This is so rediculous...they're telling us how not to have fun.

http://www.treadlightly.org/readedu....004ACF00000000

 

Responsible ATV Riding


TreadLightly!




Travel & recreate with minimum impact

Negotiating terrain
· On slick trails, moderate the throttle and use the clutch to gain maximum traction with minimum tailspin.
· On switchbacks, avoid roosting around the apex of the turn when climbing or brake –sliding while heading down which gouges the trail.
· When negotiating ruts, stay loose over the bike to allow for sudden direction changes.
· Ride loose rocks with your rear end slightly off the seat, looking ahead, easy on the throttle and in one-higher gear than you would normally use.
· Cross streams slowly, at a 90-degree angle to the stream. Walking may be preferable as stream bottoms are often slippery.

Minimum impact camping
· Select lightweight equipment, possibly in earth-tone colors that will blend with the surroundings.
· Use existing campsites whenever possible.
· Avoid building fires.

Respect the environment and the rights of others

Rules and common courtesy
· Be considerate of others on the road or trail.
· Ride only where permitted.
· Leave gates as you find them.
· Yield the right of way to those passing or traveling uphill.
· Keep the noise and dust down. Others will appreciate it.
· Pack out what you pack in.

Educate yourself plan and prepare before you go

Preparation
· Obtain a map of the area you wish to explore and determine which areas are open for use.
· Contact the land manager for area restrictions and if crossing private property, be sure to ask permission from the landowners.
· Check the weather forecast.
· Prepare for the unexpected by packing a small backpack full of emergency items.
Safety on the road or trail
· Wear a helmet, eye protection and other safety gear.
· Buddy up with two or three riders as riding solo can leave you vulnerable if you have an accident or breakdown.
· Drinking and riding don’t mix.

Allow for future use of the outdoors, by leaving it better than you found it

Trail riding and the environment
· Stay on designated roads and trails or other areas open for use.
· Avoid “spooking” livestock you encounter.
· Cross streams at fording points only.
· Remember, designated wilderness areas are reserved for the most primitive outdoor adventure.

Discover the rewards of responsible recreation

· ATV riding provides the opportunity to get away from it all and builds family traditions.
· Remember-if you abuse it, you’ll probably lose it! Careless operation of your off-highway vehicle can cause damage and may result in closing of areas to ATV riding enthusiasts.
· Respect the environment and other trail users. By using common sense and common courtesy, what is available today will be here to enjoy tomorrow.


The Tread Lightly! Guide to Responsible ATV Riding contains more detailed and informative information when riding into the great outdoors.

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They are not telling you how not to have fun or that you cannot have fun .. they are simply saying that if you Tear sh*t up and Trash it, abuse it ....you will ruin it for everyone else

I for one back that oppinion because i know what it is like to get shut out of an ohv park and have it shut down becuase nobody respected it.

 

Macentyre,
You are ridiculous.
Keep it up if you want more and more area closed, espicially in every enviromentalist's back yard, California.
Get clue, or at least act like you have one.

 

....I live in California where there are all these supposed issues of "Wrecking The Natural Land That God Provided Us"....I understand where you guys are coming from and respect your opinions...however I think they overdo-it sometimes with this "Save the trees" crap or "Save the frogs & turtles"....it's become a money making thing for them and now they charge us $$$ to even go out into the wilderness out here now because of this crap!...

I know this is no big sum of money, but when it gets all added up, they are practicly stealing from people:
http://www.ca.blm.gov/caso/recpasses.html

I am FAR from being the one who destroys nature, however I do think it is getting to a point of just turning us away from these areas (which is exactly their plan)....like I said before though....just my opinion. You guys are entitled to your own views....maybe yours are correct and I'm the idiot...or vise virsa...

Joey

 

Joey, I am afraid you are not picking the right battle to fight. The "tread lightly" guys are our friends, at least they represent responsible use of the outdoors. If you are going to get fired up about something, and I hope you can do something positive with your energy, go join your local ATV organization, look up Crowley Off Road, help those guys out, the ASA or go AFTER the Sierra Club, Howard Dean, SUWA, or the people trying to stop what we do, not keep it respectable.
Are you from New Kids on the Block?
Joey Macentyre from Rockstar ATV's....lol .I grew up with sisters in the late 80's!

 

Joey,

You make a good point regarding the environmental extremists. They really have gone too far and will use any excuse they can to close down more riding areas. California has to be the worst when it comes to "tree-huggers" and the like. KGB has the right idea, responsible ATVers can do their part to help minimize the impact and give the extremists less ammo. Political activism and money will be the deciding factors when it comes to saving riding areas. I think most of us could probably do more to support the positive aspects of our sport, myself included.

 

ya thats a little overboard with rules but, if its not your property then you cant make the rules [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

JuJuBean,

I agree

 

macentyre,
i agree with you to
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Read this, and weep.
http://forums.atvconnection.com/mess...did/375852.cfm