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2018 BREEZEWOOD PROVING GROUNDS OUTLAW MOTOCROSS RACING BIKE CLASSES Kid’s 50cc Open Kid’s 65cc 2st / 110 4st (up to 11 yrs) Kid’s 85 2st / 150 4st (up to 15 yrs) Kool Boy (up to 125cc 2st/250 4st) (up to 16 yrs) Old School 125cc 2 Strokes Only Open Age Open Women’s Class Open Class - Trophy NO Points 250 C (125cc 2st/250cc 4 st) 450 C (250cc 2st/450cc 4st) 250 B (125cc 2st/250cc 4 st) 450 B (250cc 2st/450cc 4st) 250 A (125cc 2st/250cc 4 st) $$$ 450 A (250cc 2st/450cc 4st) $$$ Vet 30 Plus Open Senior’s 45 Plus Open Pit Bikes Open (No 150’s) A Class is 300% Payback And Pays Year End Points.

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Saturday April 21st Sign Up 11-2 / Race 4PM Spring Fling Weekend Intermediate Track

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Saturday May 12th Women’s Weekend Sign Up 11-2 / Race 4PM Intermediate Track

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Saturday May 26th Memorial Day Weekend Sign Up 11-2 / Race 4PM Intermediate Track

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Saturday June 16th Father’s Day Weekend Sign Up 11-2 / Race 4PM Intermediate Track

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Saturday July 14th Sign Up 11-2 / Race 4PM Both Tracks Combined

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Saturday August 4th Sign Up 11-2 / Race 4PM

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Saturday September 1st Labor Day Weekend Sign Up 11-2 / Race 4PM

YEAR END AWARDS

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QUAD CLASSES Kid’s 50 To 70cc Kid’s 90 to 125cc 200/300 Class (up to 15 yrs) 400 Open Class Open cc “C” Class NO SANDBAGGING Open cc “B” Class Open cc “A” Class $$$ Women’s Open Class Vet Class Open (30 Plus) Open Trophy Class No Points Must Attend At Least 5 Races To Be Eligible For Year End Awards

TRIKE CLASSES Trike Open 2 Stroke Trike Open 4 Stroke Trike up to 265cc 2 Stroke Trike up to 200cc 4 Stroke Trike Women’s Trike Kid’s Trike Hard Tail

ROCKY MOUNTAIN GIFT CARDS AT ALL ROUNDS SUZUKI & YAMAHA CONTINGENCIES AT MOST ROUNDS

RACE THE SERIES THAT IS PROMOTED BY RACERS TWO THROWAWAYS

EACH ROUND WILL HAVE A SATURDAY PRACTICE AND SUNDAY RACE. THE MDRA/MAMA CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE A FRIDAY PRACTICE AND RACING BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

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July 13 to 15 – Doublin Gap MDRA/MAMA Shootout

July 21 and 22 – Pleasure Valley April 14 and 15 – Happy Ramblers August 11 and 12 – Sleepy Hollow April 28 and 29 – Tomahawk September 1 and 2 – Miles Mountain May 5 and 6 – Doublin Gap September 15 and 16 – Doublin Gap May 26 and 27 – Sleepy Hollow Yamaha All Star Pro Am October 13 and 14 – Happy Ramblers June 2 and 3 – Pagoda June 23 and 24 – Pleasure Valley November 10– MDRA Fun Day/Banquet at Doublin Gap This is our 15th year for this series and it promises to be another great year.

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2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sign In: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Riders Meeting: 11:00 AM Racing Starts 12:30 PM

Chapel Service: 10:15 AM Sunday Practice: 11:30 AM Gates Open 7:30 AM - Close 11:00 PM

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14-15 Friday Practice - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday Race – MDRA/MAMA Shoot Out and DG Series Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4 Saturday Practice - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday Race – Season Opener - DG Series

Saturday and Sunday, August 25 and 26 Saturday Practice – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday Race – D6 and DG Series

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Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25 Saturday Practice - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday Race – PAMX and DG Series Saturday, March 31 – Open Practice 11:30 TO 5:00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7-8 Friday Practice 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday Race – LLQ and Regular Race Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6 Saturday Practice – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday Race – MDRA and DG Series Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1 Saturday Practice – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday Race – DG Series and RIDER APPRECIATION DAY Ride two classes and get third class free

Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28 Saturday Practice - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday Race – PAMX and DG Series 2019 - DG Double Points Saturday, November 10 – Open Practice and MDRA Fun Day/Banquet ALL RACES COUNT FOR DG SERIES!!

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Happy New Year everyone and welcome to the first issue of 2018! It seems this February issue has always been the biggest we do each year. After 17 years of pumping these bad boys out I would say we have a consistent track record to fall back on. No wonder it’s so big however, the cabin fever has been building and we’re all ready to ride.

We have some big changes coming for the new year and I’m guessing the first thing you may have noticed is a change in our cover design and the addition of a new logo.

New for 2018 we will be expanding our coverage to feature our off-road riding and outdoor adventure friends as well as our regular race coverage. Never fear, nothing will be going away, we will only be bringing you more great info, places to ride, events to attend, stuff for sale and all the usual blah, blah, blah, or should I say Brapp Brapp Brapp! ;) The other big change is the fact that we will be going to six times a year print schedule. I know we’ve been bouncing that around the last year or so, 12 times then no print and now back again. But we believe we’ve figured it out and if not, we’ll change again until we get it right.

The goal has always been to bring you the best local info while providing the best bang for everybody’s buck. All I hear the last couple years is that our sport is shrinking so it’s our mission to help stop that from happening. After all, we all love to ride, right?

So please enjoy the current issue and keep your eyes out for changes in service, in distribution and in coverage. Beginning with this issue we will print every other month and be online everyday at BrappMag.com. Please check out our new blog at: www.jimbullphoto.blogspot.com and also find us on social media with regular updates from us and our great advertisers who also support your sport by the way. I can never ask you enough to support them in any way you can.

So please kick back and read a spell, we hope you enjoy it. Until next time.

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In This Issue: Captains Quarters ..................................................................... 5 CMATVA News – Toy Delivery ...................................................... 6 ECEA Fast Kidz Spotlight ........................................................... 7 MAMA Awards Banquet ............................................................. 8 Offroad Motorsports Trail Report – New Years Eve Ride ........... 10 Final Moto MX Training with Sean Koeller ................................... 13 ECEA Awards Banquet .............................................................. 14 Chaplains Corner ...................................................................... 14 South Mountain Cycle Shop – 1st Anniversary ........................ 18 Where to Ride ........................................................................... 20 PA OHV Page .......................................................................... 23 Brapp Feature – Polaris General White Lightning ...................... 24 Free Classifieds ........................................................................ 26 Directory Ads ........................................................................... 30 Real Estate Listings .................................................................. 31 Sportin’ With Sprocket .............................................................. 32

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CMATVA Delivers Over 300 Toys for Clinton County Kids Each year the association holds a ride in early November in Benezette, PA to view the wild elk herds there. The only requirement to ride is to bring a new toy to donate to the drive.

and yesterday’s organized ride at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township, PA. It was an example of two Pennsylvania-based ATV clubs exhibiting their fraternal spirit and love of riding.

The Anthracite Trail Riders, a club dedicated to promoting the AOAA, hosted the Lock Haven area, Central Mountain ATV Association, Inc., on a ride through the park. Twenty-nine machines and approximately 40 members participated in the 45 mile ride that spanned the Western and Eastern Reserves with several stops along the way for sight-seeing, lunch and getting to know other members of each club. ATR and CMATV presidents, Warren Remig and Henry Sorgen IV, respectively, were on hand to ensure members had a great time on the trails.

Both organizations are non-profit and heavily involved in promoting the off-roading sport through club rides, sponsoring charity events, volunteer work and supporting legislation that expands the Pennsylvania ATV trail systems, and most recently, successfully lobbying state representatives to pass a bill that separates ATV and snowmobile registrations. The Central Mountain ATV Association has also been at the forefront of the Northcentral Pennsylvania ATV Initiative Project, which has been expanding ATV trails by hundreds of miles in the North Central region of the state, and expected to bring an economic boost to the area through more tourism and related activity.

The Central Mountains ATV Association has been donating toys to the “Mark The Shark” Toy Drive from 92.1 WSQV in Lock Haven, PA for the last six years.

Although the ATR club hovers around 60 members, primarily because they were organized to promote the development of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, they are active with many

By Jeff Reichart such as the other organizations, 1200-plus member CMATV, Anthracite30, Outdoor October 2016Adventure Area invites you, with the support of the Anthracite Trail who have taken the lead in the Riders, to participate in a more than 60-mile trail ride to benefit Children’s Miracle state’s ATV tourism and ecoNetworkmembers at Geisinger.

ATV, UTV,toRTV, Group prepare hitdirt thebikes and dual sport operators are invited to nomic development on a much trails at AOAA. participate. larger scale. B To Pre-Register or getsomething more details go to: go.geisinger.org/cmnevents There’s definitely special about the off-roading community, and yesterday’s organized ride at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township, PA. It was an example of two Pennsylvania-based ATV clubs exhibiting their fraternal spirit and love of riding.

