speedway not only at the national level but also at the international level, especially with our FIM World Team Cup team,” says Fast Friday’s Dave Joiner, a 19-year veteran of AMAsanctioned racing promotions.

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DAYS, FEATURING INDIAN MOTORCYCLE

Vintage Motorcycle Celebration Is July 11-13

BikeBandit.com, the country’s go-to online source for motorcycle parts, riding gear and accessories, will once again be the title sponsor for this year’s BikeBandit. com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. The 2014 event features Indian Motorcycle as marque of the year, and is July 11-13 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Indian Motorcycle, is the country’s premier gathering of vintage bikes and the people who love them, attracting tens of thousands of enthusiasts every year.

ONLINE REGISTRATION LIVE FOR AMA VINTAGE MOTOCROSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Pre-Register And Simplify Raceday

Racers can pre-register now for all rounds of the AMA Vintage Motocross National Championship Series, presented by Cernic’s Racing. The seven-round series kicks off on May 18. Rules, schedule updates, class

requirements and online entry links are available at www.americanmotorcyclist. com/vintagenationals.aspx.

“It’s exciting to watch the vintage motocross series grow and improve,” says AMA Motocross Operational Coordinator Alex Hunter. “Not only is online registration up and running, but we have Cernic’s Racing on board as a series sponsor, and several new venues are on the 2014 calendar.”

“Keeping vintage bikes running well and looking good takes some of the most dedication you see in the sport,” says BikeBandit.com CEO Ken Wahlster. “We’ve been lucky to establish BikeBandit. com as the web’s most trusted resource for motorcycle parts, accessories and gear, and vintage bike enthusiasts have become some of our most loyal customers, so supporting this event was a natural partnership for us.”

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AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Indian Motorcycle, is a fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

TYLER BOWERS CAPTURES FOURTH AMA ARENACROSS TITLE

Seals Championship In Salt Lake City With 11th Season Win

The final round of the 2014 AMSOIL AMA Arenacross, featuring Ricky Carmichael’s Road to Supercross, showcased an actionpacked night of racing at EnergySolutions Arena.

Babbitt’s Monster Energy/AMSOIL Kawasaki rider Tyler Bowers swept the Arenacross class main events to become the third rider in AMA Arenacross history to win four consecutive championships.

In the Western Regional Arenacross Lites class, A&J Oilfield Services Kawasaki rider and Utah native Gray Davenport captured his first career title in front of his hometown crowd following a runner-up finish.

Bowers entered the night with an 18-point lead and finished the season with a 25-point margin over his Babbitt’s Kawasaki teammate Zach Ames in second.

It wasn’t an easy path to the 2014 title for Bowers, who suffered a broken tibia at the opening round of the season but kept racing to keep himself in title contention. A broken rib suffered later in the season set Bowers back again.

“It has been a crazy year, getting injured at the first round and having to fight through adversity pretty much all season,” said Bowers on the podium, joining Buddy Antunez and Dennis Hawthorne as the only four-peat champions in AMA Arenacross history. “I’m just happy to be up here today. Zach Ames made it tough on me this year and forced me to be at my best every week. These [championships] are never easy, but we refused to give up, kept at it every week, and here we are with a fourth straight title.”

AMA Member Tested FACTORY CONNECTION SUSPENSION REVALVE

Info: www.factoryconnection.com

Suspension is one of the most overlooked modifications. Riders instead opt for horsepower-chasing mods, which often just highlight poor suspension setup.

After getting a new 2014 Honda CRF450R last fall, I proceeded to ride it stock on my local motocross track, adjusting sag (I settled on 105 mm) and feeling out the suspension.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get the suspension where I wanted with simple clicker adjustments. The stock front air forks were plush on initial travel with 34 psi of air (35 psi is stock), but as the fork progressed into the mid-stroke, things got harsh quickly. The stock shock was not too bad, a little harsh on acceleration chop, but overall it performed well.

Still, it could be better. Enter Factory Connection. I told them what I wanted over the phone, they sent me an empty shipping box, I sent them my suspension, and I waited. About two weeks later, the box was back at my doorstep.

My first real evaluation was at Monster

CHARLIE MULLINS KEEPS ROLLING IN AMA NATIONAL

ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP

FMF/KTM

Riders Stay Perfect In 2014

Charlie Mullins notched his third win of the season at the Rad Dad Enduro in Westpoint, Tenn., round number three of the 2014 Kenda AMA National Enduro Championship Series.

This victory didn’t come quite as easily as the first two, however, as the FMF/KTM rider won only two of the six tests. He was under heavy pressure from N-FAB Am Pro Yamaha’s Brad Bakken and AirGroup Racing’s Nick Fahringer throughout the race. In the end, Mullins took the win by 25 seconds over Bakken.

Some of his struggles were mechanical. Mullins lost his rear brakes in test one and had to settle for the ninth-best time in the test, as Maxxis/KLIM/DirtWise KTM’s Jesse Groemm posted the fastest time in the opening section.

Mullins came back strong to win tests two and three and was able to build a big enough lead to last him for the rest of the day. In the meantime, Fahringer, Bakken, and Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Andrew DeLong fought over the runner-up position, with Bakken holding off a late charge by Fahringer.

“My day started off pretty rough, but I was able to click off a couple of test wins in the next two tests and get back in the

lead,” Mullins said after the race. “After that, I just tried to ride a steady race, but I went down in tests four and five.”

The 2014 Kenda AMA National Enduro Championship Series resumes action on May 18 in Park Hills, Mo., for round four of the series.—Shan Moore

Mountain MX in Alabama. Within a lap, I could tell that the midstroke harshness was gone in the forks and the shock was much better. Resetting the sag to exactly 105mm brought even better performance. The shock dropped into ruts and soaked up chop well. I would describe the shock as “dead” feeling: nothing too fast happening, no glaring faults, just a shock that got the job done

in every aspect. On the forks, I started to blow through the travel when flat landing. I went to 35 psi from 34.5 psi and went two clicks out on compression damping.

It seemed better but not perfect. I came back in and went with Factory Connection’s recommended setting. It was much better. With any bike on any track, that magical perfect setting is always a work in progress, but the Factory Connection suspension made the search easier.

Overall, the suspension was a big improvement. As with all suspension (stock and revalved), don’t be afraid to make changes. It’s the only way you will be able to get it dialed in and know what works and what doesn’t. Factory Connection is good stuff. It’s effective and money well spent.—Burton Lavens

LINEUP GROWS FOR KENDA AMA TENNESSEE KNOCKOUT

Top Riders Earn Free Entry

The lineup continues to grow for the fourth annual KENDA AMA Tennessee Knockout on Aug. 16-17 in Sequatchie, Tenn.

The field will include Beta’s Cody Webb, who took the win in 2013, and Husqvarna’s Mike Brown, who won in 2011 and 2012.

Riders from numerous disciplines vie for a share of the $10,000 purse at the extreme event. It routinely attracts stars from enduro, trials, cross country and EnduroCross. Pre-qualified riders get a free entry into the Sunday program.

In addition to the pro class, the event offers several amateur classes for riders falling in a range of age-, skill- and displacement-based categories.

For more information about the 2014 Kenda AMA Tennessee Knockout, including details on which series and events pre-qualify pros for entry, see www.tennesseeknockoutenduro.com.

AMA NATIONAL CONVENTION: OCT. 16-19, ORLANDO, FLA

Features AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, Held At American International Motorcycle Expo

AMA members are invited to attend the 2014 AMA National Convention, Oct. 16-19, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Held in partnership with the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo)—an event that brings consumers, dealers and manufacturers together in one location for demo rides, product displays and motorcycling seminars—the AMA National Convention will provide fun activities and informational sessions for every AMA member.

In addition to a full slate of expo-related attractions, participants also will have the opportunity to attend the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which will welcome a new class into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

“AMA members come from all areas of motorcycling, and the 2014 AMA National Convention is designed for all

of them,” says AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “Like the AIMExpo, which offers something for everyone, so will our convention, whether you are a new or experienced rider exploring options in the demo ride area or you want to honor motorcycling’s heroes by attending the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.”

The convention will also include the annual AMA member meeting, the annual AMA business member meeting and motorcycling-related seminars.

“The AMA is the national organization dedicated to promoting the motorcycling lifestyle, and AIMExpo is the grand stage for motorcycling in North America, so it makes every sense to partner and grow awareness for the economic and emotional benefits of motorcycling,” says Larry Little, vice president and general manager of AIMExpo. “For the AMA to choose AIMExpo as the location for both the AMA National Convention and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is an honor, and we’re excited to help showcase both of these premier events in Orlando this Oct. 16-19.”

For updates on the AMA National Convention and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, keep an eye on www.americanmotorcyclist.com and www.motorcyclemuseum.org, as well as the AMA’s social media channels, including Facebook (www.facebook.com/ americanmotorcyclist, www.facebook.com/ amahalloffame) and Twitter @AMA_Riding.

For information on the AIMExpo, see www.aimexpousa.com.

AMA, WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST RENEW AGREEMENT

Five-Year Plan Promotes Safe, Legal Use Of Off-Highway Vehicles

The AMA and the Wayne National Forest have renewed a five-year agreement to work together to promote responsible offroad riding.

During an April 15 event at the Dorr Run Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Area north of Nelsonville, Ohio, AMA representatives and U.S. Forest Service officials participated in a signing ceremony.

AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman then joined other AMA staff members on the forest’s first trail ride of the season.

“The real message is to act responsibly,

to ride safely and with respect for the environment. Stay on the trail,” Dingman said at the signing.

As part of the agreement, the AMA is helping Wayne National Forest revamp and update its literature and is assisting the forest in promoting its trails.

Motorized trail riding continues to be one the most popular recreation activities on the Wayne National Forest. In 2013, the forest sold more than 7,500 trail permits, with a large majority of those going to motorized trail riders.

Based on 2013 trail permit sales, it is estimated that the Wayne’s motorized trail system receives 20,000 to 30,000 visits annually from motorized trail users.

Trail permits are required and are available online, or at several participating vendors. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/main/wayne.

IT AIN’T NOTHING BUT A HOUNDAWG

Roger Hull’s 1960 Harley Davidson FLH Duo Glide

This is the motorcycle that launched a magazine. Road Rider magazine, to be precise. It was among the first to focus on the then-small, but rapidly growing, segment of touring riders in the late 1960s. But that came later. First, there was AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Roger Hull, a writer and advertising salesman who began riding a motorcycle in his 40s. He wanted to ride across the country, and he saved the money for his first bike in what he called his “H-D fund.”

He told his non-motorcycling friends that H-D stood for “Hound Dog.” So it wasn’t a stretch when, in 1966, he bought this 1960 HarleyDavidson Model 60 FLH Duo Glide, and gave it the name “Houndawg.”

Hull logged tens of thousands of miles on this bike, and loved riding so

much that he helped launch Road Rider magazine in 1969.

Hull lured others to write for the publication for little monetary gain by pointing out they could ride new motorcycles every day. Road Rider was the first magazine to cater to the touring rider. It was chock full of well-written travel stories, maintenance and camping tips and reviews of everything from chains to fairings to saddlebags. The magazine drew a cult-like following and became the favorite of many motorcycle magazine readers.

Hull staunchly defended the interests of touring riders. He was straightforward and unpretentious and was in demand as a speaker at rider gatherings. He became friends with celebrity riders such as Jay Leno and Malcolm Forbes.

One of Hull’s most memorable rides

was the goodwill motorcycle trip through the Soviet Union in 1979 with Forbes and a small group of Western riders.

Hull also served on the AMA Board of Directors. He felt at the time that the AMA focused on racing at the expense of regular road riders. Hull’s belief that road riding was a major portion of AMA membership proved correct. His efforts pre-dated and perhaps contributed to an explosion of touring conventions and rider gatherings in the 1970s and 1980s.

In 1982, Hull sold his interest in Road Rider. By then the magazine had sprouted several other publications that replicated its format to one degree or another.

The magazine, which began as a small newsletter, eventually became Motorcycle Consumer News

Hull passed away in 1995, but his contributions live on. His motorcycle is on display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio. Roger Hull was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.

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THE AMA’S FIRST-EVER CLASS C RACING CHAMPION

Woodsie Castonguay Made Indian Proud

Raoul “Woodsie” Castonguay was an established hillclimb racer who switched his focus to flat-track when the AMA created Class C racing in 1934. Castonguay went on to become the first-ever National Class C Champion in 1935 and continued to be one of the top racers in the sport throughout the 1930s. He was especially dominant in Class A speedway racing, similar to today’s short-track events.

Woodsie was born in Fall River, Mass., in 1908. His uncle was the famous board track racing star Jake De Rosier. Uncle Jake’s career as a factory racer for the Indian Motocycle Co. made a big impression on the Castonguay family. Woodsie was only about 5 years old when De Rosier died in a racing accident, but he and his older brother, Wilfred, whose nickname was “Frenchy,” were greatly influenced by their uncle’s fame and importance to the Indian racing program.

When Woodsie was 15, he began riding an Indian Sidevan, delivering airmail to and from the local airport. A few years later, he got a job at the Crandall and Hicks Indian dealership in a suburb of Boston. It was then that he purchased his first motorcycle, a 1926 Scout, on an installment plan.

In 1928, Castonguay answered the call for competition and entered his first hillclimb meet. He and Frenchy competed regularly on weekends at Marlboro and Worcester, Mass., for the next two years. By 1931, Woodsie had earned Amateur status in the AMA racing program. He traveled to Oakland, Calif., where he won the National Amateur Hillclimb Championship in late 1931. The Indian factory people took note of his success, and when he took his Expert ticket in 1933, they offered him a place on their racing team.

