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ROVs, Minimum Trail Impact

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:16:50 +0000

Over the past few years a majority of the powersports industry has been in decline. The Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) or side-by-side, or now Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV) market has grown and remained consistent. That being said, there are plenty more drivers out there who must be conscious about the lands they’re using. Our friends at Tread Lightly! have come up with some ways to minimize your impact with these popular outdoor vehicles.

Travel only in areas open to ROVs. Not doing this may land you a ticket anyways.
It’s not acceptable to drive ROVs wider than 50 inches on most designated all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails. Be safe and courteous your fellow trail riders.
Cross streams only at designated fording points or where the trail crosses the stream. Cross slowly at a 90 degree angle. Remember, you’re not only sharing the wilderness with trail riders but with the Earth and all of it’s inhabitants. Be sure to not disrupt the natural environment.
Do not carry passengers in the bed of the ROV. Too bumpy of a ride anyhow.
Buddy up with two or three drivers. Driving solo can leave you vulnerable if you have an accident or breakdown. Designate meeting areas in case of separation. This is just good sense for any extended outdoor adventure.
When winching, always inspect your equipment, use the right winch for the situation, find a good secure anchor, and never winch with less than five wraps of wire rope around the drum. When using a tree as an anchor, use a wide strap to avoid damage to the trunk of the tree.
Obtain a map of your destination and determine which areas are open to ROVs.
Make sure you and each passenger in the vehicle wears a seat belt.
Make sure your ROV is mechanically up to task. Be prepared with appropriate tools, supplies, spares and oil spill kit for trail side repairs and cleanup. Smart.
Before and after a trip, wash your ROV (try Bike Magik from Biokleen) and support vehicle to reduce the spread of invasive species. Maintaining often makes it easier to clean the next time as well. This is also most important when traveling across county or states lines.

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BioKleen Supports The 2009 Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:10:43 +0000

In an effort to raise money for the nonprofit organization Tread Lightly!, BioKleen has become involved in The 2009 Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay June 1-11.

BioKleen strongly supports Tread Lightly!’s mission to promote responsible recreation through ethics education and stewardship. All money raised will go to programs that will help keep the great outdoors beautiful, healthy and open to the public. Over 175 products have been donated for the cause from companies throughout the industry, including BioKleen.

“There has never been a more important time to give back to the outdoors,” said Tread Lightly!’s executive director Lori McCullough. “In order to protect recreation access in these dynamic times, we have to act immediately to implement special communications, education, and restoration programs now. This auction will make that possible.”

For more information go to www.treadlightly.org or straight to the auction page.

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Lawsuit to Protect Recreational Land, Utah

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:50:07 +0000

A coalition of recreational access groups moved today to join a lawsuit challenging Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans covering nearly seven million acres in Utah. The motion was filed by the Trails Preservation Alliance (TPA), Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO), and BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), all trails-based, grassroots recreation advocacy groups. The lawsuit was filed by eleven preservationist groups, led by the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. Through the suit, the plaintiffs hope to have the BLM plans declared illegal and set aside, and ask the Court to issue an injunction preventing activities authorized by the plans until BLM issues new decisions complying with a host of federal statutes. The lands at issue are located in the BLM Moab, Price, and Vernal Field Offices, which include iconic destinations for all types of backcountry recreationists.

The lawsuit was originally filed on December 17, 2008, and targeted 77 lease sales for oil and gas drilling on BLM-managed lands. Those sales were halted by a temporary restraining order issued by the Court on January 17, 2009. The latest complaint, filed March 19, 2009, drops the claims against the oil and gas leasing projects, which BLM has apparently withdrawn. However, the current complaint adds claims addressing other uses, including off-highway vehicle use.

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Tread Lightly! Annual Powersports Auction

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:30:21 +0000

The nonprofit organization Tread Lightly! will hold its 2nd Annual Tread Lightly! Charity Auction on eBay June 1 -11 with more than 175 products donated from companies across the country.

Auction items include a new Grizzly 550 ATV from Yamaha and a custom-built 2007 Jeep Wrangler from BDS Suspensions, as well as other off-road gear and accessories like powersports cleaning products from Bio-Kleen Products. Various Bio-Kleen products will be offered throughout the auction including Bio-Kleen Marine & RV cleaners, SledBrite snowmobile cleaners, Bike Magik motorcycle cleaners and more.

All money raised will go to address urgent recreation issues on public off-road trails and recreation sites.

View the official Press Release with more Powersports items auctioned for a good cause.

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Supertraxx Magazine Acquires Snowtraxx and Dirt Traxx TV

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:55:45 +0000

SNOWTRAX and DIRT TRAX Television Acquired by SUPERTRAX Publishing Group

Paul Massingberd, brother of the late John Massingberd, founder of SnowTrax and Dirt Trax Television, is pleased to announce the sale of both television properties to the Lester family, owners of Supertrax International Magazine, Go Snowmobiling Magazine and All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine.

Terms of the sale of SnowTrax, North America’s #1 snowmobile enthusiast television show and Dirt Trax Television, have been agreed upon and will be finalized in the next 30 days.

Paul Massingberd states: “My brother and the Lester family enjoyed a close and co-operative relationship over the 13 years John established these companies. It was John’s desire to see these businesses continue their role in both the snowmobile and ATV industry. I’m confident, with both SnowTrax and Dirt Trax owned by the Lesters, John’s legacy is in good hands and the television shows will continue to be powersport media leaders.”

Supertrax International Magazine is the largest international snowmobile enthusiast publication in the world and has the largest BPA/CCAB audited circulation in both the United States and Canada.

Go Snowmobiling Magazine is the Official Publication of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) circulated to over 85,000 Trail Permit holders. All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine is the largest circulated ATV publication in Canada and one of the largest circulation ATV enthusiast publications in the United States.

Supertrax Co-Publisher, Kent Lester, remembers John: “My brother, Mark and I, are pleased and humbled to bring SnowTrax and Dirt Trax under the Supertrax umbrella. John Massingberd was a very special and valued friend. We consider it an honor to ensure his hard work and success will continue. John’s passing has been tough for all of us. We’ve lost a good friend but John’s longstanding friendship with Supertrax serves as a constant reminder of the “Big Guy” who was always a man of his word.”

Further details of the transaction will be made available over the next few weeks. For both SnowTrax and Dirt Trax television, it will continue to be business as usual with exciting new shows coming soon.

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