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Santa stopped by this year to help the association members deliver the over 300 toys to Mark the Shark for the children of Clinton County.

The CMATVA uses their barrel train to deliver the toys at the Mill Hall, PA Walmart.

Thanks to the crew that came out in the cold this year to help.

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The Anthracite Trail Riders, a club dedicated to promoting the AOAA, hosted the Lock Haven area, Central Mountain ATV Association, Inc., on a ride through the park. Twenty-nine machines and approximately 40 members participated in the 45 mile ride that spanned the Western and Eastern Reserves with several stops along the way for sight-seeing, lunch and getting to know other members of each club. ATR and CMATV presidents, Warren Remig and Henry Sorgen IV, respectively, were on hand to ensure members had a great time on the trails.

Both organizations are non-profit and heavily involved in promoting the off-roading sport through club rides, sponsoring charity events, volunteer work and supporting legislation that expands the Pennsylvania ATV trail systems, and most recently, successfully lobbying state representatives to pass a bill that separates ATV and snowmobile registrations. The Central Mountain ATV Association has also been at the forefront of the Northcentral Pennsylvania ATV Initiative Project, which has been expanding ATV trails by hundreds of miles in the North Central region of the state, and expected to bring an economic boost to the area through more tourism and related activity.

Although the ATR club hovers around 60 members, primarily because they were organized to promote the development of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, they are active with many other organizations, such as the 1200-plus member CMATV, who have taken the lead in the state’s ATV tourism and economic development on a much larger scale. B

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SPOTLIGHT

Max AJ Fernandez Halford Age: 14 Hometown: Ottsville, PA Years Racing: 10 Classes: School Boy 1, and Super Mini 14-15 Bike: KTM 105 SX Race #: 490, and 1 on Supermini Other Hobbies: Mountain Biking and Snowboarding Favorite Movie: Moto 9 Sponsors: Mile Hill Cycle, Town and Country Cycle Center, Fly Racing, Schaeffers Motorsports, Sidi Boots, Factory Connection, Powerseal USA, Dubuya Wheels, Bell Helmets, Scott Goggles, WPS, FMF. Past Accomplishments: O/A Champ Youth Super Mini 14-15 Hare Scramble, Jr. Enduro and Schoolboy 1 for 2017 What or who motivates you to race: A lot of things but mainly to come back week in and week out and do better What do you like most about racing? Competing with others When was your first race: Spring 2008 at Blue Comet Hare Scramble on PW50 How did you do: 1st place 4-8 50cc Goals for 2018: To win the super mini class at the GNCC series and earn a factory ride Special Thanks: Mom and dad, grandparents, Bloom Family

Age: 10 Hometown: Pottsville, PA Years Racing: 3 yrs Classes: 7-9 65 in 2017, 7-11 85 in 2018 Bike: 2017 – KTM 2018 – Husqvarna Race #: 212 Other Hobbies: Play Baseball Favorite music: Rap Sponsors: XC Gear, Moose Racing, Brapp Savage, Troy Lee Design, Kenda Tire, Schaeffers Motorsports, EVO, Nihilio Concepts, Mika Metals, Mile Hill Cycle.

Past Accomplishments: 2016 D6 7-9 65cc Champion - 2017 7-9 65cc Champion-ECEA HS, Jr. Enduro, D6 HS Series What or who motivates you to race: My dad and all my racing friends What do you like most about racing: You get to race and you get to play afterwards When was your first race: 2014 Hurricane Hills ECEA race in the pouring down rain on a Honda CRF50 How did you do: I got 6th out of 7 Goals for 2018: To win more ECEA Championships Special Thanks: Bruce Croneberger, and Thorn Devlin

WATCH OUT FOR THIS FAST KID AGAIN IN 2018 – I WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT MAX HAD ANOTHER YEAR IN THE SUPERMINI DIVISION. I THOUGHT FOR SURE HE WOULD AGE OUT THIS YEAR. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DON’T MAKE IT TO A LOT OF HARE SCRAMBLE EVENTS BUT THERE’S ONE THING FOR SURE WHEN WE DO, THIS FERNANDEZ KID IS ALWAYS OUT FRONT. HE WAS VERY HUMBLE AS WE SPOKE AND IF I HAD A DOZEN OF DONUTS TO WAGER, I’D BET THAT HE’LL EARN THAT FACTORY RIDE COMPETING AT THE GNCC SERIES IN 2018 – STAY TUNED. B

TALK ABOUT A KID WHO’S DEDICATED – I DON’T KNOW AJ VERY WELL YET, BUT I CAN TELL BY HIS PERFORMANCE THAT THIS KID IS DEDICATED TOO AND LOVES THE SPORT OF MOTORCYCLE RACING. FOR ANYONE TO WIN THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN THE SAME YEAR FROM TWO DIFFERENT SERIES TELLS YOU A LOT ABOUT THAT PERSON. THE OTHER THING I NOTICED WAS THAT AJ LOVES TO HAVE FUN. MAYBE IT’S THE SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS AND I’M SURE IT WILL TAKE HIM FAR IN LIFE. WATCH FOR AJ AS HE’S MOVING UP A CLASS IN 2018 WITH A NEW RIDE AND THE SAME TO DETERMINATION TO WIN. Photo: Dan Morton

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42nd Annual Mama Awards Banquet

NE Youth Regional Qualifier - 2016

Many Champions were crowned on this night.

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Gap Park June 12, 2016 Another night Doublin of laughter andMX celebration as the10 Mid- Atlantic Motocross Association celebrates their 2017 champions.

This organization represents Photos By: Ken Hovance and BrappMag the AMA District 7 motocross program and launched as a youth racing organization many moons ago and offer classes for all ages and groups, primarily still This was although it, the bigthey show, the last gateway in the NEskill anyways toare make it to the focused on the youth of our sport.

Loretta Lynn Amateur National Championships. I know many from our area On already this night they came together to award their champions and anhave qualified in other regions and the South East will becelebrate run by this other successful year of racing. The night started off with a social hour followed printing but after this particular race. by a delicious buffet meal. This banquet is always one of my favorites as those delicious crab cakes are always the menu.

Over 900Maryland riders made their way to the on Doublin Gap MX Park in ShippensAfter that the night started off by recognizing efforts the 2017 board and all burg, PA to take a shot for their entry ticket.the I saw oneofclass winner traveled the special awards were then presented, then all class champions were recognized the whole way from Utah to make the cut. It was a typical qualifier and good for their awesome accomplishments. The MAMA group got through things at a steady preparation for Tennessee, hot and dusty and great competition. Kudo’s to the pace on this night leaving time for DJ and dancing afterwards. promoter for keeping everything running smoothly and for offering a great Check out the top finishers here in our pages. To see the complete list head track for www.mamamx.com this event. over to: and to see pictures of all class awards stop by: www.brappmag.com Congrats to all who made it in, no matter where you call home and awesome The 2018 schedule was announced on this evening and as we speak the 2018 job to all those who didn’t just for making the attempt. Many of our local racers MAMA board is working diligently putting their 2018 program together. Please made the cut here at this event with a few winning their classes whom we’ve watch our pages and their website for updates and we’ll see you all for round #1 pictured below. Take a look at how our champions did then head on over to: at Budds Creek on the weekend of March 31st and April 1. B

Jack Rogers from Brookeville, MD went 2 - 3 - 1 to win Super Mini 2 (13-16)

Mason Tucker from York, PA went 1 -2- 2 to win 51cc (7-8) Limited

Bobby Garaway and Scott Clark top the Expert divisions.

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Dale Lewis wins the Sportmanship award.

Justin Rodbell from Prince Frederick,

MD went 1 - 2- 3 to win 125 (12-16) B/C and 1 - 7 - 1 to win Schoolboy 1 (12-16) B/C

Gage Stine from Woodsboro, MD went 1 - 1 - 1 to sweep Mini Sr. 1 (12-13)

Bryce Shelly from Telford, PA Rich Hutchins thesweep Stan and85cc Dorothy Miles award for went 1 - 1 wins - 1 to promoting motorcycle competition in MAMA and District 7.