Woodsie began riding a factory-designed, overhead-cam model for the new season. In his first ride at Enfield, Conn., he broke all the pro

records in the overhead-cam competition. During the 1933 season, Woodsie and Frenchy chalked up a total of 75 National Hillclimb wins, competing throughout New England, as well as in Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania.

In 1934, after the AMA established the new Class C racing program, Castonguay purchased a new 45-cubic-inch Indian Scout at Fritzie Baer’s Springfield, Mass., Indian dealership, stripped it down for dirt-track competition, and began winning races at tracks all over New England. He also competed in speedway on an alcohol-burning 500cc J.A.P. He quickly earned the nickname “The Springfield Express.”

By 1935, Woodsie’s skill as a dirt tracker really began to emerge. On Sept. 15, he won the very first 100lap Langhorne Mile.

Championship racing at Springfield, Ill., did not begin until 1937. In 1935 the AMA had selected the Langhorne, Pa., mile track as the first National Class C Championship site. By winning that race, Woodsie was proclaimed the firstever National Class C Champion.

Woodsie kept winning through 1938, taking many national dirt-track wins against stiff competition in an extremely popular era for motorcycle racing. In 1938, Woodsie competed at Atlanta, Ga., and went on to win the Tri State in Columbus, Ohio. His next major race win was the Milwaukee Mile. He ended the 1938 season by entering and winning his

second National Class C Championship at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, setting a new record time in the Springfield Mile. This win also gave him the honor of placing the No. 1 on his racebike for the next season, marking him as the country’s top rider.

In 1939, Woodsie and Louis Biscaldi purchased an Indian dealership in Bridgeport, Conn., which they ran for nine years, until parts shortages and similar setbacks created by demands of World War II weakened the business.

In 1948 Castonguay sold his interest and went to work at the Indian factory in Springfield, where he became a foreman in the repair department. He continued in that position until 1953, when the Indian factory closed. He then worked for a machine shop for another 25 years before retiring at the age of 70.

Castonguay was a charter member of Fritzie Baer’s Roamers Motorcycle Club and was heavily involved in this organization for many years. Castonguay died on Jan. 4, 1990, at age 82. He was posthumously inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1998.

On Display At The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame

“MONKEYS CYCLE THROUGH THE UV ZONE”

BY MICHAEL SICULAN

What it is: A sideshow-style banner created by painter Michael Siculan, on display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

What it’s made of: Florescent acrylic paint on stretched muslin. What the artist says: I encountered my first sideshow banner at age 8 hanging out at the Ohio State Fair midway, and it has been an on-going passion ever since. The large, bold, intoxicating paintings

were created to grab your quarters and move you through the show, and often times the banners were better than the show itself! I have researched, collected, painted and restored banners for over 30 years, and was fortunate enough to work on the best book on the subject to date: Freaks, Geeks and Strange Girls. See it: At the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio. Plan your visit at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

Put yourself in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is YOUR hall of fame—we couldn’t exist without the generous support of our donors. Now there’s a new way for you to show that support in a very visible way: My Hall of Fame. The idea is simple: A $20 charitable donation gets you a 3-inch-square space on the wall in the Hall of Fame entrance foyer that hangs during the campaign year. Want a bigger space? A 6-inch square is an $80 donation, and an 8-inch square is a $180 donation. You also get an official certificate noting that your picture is on display in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

Hang your picture, your kid’s picture, your company logo, almost anything. It’s up to you! Get in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame today!

Trail Ambassadors Offer Guidance, Advice To Fellow Riders

Longtime off-road enthusiasts Jim E. Schoon and David Halsey are miles apart geographically, but united in spirit for a cause—promoting responsible riding, keeping trails open for public use and polishing the image of the off-road rider.

The men are two of the hundreds of volunteers in the Trail Ambassadors program operating in four states: Arizona, Minnesota, New Mexico and Wisconsin.

Trail ambassadors monitor riding areas, offer assistance to other riders, spot and report hazards, and alert law enforcement to riders who are operating illegally or unsafely.

But the volunteers get something out it, too.

Schoon is an AMA competition member from Tucson, Ariz., and races in events organized by the Arizona Motorcycle Riders Association. The clubs in the AMRA run AMA-sanctioned events in his state. Schoon has been a volunteer trail ambassador for about a year.

“Our local dirt bike club, Trail Riders of Southern Arizona, was looking for a

By Jim Witters

way to have a positive influence with land managers, and the Trail Ambassador program looked like a way to demonstrate positive community responsibility through documenting volunteer efforts,” Schoon says.

Halsey is an All-Terrain Vehicle member of the AMA and president of the 360-member Woodtick Wheelers ATV/ OHM (Off-Highway Motorcycle) Club in northern Minnesota. He has been a trail ambassador, or TA, for more than four years.

“As many TAs will tell you, being out there monitoring the trails and assisting riders is a great way to help promote responsible ATV riding and protect our state’s trail system and its funding. It’s fun visiting with families on the trails, and it gets you out riding on new trail systems,” Halsey says.

How It Works

The ambassador programs are funded by state departments of natural resources, through direct grants to off-

highway-vehicle clubs, reimbursement of expenses to clubs and individuals or, as in Wisconsin, through a contract with a nonprofit corporation.

In all states, participants must be proficient riders with a thorough knowledge of the patrolled area. Volunteers must provide their own vehicles.

In some states, participants must be certified ATV instructors.

Participants receive training, identifying vests or patches, and communications devices before being assigned certain trails to patrol. Ambassadors also receive reimbursement for expenses, such as gas and oil, meals and, if necessary, lodging. Some clubs have been reimbursed for equipment, such as computers and projectors used for training.

Trail ambassadors are not law enforcement officers, but they work with rangers and other authorities to help ensure the trails are safe.

For example, participants are trained to handle situations in which riders leave designated trails or ride without mandated protective gear. They are provided strategies for managing these situations and others, such as when an ATV rider is carrying a passenger on an ATV not designed for passengers.

Volunteers may approach riders operating illegally or unsafely and offer advice or hand out brochures outlining the laws and regulations. But ambassadors cannot issue citations. They can, however, report the improper behavior to law enforcement authorities.

In the same way, ambassadors who spot a hazard—such as a washout or a felled tree—are instructed to photograph it and report it. The program discourages them from trying to repair or remove a major hazard.

Negative Publicity Prompts Action

Tom Umphress, chair of the Safety Advisory Committee of the Trail Ambassador program in Minnesota, says negative media attention in the mid-2000s prompted state legislators to try to shut down OHV activities.

“There was not enough (law) enforcement. But we didn’t want a police state out there, either,” Umphress says.

So the people who used the trails decided to show lawmakers they were responsible citizens, whose image was tarnished by the poor choices of a few.

“Riders with a stake in the game could hand out rules and maps, and just provide a presence,” Umphress says. “Wearing high-viz vests and ambassador patches, the ambassadors could deter some of the bad behavior without intervening.”

State, Rider Cooperation

Jeff Prince, OHV program coordinator for Arizona State Parks, says the role of

the state agency provides stability and direction.

“The OHV program at Arizona State Parks developed a pilot program using Recreational Trails Program funding to establish a volunteer program especially suited to the motorized public and land managers’ mutual needs on a statewide basis,” he says. “All of the land managing agencies in Arizona were brought on initially as partners to help develop the program.

“Since the program was staffed and funded by a state agency, the partners had a reasonable expectation that the program would last,” Prince says. “This gave the program a strong foundation from which to build. Centralized record keeping, support from our public information office, and other agency support help keep the wheels turning and promote the idea of motorized trail users being great stewards of the land.”

AMA Charter Life Member Doug Seitz was in the first ambassador-training class in Arizona and says the 7-year-old program benefits everyone.

“My interest is in single-track motorcycle riding,” he says. “I saw the ambassador program as a way to promote off-highway motorcycle usage and to have input with the agencies that shape policies in that area.”

Gary Eddy, ATV/snowmobile administrator at the Wisconsin DNR’s Bureau of Law Enforcement, says his agency “simply wouldn’t have the personnel to closely manage the trail patrol program” without the volunteer ambassadors.

and three other members

Wisconsin awarded a grant to the National Off-Highway Vehicle Insurance & Services Group Inc., to manage the state’s ambassadors program. NOHVIS was the only applicant for the grant.

“The success of the program is directly related to the NOHVIS group’s high level of organization, frequent communication with the department regarding the program and dedication to supporting positive, safe and ethical off-road recreation,” Eddy says.

The fledgling ambassador program in New Mexico—begun in September 2013—emerged after state official David Chester learned about the concept at an annual conference of the National OffHighway Vehicle Conservation Council.

“Ambassador programs are just one way for OHV enthusiasts to become involved, but they are important,” says Christopher E. Johnson, an AMA Life Member and the OHV education coordinator for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. “Government agencies, such as ours, must account for every penny spent.

A Quick Look At Trail Ambassador Funding

Minnesota’s highly successful program provides a snapshot of membership, funding and spending.

In 2012, ambassadors reported…

■ 39 signs that were damaged, missing or needed ■ 125 youth without helmets ■ 43 youth with passengers ■ 28 instances of off-trail riding ■ 202 hazards (trees, washouts, others)

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number of active trained ambassadors has increased during the last six years:

Volunteers, such as our trail ambassadors, extend the value and power of those pennies—which come from OHV registrations, not general tax revenue— to keep motorized recreation safe and expand our opportunity to enjoy it.”

Obstacles Overcome

One of the obstacles to creating and sustaining such a volunteer effort is one that should be expected: opposition from anti-OHV groups.

Umphress encountered those forces in Minnesota.

“The anti-access groups opposed the program,” he says. “They were invited to participate in the advisory committee and some were appointed to the committee by the DNR, but they stopped coming after two meetings.

“They wanted to get paid by our accounts to go out and see ‘all the damage that the OHVs had done.’”

Another, less-expected obstacle is the very nature of OHV riders and clubs.

Prince says limitations in Arizona state government funding to oversee volunteer programs sent officials in search of partnerships in the community.

“Unfortunately, this was limited, due to the time and effort required to establish such partnerships and the cost to organizations in time and money to make it happen,” Prince says. “Compounding this problem is the tendency for motorized groups to organize themselves around clubs in a different way than, say, a friend’s group or environmental group that is focused on delivering services to agency partners to further their organizational goals.

“Don’t get me wrong, clubs do excellent volunteer work, but with each working autonomously, they typically fail to get good press for their stewardship compared to their non-motorized counterparts.”

In New Mexico, the biggest obstacle has been the vast expanses of unpopulated land that make the state so attractive to OHV trail riders.

Says Johnson: “OHV enthusiasts in New Mexico are gifted with amazing land to explore. But the vast open spaces also provide a major obstacle. Our population is pretty small—barely 2 million statewide, and our towns and cities are far apart.

“So, we depend on local riders with local knowledge, but finding those riders who have the time and inclination to participate is a challenge.”

While the New Mexico program remains nascent, Johnson says the state has learned one lesson worth passing along.

“My best advice is to reach out to the enthusiast community,” he says. “The best motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, and ORV (off-road vehicle) operators are exactly the folks who are already practicing and promoting the culture of responsible and safe use that we want to spread.”

Tap Existing Volunteers

Johnson’s advice can make recruiting OHV riders and clubs for a trail ambassador program easier. Some clubs already were performing many ambassador functions before a formal structure was put in place, so getting them to join the program was easy.

Halsey was a DNR-trained ATV safety instructor before becoming a trail ambassador, and he was heavily involved with volunteer work through his Woodtick Wheelers club.

Ron Schubert, a volunteer ambassador and a member of the New Mexico OHV advisory board, concurs: “I am an outdoor enthusiast and believe in giving back.

“I have been volunteering with the United States Forest Service for over seven years now, through the New Mexico Off Highway Vehicle Alliance and friends that I ride ATVs with.”

Schoon’s assessment: “I thought it would be like a necessary evil to be endured, or a way to be ‘used’ to do grunt work the state Parks or Forest Service didn’t want to pay for. Wrong. Just do what you were doing anyway, and use the program to help form relationships with like-minded people who just happen to be using a pickup truck to maintain trails rather than a dirt bike.”

Positive Impact Seen

Trail ambassador programs are more than feel-good exercises. Tangible, lasting benefits are being realized.

“The Trail Ambassador program creates a positive image of OHV riders among state legislators and the general public, building support for responsible motorized recreation on public lands,” Halsey says.

Schoon says the benefits are sometimes unexpected.

“I joined for selfish reasons, and I am already seeing positive returns,” Schoon says. “I wanted governmental land mangers to know that the dirt bike community could be an asset to trail creation and maintenance, and that is already happening with recent U.S. Forest Service managers.

“Participation in the ambassador program, and what ambassadors do, is shown to those managers, and it puts some meat on the bone in demonstrating off-roaders can be used to make land management more effective.”

In addition to winning land-manager acceptance, the ambassador program has helped the off-road riders and clubs in Arizona.

“Good citizenship is contagious,” Schoon says. “Other riders benefit by seeing that it pays to take an active role in helping manage our trails, and complaining about closures gets us nowhere. It has led to a positive attitude in our club that something is being done to keep access to the lands. And we can still have all the fun we want and be responsible users at the same time.”

Positive Peer Pressure

Acknowledging that the poor behavior of a few can influence some riders to break the rules, Umphress says the trail ambassadors generally exert a positive influence. And that influence has a cumulative effect.

Trail Ambassador Program Participant Requirements

What It Takes To Tackle The Trails

The requirements for becoming a trail ambassador differ from state to state. Here is some information from the active programs.

