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Kids Just Want to Ride Act Gains Support

Wednesday, April 06, 2011
A bill that would exempt kids' off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the law that effectively bans them at the end of the year is gaining support on the eve of a key congressional hearing.

AXO Subzero Releases Spring/Summer Gear

Friday, April 01, 2011
AXO Subzero vented gear has just been released for the Sping/Summer of 2011 and features some of the lightest pants and jerseys in the industry.

2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Preview

Friday, April 01, 2011
The 2011 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is on the starting line and armed with support from several new sponsors such as Currie Enterprises and CMI Precision Machining.

Bell Moto-9 Helmet Peek

Thursday, March 31, 2011
Bell Helmets recently introduced the successor to its popular Moto-8 motocross and off-road motorcycle riding helmet with the new Bell Moto-9 Helmet.

Senate Lead Ban Amendment Introduced

Wednesday, March 30, 2011
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) has introduced language that would exempt youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs) from the lead law that effectively bans the sale of these machines at the end of the year.

Amendment to Exempt Youth OHVs Introduced

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
US Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced an amendment that would exempt youth-sized ATVs and dirt bikes from the lead provisions of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

Asbestos Risk Minimal at Clear Creek OHV Area

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
A new report states that the health risk to motorcyclists from naturally occurring asbestos at the Clear Creek Management Area is minimal and does not pose a significant threat.

Steele Creek GNCC ATV Results 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011
Can-Am dominated the podium at Steele Creek with Adam McGill and Chris Bithell taking the top-two spots during Round 3 of the 2011 GNCC Championship.

AMA Family Capitol Hill Climb and Video Contest

Friday, March 25, 2011
The AMA is offering the chance for young riders to participate in the debate over OHV land issues by creating a video contest as well as a family capitol hill climb on May 26th.

Kawasaki Brute Force ATV: Warn Winch Install

Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Brute Force 750i 4x4 is a proven all-purpose ATV and one of the most popular in Kawasaki’s line-up. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to add one of Brute Force 750 ATVs to our testing garage.

Scott 2011 Apparel Collection First Look

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Scott Motorsports is out to prove they are much more than just goggles. At an ultra-cool airplane hanger, Scott introduced its 2011 line of gear, boots and helmets to the moto-press.

USFS to Hold Proposed Planning Rule Meetings

Friday, March 18, 2011
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is holding informational sessions around the country to discuss their proposed Forest Planning Rule.

OHV Coalition Opposes Wild Lands Policy

Thursday, March 17, 2011
On March 16, several OHV organizations sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Bob Abbey opposing and expressing concerns about the definition of new Wild Lands land-use designation policy.

2011 Can-Am Commander 1000 XT Review

Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Equipped with a 2011 Can-Am Commander 1000 our contributor tore up the Oregon Dunes to uncover the UTV billed as one of the top sport utility machines in the industry.

2011 Maxxis General ATV GNCC Results

Sunday, March 13, 2011
Chirs Borich has already made it two in a row after sealing the second round of the 2011 Can-Am GNCC series in Washington, Georgia.

2011 Scott 450 Series Gear Review

Tuesday, March 08, 2011
After months of wearing the Scott 450 Series motocross apparel, we've found some important traits about this new offering for dirt bike and ATV riders.

2011 River Ranch ATV GNCC Results

Monday, March 07, 2011
The 2011 Can-Am GNCC series is officially underway as Chris Borich returned to defend his crown during the opening race of the season at River Ranch.

2011 Entry Level Sport ATV Comparison

Monday, March 07, 2011
MotoUSA aims to tackle the conundrum of entry level ATV selection by pitting the Honda TRX250X platform against the Raptor 250 in our Entry Level Sport ATV Comparison.

Lucas Oil Racing Series Prepares for '11

Saturday, March 05, 2011
Racer X Communications and the 2011 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series have partnered together for the upcoming season which is set to begin March 19th in Phoenix, Arizona.

GNCC ATV Racing Announces 2011 Partners

Saturday, March 05, 2011
The 2011 GNCC racing series has announced its partners for the upcoming season which will include Can-Am, Amsoil, FMF and many others.

2011 Yamaha Raptor 700R SE ATV Dune Review

Thursday, March 03, 2011
The 2011 Yamaha Raptor 700R SE comes with new graphics that match this sport ATV's bad-boy attitude.

Lawmakers Support Kids Just Want to Ride Act

Thursday, March 03, 2011
Legislation that would exempt kids' dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from the "lead law" that effectively bans them at the end of the year is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill.

Wild Lands Policy Blasted at Congress Hearing

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The U.S. Interior Department's new "Wild Lands" land-use policy was sharply criticized during a congressional hearing on March 1.

2011 Yamaha YFZ450R SE ATV Dune Review

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
We take a spin on the new Special Edition 2011 Yamaha YFZ450R and 2011 Yamaha Raptor 700R sport ATVs during two days of camping in the Glamis sand dunes.

2011 Monster Energy Kawasaki UTV Team

Sunday, February 27, 2011
The Monster Energy Kawasaki UTV squad has grown for 2011 with this year's crew consisting of Chad George, Mike Lasher, Bobby Van Beekum, Jon Crowley, Casey Currie and Brian Bennett.