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2017 MAMA MX FINAL POINTS 25 Plus 1. Eric Mckay 2. Derrick Hobbs 50 4-6 Special Limited 1. Jackson Beck 2. Morgan Richards 50 Open Limited 1. Ethan Baran 2. Robert Cutsail 3. Joseph Oconnell 50 Shaft/PW Limited 1. Cruz Sanft 2. Jackson Beck 3. Chase Hooper College Boy 14-24 1. Brandon Close Jr Mini 1 1. Mason Naecker 2. Daniel Brookshire 3. Laina Randolph 4. Isaac Juergens 5. Hunter Teets School Boy 1 1. Jake Mumpower 2. Justin Luckett 3. Brian Callahan Jr. 4. Seth Lunceford 5. Hunter King

School Boy 2 1. Maxwell Sanford 2. Troy Superczynski 3. Mason Harding Senior Open 1. Stephen Plank 2. Quentin Close 3. Eric Mckay 4. Carroll Wilkerson 5. Trey Yowell Senior Novice 1. Jason Lord 2. Philip Young 3. Derrick Hobbs 4. Rick Close Super Senior Open 1. Quentin Close 2. Trey Yowell 3. Michael Superczynski 4. Toby Hayes Super Senior Novice 1. Patrick Abrams 2. Michael Funk 3. Charles Dzanko 4. Diane Superczynski 5. James Weaverling Sr. Seniors 50 plus 1. Rich Hutchins 2. Patrick Abrams 3. Michael Funk

Supermini 1 1. Brayden Pohlhaus 2. Gavin Heath 3. Brandan Allen 4. Tyler Baran 5. Justin Luckett

125 C 1. Edward Porterfield 2. Justin Luckett 3. Bryce Sviland 4. Brian Callahan 5. Dakota Johnson

250 C 1. Edward Porterfield 2. Noah Rose 3. Tyler Hickey 4. Chuckie Nigrin 5. Jeffrey Eby

Unlimited A/B 1. Dylan Jarrell 2. James Weaverling Jr 3. Michael Stewart 4. Dale Lewis

250 A 1. Bobby Garraway 2. Scott Clark 3. Joel Whitten

Open D 1. Hunter Emery

Unlimited C/D 1. Edward Porterfield 2. Noah Rose 3. Chuckie Nigrin 4. Tyler Hickey 5. Zachary Mumpower Women Open 1. Alexa Catterton Women Support 1. Bailey King 50 Limited Jr 4-6 1. Jackson Beck 2. Christian Naia 50 Limited Sr 7-8 1. Joseph Oconnell 125 A 1. Stephen Plank 125 B 1. Jake Mumpower 2. Michael Stewart

250 B 1. Maxwell Sanford 2. Jake Mumpower 3. Troy Superczynski 4. Todd Stith 5. Dillon Curry Open A 1. Bobby Garraway 2. Scott Clark Open B 1. Maxwell Sanford 2. Troy Superczynski 3. Dillon Curry 4. Wyatt Johnson 5. Dale Lewis Open C 1. Chuckie Nigrin 2. Jeffrey Eby 3. Zachary Mumpower 4. Noah Rose 5. Seth Lunceford

80 12-15 B 1. Jake Eddy 2. Jason Lord 3. Joseph Lindell 80 12-15 C 1. William Bouchat 2. Anthony Hickey 3. Joseph Naia

Supermini 2 1. Brayden Pohlhaus 2. Jacob Jarrell 3. Brandan Allen 4. Gavin Heath 5. Tyler Baran

80 9-11 A 1. Mason Naecker 80 9-11 C 1. Kyle Grauer 2. Noah Lunceford 3. Cameron Schlough 4. Laina Randolph 5. Jacob Van Breevoort

Mini Women Open 1. Laina Randolph 2. Adrianna Kelley 3. Leigha Rotz 4. Bailey King 5. Alexa Catterton

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60 B 1. Daniel Brookshire 2. Fisher Teets 3. Hunter Teets 4. Christian Smith 5. Turner Bates 60 C 1. Ethan Baran 2. Jacob Kelly 3. Shane Bowie 4. Joseph Oconnell

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CMATVA New Year’s Eve Ride 90 Miles, 3 Counties, 3 Degrees

The view from our cabin rental in Cross Fork the night we arrived.

Offroad Motorsports Trail Report Cross Fork, PA Dec. 31, 2017 By: Jim Bull – BrappMag.com

It’s funny, at our last stop of the evening at the Germania Hotel I heard someone mention the Donner Party. Now don’t feel bad if you don’t know your American history (as I didn’t until I watched the movie last year). The Donner Party was a group of early American Pioneers who attempted to blaze a trail across the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the mid 1800’s in the hopes of reaching California before winter arrived.

Well let me tell you - that didn’t turn out nearly as well as our New Year’s Eve ride with the Central Mountains ATV Association did.

But I would be willing to bet that the close to 40 riders and 20 ma- parted from the Quiet Oaks Campground (7) and took the five-mile chines on this trip experienced similar weather conditions as the ride on township road to Debs Cross Fork Inn (1). After dinner we Donners did that winter. rode for a little over an hour north to the southern end of Ulysses Township at Lyman Run State Park.

All kidding aside, what were we thinking. As we met for dinner that night at Debs Cross Fork Inn and I heard the trail boss say that After some hot chocolate and bathroom breaks we departed on we had a 90-mile route planned for the night, I thought this guy is the longest part of our trip heading east into southern Tioga county either joking or we’ve all lost our marbles. just south of Gaines and from there back to the Germania Hotel (3) on the map. It was about a two-hour ride and we saw some of the prettiest terrain you could imagine. We had a super full moon that evening and mother nature had dumped just enough snow to make both the riding super fun and the surrounding sights beautiful. The pine trees were canopied with snow and we saw many white tail deer bouncing around in the moonlight. As always, my beautiful wife Deb was on the lookout for the ever-elusive Sasquatch and Really, I wasn’t all that concerned. My wife and I had recently as usual she would once again come home disappointed. It is one joined the association, but this would be our longest ride to date of our goals however to ride as many miles as we need to until we and at night in subzero temps. Thank goodness most of the cold find the beast. weather gear fit from days gone by and our Polaris General was equipped with a windshield, so I felt confident that we could go the In all seriousness, this was probably the coldest we have ever distance. been for that amount of time but probably one of the best expeNeedless to say we polished off a great buffet meal and saddled up around 7:15 that night. As we pulled out of the parking lot and headed north towards Lyman Run State Park in our loaner Polaris General 1000 from Off Road Motorsports in Myerstown, PA I only had one thing in mind. Lord, please bring us all home alive.

One of the main reasons we linked up with this group of over 1500 members was to enjoy new places to ride, but to never have to ride alone again. There’s fun and safety in numbers and this was what we were hoping to achieve. Besides, the CMATVA is a leading association in PA fighting for our rights to ride and helping develop new trail along the way.

riences we have ever had in the great outdoors. Would we do it again, yes definitely. Would we do it next week, probably not. Journeys like this are meant to be cherished and enjoyed but never overdone.

We arrived back in Cross Fork just before midnight to the warmth of our cabin and a New Year’s kiss. The rest of the group traveled on to our starting spot at the campground to enjoy some New It’s probably harder to read on the map but you can log onto: Year’s fireworks. B www.cmatva.org to get a better idea of our ride that night. We de-

The CMATVA has started the North Central PA ATV Initiative which is opening huge riding opportunities in our state.

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Our ride departed from the Quiet Oaks Campground in Cross Fork, PA in Clinton County. Home of the ECEA’s National Rattlesnake Enduro each year. Check out www. quietoaks.org to book your stay.

Some of the group getting ready after dinner to start our 90-mile jaunt thru North Central PA.

Above find a map of part of our route. We would hit three counties and travel 90 miles on this night. The best part is that it’s only the tip of the iceberg (so to speak). Go to: www.cmatva.org to view detailed maps on riding locations in PA.

Our last stop at the Germania Hotel around 10:30 gave us all a chance to get the fingers and toes warmed back up and prepare for the 30-mile ride back to Cross Fork.

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2018 AMA EAST HARE SCRAMBLES CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SCHEDULE Round 6 – ECEA – RORR June 16-17th Loc: Tamaqua, PA Contact: Mark Moyer markm100@comcast.net ecea.org

Round 1 – Trail Pros

January 6-7th Loc: Wicomico, MD Contact: Billy Schlag HangoverHareScramble@gmail.com www.trailpros.us

Round 2 – SETRA

February 17-18th Loc: Battery Offroad Park - Nesmith, SC Contact: Ashley Brewer a.brewer72@yahoo.com www.setra.org

Round 7 – ECEA – STER August 11-12th Loc: Gillett, PA Contact: Brian Williams bubba121kx@yahoo.com ecea.org

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SEPTEMBER 1-2 Loc: Lake Sugar Tree, VA Contact: Tim Norris (804) 920-2529 motocrip@hotmail.com www.vxcs.org

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Round 3 – District 6

March 24-25th Loc: Evansville MX - Evansville, PA Contact: Duane Fisher info@evansvillemx.com www.d6mx.org

Round 4 – NETRA – Tri State MC April 28-29th Loc: Tuxedo, NY Contact: Gerry O’Neill gerryo1@optonline.net www.tristateclub.com

Round 5 – ECEA – MCI Stump Jumper May 5-6th Loc: Eagleswood, NJ Contact: Dave Nash adnash1@verizon.net www.facebook.com/ridemci

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FINAL MOTO MX TRAINING By: Sean Koeller Photos: Shannon Bloom Photo’s It’s winter, the main off season for those of us racing in the North East, and with that comes down time and a great opportunity to build yourself into a better racer for the upcoming season. Most of us want to take our racing seriously; we all know the danger in our sport even at an amateur level and with that being as mentally strong and physically fit as possible definitely goes a long way in preventing injury and making us better at what we do. Going into early February we are quickly approaching the season and are realistically only six weeks away from local racing which makes it the perfect time to ramp up your program.

Base fitness is extremely important; it takes years to build a solid base you can lean on in times of injury and low motivation. Low intensity cardio like cycling, stair machines, rowing, and jogging are perfect ways to increase your base fitness and carry you throughout the season.