ARIZONA

Off-highway vehicle ambassadors receive extensive training from professional training representatives and serve as a point of contact for other OHV users to obtain helpful and timely information about the trails they ride.

Anyone who has off-highway vehicle experience and is able to provide an off-highway vehicle that is licensed and street legal can volunteer as an OHV ambassador, provided the volunteer is willing to abide by the OHV Ambassador Code of Conduct. OHV ambassador volunteers are recruited and selected without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, color, national origin or disability.

For more information, check here: www.azstateparks.com/ohv/ ambassadors.html.

MINNESOTA

Individuals interested in volunteering for the Trail Ambassador program must meet these requirements:

• Be 18 years or older;

• Be an active certified Minnesota Department of Natural Resources volunteer youth ATV safety training instructor;

• Submit to a thorough background investigation;

• Possess a valid driver’s license;

• Complete the DNR ATV Safety Training CD;

• Be sponsored by a qualified organization; and

• Complete a “Trail Ambassador” training session.

For more information, check here: www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ vehicle/ta/index.html.

NEW MEXICO

Those who wish to volunteer for the Trail Ambassador program must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old;

• Possess a valid driver’s license;

“We have riders taking on the sustainability of the trails system we use,” Umphress says. “We gave ourselves a bad name through irresponsible riding. So, let’s self-police.

“You don’t need a formal program. You need an established rider base. There are states that are doing trail patrols that are not state sanctioned. When people see an authority figure, they tend to behave.”

Colorado is a state that had a trail ambassador program, but lost funding for it after 2012. Yet the volunteers continue to work with state officials.

Justin Lilly, an adviser and former program director for Colorado’s Stay The Trail Ambassadors program, says, “Our initial STTA program scored low on grant funding, so we’ve brought it under the Stay The Trail Colorado umbrella for the

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s DirtBike School provides training to new motorcycle OHV ambassadors in Arizona.

• Be able to operate an OHV responsibly and safely;

• Be an experienced rider who is able to navigate roads and trails of varying difficulty and length;

• Own a properly maintained and equipped OHV suitable for roads and trails;

• Complete and keep current all required ambassador training;

• Be able to walk over uneven terrain;

• Be able to lift at least 30 pounds;

• Wear personal protective equipment as required by the land management agencies, including DOT approved helmets on all ATVs, motorcycles, and ROVs; and

• Agree not to carry firearms while participating in OHV Trail Ambassador patrols or events.

More information is available here: www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ohv/ ohv.html.

WISCONSIN

The Wisconsin Ride Smart Trail Patrol Ambassador Program participants must be ATV instructors certified by the state Department of Natural Resources to become full ambassadors. Members of the Trail Patrol Ambassadors Auxiliary do not need instructor certification.

Volunteers are trained by the nonprofit NOHVIS organization according to DNR standards to help ATVers riding on the trail. NOHVIS contracts with the state to operate the ambassadors program through grants.

For more information, check here: www.trailpatrol.com/index. php/program-information.

stewardship coordination.”

One key is to understand that every rider is an ambassador for OHV recreation, Lilly says.

“It may take two seconds to rip past a hiker disrespectfully, but it will likely take years, if ever, to change that person’s resulting perception, even when faceto-face with responsible users from there on out,” he says. “So proper trail etiquette, responsible use, and promotion of that to the general public in both idea and practice are crucial for all of us as ‘ambassadors.’ ”

He says, “Some of the best champions I know of are folks who are simply presented with a nugget of information or an opportunity to act and are enabled to enact the change they then desire to see.”

Umphress explained his approach by

identifying four groups they try to address:

• Those who don’t know the rules;

• Those who pretend they don’t know the rules;

• Those who believe the rules are dumb;

• Those who are true rebels.

“The first group, we try to educate. Once the education is in place, the second group can’t pretend ignorance any more,” Umphress says. “Those two groups can help convince the third group that there are good reasons for the rules and for abiding by them. And, eventually, peer pressure can bring the true rebels into line, because the rebels won’t seem as cool to their friends.

“We are not managing OHVs. We are managing people.”

AMA PREPS 2014 VOTER GUIDE

Association Encourages Members To Vote Like A Motorcyclist

Election Day will affect your future. With candidates for congress and governorships vying for voters’ attention this year, AMA members can turn to a reliable source for important information about the people who want to represent them.

ELECTION DAY 2014

Here are some things you can do

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Sign up for AMA email notifications on actions that affect you.

★ Register to vote.

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Nov. 4, 2014

“The AMA is a non-partisan organization and doesn’t make political endorsements. But it does provide tools to help its members make informed choices on Election Day and offers tips for getting involved in campaigns,” says Wayne Allard, AMA’s vice president for government relations. “We encourage AMA members, and all riders, to cast their ballots and work on political campaigns, based in part on candidates’ positions on motorcycling-related issues.”

If anti-motorcycling candidates win elected office, they can initiate legislation to take away opportunities to ride, cut back or eliminate funding for rider safety training, or wipe out programs that motorcyclists have spent years working to implement.

Here’s what we are doing

The AMA Government Relations Department is sending questionnaires to each congressional and gubernatorial candidate, seeking their positions and opinions on the political issues vital to motorcyclists and ATV riders. As we ask candidates to respond to these surveys, we will solicit your help in encouraging those responses.

The AMA will tabulate candidate responses and produce ratings that voters can use when making ballot selections.

Motorcycle-only checkpoints, public land grabs, too much ethanol in gasoline, and health insurance discrimination against motorcyclists are just some of the issues the AMA uses to rate the candidates.

When it is complete, the 2014 Voter Guide will be available

Identify motorcycle-friendly candidates.

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Volunteer for campaigns for candidates and causes you believe in.

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Talk with family, friends, club members and coworkers about the AMA and the political issues that challenge your rights as a motorcyclist.

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Spread the word through Facebook, Twitter and other social media.

★ Send letters and emails directly to the candidates and elected officials in your area.

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Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper or website.

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Attend local events, and take along like-minded associates. There is power in numbers.

GO RIDE

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Americade, a mega-gathering of motorcyclists that is also an AMA National Convention, is set for June 2-7 in scenic Lake George, N.Y. This is one of the largest road-riding rallies on the planet, and lives up to its billing as a great motorcycling vacation. Info: www.americade.com.

2Catch the AMSOIL AMA Grand National Cross Country series in action this month at Millfield, Ohio. June 7-8 and Snowshoe, W.V. June 21-22. For the full schedule, see page 48.

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The USA Four Corners Tour is running through Dec. 31. Imagine the adventure and break-intoa-broad-smile satisfaction of visiting San Ysidro, Calif., Blaine, Wash., Madawaska, Maine, and Key West, Fla., in 21 days. Info: www. usa4corners.org.

A few of the hundreds of AMA-sanctioned events this month, detailed on the following pages.

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Are you looking for some real adventure on your adventuretourer? How about a super time on your dual-sport machine? The AMA Yamaha Super Tenere National Adventure riding Series has you covered in June: June 1 in Atlanta, N.Y. and June 14-15 in Odell, Ore. The AMA Husqvarna National Dual-Sport Series, presented by FMF, features rides in Lock Haven, Pa., Bixby, Mo. and Wabeno, Wis., June 7-8; Odell, Ore. June 14-15; Big Bear City, Calif. June 21-22 and Fort Rock, Ore. June 28-29. For the full schedules, see page 51.

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For a rockin’ good time in a family-friendly atmosphere, head off to the Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally in Johnstown, Pa., June 26-29. The event is an AMA national Gypsy Tour and attracts thousands of riders. Info: www.johnstownthunder.com.

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Don’t miss the season opener of the AMA Pro Racing Hillclimb National Championship Series June 1 in Spring Grove, Pa., followed by the second round on June 8 in Freemansburg, Pa. The eightround series concludes Oct. 12 at Oregonia, Ohio. For the full schedule, see page 47.

One of the greatest motorcycling weekends in the United States is just around the corner: BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring Indian Motorcycle, July 11-13 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The event is an AMA National Rally and features the largest motorcycle swap meet in North America, vintage racing, vendors, new bike demos and more. Info: www. amavintagemotorcycledays.com.

CALIFORNIA

RECREATIONAL

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUN 21: BIG BEAR CITY: 2 DAY EVENT, BIG BEAR TRAIL RIDERS, INC., (818) 391-3031, BIGBEARTRAILRIDERS.COM

ROAD RUN

JUN 7: SACRAMENTO: DISTRICT 36, ROAD RIDING DIVISION, (916) 442-8242, CAPITALCITYMC.COM

JUN 14: SAN DIEGO: BLUE KNIGHTS CA VI, (858) 278-6635, BK-CAVI.ORG

COMPETITION

EUROPEAN SCRAMBLES

JUN 7: (Includes ATVs) LUCERNE VALLEY: 2 DAY EVENT, RACERS UNDER THE SON, INC., (714) 264-8570, RUTS.ORG

ENDUROCROSS

JUN 21: SACRAMENTO: SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, (916) 928-6900, SLEEPTRAINARENA.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 7: RANCHO CORDOVA: 2 DAY EVENT, 2X PROMOTIONS LLC, (740) 297-6686, 2XPROMOTIONS.COM

JUN 15: ADELANTO: ROVERS MC, (661) 245-3941 SPEEDWAY

JUN 4: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 330-0324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM

JUN 11: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 330-0324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM

JUN 18: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 330-0324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM

JUN 25: CITY OF INDUSTRY: INDUSTRY HILLS EXPO CENTER DBA: INDUSTRY RACING, (626) 330-0324, INDUSTRYRACING.COM

JUN 28: VENTURA: STEVE EVANS SPEEDWAY, (805) 9855433, VENTURARACEWAY.COM

COLORADO

RECREATIONAL

ROAD RUN

JUN 8: GOLDEN: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG

JUN 16: BASALT: COLORADO 500

ROAD RALLY

JUN 16: MONTROSE: MOTORCYCLE TOURING ASSOCIATION, (970) 249-7015, CITYOFMONTROSE.ORG

COMPETITION

MOTOCROSS

JUN 22: LAKEWOOD: COLORADO MOTORSPORTS PROMOTIONS LLC, TVMX.NET

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 15: LAKE GEORGE: ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIALS ASSN, (719) 395-8505, ROCKYMOUNTAINTRIALS. ORG

DELAWARE

COMPETITION

MOTOCROSS

JUN 14: NEW CASTLE: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (302) 824-JUMP, BDMXPARK.COM

JUN 29: (ATV only) SEAFORD: MASON DIXON RIDING ASSOCIATION INC., (443) 3591089, SPEEDCITI.COM

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN

JUN 7: WASHINGTON: SHIFTN STEEL SPORT RIDERZ MOTORCYCLE ORGANIZATION, (202) 670-5317

FLORIDA

RECREATIONAL POKER RUN

JUN 1: DERBY: BRIDGEPORT MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, INC., (203) 257-0000

GEORGIA

RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN

JUN 1: CUMMING: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG COMPETITION MOTOCROSS

JUN 14: (Includes ATVs) DALTON: 2 DAY EVENT, LAZY RIVER MOTOCROSS, (706) 278-1620, LAZYRIVERMOTOCROSS.COM

JUN 22: (Includes ATVs) CEDARTOWN: HIGHLAND PARK RESORT, INC., (770) 748-0771, HIGHLANDPARKRESORT.COM

IDAHO

RECREATIONAL

DISTRICT TOUR

JUN 14: CATALDO: HI ROLLER M.C., (509) 326-7154, HIROLLERS.ORG

ROAD RALLY

JUN 7: KINGSTON: ABATE OF NORTH IDAHO, (208) 682-4179

ILLINOIS

JUNE EVENTS

RECREATIONAL

ROAD RALLY

JUN 26: QUINCY: RETREADS-EAST CENTRAL REGION, (217) 224-7733, QUINCYEAGLESNEST.COM

TRAIL RIDERECREATIONAL

JUN 8: (Includes ATVs) OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs) OTTAWA: VARIETY RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (815) 434-3669, VARIETYRIDERS.COM

COMPETITION

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUN 26: SPRINGFIELD: STEVE NACE RACING PROMOTIONS, (270) 442-7532, STEVENACERACING.COM

HILLCLIMB

JUN 7: (Includes ATVs)

NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 773-8672, CENTRALILLINOIS

MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

JUN 8: (Includes ATVs)

NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 773-8672, CENTRALILLINOIS

MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

JUN 15: OREGON: ROCK RIVER RIDERS, (815) 946-2183, RRRMC.ORG MILE

JUN 23: SPRINGFIELD: STEVE NACE RACING PROMOTIONS, (270) 442-7532, STEVENACERACING.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: (Includes ATVs) ALTON: SPLINTER CREEK DIRT RIDERS INC, (618) 372-4355, SPLINTERCREEK.COM

JUN 1: MT CARROLL: MC MOTOPARK INC., (815) 2381614, MCMOTOPARK.COM

JUN 8: (Includes ATVs) BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 2342271, MOTOBYRON.COM

JUN 14: MT. CARROLL: 2 DAY EVENT, MC MOTOPARK INC., (815) 238-1614, MCMOTOPARK.COM

JUN 15: (Includes ATVs) BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 2342271, MOTOBYRON.COM

JUN 20: WALNUT: 4P PROMOTIONS INC, (815) 379-9534, SUNSETRIDGEMX.COM

JUN 27: WOODSTOCK: WOODSTOCK RACING LLC, (815) 337-3511, WOODSTOCKMX.COM

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs) BYRON: MOTOSPORTS ENTERPRISES LTD, (815) 2342271, MOTOBYRON.COM

SHORT TRACK

JUN 7: GALESBURG: GALESBURG MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (309) 344-1714, GALESBURGMC.COM

JUN 21: (Includes ATVs) NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 246-7154, AMADISTRICT17.COM