Riders Requested at Wild Lands Policy Meeting

Sunday, February 27, 2011
AMA compels riders to attend an oversight hearing on March 1st about the 'Wild Lands' land-use policy that could close millions of acres of federal land to OHV riders.

Barry Hawk to Join 2011 ATV GNCC Series

Sunday, February 27, 2011
Seven-time champion, Barry Hawk, will join the 2011 ATV GNCC series after retiring from professional racing in the the fall of 2010.

135,000 Lead Ban Letters Delivered to Congress

Friday, February 25, 2011
The Motorcycle Industry Council delivered more than 3,000 letters to Congress signed by motorcycle industry professionals that have had their livelihoods impacted by the lead content provisions of the CPSIA.

Kawasaki Teryx Accessories - Roof Review

Friday, February 25, 2011
We bolt a roof on our long-term 2010 Kawasaki Teryx 750 Sport to see if we can keep our passengers a little more comfortable.

Congress to Hold Hearing on Wild Lands Policy

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources will hold an oversight hearing on March 1 entitled "The Impact of the Administration's Wild Lands Order on Jobs and Economic Growth."

2012 Honda Foreman ES EPS First Look

Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Big Red's 2012 Honda Foreman ES 4X4 is storming the off-road scene with a revamped engine and optional power steering in its list of upgrades.

ASI Two-Part ATV RiderCourse in 2011

Monday, February 21, 2011
The ATV Safety Institute (ASI) announced it will begin delivering a new version of its internationally-recognized ATV RiderCourse in select states this year.

Can-Am Demos Return to GNCC Series in 2011

Sunday, February 20, 2011
The Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series has announced that Can-Am will return with their highly popular demo rides for the 2011 season.

Right Rider Access Fund to Protect OHV Trails

Friday, February 18, 2011
The Right Rider Access Fund, a charitable community benefit organization, was unveiled today. Its mission is to promote the safe and responsible use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and to preserve riders’ access to appropriate lands.

Kids Just Want to Ride Act Gaining Momentum

Friday, February 18, 2011
A total of 37 federal lawmakers have stamped their approval on the Kids Just Want to Ride Act, which seeks to exempt kids' off-highway vehicles from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.

AMA Urges Lead Law Exemption to Congress

Friday, February 18, 2011
In written comments submitted for a congressional hearing held on Feb. 17, the AMA asked lawmakers to exempt kid-sized OHVs from the "lead law".

Final Push to Stop Youth OHV Lead Ban

Thursday, February 17, 2011
Two years of persistent efforts have driven Congress to action. On February 17, the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade will hold a hearing to review the CPSIA.

Congress to Hold Hearing on OHV Lead Law

Wednesday, February 16, 2011
A U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled, "A Review of CPSIA and CPSC Resources." The hearing will examine the unintended consequences of recent consumer product safety laws.

Kawasaki Teryx Fender Flares Review

Tuesday, February 08, 2011
We give the passengers of our 2010 Kawasaki Teryx 750 some added protection with a set of fender flares.

Polaris Limited Edition '11 ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Monday, February 07, 2011
Polaris Industries has recently inveiled its limited edition ATV and side-by-side line-up for 2011, with all units avaiable in dealerships beginning February.

'12 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i First Look

Monday, February 07, 2011
The 2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i is charging into stores with a hefty list of upgrades and improvements, including power steering and a more robust engine.

Racer TV to Feature 52 Weeks of Racing

Friday, February 04, 2011
In 2011 Racer TV will be expanded to allow for a full year of racing coverage, including the Can-Am GNCC series, the ATV MX Championship, the Amateur National Championship, the ISOC Amsoil Championship and the Snocross series.

CPSC Delays OHV Lead Ban Enforcement

Wednesday, February 02, 2011
The CPSC has voted to delay enforcement of portions of the controversial OHV "lead law" that would have banned the sale of kids' dirtbikes and ATVs.

CPSC Lead Testing Delayed For Kid's ATVs

Friday, January 28, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has decided to hold off on requiring third-party testing and certification of kid-sized ATVs for lead content until Nov. 27, 2011.

Lawmakers Oppose New Wild Lands Policy

Friday, January 28, 2011
Nearly 60 Lawmakers have come together to ask the Department of Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, to withdraw a new land-use designation that could bar responsible off-highway riding from public land.

Kid's OHV Lead Law Delay Up For Vote

Friday, January 28, 2011
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is poised to vote on a staff recommendation to delay enforcement of parts of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, or "lead law".

ITP Presents WORCS Contingency Program

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
ITP is proud to announce details on its 2011 WORCS ATV racing contingency program, called WORCS Bucks.

Idle Chat: Mike Lasher

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Idle Chat with Monster Energy Lasher Motorsports Kawasaki Teryx UTV racer and team owner Mike Lasher.

Wild Lands Designation Threatens OHV Access

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
On Dec. 22, 2010, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signed Secretarial Order 3310 creating a new land-use designation called "Wild Lands" that essentially allows officials in the federal BLM to manage public land with out congress approval.

Fly Racing Evolution Gear Review

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Fly Racing offers the Evolution line of motocross gear to bring top-shelf racing apparel to the masses. We use the Fly arrangement through multiple tests to see how well it performs.
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