The trick to building a solid base is to be consistent, find a workout you can do at home. Whether you hook your bicycle to a trainer, an old treadmill you have collecting dust, or finding a deal on a used rower; being able to knock out 20-40 minutes before breakfast is the best way to jump start your metabolism and add to your base. For most racers, young and old, 20-45 mins of cardio 3-4 times a week will gradually build that solid base you’re looking for while not completely wearing you out so you can add workouts on top of it. My advice is to start this cardio mid-November along with weightlifting to keep it light and fun right through the holidays and prevent that holiday weight gain and avoid that post-holiday depression. Many racers fear weights, thinking it will lead to arm pump and being to bulky but rest assured mixing in a few days of weights; targeted to shoulders, core, legs, and back, will greatly improve your ability to handle the bike and keep you aggressive even at the end of the day. Compound movements like dead lifts, pull-ups, and upright rows are great for beginners looking to build strength and engage groups of muscle we use regularly on a bike. I recommend these low intensity workouts last around 8 weeks during the off season.

While it is never too late to start building base fitness, with only a few weeks until the start of the season it is definitely time to ramp up the effort. During this period it’s extremely important to start to elevate the heart rate during workouts. Switching from low intensity cardio and lifting to burst movements and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) will take a week or so to get used to so don’t be discouraged when you’re lying on the ground panting. What we find works best for racers of all types is a high intensity cardio based circuit that lasts from 20-30 minutes with as few breaks as possible. If your gym or wherever you work out has open space, grab a set of 15-30 pound dumbbells, something to jump on, and a yoga ball. The ideal circuit is a mix or explosive cardio with high rep compound exercises. Exercises like box jumps, skiers jump, lunges, and burpees are great foundations for a good circuit; mixed with squats, planks, overhead press, and sit-ups, you can get the most out of 20 minutes. A good balance is to do these types of workouts three days a week, this gives your body enough rest to go hard the next time and always have a tip-top workout.

While working out is a great way to be a better racer, it’s also a great way to be a healthier and happier person. These are all recommendations from what we at FinalMoto Mx Training have found to work best with years of trial and error, working with racers of all ages and disciplines. Feel free to contact us via Facebook at FinalMoto MX Training or through our website at www.racingtheclock.us for guided workout plans and helpful tips and workouts to turn 2018 into your best season yet! B

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2017 EAST COAST ENDURO ASSOCIATION MTA DISTRIBUTING Awards Banquet - Valley Forge Casino - January 13, 2017 By: Jim Bull

cious buffet meal. This year’s banquet was once again a sell out with 500 in attendance to receive the over 350 awards presented. Chaplain Joe started us off with a blessing prior to the special awards for best Harescramble and Enduro of the year.

Once again, the STER won for their Barbed Wire Enduro and Green Marble took the honors for the Broken Anvil Harescramble held each year out at Rocket Raceway which is always a crowd favorite.

In mid-January we joined the families of the ECEA to celebrate their 2017 champions. I go to a lot of awards banquets and they are all Many special awards were handed out on this evening including good, but let me tell you, this group pulls out all the stops turning their two very special inductions into the ECEA Hall of Fame. Both inductbanquet into an all-day celebration that begins with a sponsor/vendor ees were pivotal in the forming of the ECEA Harescramble Series and unfortunately one of them passed on just this last year. First up show around lunch time.

Marc Grossman made the presentation to former ECEA Champ JeAttendees get to browse the latest offerings from the industry all rod Stoner on his mom Lisa’s behalf. Lisa, just like her husband Skip afternoon in the same hall that the youth program awards are taking who was inducted last year brought tremendous value to this organiplace. This year because of the growth of this organization they start- zation and both could be considered pioneers in our sport. Both are ed earlier than ever. now gone on to a better place but we thank you both for your tireless The awards kicked off by recognizing their Jr. Enduro champions. service and in helping make the organization what it is today. The This program is only in its second full year and was designed to other inductee on the evening, Mike Soudas, ECEA webmaster, score give any child an opportunity to experience the fun of racing without keeper, marketing guru and so much more was also brought into this having to go out and run a full hare scramble from start to finish. It elite group. Mike like both Skip and Lisa and Marc Grossman were also prepares kids a pathway into full size enduro competition. You there in the beginning with a vision and a dream for what could be and can get more details on the ECEA website and on the Jr Enduro today look what has become. facebook page.

After that Grand Champions were crowned along with all the other From there we rolled right into the Youth harescramble awards cer- class champions. The awards and the swag was distributed and a emony which recognizes all class finishes plus special awards for good time was had by all. overall champs, horizon awards, pit parent awards, 100% club, etc, This series that offers 34 events in 2018 including 19 enduros, 11 etc. This youth program has grown over the years thanks to the lead- harescrambles, 3 dualsports and 1 family fun day averaged close to 600 ership in the ECEA and all the parent volunteers and the clubs of this riders at each harescramble in 2017 and had almost 4000 enduro engreat organization. After the awards and into the evening the kids tries. If your looking for a great association to race with you might want were treated to a pizza party along with a game trailer, bouncy house to check this group out. You can get more info on their website at: www. and so much more while the adults began their awards. ecea.org and to see pics of all class champions from the day check out: The evening festivities started with a social hour followed by a deli- www.brappmag.com and www.shannonbloomphotos.com B The afternoon vendor show is always a hit.

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Mike Blair was thanked for his tireless efforts to help build the ECEA.

Chaplain Joe and his bride stopped by to share blessings.

Andrew Tsakanikas was recognized for his contributions to the youth program.

Marc Grossman passed the award to Jerod Stoner to welcome his late mom Lisa Stoner into the ECEA Hall of Fame.

Brian Maco is your 2017 ECEA Enduro Grand Champion.

ECEA icons Charlie Stapleford and Jamie Theurkanf.

Ryder Lafferty is your 2017 ECEA Hare scramble Grand Champion.

The Dr. Mike Soudas as they call him was also a Hall of Fame Inductee.

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2017 JR ENDURO CHAMPIONS

7-8 50cc SR/LC 1. Ryder Sigety 2. Carter Przemelewski 3. Mason Tsakanikas 4. Hunter Gardner 5. Gabriel Molinari 4-6 50cc JR/LC 1. Bradley Croneberger Jr. 7-8 50 Air Cooled 1. Luke Harding 2. Alexis Jones 3. Cameron McClure 4-6 50cc Air Cooled 1. Tanner Emmons 2. Brody Gordon 3. Chase Miller 4. William Ervin 5. Landyn Dalmasso 10-11 65cc 1. Griere Moir 2. Vincent Caramanna 3. Trevor Zabroski 4. Tanner kalisher 7-9 65cc 1. AJ Halford 2. Austin Tsakanikas 3. Carter Pretzel 4. Max Williams 5. Hunter Gardner 7-10 Trail 1. Ryder Sigety 2. Brandon Reiner 3. Charles Williams 4. Dylan Hartman 5. John Ciatto 9-11 Junior Girls 1. Cate Nash 2. Maddin Emmons 3. Addison Platt 4. Taylor Moir 14-16 Super Mini 1. Max Fernandez 2. Ian Weisman 3. Aaron Myers 4. Eric Johnston 5. Parker Brennan 12-13 Super Mini 1. Cole Hickman 2. Clayton Robbins 3. Ryan McClure 4. Wyatt Dalbey 5. Nalen Carling 12-15 85cc 1. Joshua Klouchek 2. Michael Hurley 3. Julian Wojcik 4. Jason Vinzinski Jr. 5. Zachary Stoe 7-11 85cc 1. Caleb Baltimore 2. Ranger Emmons 3. Paul Dealy 4. Evan Dietrich 5. James Traylor 11-16 4 Stroke 1. Timothy Schreiber 2. Ryan Botsford

3. Nathaniel Elston 4. James Studley 5. Garrett Rumpf

12-16 Girls 1. Mackenzy Robbins 2017 ECEA FASTKIDZ HS CHAMPIONS

7-8 50cc SR/LC 1. Carter Przemelewski 2. Hunter Gardner 3. Ryder Sigety 4. Rocco Zaccaria 5. Mason Tsakanikas 4-6 50cc JR/LC 1. Bradley Croneberger Jr. 7-8 50 Air Cooled 1. Dominic Griffith 2. Tyler Vento 3. Luke Harding 4. Gavin Oldenbury 5. Damien Reichenbach

7-11 85cc 1. Nathan Dulaney 2. Caleb Baltimore 3. Kenneth Held 4. Kyle Grenewicz 5. Ranger Emmons

A Super Senior 50+ 1. Ron Decaro 2. Ted Diss 3. Mike Demos 4. Joseph L. Winkler Jr. 5. Robert Mohn

11-15 4 Stroke 1. Nathan Burnat 2. Timothy Schreiber 3. Christopher Schnabel 4. Joshua Traylor 5. Joseph King

A Super Senior 55+ 1. Dennis Fitzgerald 2. Chuck Sullivan 3. Dennis Whitely 4. Michael Zuzolo 5. Daniel Compton

12-15 Girls 1. Kayla O’Neill 2. Michaela Holmes 3. Mackenzy Robbins 4. Carly Lee 5. Amanda Springart