JUN 24: SPRINGFIELD: STEVE NACE RACING PROMOTIONS, (270) 4427532, STEVENACERACING. COM

TTS

JUN 22: (Includes ATVs) NEOGA: CENTRAL ILLINOIS M/C, (217) 246-7154, AMADISTRICT17.COM

JUN 24: SPRINGFIELD: STEVE NACE RACING PROMOTIONS, (270) 442-7532, STEVENACERACING.COM

JUN 25: SPRINGFIELD: STEVE NACE RACING PROMOTIONS, (270) 442-7532, STEVENACERACING.COM

INDIANA

COMPETITION

HILLCLIMB

JUN 28: (Includes ATVs)

CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 247-2216, PLEASURERIDERS.NET

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs) CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 247-2216, PLEASURERIDERS.NET

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUN 1: COLUMBUS: STONEY LONESOME M/C, (812) 3424411, STONEYLONESOMEMC. COM

JUN 7: (Includes ATVs) SPRINGVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, THEMAXC.COM

JUN 28: (Includes ATVs) NASHVILLE: MID AMERICA XC RACING, (317) 418-6084, THEMAXC.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: (Includes ATVs) CAYUGA: PLEASURE RIDERS MC, (217) 247-2216, PLEASURERIDERS.NET

JUN 8: (Includes ATVs) AKRON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs)

PIERCETON: READS RACING, (574) 893-1649, READSRACING.COM

IOWA

COMPETITION

HILLCLIMB

JUN 1: ANAMOSA: MIDWEST HILLCLIMBERS ASSOCIATION, (319) 489-2361, ANAMOSAHILLCLIMB.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 8: SHELLROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM

JUN 15: (Includes ATVs) MONTEZUMA: FV MOTO X, (641) 623-3456, FVMOTOX.COM

JUN 28: (Includes ATVs) CEDAR RAPIDS: CEDAR VALLEY TRAIL RIDERS INC, (319) 775-0893, CVTR.ORG

JUN 29: SHELLROCK: NEW HARTFORD RACING INC, (319) 885-6469, NEWHARTFORDRACING.COM

MICHIGAN

RECREATIONAL

POKER RUN

JUN 22: BAY CITY: TRI-CITY TRAVELERS MC, COMPETITION

DRAG RACES

JUN 27: (Includes ATVs) BRIDGTON: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 733-9856, MUSKEGONMOTOR CYCLECLUB.COM

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUN 14: (Includes ATVs) MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NET

ENDURO

JUN 29: MARQUETTE: UP SANDSTORMERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (906) 228-7010, UPSANDSTORMERS.COM

HILLCLIMB

JUN 28: BRIDGTON: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 733-9856, MUSKEGONMOTOR CYCLECLUB.COM

JUN 29: BRIDGTON: MUSKEGON MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (231) 733-9856, MUSKEGONMOTOR CYCLECLUB.COM

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUN 22: (Includes ATVs) ROSE CITY: BENT WHEELS COMPETITION CLUB, INC., (248) 895-6740, BENTWHEELS.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: BELDING : GRATTAN RACEWAY, (616) 691-7221, GRATTANMX.COM

JUN 1: (Includes ATVs) BUCHANAN: REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 6956405, REDBUDMX.COM

JUN 1: (Includes ATVs) CRYSTAL FALLS: VALLEY RACEWAY, (906) 236-3265, VALLEYRACEWAYMX.COM

JUN 7: BUCHANAN: 2 DAY EVENT, REDBUD RECREATION, INC., (269) 6956405, REDBUDMX.COM

JUN 7: (Includes ATVs)

ATLANTIC MINE: RANGE MX/ HOUGHTON, (906) 369-2558, RANGESNOWMOBILECLUB. COM

JUN 7: NEWAYGO: BIG AIR MOTOCROSS, (231) 652-5225, BIGAIRMOTOCROSS.COM

JUN 8: NEWAYGO: BIG AIR MOTOCROSS, (231) 652-5225, BIGAIRMOTOCROSS.COM

JUN 8: (Includes ATVs) ATLANTIC MINE: RANGE MX/ HOUGHTON, (906) 369-2558, RANGESNOWMOBILECLUB. COM

JUN 14: (Includes ATVs)

CHRISTMAS : X-MAS FAMILY MOTORSPORTS PARK, (906) 202-2681, XMASFAMILY MOTORSPORTSPARK.COM

JUN 15: (Includes ATVs) CHRISTMAS: X-MAS FAMILY MOTORSPORTS PARK, (906) 202-2681, XMASFAMILY MOTORSPORTSPARK.COM

JUN 15: (Includes ATVs) PORTLAND: PORTLAND TRAIL RIDERS, (517) 647-7045, PORTLANDTRAILRIDERS.COM

JUN 22: MIDLAND: POLKA DOTS M/C, (989) 832-8284, POLKADOTSMC.NET

JUN 28: (Includes ATVs) BELDING: GRATTAN RACEWAY, (616) 691-7221, GRATTANMX.COM

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs) BELDING: GRATTAN RACEWAY, (616) 691-7221, GRATTANMX.COM

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 8: METAMORA: MICHIGAN ONTARIO TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (248) 6342184, MOTATRIALS.COM

SHORT TRACK

JUN 7: OWOSSO: 2 DAY EVENT, OWOSSO KART SPEEDWAY, (810) 691-5781, OWOSSOKARTSPEEDWAY. COM

JUN 21: (Includes ATVs) DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMB MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

TTS

JUN 22: (Includes ATVs) DEFORD: LUCKY THUMB MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (810) 404-2895, LUCKYTHUMB MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

MINNESOTA

RECREATIONAL ADVENTURE RIDE

JUN 28: WALKER: 2 DAY EVENT, NORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE CLUB, NORSEMANMC.ORG

ROAD RALLY

JUN 21: STILLWATER: 2 DAY

EVENT, TEAM STRANGE AIRHEADS, (678) 293-5275, TEAMSTRANGE.COM

TRAIL RIDERECREATIONAL

JUN 21: MANKATO: 2 DAY EVENT, KATO CYCLE CLUB, KATOCYCLECLUB.COM

COMPETITION

HILLCLIMB

JUN 7: (Includes ATVs) MANKATO: KATO CYCLE CLUB, KATOCYCLECLUB. COM

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUN 8: CARVER: MOTOKAZIE OFF ROAD CLUB, (952) 6011169, MOTOKAZIE.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: MANKATO: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 6011169, MOTOKAZIE.COM

JUN 1: BROOKSTON: ECHO VALLEY MOTOCROSS PARK, (218) 348-4754, ECHOVALLEYMOTOCROSS. COM

JUN 8: MILLVILLE: HIWINDERS, (507) 753-2779, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM

JUN 15: KELLOGG: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 2449996, MOTOKAZIE.COM

JUN 15: BROOK PARK: BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, (320) 679-2582, BERMBENDERS. COM

JUN 22: BROOKSTON: ECHO VALLEY MOTOCROSS PARK, (218) 348-4754, ECHOVALLEYMOTOCROSS. COM

JUN 22: MILLVILLE: HIWINDERS, (507) 753-2779, SPRINGCREEKMX.COM

JUN 29: MANKATO: MOTOKAZIE INC, (952) 6011169, MOTOKAZIE.COM

JUN 29: BROOK PARK: BERM BENDERS RACEWAY, (320) 679-2582, BERMBENDERS. COM

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 8: THEILMAN: UPPER MIDWEST TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (507) 3518879, UMTA.ORG MISSOURI

RECREATIONAL

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUN 7: BIXBY: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDWEST TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (314) 4345095, RIDEMTRA.COM

COMPETITION

MOTOCROSS

JUN 15: (Includes ATVs) MEXICO: HILLTOP MX PARK, (573) 581-2015, ROBBINSCYCLES.COM

MONTANA

RECREATIONAL

JUNE EVENTS

TRAIL RIDERECREATIONAL

JUN 21: (ATV only) HELENA: 2 DAY EVENT, CAPITAL TRAIL VEHICLE ASSOCIATION (CTVA), (406) 439-4540, CTVA-OHV.COM

JUN 28: BOULDER: 2 DAY EVENT, MONTANA TRAIL VEHICLE RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (406) 4549190, MTVRA.COM

NEVADA

RECREATIONAL

DUAL SPORT-OFF ROAD

JUN 6: GERLACH: RACERS UNDER THE SON NORTH (RUTS-NORTH), (916) 2767226, RUTSNORTH.ORG COMPETITION

DESERT SCRAMBLES

JUN 7: LAS VEGAS: WILD BUNCH, (702) 610-7364, MRANRACING.ORG

NEW HAMPSHIRE

COMPETITION

ROAD RACE

JUN 14: LOUDON: 2 DAY EVENT, UNITED STATES CLASSIC RACING ASSOCIATION, (413) 4984433, RACE-USCRA.COM

NEW JERSEY

RECREATIONAL ROAD RUN

JUN 15: BRIDGEWATER: KELSEY CHARITY RUN INC., (908) 252-4545, KELSEYRUN. COM

JUN 29: NEW MILFORD: CHAI RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, INC., (201) 385-2000, WARRIORSRUNNJ.COM COMPETITION

ENDURO

JUN 8: DEPOSIT: RIDGE RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (201) 456-5519, ECEA.ORG

NEW YORK

RECREATIONAL ADVENTURE RIDE

JUN 1: ATLANTA: WAYNE COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (315) 946-3082, WAYNECOUNTYMC.COM

CONVENTIONS

JUN 2: LAKE GEORGE: AMERICADE, (518) 798-7888

FUN RUN

JUN 29: WILLIAMSVILLE: REGENT RIDERS, (716) 937-9524

ROAD RUN

JUN 8: NEW WINDSOR: ROLLING THUNDER

CHAPTER 3 NY, (845) 4277924, RTNYCH3.COM

JUN 8: LOND ISLAND CITY: NEW YORK CITY HOG, (718) 707-9300, NYCHARLEYDAVIDSON.COM

JUN 29: BROOKLYN: ROLLING THUNDER, NEW YORK, CHAPTER 1, (212) 330-8094, ROLLINGTHUNDER1.COM

TOY RUN

JUN 29: HICKVILLE: NASSAU COUNTY FIRE RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (516) 992-1745

COMPETITION

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUN 1: (Includes ATVs) MALTA: ELECTRIC CITY RIDERS, (518) 542-2144, ELECTRICCITYRIDERS.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: (Includes ATVs) AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 7845466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM

JUN 15: (Includes ATVs) CAROGA LAKE: ROYAL MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, (518) 835-6445, ROYALMOUNTAIN.COM

JUN 22: (Includes ATVs) NEW BERLIN: UNADILLA ENTERPRISES, LLC., (607) 965-8450, UNADILLAMX.COM

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs) AUBURN: FROZEN OCEAN MOTOCROSS INC, (315) 7845466, FROZEN-OCEAN.COM

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 8: ERIN : DISTRICT 4 TRIALS COMMITTEE, (607) 846-0829, DISTRICT4TRIALS.COM

SHORT TRACK

JUN 14: (Includes ATVs) PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM

JUN 20: (Includes ATVs) PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM

JUN 21: (Includes ATVs) PORT CRANE: SQUARE DEAL RIDERS M/C, (607) 693-2634, SQUAREDEALRIDERS.COM

NORTH CAROLINA

RECREATIONAL

SCHOOLS - ROAD

JUN 16: PISGAH FOREST: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 637-0947, MOTOMARK1.COM

JUN 18: STECOAH: 2 DAY EVENT, MOTOMARK1, LLC, (919) 637-0947, MOTOMARK1.COM

COMPETITION

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: (Includes ATVs) ELLERBE: WINDY HILL SPORTS, (910) 895-4387, WINDYHILLSPORTSMX.COM

OHIO

RECREATIONAL ADVENTURE RIDE

JUN 1: LOGAN: HOCKING VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 385-7695, HOCKINGVALLEYMC.COM

DUAL SPORT-OFF ROAD

JUN 22: BROWNSVILLE: LICKING COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS INC., (740) 323-4129, LICKINGCOUNTY TRAILRIDERS.COM

ROAD RUN

JUN 8: INDEPENDENCE : PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 6656891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG COMPETITION

CROSS COUNTRY

JUN 7: (Includes ATVs) MILLFIELD: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM

ENDURO

JUN 29: ATHENS: ATHENS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (740) 590-3490, ATHENSMOTORCYCLECLUB. COM

HILLCLIMB

JUN 14: (Includes ATVs) WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 678-0082, PIONEERMOTOR CYCLECLUB.COM

JUN 15: (Includes ATVs) WATERFORD: PIONEER MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (740) 678-0082, PIONEERMOTOR CYCLECLUB.COM

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUN 1: CHILLICOTHE: CHILLICOTHE ENDURO RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (740) 649-9026, CHILLICOTHEENDURO.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: BLANCHESTER: DIRT COUNTRY, (513) 625-7350, DIRTCOUNTRYMX.COM

JUN 8: GREENVILLE: TREATY CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (937) 459-0508, TREATYCITYMC.COM

JUN 15: (Includes ATVs) SUGAR GROVE: CENTRAL OHIO COMPETITION RIDERS INC., (740) 983-3937, COCR MX

JUN 22: DAYTON: DAYTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC., (937) 263-9321, DAYTONMC.COM

JUN 29: BLANCHESTER: DIRT COUNTRY, (513) 625-7350, DIRTCOUNTRYMX.COM

REL-ENDURO - ISDE

JUN 14: HAMDEN: 2 DAY EVENT, APPALACHIAN DIRT

RIDERS, INC., (740) 3846379, ADROHIO.ORG

OREGON

RECREATIONAL

ADVENTURE RIDE

JUN 14: ODELL: 2 DAY EVENT, NORTHWEST TOUR & TRAIL, (503) 681-8881, BLACKDOGDUALSPORT.COM

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUN 14: ODELL: 2 DAY EVENT, NORTHWEST TOUR & TRAIL, (503) 681-8881, BLACKDOGDUALSPORT.COM

JUN 28: FORT ROCK: 2 DAY EVENT, LOBOS MC INC, (503) 656-5801, LOBOSMC.COM

ROAD ENDURO

JUN 7: TIGARD: 2 DAY EVENT, ROSE CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (503) 706-3696, ROSE-CITY-MC.ORG

ROAD RALLY

JUN 19: ATHENA : HODAKA CLUB, (503) 475-6005, HODAKADAYS.ORG

COMPETITION

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUN 14: ELKTON: 2 DAY EVENT, EMERALD TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION INC.,

(541) 912-8296, ETRA.NET

MOTOCROSS

JUN 22: ATHENA: HODAKA CLUB, (503) 475-6005, HODAKADAYS.ORG

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 21: ATHENA: HODAKA CLUB, (503) 475-6005, HODAKADAYS.ORG

PENNSYLVANIA

RECREATIONAL

ADVENTURE RIDE

JUN 21: LAURELTON: 2 DAY EVENT, PENNSYLVANIA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (814) 470-7860, PATRAILRIDERS.ORG

BIKE SHOW

JUN 14: POTTSTOWN: MOTORCYCLISTS FOR JESUS MINISTRIES, PA CHAPTER, (215) 234-8611, PABIKENIGHTS.COM

CARNIVAL RUN

JUN 8: MARIETTA: AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS PA POST CHAPTER #466, (717) 898-0871

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUN 7: LOCK HAVEN: 2 DAY EVENT, DURTY DABBERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB,

JUNE EVENTS

(570) 748-9456

JUN 21: LAURELTON: 2 DAY EVENT, PENNSYLVANIA TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (814) 470-7860, PATRAILRIDERS.ORG

POKER RUN

JUN 8: REAMSTOWN: GARDEN SPOT MC, (717) 3365451, GARDENSPOT.COM

JUN 8: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN: SCHUYLKILL COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (570) 385-1460, SCHUYLKILLCOUNTY MOTORCYCLECLUB.COM

JUN 14: STEVENSVILLE: ERIC’S RIDE, (570) 7211464, FACEBOOK ERNIES RESTARAUNT AND LOUNGE

JUN 15: LEBANON: LEBANON VALLEY MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC., (717) 270-9797

JUN 29: KRESGEVILLE: ZINC CITY MC, (570) 992-4214, ZINCCITYMC.ORG

ROAD RUN

JUN 1: NORRISTOWN: FRIENDS OF THE FORGOTTEN, INC., (215) 2804860, FRIENDSOFTHE FORGOTTEN.ORG

JUN 1: DANVILLE: MOTORCYCLE MIRACLE

TOUR, (800) 322-5437, GEISINGER.ORG

ROAD RALLY

JUN 19: GETTYSBURG: MID ATLANTIC WOMEN’S MOTORCYCLE RALLY, INC., (717) 471-7026, MAWMR.ORG

JUN 26: JOHNSTOWN: JOHNSTOWN/CAMBRIA COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, (800) 237-8590, JOHNSTOWNTHUNDER.COM

TRAIL RIDERECREATIONAL

JUN 7: (ATV only) RENOVO: CENTRAL MOUNTAINS ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ASSOCIATION INC., CMATVA.ORG

SWAP MEETS

JUN 6: SPRING GROVE: WHITE ROSE MC, (717) 2292621, WHITEROSEMC.ORG COMPETITION

ENDURO

JUN 1: BARNESVILLE: HIGH MOUNTAIN DIRT RIDERS, (570) 954-7799, HMDR.ORG

JUN 29: BLAIN: SUSQUEHANNA OFF ROAD RIDERS, (717) 926-6035, SORRMC.ORG

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUN 8: (Includes ATVs) PLYMOUTH: BACK MOUNTAIN ENDURO RIDERS, (570) 675-1814, BMER.ORG

JUN 14: (Includes ATVs) BERWICK: 2 DAY EVENT, EVANSVILLE MOTOCROSS PARK, LLC., (570) 759-2841, EVANSVILLEMXPARK.COM

JUN 21: TAMAQUA: 2 DAY EVENT, READING OFF ROAD RIDERS, (610) 921-3592, RORR.ORG

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: BERWICK: EVANSVILLE MOTOCROSS PARK, LLC., (570) 759-2841, EVANSVILLEMXPARK.COM

JUN 8: BIRDSBORO: PAGODA MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (610) 582-3717, PAGODAMC.ORG

JUN 15: MT. MORRIS: RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, RACERPRODUCTIONS.COM

JUN 21: SEWARD: 2 DAY EVENT, PLEASURE VALLEY RACEWAY, (814) 539-4114, PVRMX.COM

JUN 28: MT. MORRIS: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS

INC, (304) 284-0084, RACERPRODUCTIONS.COM

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 21: VALLEY VIEW: 2 DAY EVENT, RAUSCH CREEK POWERSPORTS, (570) 682-600X, RAUSCHCREEKRACING.COM

SHORT TRACK

JUN 21: (Includes ATVs) HANOVER: TRAIL-WAY SPEEDWAY, (717) 359-4310, TRAILWAYSPEEDWAY.COM

TTS

JUN 8: (Includes ATVs) PARKESBURG: E PA PISTON POPPERS MC INC, (484) 336-9160 TENNESSEE

RECREATIONAL

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUN 14: OLIVER SPRINGS: 2 DAY EVENT, APPALACHIAN TRAIL RIDERS, (865) 322-0193, CAROLINADUALSPORTERS.COM

ROAD RALLY

JUN 16: JOHNSON CITY: CONCOURS OWNERS GROUP, (863) 646-2653, COG-ONLINE.ORG

JUN 22: JOHNSON CITY: AMERICAN GOLD WING ASSOCIATION, (231) 930-4703, AGWA.COM

COMPETITION

MOTOCROSS

JUN 7: BLOUNTVILLE: 2 DAY EVENT, VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORYSPORTS.COM

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs) BLOUNTVILLE: VICTORY SPORTS INC, (423) 323-5497, VICTORY-SPORTS.COM

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 28: SEQUATCHIE: 2 DAY EVENT, SOUTHEASTERN TRIALS RIDERS ASSOCIATION, (423) 942-8688, TRIALSTRAININGCENTER.COM

TEXAS

COMPETITION

ENDUROCROSS

JUN 6: AUSTIN: SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, (512) 301-6600, CIRCUITOFTHEAMERICAS.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 14: WORTHAM: 2 DAY EVENT, FREESTONE COUNTY RACEWAY, LLC., (713) 962-3386, FREESTONEMX.COM

JUN 21: WORTHAM: FREESTONE COUNTY RACEWAY, LLC., (713) 962-3386, FREESTONEMX.COM

JUN 21: FLORESVILLE: RMX EVENTS, LLC DBA: CYCLE RANCH, (855) 571-6686, CYCLERANCHMX.COM

JUN 22: ALVORD: RTW RACE

PROMOTIONS, (940) 577-2225, OAKHILLMX.COM

JUN 28: CONROE: 2 DAY EVENT, E.S.E. WE MAKE TRACKS INC, (936) 321-8725, THREEPALMSESP.COM

VIRGINIA

RECREATIONAL

ROAD RUN

JUN 1: MECHANICSVILLE: PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION, (828) 665-6891, RIDEFORKIDS.ORG

COMPETITION

ENDURO

JUN 1: ARRINGTON: APRIL FOOLS PROMOTIONS LLC, (757) 375-5665, THEJESTERSENDURO.COM

GRAND PRIX

JUN 8: IVOR: VIRGINIA COMPETITION HARE SCRAMBLE SERVICES, (757) 570-2839, VCHSS.ORG

MOTOCROSS

JUN 28: PETERSBURG: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDDLE ATLANTIC MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION, (804) 862-3174, VMPDRAG.COM

ROAD RACE

JUN 15: ALTON: AMERICAN SPORTBIKE RACING ASSOCIATION, (817) 246-1127, ASRARACING.COM

WASHINGTON

RECREATIONAL

POKER RUN

JUN 22: ROCKFORD: NORTHWEST CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB, (509) 294-1249, NWCLASSICMOTORCYCLE CLUB.COM

WEST VIRGINIA

RECREATIONAL

ROAD RALLY

JUN 21: ST. ALBANS: ROAD RIDERS FOR JESUS, (304) 5491822, ROADRIDERSFORJESUS. ORG

COMPETITION

CROSS COUNTRY

JUN 21: (Includes ATVs) SNOWSHOE: 2 DAY EVENT, RACER PRODUCTIONS INC, (304) 284-0084, GNCCRACING.COM

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 14: GRAFTON: 2 DAY EVENT, TRIALS INC, (502) 5156514, TRIALSINC.ORG

WISCONSIN

RECREATIONAL

DUAL SPORT RIDE

JUN 7: WABENO: 2 DAY EVENT, WISCONSIN DUAL SPORT RIDERS, (920) 350-2030,

WIDUALSPORTRIDERS.ORG

COMPETITION

1/2 MILE DIRT TRACK

JUN 7: (Includes ATVs) JUNEAU: BEAVER CYCLE CLUB, INC., (920) 885-3586, DODGECOUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.COM

ENDURO

JUN 14: HAYWARD: 2 DAY EVENT, MIDWEST OFFROAD TRAIL RIDERS, (715) 834-2793, HTTP://MOTRWEB.WEBS.COM

HILLCLIMB

JUN 1: NEKOOSA: RAPID ANGELS MOTORCYCLE CLUB INC, (715) 451-1168, RAPIDSANGELS.COM

JUN 15: KEWASKUM: KETTLE MORAINE SPORT RIDERS, (262) 334-1743

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs) HIXTON: CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 2206853, CMJRACEWAY.COM

HARE SCRAMBLES

JUN 1: HIXTON: CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 220-6853, CMJRACEWAY.COM

MOTOCROSS

JUN 1: HIXTON : CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 222-0685, CMJRACEWAY.COM

JUN 8: LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 265-1582, AZTALANMX.COM

JUN 15: ARKANSAW: ARKANSAW CREEK CYCLE CLUB INC, (715) 285-5679, ARKANSAWMX.COM

JUN 22: TIGERTON: FANTASY MOTO LLC, (920) 419-2863, FANTASYMOTO.COM

JUN 28: (Includes ATVs) HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX.COM

JUN 28: (Includes ATVs) HIXTON: CMJ RACEWAY LLC, (608) 220-6853, CMJRACEWAY.COM

JUN 29: (Includes ATVs) HILLPOINT: SUGAR MAPLE MX LLC, (608) 393-8812, SUGARMAPLEMX.COM

OBSERVED TRIALS

JUN 8: BLACK RIVER FALLS: WISCONSIN OBSERVED TRIALS ASSOCIATION, (319) 624-2003, WISCONSINTRIALS.ORG

SHORT TRACK

JUN 21: (Includes ATVs) LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 265-1582, AZTALANMX.COM

JUN 22: (Includes ATVs) LAKE MILLS: AZTALAN CYCLE CLUB INC, (414) 265-1582, AZTALANMX.COM

HALL OF FAME EXHIBITS AND EVENTS

AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MOTORCYCLEMUSEUM.ORG

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame is on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Main Hall: AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame: Recognizing those who have made significant contributions to all aspects of motorcycling.

Bike Craft: New-world craftmanship meets oldschool motorcycles.

2 Wheels + Motor, A Fine Art Exhibition: The spirit, excitement and adventure of motorcycling is expressed through fine art.

Founder’s Hall: Honoring the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s generous contributors.

July 11-13, Lexington, Ohio: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days. Information: www. amavintagemotorcycle days.com.