B 200 1. Wyatt Koeller 2. Bernard St. Amand 3. Robert Krause

C 250 1. Nicholas Conte 2. John Conchado 3. Samuel DiMeo 4. Shawn St. Amand 5. Rory Van Der Steur

B 250 1. Austin Zink 2. Cody Coleman 3. Cody White 4. Logan Wellema 5. Matthew Close

C Open 1. Luis Ivan Tavarez 2. Tyler Trommelen 3. Andrew Clarke 4. Michael Elston 5. Eric Muchock

B Open 1. Thomas Palermo 2. Romualdo Bernardino 3. Kris Bizzari 4. Juan Quelal

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2017 ENDURO GRAND CHAMPIONS O/A 1. Brian Maco 2. Robert Lapinski 3. Steve Mason Jr. 4. Jarrett Mohn 5. Tyler McCreight 6. Terry Yiengst 7. Drew Evans 8. Sean Koeller 9. Mike Panetta 10. Mark Schleeweis

4-6 50 Air Cooled 1. Tanner Emmons 2. Enzo Zaccaria 3. William Ervin 4. Amber Grenewicz 5. Landyn Dalmasso 10-11 65cc 1. Griere Moir 2. Ryan Gribbin 3. Lucas Seelman 4. Raymond Grenewicz 5. Tristan Gribble

AA 1. Jarrett Mohn 2. Terry Yiengst 3. Drew Evans 4. Sean Koeller 5. Eric Seigle A 200 1. Pedro Faria 2. Mario DePalma 3. Noah Koeller

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A 250 1. Ty Evans 2. George Hauser 3. Ben Shughart 4. Courtney Compton 5. Chad Barth

B Senior 45+ 1. Grant Ferreira 2. Michael Sweigart 3. Karl Hider 4. Dennis Knapp 5. Barry Kaytes

9-11 Junior Girls 1. Cate Nash 2. Addison Platt 3. Maddin Emmons 4. Kasey Gribble 5. Taylor Moir

A Open 1. Marvin Scanland 2. Chris Smith 3. Justin Fisher 4. Dustin Baarck 5. Samual Shinn III

B Super Senior 50+ 1. Tim Vause 2. Mike Filidis 3. Sam Walls 4. Garry Wilburn

14-16 Super Mini 1. Max Fernandez 2. William Holmes 3. Ian Weisman 4. Cameron Denner 5. Owen McCarty

A Vet 30+ 1. Tyler McCreight 2. Mike Panetta 3. Chris Silverman 4. James Morris 5. Nathan Joseph

12-13 Super Mini 1. Brayden Nolette 2. Gage Durham 3. Dylan Hicks 4. Blain Berrier 5. Michael Vickrey

A Senior 40+ 1. Mark Schleeweis 2. Peter Wright 3. Curt Holsten 4. William Conway Jr. 5. Aaron Cree

12-15 85cc 1. Josh Klouchek 2. Gavin Williams 3. Austin Seth 4. Julian Wojcik 5. Burke Marsiglia

A Senior 45+ 1. Chuck Stapleford 2. Craig Shenigo 3. Mike Sigety 4. Rob Trout Jr. 5. Karl Wills

A 86-200 1. Jason Tino 2. Paul Gerhart II 3. Reece Bruner 4. Barry Fernandez

C 200 1. Tommy Castaldi

A Veteran 1. Andrew Tsakanikas 2. Ed Scott 3. Matthew Pratola 4. David Dalmasso 5. Robert Jones A Senior 1. Richard Lafferty 2. Marc Richard Jr. 3. Robert Trout Jr. 4. Michael Graden 5. Anthony Shaw A Super Senior 1. Christopher Puff 2. Pat Emmons 3. Gary Roberts 4. Ronald De Caro 5. Randy Brown

C Senior 40+ 1. Rich Conte 2. Patrick Leibich 3. Ben Frecon 4. Richard Zink 5. Brian Canfield

Women A B 1. Shyann Phelps 2. Katelyn Richard 3. Valerie Horensky 4. Megan Horseman

C Super Senior 50+ 1. John Boss 2. William Lovenberg Sr. 3. Robert Litwin 4. David Salmen 5. Jeremy Condie

B 251+ 1. Brandon Vanhart 2. Quinn Lange 3. Jerrett Clark 4. Dylan Delisi 5. Luke Daly

Team Finishes 1. DER 2. CJCR 3. SPER 4. RORR 5. VF/HM 6. OCCR 7. PBER 8. BER 9. MMC 10. RRMC

B Super Senior 55+ 1. Bruce Croneberger 2. Chris Pirozzi 3. Dave Barth 4. Jeff Fisher 5. Marty Sprecher

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A 201-250 1. Landon Bruner 2. Justin Lafferty 3. Darren Huff 4. Paul Seelman 5. Malcolm Hill

Legends 80+ 1. Robert Hoover

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Womens 1. Dianne Firzgerald 2. Heather Meily 3. Merle Compton 4. Kelli Silvers

A 251+ 1. Robbie Civiletti Jr. 2. Kyle Plummer 3. Nick Lobosco 4. Troy Denise 5. Jimmy Franks

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I found the below prayer in the front of the MAMA MX award program booklet this year. I thought it was spot on and wanted to share it with you all – the author is unknown to me.

THE MOTOCROSS PRAYER As we approach the course to start the race We remember to thank you for your grace In this sport our actions please guide We know you are with us at our side At the starting gate we fire up our bike Rev up our motors and get ready to strike As we round tight corners and a three-foot whoop We will be banging bars with the rest of the group Taking corners around berms at 40 miles per hour We get a small hint of your Almighty power If we experience a loopout and fall onto the track We will accept our mistakes because you have our back Help us keep our stride as we race the course And know in all we do you are the source When we are tired and leave the hilly terrain We offer up our strife our bruises and pain Let our parents be proud of our training and work Of our God given talents don’t let us shirk Help us to appreciate this sport extreme And be grateful for helping all follow our dream.

As I read this I couldn’t help but smile as I know that God always has our backs, if we ask him.

If there is one thing that I’ve learned over the years, this well-known verse below from the book of Matthew found in the New Testament applies to everything we do in life and the prayer above.

Mathew 7:7-8 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Just like the prayer asks above: “Help us keep our stride as we race the course and know in all we do you are the source” I’m not sure what your beliefs are but I would like to challenge you to number one – believe if you ask God for something that you will find it, then ask Him for everything you need. Better yet, ask Him for what others need.

If you will do this consistently and with belief it can be a life changer for you.

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South Mountain Cycle Shop CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY

Exciting news out of Dillsburg, Pa – new motorcycle shop owner finds great success in his first year in business. No, South Mountain Cycle isn’t only one year old but former shop manager Jared Stough has now owned the facility for a full year.

Jared bought the business from former owner Eric Stambaugh a year ago who did a great job of providing the platform for his long time general manager Jared Stough to nourish and grow this small tucked away shop right off Route 15 in Dillsburg, Pa. Honestly for many years people thought that Jared was already the owner of this flourishing business. No doubt to the fact that Jared has always been the face you see coming in the door and he’s been the driving force not only vending at many local races but also as a competitor.

Jared had to take last year off from racing to get his business legs under him, but he has picked up a few riders that compete in both the National Enduro Series and GNCC competition. In speaking with Jared recently he told me that he plans on getting back on the track in 2018 too.

He will once again return to one of his loves, racing the PVR Vintage Harescramble Series in the Open Expert division aboard his Suzuki PE 250. He also plans to race several of the National Enduro races on a bone stock Sherco 250 two stroke machine. His only plans are to throw on some bark busters and a skid plate and go. Check back as we’ll keep you updated on his progress there.

My bet would be that the huge success that he is having at South Mountain is based purely on his love and knowledge of the sport. I’ve worked in this industry for many years and I’ve found that the guy who’s in the shop six days a week and then out at the events on the weekend, usually is a guy worth dealing with.

Props to former owner Eric for keeping this business going and for giving Jared the resources to help grow it over the years. South Mountain actually started out as a small repair business in Northern York County and over the last several years has grown to include specialty brands such as Beta, Sherco and AJP. Not only do they offer new rides for off road and trials but also try to keep a solid used bike inventory on hand.

In addition, you can find a huge tire selection on hand from brands like Dunlop and Michelin plus all the daily parts and accessory needs you may have.

South Mountain offers a full-service facility including maintenance of all brand bikes, ATV’s and side by sides and they do offer PA State Inspection and PA title and tag work.

So, if you’re looking for a great place to do business with an industry veteran offering a fulltime and knowledgeable staff then South Mountain Cycle Shop just might be the place. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram and they are online at: WWW.SOUTHMOUNTAINCYCLESHOP.COM Also keep an eye out for them at many events each year and stay tuned to their social media to learn about upcoming demo rides and events that they offer. B

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MotoTrial MotoTrials (also known as “Observed Trials”) is now the pinnacle of off-road riding, as the riders the most severe terrain capable of being conquered by any two or four-wheeled machine. When someone looks at the obstacles before the riding starts, a frequent comment is a simple “No way!”. A big plus for the spectators is that they can watch from just a few feet away as the riders attempt seemingly impossible obstacles.