AMA PRO RACING

AMA PRO FLAT TRACK AMAPRORACING.COM

May 25: Springfield, Ill.: Springfield Mile

June 15: Knoxville, Ia.: Knoxville Half Mile

June 28: Lima, Oh.: Lima Half Mile

July 5: Hagerstown, Md.: Hagerstown Half Mile

July 19: Elma, Wa.: Grays Harbor Raceway

Aug. 2: Castle Rock, Wa.: Castle Rock TT

Aug. 5: Rapid City, S.D.: Sturgis Half Mile

Aug. 8: Indianapolis, Ind.: Indy Mile

Aug. 17: Peoria, Ill.: Peoria TT

Aug. 23: New Kent, Va.: Colonia Downs MIle

Aug. 31: Springfield, Ill.:

Springfield Mile II

Sept. 28: Santa Rosa, Calif.: Santa Rosa Mile

Oct. 11: Pomona, Calif.: Flat Track Season Finale

AMA PRO HILLCLIMB AMAPRORACING.COM

June 1: Spring Grove, Pa.: White Rose MC

June 8: Freemansburg, Pa.: Bushkill Valley MC

June 18: Canaan, N.H.: Ridge Runner/Laconia Bike Week

July 13: West Branch, Mich.: Ogemaw Hills Bike Week

Aug. 3: Muskegon, Mich.: Muskegon MC *All Star Challenge

Sept. 21: Spring Grove, Pa.: White Rose MC

Sept. 28: Freemansburg, Pa.: Bushkill Valley MC

Oct. 12: Oregonia, OH: Dayton MC

LUCAS OIL AMA PRO MOTOCROSS PROMOTOCROSS.COM

May 24: San Bernardino, Calif.: Glen Helen National

May 31: Sacramento, Calif.: Hangtown Motocross Classic

June 7: Lakewood, Colo.: Thunder Valley National

June 14: Mt. Morris, Pa.: High Point National

June 28: Blountville, Tenn.: Tennessee National

Jul. 5: Buchanan, Mich.:

2014 EVENTS

RedBud National

Jul. 12: Mechanicsville, Md.: Budds Creek National

Jul. 19: Millville, Minn: Spring Creek National

Jul. 26: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal National

Aug. 9: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadila National

Aug. 16: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Indiana National

Aug. 23: Tooele, Utah: Utah National

AMA PRO ROAD RACING AMAPRORACING.COM

May 30: Elkhart Lake, Wis.: Road America

June 21-22: Birmingham, Ala.: Barber Motorsports Park

July 19-20: Lexington, Oh.: Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Sept. 13-14: Millville, N.J.: New Jersey Motorsports Park

MTN. DEW ATV AMA PRO MOTOCROSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ATVMOTOCROSS.COM

May 17-18: Mount Morris, Pa.: Maxxis ATV Stampede, Highpoint Raceway

May 31-June 1: Walnut, Ill.: Amsoil ATV Showdown, Sunset Ridge MX

June 14-15: Nashport, Oh.: Built Ford Tough Briarcliff ATV National, Briarcliff MX

June 28-29: Millville, Minn.: Mtn. Dew Spring Creek ATV National, Spring Creek MX Park

July 12-13: New Berlin, N.Y.: The NYCM Insurance Northeastern ATV National, Unadilla Valley Sports Center

July 26-27: Buchanan, Mich.: Rocky Mountain ATV/MC RedBud ATV National, RedBud MX

Aug. 9-10: Hurrican Mills, Tenn.: Can-Am ATV Dirt Days, Loretta Lynn’s

AMA PRO-AM COMPETITION

May 11: Hedgeville, W.Va.: Tomahawk MX, MAMA MX Series; www.mamamx.com

May 11: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge; www.sunsetridgemx.com

May 10-11: Little Falls, Minn.: MotoCity Raceway, AMA Amateur National Area Qualifier; www.motocityraceway.com

May 11: Pala, Calif.: Pala Raceway, Road to Mammoth-King of the West Rnd 6; 2xpromotions.com

May 18: Kellogg, Minn.: Motokazie Motocross; www.motokazie.com

May 24-25: Southwick, Mass.: Moto 338, Motocross League of American; www. motocrossleagueof america.com

May 25: Athelstane, Wis.: Pine Ridge Raceway; pineridgeraceway.com

May 26: Brush, Colo.:

Sweney Cycle Park; www. sweneycyclepark.com

May 29-30: Rancho Cordova, Calif.: Hangtown Motocross, Pro National Amateur Day; www.hangtownmx.com

May 31: Pecatonica, Ill.: Stateline MX; www. statelinemx.com

June 1: Mt. Carroll, Ill.: MC Motopark; www. mcmotopark.com

June 1: Berwick, Pa.: Evansville Motocross Park; evansvillemxpark.com

June 8: Nashville, Ill.: Holzhauers MX, MidAmerica MX Series; www. thetrackatholzhauers.com

June 28-29: Mammoth Lakes, Calif.: Mammoth Moutain, Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross; www.2xpromotions.com

June 29: Blountville, Tenn: Muddy Creek Raceway, Thor United States Mega Series-Pro National Amateur Day; www.victory-sports.com

July 6: Clifford, Pa.: Hurricane Hills MX; www. hhmotocross.com

July 6: Altamont, Tenn.: Fast Farms MX; www. midsouthrace productions.com

July 6: Buchanan, Mich.: Red Bud Motocross, Pro National Amateur Day; www.redbudmx.com

July 13: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek, Thor United States Mega Series; www.victory-sports.com

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July 19-24: Ponca, Okla.: Ponca City MX, Ponca City Amateur Championship (MLA); www.motocrossleagueof america.com

Aug. 10: Crystal Falls, Mich.: Valley Raceway MX; www.valleyracewaymx.com

Aug. 10: Malvern, Oh.: Malven Motocross, Battle of Ohio; www.omxa.net

Aug. 24: Nashport, Oh.: Briarclif MX, Battle of Ohio; www.omxa.net

Aug. 24: Edgewood, Tex.: Buffalo Creek; www. buffalocreekmx.com

Aug. 24: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek, Viking Clash; www.springcreekmx.com

Aug. 30-31: Millington, Mich.: Baja Acres, Baja Brawl; www.bajaacres.com

Aug. 31: Athelstane, Wis.: Pine Ridge Raceway; www. pineridgeraceway.com

Sept. 7: Seward, Pa.: Pleasure Valley Raceway; www.pvrmx.com

Sept. 7: Mason, Ill.: Crossroads MX, World of Powersports Crossroads Cup; www.crossroadsmx.com

Sept. 13-14: Reynolds, Ga.: Silver Dollar MX, Vurb Classic; www.motocrossleagueof america.com

Sept. 21: New Castle, Del.: Blue DIamond MX, Delaware State Championship; ww.bdmxpark.com

Sept. 21: Tigerton, Wis.: Fantasy Moto, Midwest Mega Series; www.fantasymoto.com

Sept. 20-21: Garwin, Ia.: Oak Ridge MX, Motocross League of America (MLA); motocross leagueofamerica.com

Sept. 28: Dalton, Ga.: Lazy River MX, Thor United States Mega Series; www.victorysports.com

Oct. 5: Englishtown, N.J.: Raceway Park; www.racewaypark.com

Oct. 12: Tallassee, Ala.: Monster Mountain MX Park; www.monstermx.com

2014 EVENTS

Muddy Creek, Thor United States Mega Series; www.victory-sports.com

Oct. 26: Buckeye, Ariz.: Arizona Cycle Park, Western Pro-Am; www. arizonacyclepark.com

Nov. 1-2: Pell City, Ala.: Mill Creek MX, Motocross League of America (MLA); motocross leagueofamerica.com

Nov. 23-26: Gainsville, Fla.: Gatorback Cycle Park, Mini Olympics-Supercross; www.unlimitedsportsmx.com

Nov. 27-29: Gainsville, Fla.: Gatorback Cycle Park, Mini Olympics-Motocross; www.unlimitedsportsmx.com

Nov. 30: St. George, Utah: St. George MX; www.stgeorgemxw.com

AMA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

AMSOIL AMA GRAND NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES GNCCRACING.COM

May 10-11: Hurricane Mills, Tenn. : Parts Unlimited Loretta Lynn’s

May 24-25: Morgantown, W.V. : Rocky Moutain ATV*MC Mountaineer Run

June 7-8: Millfield, Oh. : Wiseco John Penton

June 21-22: Snowshoe, W.V. : AMSOIL Snowshoe

Sept. 6-7: New Berlin, N.Y. : Can-Am Unadilla

Sept. 20-21: TBA, Pa.: CarMate TBA

Oct. 4-5: St Clairsville, Oh. : ITP Powerline Park

Oct. 25-26: Crawfordsville, Ind. : AMSOIL Ironman

GEICO AMA ENDUROCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP ENDUROCROSS.COM

May 15: Austin, Texas: Circuit of the Americas

June 21: Sacramento, Calif.: Sleep Train Arena

Aug. 23: Atlanta: Gwinnett Center

Oct. 11-12: Duquoin, Ill.: Indian Hills Motocross, Motocross League of America (MLA); motocrossleague ofamerica.com

Oct. 19: Blountville, Tenn.:

Nov. 15: Boise, Idaho.: Idaho Center

Nov. 22: Ontario, Calif.: Citizen Business Bank Arena

KENDA AMA NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP NATIONALENDURO.COM

May 18: Park Hills, Mo.: Michael Silger, Missouri Mudders; (636) 639-6373, MOMudders.com

June 1: Arrington, Va.: Chuck Honeycutt, April Fools Promotions; (757) 375-5665, VCHSS.org

June 29: Marquette, Mich.: Nick Zambon, UP Sandstormers; (906) 228-7010, UPSandstormers.com

July 27: Cross Fork, Pa.: Peter Burnett, Brandywine Enduro Riders; (610) 883-7607, BER.us

Aug. 10: Grand Junction, Colo.: Thomas Jundtoft, Bookcliff Rattlers MC; (970) 250-9942, bookcliffrattlersmc. com

Aug. 31: Union, S.C.: Duane Wellington, Greenville Enduro Riders; (864) 908-6109, GreenvilleEnduroRiders.com

Sept. 14: Matthews, Ind.: Doug Spence, Muddobbers; (765) 998-2236, MuddobbersMC.com

AMA EAST HARE SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP AMARACING.COM

June 14, Youth Bikes & ATV; June 15, Amateur Bikes & ATV: Berwick, Pa.: Duane Fisher, Evansville MX Park; (570) 759-2841, EvansvilleMXPark.com

July 13, Youth & Amateur: Battle Creek, Mich.: Byron Kibby, Battle Creek Motorcycle Club; (269) 209-8184, BattleCreekMotorcycle Club.com

Aug. 16, Youth; Aug. 17, Amateur: Athens, Ohio: Kevin Brown, Athens Motorcycle Club; (740) 590-3490, AthensMotorcycleClub.com

Oct. 4: Denver, Colo.: National Western Complex

Oct. 11: Salt Lake City, Utah: Energy Solutions Arena

Oct. 18: Everett, Wash.: Comcast Arena

Sept. 20, Youth; Sept. 21, Amateur: Bartow, Fla.: Keith Finnerty, Central Florida Trail Riders; (407) 774-9090, CFTRiders.com

Oct. 4, Youth; Oct. 5, Amateur: Plainview, Ill.: Ron Whipple, WFO Promotions; (309) 314-3343, WFOPromotions.com

AMA SUPERMOTO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES AMARACING.COM

May 30-June 1: Elkhart Lake, Wis.: In conjuction with AMA Pro Racing Road Race Championship

July 5-6: Denver, Colo.: In conjunction with NASCAR event

July 26-27: Salt Lake City, Utah: During Bike Jam at Miller Motorsports Park

Sept. 13-14: Sturgis, S.D.: Downtown street race

AMA WEST HARE SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP AMARACING.COM

June 14, Youth & C Amateur; June 15, Pro, A & B Amateur: Elkton, Ore.: Jared Achepohl, ETRA, Inc.; (541) 912-8296, ETRA.net

Sept. 6, Youth; Sept. 7, Amateur: Anza, Calif.: Justin Shultz, SoCal MC/Big 6 GP; (949) 981-6776, SoCalMC.com

Oct. 4, Youth; Oct. 5, Amateur: Ridgecrest, Calif.: Chris Cory, Viewfinders MC/Big 6 GP; (661) 450-8150, ViewfindersMC.com

SRT AMA HARE & HOUND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AMARACING.COM

May 17, Amateur and Youth: Caliente, Nev.: Zack Livreri, Silver State Trailblazers; (702) 9946823, http://sites.google. com/site/silverstatetrail blazers/

Aug. 23, Amateur and Youth: Caliente, Nev.: Zack Livreri, Silver State Trailblazers; (702) 9946823, http://sites.google. com/site/silverstatetrail blazers/

Sept. 20, Youth; Sept. 21, Amateur: Yerington, Nev.: Erek Kudla, Get-Xtr-Eme; (805) 2365866, Get-Xtr-Eme.com

Oct. 11, Youth; Oct. 12, Amateur: Lucerne Valley, Calif.: Darren Moen, 100s MC; (714) 863-7170, www.100sMC.org

AIRES AMA/NATC MOTOTRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP AMARACING.COM

May 24 -25: Texas Creek, Colo.: Rocky Mountain Trials Association; (719) 564-6476, RockyMountain Trials.org

May 31-June 1: Sedan, Kan.: Ark Valley Trials Assocation; (316) 644-7774, AVTATrials.com

June 21-22: Tremont, Pa.: Tiffany Tobias, Rausch Creek Powersports; (570) 682-4600, Rausch CreekRacing.com

June 28-29: Sequatchie, Tenn.: Ashley Jackson, South Eastern Trials Riders Association; (423) 9428688, TrialsTraining Center.com

AMA/NATC EAST YOUTH MOTOTRIALS AMARACING.COM

July 4-6: Sequatchie, Tenn.: Ashley Jackson, South Eastern Trials Riders Association; (423) 9428688, TrialsTraining Center.com

AMA/NATC WEST YOUTH MOTOTRIALS AMARACING.COM

July 18-20: Howard, Colo.: Bill Markham, ITS Offroad; (719) 942-3372, ITSOffroad. com

AMA SPEEDWAY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AMARACING.COM

June 7: Costa Mesa, Calif.

June 28: Ventura, Calif.

Aug. 9: City of Industry, Calif.

Sept. 19: Auburn, Calif.

AMA VINTAGE DIRT TRACK AMARACING.COM

May 17: Tar Heel, N.C.: Short Track, Tar Heel Speedway; (910) 258-2272; richard.lovette@robeson. k12.nc.us

May 18: Tar Heel, N.C.: TT, Tar Heel Speedway; (910) 258-2272; richard/lovette@ robeson.k12.nc.us

June 20: Harpursville, N.Y.: Short Track; Square Deal Riders; (607) 7253069; williamsracing12@ yahoo.com; SquareDealRiders.com

June 21: Harpursville, N.Y.: Short Track; Square Deal Riders; (607) 7253069; williamsracing12@

2014 EVENTS

yahoo.com; SquareDealRiders.com

July 12: Ashland, Ohio: Half Mile; AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days; Ken Saillant, (800) 262-5646; ksaillant@ama-cycle.org; AmericanMotorcyclist.com

Aug. 9: Indianapolis, Ind.: Short Track; Mid-America Speedway; (317) 871-4392; info@midamspeedway.com; MidAmSpeedway.com

Aug. 29: Springfield, Ill.: Short Track; Illinois State Fairgrounds; Steve Nace, Steve Nace Racing, (270) 442-7532; www.stevenace racing.com

Sept. 20: Cuddebackville, N.Y.: Short Track; Tri-Sate M/C Ltd.; (845) 566-4956; TriStateClub.com

Sept. 21: Cuddebackville, N.Y.: Short Track; Tri-Sate M/C Ltd.; (845) 566-4956; TriStateClub.com

AMA VINTAGE HARE SCRAMBLES AMARACING.COM

May 17-18: Athens, Oh.: Action Sports Racing, Drew Wolfe; (740) 591-7223; ActionSportsRacing.com

May 31: Chillicothe, Oh.: Chillicothe Enduro Riders, Scott Clary; (740) 649-9026; ChillicotheEnduro.com

July 11: Lexington, Oh.: American Motorcyclist Association, Chuck Weir; (614) 856-1900; American Motorcyclist.com

AMA VINTAGE MOTOCROSS AMARACING.COM

May 18: Athens, Ohio: Action Sports Moto-Park; www.actionsportsracing. com

July 11-13: Lexington, Ohio: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Aug. 3: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge Motocross, www. sunsetridgemx.com

Aug. 24: Casey, Ill.: Lincoln Trail Motorsports, www. lincolntrailmotorsports.com

Sept. 14: Coldwater, Mich.: Log Road Motocross, www.logroadmx.com

Oct. 4: Greensburg, Ky.: Russell Creek Motocross

Oct. 18: Paoli Peaks, Ind.: Mammoth East, www. podium1motoplex.com

AMA ATV HARE SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP AMARACING.COM

June 14-15: Berwick, Pa.: Amateur and Youth , Duane Fisher, Evansville MX Park; (570) 759-2841, evansvillemxpark.com

July 13: Battle Creek, Mich.: Joe Wathen, Battle Creek Motorcycle Club; (269) 729-9691, BattleCreek MotorcycleClub.com

Aug. 16: Athens, Ohio: Kevin Brown, Athens Motorcycle Club; (740) 5903490, AthensMotorcycle Club.com

Sept. 20: Bartow, Fla.: Keith Finnerty, Central Florida Trail Riders; (407) 774-9090, CFTRiders.com

Oct. 4: Plainview, Ill.: Ron Whipple, WFO Promotions; (309) 314-3343, WFOPromotions.com

MTN.DEW ATV MOTOCROSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ATVMOTOCROSS.COM

May 17-18: Mount Morris, Pa.: ATV Stampede, High Point Raceway, High Point MX

May 31-June 1: Walnut, Ill.: ATV Showdown, Sunset Ridge MX, Sunset Ridge National

June 14-15: Nashport, Oh.: Ohio National, Briarcliff MX

June 28-29: Millville, Minn.: Spring Creek ATV National, Spring Creek MX Park, Spring Creek

July 12-13: New Berlin, N.Y.: Northeastern ATV National, Unadilla Valley Sports Center

July 26-27: Buchanan, Mich.: RedBud ATV National, RedBud MX

Aug. 9-10: Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: ATV Dirt Days, Loretta Lynn’s

AMA FEATURED SERIES

ALL STAR NATIONAL FLAT TRACK SERIES STEVENACERACING.COM

May 23: Peoria, Ill.: Peoria Speedway, Short Track

May 24: Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds, TT

June 21: Ashland, Oh.: Ashland County Fairgrounds, Half Mile

July 4: Frederick, M.D.: Rodney Farris Memorial at the 92nd Annual Barbara Fritchie Classic, Half Mile

Aug. 4: Billings, Mont.: Billings Motorsports Park, Half Mile

Aug. 6: Sturgis, S.D.: Mead Co. Fairgrounds, Half Mile

Aug. 15: Lewistown, Ill.: Spoon River Speedway, Short Track

Aug. 30: Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds, Short Track

Sept. 20: York, Pa.: York Expo Center Randy Texter Memorial, Half Mile

AMA MRAN NIGHT RACE DESERT SCRAMBLE SERIES MRANRACING.COM

June 7: Nelson Hills, Nev.: Wild Bunch

June 28: Pabco Rd., Nev.: Gamblers

July 12: Jean, Nev.: Jackrabbits

July 25-26: Searchlight, Nev.: Bushwackers

BIG 6 AMA WEST COAST GRAND PRIX SERIES BIG6RACING.COM

Sept. 6-7: Anza, Calif.: The Ranch, SoCal GP

Oct. 4-5: Ridgecrest, Calif.: Ridgecrest Fairgrounds, Viewfinders GP

Nov. 1-2: Goran, Calif.: Quail Valley, Prospectors GP

Dec. 6-7: Pala, Calif.: Pala Raceway, Vikings GP

EAST COAST ENDURO RIDERS ENDURO SERIES ECEA.ORG

May 25: Heckscherville, Pa.: Broad Mountain Enduro, Reading Off Road Riders; (610) 921-3592, www.rorr.org

June 1: Grier City, Pa.: Shotgun Enduro, High Mountain Dirt Riders; (570) 954-7799, hmdr.org

June 8: Deposit, N.Y.: Ridge Run Enduro, Ridge Riders Motorcycle Club; (973) 919-4780, www.ridgeriders.org

June 29: Blain, Pa.: Foggy Mountain Enduro, Susquehanna Off Road Riders; (717) 533-2242, sorrmc.com

July 13: Gillett, Pa.: Barbed Wire Enduro, Southern Tier Enduro Riders; (607) 382-8534

July 27: Cross Fork, Pa.: Rattlesnake National Enduro, Brandywine Enduro Riders; (610) 3687332, www.ber.us

Aug. 10: Three Springs, Pa.: Green Marble Enduro, Green Marble Enduro Riders; (410) 638-9367, greenmarbleenduroriders.org

Aug. 17: Berkshire, N.Y.: Speedsville Enduro, Ithaca Dirt Riders; (607) 657-8248, www.ithacadirtriders.com

Aug. 24: Mauricetown, N.J.: Beehive Enduro, Competition Dirt Riders; (609) 319-7496, competitiondirtriders.org

Sept. 7: Shippensburg, Pa.: Michaux Enduro, South Penn Enduro Riders;

(717) 265-6055, southpenn enduroriders.com

Sept. 21: Brandonville, Pa.: Moonshine Enduro, Valley Forge Trail Riders; (484) 948-5361, vftr.org

Nov. 9: Warren Grove, N.J.: Stump Jumper Enduro, Motorcycle Competition Inc.; (609) 5757820, ride-mci.com

Nov. 23: New Lisbon, N.J.: Pine Hill Enduro, Central Jersey Competition Riders; (732) 558-6475, www.cjcrmc.org

EAST COAST ENDURO RIDERS HARE SCRAMBLES SERIES ECEA.ORG

May 17-18: MCI Hare Scrambles , Motorcycle Competition Inc., (609) 575-7820

June 14-15: GMEW @ Rocket Hare Scrambles, Green Marble Enduro Riders; (410) 683-9367

June 21-22: Reading Hare Scrambles, Reading Off Road Riders; (610) 921-3592

Jul. 19-20: Anthracite Hare Scrambles, Valley Forge Trail Riders; (610) 476-3747

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV/MC AMA AMATEUR NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP MXSPORTS.COM

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

July 27-Aug. 2: Hurricane Mills, Tenn.: National Championship, Loretta Lynn’s Ranch

NORTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

June 21-22: Armagh, Pa: Pleasure Valley Raceway (Youth)

June 28-29: Mt. Morris, Pa.: High Point (Amateur)

NORTHEAST AREA QUALIFIER

May 10-11: New Berlin, N.Y.: Unadilla Valley Sports Center; 607965-8450

May 17-18: Winchester, N.H.: Winchester Speed Park; 603-2396406

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

June 7-8: Blountville, Tenn.: Muddy Creek Raceway (Youth)

June 14-15: Chatsworth, Ga.: Lazy River (Youth)

SOUTHEAST AREA QUALIFIER

May 24-25: Danville, Va.: Birch Creek Motorsports; 434-548-6043

2014 EVENTS

Aug. 2-3: Shotgun Hare Scrambles, High Mountain Dirt Riders; (570) 954-7799

Sept. 13-14: MMC Hare Scrambles, Meteor Motorcycle Club; (856) 889-7300

Sept. 27-28: Ridge Hare Scrambles, Ridge Riders MC; (973) 919-4780

Oct. 4-5: Sahara Sands Hare Scrambles, Pine Barons Enduro Riders; (609) 654-6300

Oct. 25-26: Ormond Farms Hare Scrambles, Competition Dirt Riders; (609) 319-7496

Nov. 15-16: Delaware Hare Scrambles, Delaware Enduro Riders; (302) 834-4411

EAST COAST ENDURO RIDERS DUAL SPORT SERIES ECEA.ORG

Oct 12: Pine Grove, Pa.: Rorr Dual Sport, Reading Off Road Riders; (610) 921-3592, rorr.org

Oct. 25-26: Chatsworth, N.J.: Meteor Dual Sport, Meteor Motorcycle Club; (856) 889-7300, www.meteormc.com

MID-EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

May 31-June 1: Crawfordsville, Ind.: Ironman (Amateur)

June 7-8: Buchanan, Mich.: Redbud (Youth)

MID-EAST AREA QUALIFIER

May 10-11: Millington, Mich.: Baja Acres; 989-871-3356

May 17-18: Nashport, Ohio: Briarcliff MX; 740-763-0935

NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

June 14-15: Mt. Carroll, Ill.: MC Motopark (Amateur)

June 21-22: Walnut, Ill.: Sunset Ridge MX (Youth)

NORTH CENTRAL AREA QUALIFIER

May 10-11: Little Falls, Minn.: Little Falls Raceway; 218-894-2826

May 17-18: Winterset, Iowa: Riverside Raceway; 515-266-7509

May 24-25: Byron, Ill.: Byron Motosports Park; 815-234-2271

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

June 14-15: Wortham, Texas: Freestone MX (Youth)

Nov. 1-2: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: TCSMC National Dual Sport, Tri-County Sportsmen MC; (888) 2744469, teamhammer.org

WOMEN’S MOTOCROSS MXSPORTS.COM

June 29: Mammoth Lakes, Calif.: Mammoth Mountain; (559) 761-0887

Aug. 31: Millington, Mich.: Baja Brawl; (989) 871-3356

Oct. 5: Englishtown, N.J.: KROC Raceway Park; (732) 446-7800

Oct. 19: Blountville, Tenn.: Top Gun Showdown; (423) 323-5497

Nov. 29: Gainesville, Fla.: Winter Olympics; (312) 689-3461

AMA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS

AMA DIRT TRACK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP STEVENACERACING.COM

June 23-26: Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Fairgrounds

AMA HILLCLIMB GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP VALLEYSPRINGHILLCLIMB.COM

Aug. 15-17: Bay City, Wis.:

June 14-15: Houston, Texas: Three Palms (Amateur)

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA QUALIFIER

May 10-11: Lakewood, Colo.: Thunder Valley MX; 303-697-1003

May 17-18: Yantis, Texas: Johnsonville MX Farm; 903-217-7965

May 24-25: Little Rock, Ark.: Tony Wynn MX; 501-282-1864

NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

June 7-8: Rancho Cordova, Calif.: Prairie City MX (Youth, Amateur)

NORTHWEST AREA QUALIFIER

May 10: Washougal, Wash.: Washougal; 360-601-5347

May 17-18: Turlock, Calif.: Oatfield Raceway; 740-297-6686

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

May 31-June 1: Hesperia, Calif.: Competitive Edge (Youth, Amateur)

SOUTHWEST AREA QUALIFIER

May 17-18: Turlock, Calif.: Oatfield Raceway; 740-297-6686

Mike Bronk, Valley Springs Motorcycle Club; (715) 594-3726

KENDA AMA TENNESSEE KNOCKOUT GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP TENNESSEEKNOCKOUT ENDURO.COM

Aug. 17: Sequatchie, Tennessee

AMA LAND SPEED GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP BONNEVILLESPEEDTRIALS.COM

Aug. 23-28: Wendover, Utah: Bonneville Salt Flats

COMPETITION: U.S. ROUNDS/WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

FIM ROAD RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIM-LIVE.COM

Aug. 10: Indianapolis: Indianapolis Motor Speedway

FIM ROAD RACING SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIM-LIVE.COM

July 13: Monterey, Calif: Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca

FIM MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS FIM-LIVE.COM

Sept. 28: Kegums, Latvia

FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIM-LIVE.COM

Aug. 10: Bastogne, Belgium

FIM INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS OF ENDURO FIM-LIVE.COM

May 31-June1: Idaho City, Id., West Qualifier: Peter Reynolds, Boise Ridge Riders; (208) 384-5141, BoiseRidgeIdaho.org

June 14-15: Wellston, Ohio, East Qualifier: William Depue Jr., Appalachian Dirt Riders; (740) 384-6379, ADROhio.org