Motocross District 6 a non profit organization that leads, organizes, and supports motorcycle riding on and off road. We are a local representation of the AMA. We have been around since the 1950s and have been sanctioning races since the early 1970s. We are made up of clubs and promoters all over central and eastern Pennsylvania and

There is nothing as exciting as lining up behind the starting gate with 10 to 20 other ATV's or 30 to 40 dirt bikes, just waiting for the gate to drop and let go of the clutch. District 6 motocross races at tracks all over central and eastern PA, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia, and Maryland. We offer classes to all ages and skill levels. We have an ATV series and a dirt bike series. We do some motocross schools and have

District 6 Sports Association, Inc. Executive Office 600 Colonial View Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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Welcome to AMA District 6 Moto Trials. Our events are organized by the volunteer efforts of our members’ clubs. Our current clubs include the Candytown Motorcycle Club, the Durty Dabbers, the Pennsylvania Trials Riders, the Tricky Tryalers, and the White Rose Motorcycle Club. Each club hosts at least one event per year. Our events are structured with classes to challenge all levels of rider skill, ranging from Beginner to Pro. Riders progress through these classes as their skill level and need for new challenges increases.

Many of our riders regularly compete in other series, including the NATC national championship series, and several clubs have hosted nationals in D6. Past and present D6 riders include several national champions, including Ryan Young, a six time NATC Pro class champion. We’re proud of our series, clubs, and riders, and invite you to join us. Directions to our events can be found by clicking on our website’s schedule of events. Whether you’re a spectator or a rider, we believe that you would enjoy our events, and we encourage you to come out to watch or compete. (www.d6trials.com)

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Road Runs are sanction through the AMA and District 6. Road runs may also be non-AMA but D-6 points are not given to the non-AMA class. However prizes are awarded to that class. Prizes are determined by the club doing the event. There is a fee to enter which is determined by the promoting club.

District 6 points are given to AMA rider and AMA passenger classes. Promoting club determines what prizes to award.

A District 6 report form will be supplied to promoting club which will ask for the amount of AMA riders, AMA passengers and Non-AMA entries. This report it sent to the road run point’s person for the district.

Flat Track Racing (also sometimes referred to as Dirt Track) Flat Track Racing is in essence going fast and turning left!!

It is one of the oldest & most loved forms of motorcycle racing in the world!!

Starting in the 1920's with the 1st AMA sanctioned Dirt Track Race in 1932!

Tracks range in size from 1/8 mile to 1 mile- where riders can reach speeds up to 140 MPH.

There is a district 6 banquet at the beginning of the next year where District awards for previous year are presented. This is in addition to prizes given at individual runs throughout the year.

The route for road runs is determined by promoting club and can be marked by putting lime spots on the road, or making up maps so riders will know where to go.

There various ways to do a run.

Draw cards Roll dice

It is a form of off-road motorcycle racing that varies in distance and time, with the riders completing multiple laps around a marked by ribbon and arrowed course through wooded or other rugged natural terrain. We try to provide multiple new tracks ever year with different course layouts. Most courses are located in central to eastern Pennsylvania and into New Jersey.

Flat Track also encompasses a TT track which consists of a right hand turn, a left hand turn and a small jump!

Classes and ages for competition range from 4 years old to 60-70 years old.

We are a big family and travel all over the country if you want to OR you can just race at our local District 6 tracks.

Hope to see you at a race some day!!!

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WHERE TO TO RIDE WHERE RIDE SUMMER AND WINTER TRAILS

SUMMER TRAILS

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The summer season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September. The winter season runs from the day following the last day of the regular or extended antlerless deer season as established by the Game Commision through the following April 1.

There are some trails that remain closed until after the late muzzleloader season. Please check the forest distrcit web pages for current access advisories on when trails open for the winter season.

Pike County - Burnt Mills - 7 Miles of summer and winter trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402 one mile south of Porters Lake. Rgistered Class II ATV’s are permitted on this trail that are less that 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Deleware State Forest, 2174A Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370-7746 Phone: (570) 895-4000

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Adams & Cumberland Counties - 36 miles of summer trail. During the winter season the trail system is expanded to 42 miles by using some dirt roads that are gated during the winter. Part of the trail system is shared with snowmobiles when there is sufficient snowfall. The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Access to these are from parking lots located at Big Flat along Shippensburg Road about 1-1/4 miles nort of its intersection with Route 233 and on Piney Mountain along Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Contact: Michaux State Forest, 10099 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA 17222 Phone: (717) 352-2211

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Snyder & Union Counties - 15.4 miles of summer and winter trails. Access is at the Jacks Mountain Trailhead located along Route 235 three miles south of Glen Iron. The trail includes the East Kettle Road which has been closed to other types of motor vehicles. Registered Class II ATV’s are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, 18865 Old Turnpike Rd, Millmont, PA 17845 Phone: (570) 922-3344

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ATV ATVTrails TrailsOn OnState State Forest ForestLand Land These trails are typically open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September. Check the forest distrcit web pages for current access advisories.

Unofficial reports tell us that three trail systems in the state are now accessible to side by sides up to 65” in width. Whiskey Springs, Bloody Skillet and Denton Hill.

PLEASE VERIFY BEFORE YOU TRAVEL. Centre & Clinton County - Bloody Skillet ATV Trail - 39 miles. Access from SR-144 approx-imately 19 miles north of the Snow Shoe exit on US Route 80. Turn right onto De Haas Road and travel 5.3 miles South, to the Northern Terminus Trail-head, Trails are open to registered Class II ATV’s less than 65” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764 Phone: (570) 923-6011

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Clinton County - The Whiskey Springs ATV Trail - The Whiskey Springs ATV Trail - 50 miles of summer and winter trails. The Whiskey Springs ATV Trail is located Southeast of Kettle Creek State Park. Trailhead access is from SR 120 in Westport along Kettle Creek for approximately 1.5 miles then North on Two-Mile Road. Trails are open to registered Class II ATV's less than 65" in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764 Phone: (570) 923-6011

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Lycoming County - 17 miles of summer and winter trail. Trails are located near Haneyville and include the Button Road and a network of wooded trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. Access to the trail is from a parking area located at the CCC Camp along Route 44 one mile south of Haneyville. Contact Tiadaghton State Forest, 10 Lower Pine Bottom Rd, Waterville, PA 17776 Phone (570) 753-5409

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Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area - (Formerly the Pohopoco Tract), Monroe County - 13 miles of summer and winter trails. Access is from route 115 five miles sounth of I-80. Registered Class II ATV’s are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Deleware State Forest, 2174A Route 611, Swiftwater, PA18370-7746 Phone: (570) 895-4000

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Martin Hill - Bedford County - 18 miles of summer trail. Access to the trail is from the parking area located on Route 326 two miles north of Rainsburg. Trail head GPS location: N 39° 52’ 24.69” W 78° 30’ 34.80” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: (717) 485-3148

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Sideling Hill - Fulton County - 15 miles of summer trail in the Wells Tannery area. Acces is from Ray’s Cove Road or Childers Ridge Road.

Trail head GPS location: N 40° 5’ 0.28 W 78° 10’ 12.17” Contact Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: (717) 485-3148

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Potter County - 43 miles of summer trail. A loop trail located south of Denton Hill State Park. Access to the trail is from Lyman Run State Park on SR 44 north of Cherry Springs, or the intersection of Rock Run Road and the Ridge Trail (ATV Trail). Registered Class II ATV’s are permitted on this trail that are less than 65” in width and less than 1,200 pounds.

Contact: Susquehannock State Forest, PO Box 673, Coudersport, PA 16915 Phone: (814) 274-3600

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Maple Run Tract, Pike County - 8 Miles of summer trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402 1-3/4 miles north of the village of Pecks Pond. Registered Class II ATV’s less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds are permitted on this trail. Contact: Deleware State Forest, 2174A Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370-7746 Phone: (570) 895-4000 State Game Lands ATVs are not permitted on State Game Lands except those used by disabled hunters.

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WHERE TO RIDE Allegheny National Forest - The federally-operated Allegheny National Forest has more than 100 miles of ATV trails. ATV trail season runs from the Friday before Memrial Day through the last Sunday in September. Winter season is from December 20 to April 1. Contact the Allegheny Nation Forest Supervisor’s Office, P.O. Box 847, 222 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365 Phone: (814) 723-5150 Effective July 1, 2002 the Allegheny Nation Forest implemented the Fee Demo Program for ATV and motorized bike trails. An annual $35 permit fee is required, and can be purchased from any Allegheny National Forest Office, and some local vendors, or online at www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny

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The following trails are within the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Please contact the ANF using the information above concerning these trails: Marienville ATV/Bike Trail on State Route 66 east of town of Marienville.

Timberline ATV Trail accessed from State Route 948, north of ridgeway (also connects to the Marienville ATV Trail)

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Shade Mountain Trails - (Non-Licensed Off-Highway Motorcyels) Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. he Shade Mountain Riding area is located just north of McAlisterville, PA, on PA Route 235. Trail at dirt parking lot at the top of the mountain. Contact: Buraeu of Forestry District #7 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, PA, 17845; Phone: (570) 922-3344; Email: fd07@state.pa.us

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Motorcycles and/or ATV Riding Areas Seven Mountains Ramble (Dual Sport Licensed Motorcycles) - Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. Loop 1 starts at the 7 Mountains Campground, located just south of Potters Mill or west of Milroy on Route 22/322. Compensation for Campground owner for parking strongly 15 Snow Shoe Rails to Trails ATV & Snowmobile recommended. Proceed on Sand Mountain road Open Year-Round. P.O. Box 314 Clarence, PA. to the trailhead at Ground Oak trail. The loop is TV - Snowmobile www.ssrt.org. SSRT requires about 30 miles long. Contact: Bureau of Forestry membership for riding access. Detailed terms and District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, PA conditions can be found at their website.

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Rocky Gap ATV Trail accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.

Willow Creek ATV Trail on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir, just south of the New York State line. Closed during the winter season.

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WHERE TO RIDE

WHERE TO RIDE

This is a partial list of riding areas that you can pay by the day to ride with some requiring annual memberships. Some offer riding for motorcycles or quads only, and others allow both. Please check with the individual businesses before you make the trip.

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

30 Mountain Ridge ATV Trails Reels Corner, PA www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com

41 Wolf Springs Off-Road Park www.wolfspringsoffroadpark.com

31 Sleepy Hollow MX www.sleepymx.com

42 Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Sunbury, PA www.anthraciteadventure.com

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17 a Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park Tams, WV - www.burningrockwv.com

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18 Happy Ramblers Motorcycle Club www.happyramblers.org

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

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19 Doublin Gap MX Newburg, PA www.doublingap.com

32 Rausch Creek Trail Riders Valley View, PA www.rauschcreekracing.com

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34 Rocket Raceway Three Springs, PA www.rocketraceway.com

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

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35 Rock Run Recreation Patton, PA www.rockrunrecreation.com

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43 Hurricane Hills

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46 Pleasure Valley Raceway www.pvrmx.com

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47 NJ Field of Dreams www.njmpfod.com

21 Evansville MX Park Berwick, PA www.evansvilleraceway.com

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

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

48 The Landing MX Park www.thelandingmxpark.com

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

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24 Pagoda Motorcycle Club www.pagodamc.org

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37 Slippery Rock Dunes Slippery Rock, PA www.slipperyrockdunes.com 38 Tall Pines ATV Park Andover, NY www.tallpinesatvpark.com

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42 Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area Sunbury, PA www.anthraciteadventure.com 49 Wicomico Motorsports Park Charlotte Hall, MD

26 Lost Trails Dunmore, PA www.ridelosttrails.com

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27 Majestic Trails Rew, PA www.majestictrails.com

35 Rock Run Recreation Patton, PA www.rockrunrecreation.com

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28 Mines and Meadows Resort Wampum, PA www.minesandmeadows.com

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29 Miles Mountain Motocross Elkland, PA www.milesmountainmx.com www.milesmmx.com

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39 Outback Off-Road Park Six Points, PA www.outbackoffroadpark.com

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40 Rausch Creek Off-Road Park Tremont, PA www.rc4x4.org

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Certified Pennsylvania DCNR Youth Safety Instructor Contact Information

Pennsylvania requires any child between the age of 8 and 16 to have a Certificate of Completion for the Youth ATV Safety Course in order to ride any state land. Below is a list of instructors who have the training provided by the DCNR to offer these courses and provide the training necessary to complete it and receive a certificate.

• Nicole Yiengst - York 717-577-5142 nichole@ecowater.us • Lance Schwartz - Lewisburg 570-847-6102 • Dennis Felty - Schuylkill/ Northumberland Co. 570-640-5735 themayorofcoaltowne@yahoo.com • Robert Smith - Minersville 570-527-6197 RSmith6197@gmail.com • Ed Geehan Bucks County/Poconos Eddiecharles11@yahoo.com • Rich Rudzinski - Lower Bucks County 267-716-2450 rrudzi@verizon.net • Chas McHenry - Bucks County 267-446-6176 dcnrsaferide@yahoo.com • Rick Latchaw - Mercer/ Venango County 724-253-3069 maxxrc@windstream.net • Gary Elder - Lawrence/ Venango County 724-924-2062 geelder@comcast.net • Mark Lynch DCNR Master Inst. - Connellsville PA 734-984-5138 maglynch@zoominternet.net • David Miller - Montgomery, Bucks, Lehigh, Berks, and Northampton Counties 610-332-0106 millerdavidv@reagan.com • Richard Henofer - Bucks, Montgomery, Phila Counties 215-669-3173 rhbuilds@me.com

• RC Horn ASI-ATV/ROHVA Side By Side Instructor 304-839-6319 ASI.rchorn@yahoo.com • Tom Lytle - Central, PA 717-940-2229 paatvsafety@yahoo.com • Carl Johnson - Lycoming, Potter, Clinton, Centre Counties carled63@yahoo.com 570-786-7852 • ASI & DCNR ATV Training & MSF Dirt Bike Training with loaners WILLOW HILL OHV SCHOOL Willow Hill Off-Road Riding School 717-532-6439 Roxbury, PA 17251-0147 tewellmann@embarqmail.com • Motorcycle Safety Foundation Closed Range Exercise on dirt bikes. http://www.dirtbikeschool.org/ Allen Marker - Somerset/ Uniontown Dirt Bike School Instructor 814-233-7451 or motoman774@yahoo.com • James Campbell - DCNR/ASI 440-599-2033 Ashtabula County Conneaut, Ohio ccbell@suite224.net • Bob Jackson - DCNR 440-998-3686 Ashtabula County Ashtabula, Ohio bobbyj_57@windstream.net • ATV Safety Training at AOAA DCNR Youth & ASI Adult Training George Fetterman 317-319-3726 or glfett@ptd.net

If you do not see an instructor listed in your area, please call 717-783-7941 and ask for the nearest instructor’s contact information. Children under the age of 8 or over age 16 are not eligible to receive the certificate, but if your rider is between the ages of 8 and 16 they are eligible to take the course and receive the certificate.

Proper safety gear and safe machine are required to take the course. By contacting your local instructor, you can receive all the information you need to ensure your child has the proper gear to complete this course.

Completing the course and receiving the certificate provides the knowledge and skill to operate the machines in various manners necessary to ride trails with confidence, not to mention that most children think its really cool to get their “license” in the mail!

PA OHV’s Mission • Promote legislation with the purpose of developing and maintaining trails.

• Foster camaraderie among motorized OHV and all recreational trail user groups.

• Become instrumental and influential in interactions with land managers.

• Provide a medium for the dissemination of information relating to the OHV industry.

• Defend the OHV community against discriminating legislation and regulation.

• Provide educational oppor tunities related to OHV use.

• Provide assistance for legislation favorable to trail and open space recreation.

• Promote research pertaining to compatibility of OHV and environmental resources.

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Registration, Titling and Insuring Your ATV Who must register and title?

All ATVs in Pennsylvania, except ATVs used solely for business or agricultural purposes, need to be registered and titled with DCNR. ATVs used in Pennsylvania must be registered and titled with DCNR’s Snowmobile/ATV Section. The ATV registration and titling fees are NOT user fees for the privilege of using trails on state-owned land. The fees provide funding to administer the program, maintain trails in DCNR-managed parks and forests, and provide grants to profit and non-profit organizations for developing additional riding opportunities.

Two Types of Registrations Apply: • Registration

For ATVS used anywhere off of your own property or property leased by you, such as designated State Forest trails. $20 fee every two years

• Limited Registration

For ATVs used solely on your own land or land leased by you. Free registration No expiration, unless ownership of vehicle changes.

Plates and Decals

An ATV owner will be issued a registration plate for the vehicle. An expiration sticker to be affixed to the plate will be issued for standard registrations.

Liability Insurance

If you are using your ATV solely on land owned or leased by you, you are not required to get liability insurance. All other riders must carry liability insurance. Proof of that insurance must be carried with you when you ride. There are no minimum requirements or coverage standards established by DCNR or the Snowmobile/ATV Law for the liability insurance.

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BRAPPMAG REVIEW POLARIS 1000 EPS GENERAL - WHITE LIGHTNING OFFROAD MOTORSPORTS TRAIL REPORT CLINTON / POTTER / TIOGA COUNTY NEW YEARS EVE RIDE How appropriate - what other machine fits the bill better to ride into the New Year on than the White Lightening. And I wish I could tell you that I didn’t know what that slang stood for, but I’d be lying if I did. Anyhow, thank goodness those days are behind me, but on second thought as I write this article maybe a little White Lightening in its liquid form might have helped us stay a little warmer on this frigid night.

I called my friends at Off Road Motorsports in early December and told them I needed a machine to ride and test for a New Year’s ride with the Central Mountains ATV Association and my only request was that it be equipped with a windshield.

Offroad Motorsports is a used equipment dealer located in Myerstown, PA that has one of the best selections of used ATV’s and side by sides that I’ve ever seen and that’s saying something working around the industry for over 30 years now.