Nov. 3-8: 2014 ISDE: San Juan, Argentina

FIM TRIAL DES NATIONS FIM-LIVE.COM

Sept. 13-14: St. Julia., Andorra

AMA DUAL-SPORT/ ADVENTURE SERIES

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May 17-18: McArthur, Ohio: Hanging Rock 200, Buckeye Dual Sporters, Bill Kaeppner; (740) 380-3050; www.kaeppnerswoods.com

June 7-8: Lock Haven, Pa.: Durty Dabbers Great Adventure, Durty Dabbers, Nils Mantzoros; (570) 7263343; durtydabbers.com

June 7-8: Bixby, Mo.: Show Me 200, Midwest Trail Riders Assoc., Robert Kaufman; (314) 434-5095; www.ridemtra.com

June 7-8: Wabeno, Wis.: Ride For Research, Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, John Newton; (920) 350-2030; www. widualsportriders.org

June 14-15: Odell, Ore.: Black Dog Adventure Ride, NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 681-8881; blackdogdualsport.com

June 21-22: Big Bear City, Calif.: Big Bear Run, Big Bear Trail Riders, Jim Nicholson; (818) 391-3083; www.bigbeartrailriders.com

June 28-29: Fort Rock, Ore.: Fort Rock National Dual Sport, Lobos MC, Billy Toman; (503) 656-5801; www.lobosmc.com

July 19-26: Newberry, Mich.: 30th Annual

“Michael R Burlingham Memorial” Six Days of Michigan, Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan, Lewis Shuler; (517) 781-4805; www. cycleconservationclub.org

Aug. 2-3: Walden, Colo.: Moose Run Dual Sport Rally, Front Range Riders, Deborah Nielsen; none; www.frontrangeriders.com

Aug. 16-17: Tillamook, Ore.: Rat Dog Dual Sport, NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 681-8881; blackdogdualsport.com

Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Hood River, Ore.: Dual Sport Northwest, Sound Rider!, Tom Mehren; (206) 650-9102; www.soundrider.com

Sept. 6-7: Golden Pond, Ky.: Land Between the Lakes 200, KT Riders, Jesse Thomas; (270) 5223703; www.lbl200.com

Sept. 13-14: Columbus, Ind.: Buffaloe 500 D/S Adventure Ride, Stoney Lonesome MC, Nathan Gaskill; (812) 343-9772; stoneylonesomemc.com

Sept. 13-15: Reno, Nev.: Ride Reno 200, Dust Devils MC, Gary Lambert; (775) 224-0361; www.dustdevilsmc.com

Sept. 27-28: Buck Meadows, Calif.: Yosemite Dual Sport , Family Off Road Adventures, Lawrence Borgens; (209) 649-3633; www.familyoffroad adventures.com

Sep 27-28: Wabeno, Wis.: Big Woods 200, Wisconsin Dual Sport Riders, John Newton; (920) 350-2030; widualsportriders.org

Oct. 11-12: McArthur, Ohio: Baby Burr National Dual Sport, Enduro Riders Association, Steve Barber; (614) 582-7821; www.enduroriders.com

Oct. 25-26: Tuckerton, N.J.: Meteor Ride in the Pines, Meteor MC, Jeff Fitzpatrick; (609) 654-5015; www.meteormc.com

Nov. 1-2: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Hammer Run, TriCounty Sportsmen, Eldin Polhaumas; (888) 274-4469 (856) 785-2754; www.teamhammer.org

Nov. 8-9: Wickenburg, Ariz.: Howlin’ at the Moon, Arizona Trail Riders, Don Hood; (623) 826-1092; www.arizonatrailriders.org

Nov. 28-29: Palmdale, Calif.: LA-Barstow to Vegas, AMA D37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders; (626) 446-7386; www.district37ama.org

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May 17-18: Tolland, Mass.: Berkshire Big Adventure, Berkshire Trail Riders, David Seften; 860-201-4416; www.mudslinger.org

May 24-25: Westpoint, Tenn.: Factory Creek Adventure Ride, NATRA, John Bowling; 256-8107229; natra-westpoint.net

June 1: Atlanta, N.Y.: Thrills in the Hills, Wayne County MC Club, John Albanese; 315-946-3082; www.waynecountymc.com

June 14-15: Odell, Ore.: Black Dog Adventure Ride, NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 681-8881; blackdogdualsport.com

Aug. 16-17: Tillamook, Ore.: Rat Dog Dual Sport, NW Tour & Trail, Tom Niemela; (503) 681-8881; blackdogdualsport.com

Sept. 5-9: Buena Vista, Colo.: Continental Divide Adv Tour, Exit Tours, Michael Brown; (719) 2071189; www.coloradodual sport.com

Sept. 13-14: Columbus, Ind.: Buffaloe 500 D/S Adventure Ride, Stoney Lonesome MC, Nathan Gaskill; (812) 343-9772; stoneylonesomemc.com

Sept. 13-15: Reno, Nev.: Ride Reno 200, Dust Devils MC, Gary Lambert; (775) 224-0361; www.dustdevilsmc.com

Sept. 20-21: Logan, Ohio: Nutcracker 200, Buckeye Dual Sporters, Bill Kaeppner; (740) 380-3050; www.kaeppnerswoods.com

Oct. 25-26: Chatsworth, N.J.: Meteor Ride in the Pines, Meteor MC, Jeff Fitzpatrick; (609) 654-5015; www.meteormc.com

Nov. 1-2: Port Elizabeth, N.J.: Hammer Run, Tri-

County Sportsmen, Eldin Polhaumas; (888) 274-4469 (856) 785-2754; www.teamhammer.org

Nov. 8-9: Wickenburg, Ariz.: Howlin’ at the Moon, Arizona Trail Riders, Don Hood; (623) 826-1092; www.arizonatrailriders.org

Nov. 14-16: Hammonton, N.J.: Pine Barrens 500, BMW of Manhattan Motorcycles, Jack O’Connor; 732-714-8874; pinebarrens500.org; info@pinebarrens500.org

Nov. 28-29: Palmdale, Calif.: LA-Barstow to Vegas, AMA D37 Dual Sport, Paul Flanders; (626) 446-7386; www.district37ama.org

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July 11-13: Lexington, Oh.: AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days; AMAVintageMotorcycle Days.com

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June 2-7: Lake George, N.Y.: Americade; Americade.com

Sept. 17-21: Ruidoso, N.M.: Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally; MotorcycleRally.com

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May 15-18: Ruidoso, N.M.: Aspencash Rally; MotorcycleRally.com

June 8-11: Rapid City, S.D.: Star 2014; ridemsta. com

July 17-24: Snowshoe, W.V.: 2014 Roadrunner Motorcycle Touring & Travel Annual Touring Weekend; http://www.roadrunner. travel/events/touringweekend/.com

Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Hood River, Ore.: Rally in the Gorge; soundrider.com/rally

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June 12-15: Austin, Tex.: Republic of Texas (R.O.T) Rally

June 14-22: Laconia, N.H.: Laconia Motorcycle Week; LaconiaMCWeek.com

June 26-29: Johnstown, Penn.: Thunder in the Valley

July 28-Aug. 3: Tulsa, Okla.: 37th Annual National Bikers Roundup

Aug. 4-10: Sturgis, S.D.: Sturgis; SturgisMotorcycleRally.com

Aug. 28-31: Killington, V.T.: Killington Classic; killington classic.com

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March of Dimes Bikers For Babies Rides: Nationwide: www.bikersforbabies.org

Rides For Kids Events: Nationwide: www. rideforkids.org

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Jan. 1-May 24: Big Money Rally Grand Tour: bigmoneyrally.com; bigmoneyrally@hotmail.com

Apr. 1-Oct. 31: Tour of Honor Grand Tour: tourofhonor.com; regis@ tourofhonor.com

Mar. 1-Oct. 31: Team Strange Airheads 30th Anniversary Memory Lane Grand Tour: teamstrange.com/2014/ grandtours; bigmoneyrally@hotmail.com

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Feb. 2-Dec. 15: USA Four Corners Grand Tour: Southern California Motorcycle Association

TBA: SCMA Three Flags Classic Grand Tour: Southern California Motorcycle Association

Employm E nt opportuniti E s

Ever think you might like to work for the AMA? This could be just the opportunity you have been waiting for as the AMA seeks to fill the following positions:

Marketing Director – The AMA is seeking an experienced marketing professional to develop and direct marketing programs and work across a variety of platforms and seek new revenue opportunities. Direct mail, social media and membership marketing experience strongly desired. This position is based at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.

Riding Manager – The AMA is seeking a conscientious and detailoriented individual to manage a variety of national recreational riding activities. Growing AMA charters and sanctions as a means to grow AMA membership is a critical responsibility of this position. This position is based at AMA headquarters in Pickerington, Ohio.

Government Affairs Manager – The AMA is seeking an experienced government relations professional to focus on on-road issues. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Legislative and/or regulatory experience strongly desired. This position is based in the AMA’s Government Relations Office in Washington, DC.

Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to rchaddock@ama-cycle.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bonneville Go or Bust

She didn’t have much experience; she didn’t have much money; but she had a dream.

Zoë Cano dreamed of riding across the US. She scrimped and saved, and poured over maps. Finally, she took a leap of faith, flew to the US, and began the adventure of a lifetime. Riding solo from Boston to LA, Zoë crossed the continent during one of the hottest summers on

She had very little long distance riding experience before the trip, making the challenge even more daunting. In

GUEST COLUMN

ARE YOU A BETTER RIDER THAN ME?

Making A Difference

By George Wysopal

I started riding dirt bikes when I was 30 years old. I had no idea what I was doing; nor did I have anyone else to ride with. None of my immediate group of friends did this sort of thing. I was on my own.

In those days, I was able to leave out my backyard gate and ride the washes to get to Redington Pass east of Tucson and ride some rocky four-wheel-drive roads. Or I could ride on the dirt shoulder of a lonely two-lane road and get to the Pantano Wash. Here, there was a huge dirt bike and ATV play area with big hills and numerous makeshift motocross tracks. There was a guy who would rent ATVs right where the Pantano Wash crossed the road.

Back then, there were not many homes out this way. Only a few small ranchettes and rancher homes existed out there. The place was really wide open and law enforcement was nonexistent. As a rider, all you cared about was having fun riding and improving your skills.

Time went on, and I started to discover the value of good riding equipment and was beginning to understand this dirt bike thing, somewhat. Actually, I was starting to think I was pretty hot stuff. But very soon after hooking up with another rider, I learned I was still in the beginner class. That other rider was my (now) good riding buddy, Mike Schenk.

One day at work while walking through my office work area, I noticed a photo of a Kawasaki KX500 hanging on a cubicle wall. There was no occupant around, so I made note of the nameplate at the cube and headed back to my desk. Later I was able call Mike, introduce myself and arrange a dirt bike ride.

While on our way out toward the town of Patagonia where we were to trail ride, I thought as I looked over at Mike, “Are you a better rider than me?” It did not take long to get my answer.

Once we unloaded the bikes and geared up, he took off. I spent the rest of the day trying to keep up and avoid riding over my tongue, which was hanging out of my mouth. After the ride, I told him this was the hardest thing I ever did. (Previously, I thought it was graduating from kindergarten.) He replied that this was an easy ride. I knew then I had a long way to go and needed to continue improving my dirt bike riding skills. And yes, he was a much better rider than me!

The years went by, I met other riders and my riding experiences and skills grew. I did an occasional race but still enjoyed trail riding more than anything else. Although I had some intermittent concerns about land access issues, my focus remained mostly on just trail riding. Still, after every trail ride, I would recount the day’s events and mentally ask those I rode with, “Are you a better rider than me?” It was an easy question to answer. My dirt bike skills were better than some, but still not all.

Jump ahead to the present day. Although in my mid-50s, I consider myself a better rider now than I was 10 years ago. Things come more naturally, and I spend less time thinking about what I should be doing on the bike and learn that the means to going faster isn’t always cracking the throttle wide open.

Reading terrain and choosing the right line become more important. I still can’t ride a wheelie (still waiting on my buddy Mateo to teach me), but I’ve developed better corner technique, can clear big rock steps, and have developed good clutch control. I guess I am a pretty good—not great—but a pretty good dirt bike rider. I give myself a B-.

In the past year, however, I have added something new to my self-assessment process. I have become more conscious of my need to be active in speaking and acting out in support of land use access for dirt bikes. With my bike skills, plus my pro-dirt bike advocacy mindset, I would

adjust my grade to a B+.

Now here is a question for you: Are you a better rider than me?

Don’t just compare riding skills. We don’t ride in the same world we rode in 20 years ago. Today, we should determine the better rider not by riding skills alone, but by how much we contribute to protecting our freedom to ride.

Even if you are an AMA rider, but you don’t occasionally reply to AMA and other enthusiast group notifications, email politicians or attend U.S. Forest Service meetings to defend your right for trail access, then you may not be a better rider than me. Today, the better rider possesses advanced bike skill, but also is an active participant in the cause to keep access to riding areas open, and is an advocate for new and better riding areas.

I sense my club, Trail Riders of Southern Arizona, is starting to understand this. New members are bringing their riding buddies into the fold, hopefully to show them the light as well. Dirt bike riders in general are rather individualist. We like doing our own thing, so gathering support for group activism is difficult. But it is critical and necessary.

So I ask you again, are you a better rider than me? If you are, I applaud and respect you. If not, what are you going to do about it?

George Wysopal is president of Trail Riders of Southern Arizona. He lives in Tucson, Ariz.