I called Jordan a few days before Christmas and he said, yeah I’ll have something for you. To my delight as I rolled into the shop on the Friday before our ride he had the above 2017 Polaris General EPS with only 100 miles on it waiting for me. The machine was loaded with a roof, windshield and winch along with some trick tires for tracking in the snow. What more could a guy ask for to go riding in this current cyclone bomb that has attacked much of our country.

Polaris created the General as a crossover machine to satisfy both the driver who needed a work machine for around the property but also loved to go out and play on the weekends. I can honestly tell you that I’ve tried to do both chores with machines designed for one or the other purposes and it just does not work. If you’ve ever been there, you’ll know what I mean.

This weekend’s ride was designed for pure fun and with temps below 5 degrees all weekend we certainly weren’t looking to haul any hay bales around. Maybe some firewood LOL but we were on the move. So I can only relay what I know about the machine in that regard.

Polaris equipped this baby with a powerful 999cc Four Stroke Twin Cylinder engine with Electronic Fuel Injection. Never once did she sputter trying to start up in these subzero temps and our White Lightening never ran out of power, even when climbing 2000-foot snow covered peaks in the middle of the night.

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the added EPS Electronic Power Steering I can only imagine that it could get the job done in any work environment that you throw at it.

But as I said earlier, our mission was pure fun. We rode close to 30 miles during the daylight hours just to get a feel for our machine before meeting up with the gang for our night ride. After dinner at Debs Cross Fork Inn we departed as a group and headed north towards Lyman Run State Park.

Our first challenge was crossing a wooden bridge that was marked at 62 inches wide. The General just made it through without having to detour around. After that we traversed lots of township dirt roads that were snow covered with 2-3 inches of snow. At several points we jumped off the roads onto narrower mountain trails that were covered with up to 5 inches of snow in some parts.

I was most impressed that evening in one section of trail that we headed up the mountain on. It was very rutted up and had a small stream of water trickling down it at parts. As all 20 machines started up the mountain we were third in line. This hill never seemed to stop going and at possibly two points I thought, man are we gonna make it to the top.

I just smiled behind my balaclava as I knew we were still in 2-wheel drive mode and high range. The General had plenty left and I believe we could have climbed another 2000 feet if need be.

I could go on and on about the 12 plus inches of suspension travel, the 4-wheel disc brakes and Polaris Engine Braking System, the availability of turf, 2 or 4 wheel drive modes, the fact that we traveled well over a 100 miles on less than a full tank of gas, blah, blah, blah, but I won’t. I’ll leave a link to the full specs below and let it up to you to dig through!

My suggestion is though that you give either Jordon or Ben a call to see if the above machine is still available from Offroad Motorsports (717) 866-5606.

I gotta apologize however because it has a few more miles on now. We took her home with I think 249 miles on it. This unit never skipped a beat and would make a great addition to anyone’s garage. Hey, maybe if its gone they’ll have something else you like too! B FULL SPECS: http://www.polaris.com/en-us/ ranger-utv/2017/ranger-xp-1000eps-sunset-red/specs

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Bike was rebuilt spring of 2017 and only ridden about 15 hours since.

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE! POTTER COUNTY - Nice hunting/fishing/getaway cabin on leased lot near stream with gorgeous views. This cabin features living room, kitchen, half bath, and bedroom on first floor and loft bedroom on second floor.

The bath has a composting toilet. There is a deck on the back with nice quiet, private setting. Located around the corner from Lyman Run State Park, Lyman Run State Park Trails, Rock Run Trail and Susquehannock State Snowmobile Trails & Susquehannock Trail System. $25,000. MLS 130465 BR - Three-bedroom, split level country Home on 15.05 Surveyed Acres - Located in Hector Township. The property features a stocked Class A Native Trout stream that runs through a section. Plenty of ATV trails and walking paths right along the stream. Wildlife is prominent throughout the property, including deer, bear, turkey, and much more. The terrain is level and rolling with a private picnic area within the beautiful woods. UTV, ATV, and Snowmobile right from the front door. $235,000. MLS# 130375 BR - Cozy 4-bedroom home on 4.39 acres, only 4 tenths of a mile from Cherry Springs State Park on Cherry Springs Road. Sit on the back deck and see all kinds of wildlife including bear, deer, turkey, and more. There are two storage sheds for equipment. Come check out the “Dark Skies” and relax at this gorgeous location. This is your chance to own a home in the “Dark Skies” at Cherry Springs State Park. Right across the road from the “Susquehannock State Snowmobile Trails” $152,000. MLS# 130662 BR - 2.56 acre building site with conventional sewer perc site. Nice country views from the home site. Perfect building spot on the property tucked in a down slope.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - Bar, Restaurant and Motel – Lycoming County Excellent business opportunity with this well-established restaurant/bar and motel in Lycoming County. The restaurant/bar is a total of 5368 square feet and includes a recreation room, horseshoe bar, easy access full kitchen, public restrooms, and office. The inside features a post and beam construction with gorgeous fireplace, seating for approx. 70, and a sitting room with gift shop area. It is very tastefully decorated with a mountain country atmosphere. Outside, this beautiful log building is a pavilion with bar and patio area for summertime entertainment. The area is open and large enough for many outdoor games and nighttime bonfires.

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COMING SOON – JUNIATA COUNTY Historic stone house, built in 1832, located in the beautiful Groninger Valley of Juniata County. Property is situated on 7.6 acres with a two-acre spring fed pond stocked with Bluegills, Bass, Brook Trout and hundreds of frogs. The house is tastefully restored throughout with three working stone fireplaces, original tongue and groove flooring in all rooms, and original hardware on all doors. Recent upgrades include custom built cherry kitchen cabinets, replacement windows throughout, new metal roof, new oil/wood hot air furnace. Beautiful restored spring house with never failing spring. Full southern exposure with deep top soil ground. A new three bay pole barn with concrete floor, electric, water, and septic along with original bank barn. (many possibilities with the zoning of this property.)

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SPORTIN’ WITH SPROCKET Hello again from the southern end of Huntington County! Sprocket here, back for some more adventures and shenanigans from our sporting days afield.

This first adventure I would like to tell you about took place this past year. It was the 2017 Bear Season here in the great state of Pennsylvania. A couple seasons back as most everyone knows, Pennsylvania moved the Bear opener to Saturday. This year would find me at Hunting camp in Lycoming County by myself for the first time in a long time. My youngest son Chase, decided to defend all of us and join the U.S. Army and was at that time in Fort Sill Oklahoma. My oldest son, Hunter, decided it was more important to attend a wedding of a lifelong friend on the Saturday opener and then join me for the rest of the weeks hunt.

Fortunately, neither one of my sons missed much on the opening day as it found me sitting under an umbrella, (yes that’s right an umbrella!!)

Getting older, I no longer tolerate getting wet if I’m not taking a shower! Anyway, I sat in a ravine off Benson Road in Lycoming County until around 10:30 or so. I then headed back to the Green Door Hunting Camp, where I have been a member for many years, to warm up and dry out. (I think there may have been a small nap in there somewhere also?) The rain did not slow down till after dark, and that became the ending to the 2017 Bear Season Opener.

Monday morning, day two of Bear season would find us up in Potter County with all of our good friends from Camp Stayawhile. The plans were to drive out areas that are known to hold bear. The first drive we decided on we call the Wildcat. Because of the 2-3 inches of snow we had gotten, this would be the safest area to start in for the drivers. We divided our crew up into drivers and standers and began to get everyone in place. My son and I drew the short straws and were deemed flankers to guard the road. Our jobs were to keep anything from running out of the drive.

As we waited for the drivers to get lined up, I was standing with my back against a tree looking up the mountain we were preparing to drive.

I thought I heard a stick snap and thought it odd because of all the snow, so I started to turn around to look down behind me, and there she was, a bear looking up at me from the bottom of the ravine only 30 yards away. I began firing and finally was able to harvest this forest ninja who snuck up from behind me.

My son came running down the road to see what was going on as it had only been 10 or so minutes that we had been waiting here for the drive to start. We were jumping up and down like a bunch of little kids that had just found out that school was closed due to snow! As our celebration continued, one of the drivers called on the radio and said they were about to start. I instructed Hunter to go back up the old dirt road a ways and be ready. As he rounded the bend about 100 yards away, the drivers called back and said a bear was heading down towards me.

I looked to my left to see where Hunter was and then looked up the hill and there it was! Another bear, but he was heading back through the drive! Hunter continued walking away with the drive and soon was out of sight. As I stood on the road reflecting on what had just happened, I looked up the road in the direction that Hunter had gone and had to do a double take. I looked again, straining to see through the watery covering that my eyes were producing because of the cold and straining to focus, low and behold there was another bear walking down the road towards me! Never in a million years would I have ever thought of seeing that many bears in less than a half an hours’ time. I called Hunter on the radio to tell him to high tale it back here and quick, before this bear vanished. Within seconds I could hear Hunter running towards me and as I pointed up the ridge to where the bear was headed, Hunter found the bruin trying to make a hasty exit and began to shoot eventually connecting and harvesting his first PA Black Bear!

Our bears lay a mere 60 yards apart after the smoke cleared. This is when the real celebration began!!

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