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THE BOOM IS BACK
As we close the door to one riding season – an incredible one at that, the door to the offroad season is swinging open like never before. While the sport has previously experienced rapid growth during the 1990s when the ATV came of age and the boot squashing effects of the Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Consent Decree wore off, this is a different kind of growth.
The sport is now considered mature, with vehicles that are light years ahead of those simple ATVs from nearly three decades ago. We now have improved infrastructure in place, more clubs, more associations, more trails, more destinations, and more manufacturers. Unlike the 90s, when recreational ATV riders were often viewed as a nuisance, businesses and communities have learned how to embrace and profit from riders. Destinations like the Black Hills of South Dakota, which is featured in this issue, have exploded in popularity as riders flock to these areas where they feel welcome, and the trails roll on seemingly forever. Most importantly, we now have more riders. With better vehicles, more places to use them, and the unexpected pandemic benefit of new riders entering the sport over the past two years, the off-road boom is back and better than ever. In this issue we feature some of the best OHV riding destinations in the Midwest. Places that welcome riders with open arms and beaming smiles. Where tavern and restaurant parking lots are packed with ATVs and side-by-sides, and you’ll find a boot scraper at the door and tables and bar stools filled with riding enthusiasts just like you inside. Hopefully, we’ll see you there.
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Nissan Teaming With Snowmobile Manufacturer to Make NASA’s Next Lunar Vehicle
Jake Lingeman, (Reprint from Newsweek.com posted 4/7/22) NEWSWEEK.COM
Nissan won’t let General Motors be the only automaker in space. On Thursday at the 37th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, veteran space company Teledyne Brown Engineering said that it will partner with Nissan, Sierra Space and others to create the next crewed Lunar Terrain Vehicle. “Teledyne Brown Engineering built the first lunar rover prototype for Dr. Wernher von Braun in the 1960s and we have subsequently supported almost every major U.S. human rated space mission,” stated Reggie Spivey, Vice President of the company’s Space Systems Group in a press release. “We are proud to continue our extensive presence in space and are excited at the possibility of transporting the first woman and person of color on the surface of the moon.” Teledyne has more than 70 years of experience in the space industry. It recently designed, built, and delivered the first of three Launch Vehicle Stage Adapters of NASA’s Artemis Vehicle. The initial launch is scheduled for early this summer. Teledyne is considered a Prime Contractor for NASA and has sent payloads to and from the International Space Station in the past. Nissan North America will bring its expertise to the equation with decades of design and innovation, including experience in space. It will also infuse its autonomous driving knowledge and intelligent vehicle systems into the rover. And since there’s no air on the moon, it will be an electric vehicle. “Nissan was the obvious choice for our team due to its previous work with NASA on autonomous mobility at AMES Research Center, vast capacity and experience with electric vehicles,” Spivey told Newsweek. “It’s passion for space exploration is unmatched and evident in our discussions and preliminary designs.” The automaker gets to expand its engineering capability, with the goal of bringing some of that tech to its land vehicles. “Participation in this project allows for the extension of our industry’s technology and design capabilities to space technology, and vice versa,” said Maarten Sierhuis, Alliance Global Director of Nissan’s Alliance Innovation Laboratory in Silicon Valley, California in a press release. Sierra Space, which has been in the industry for more than 30 years, will produce the flight software, navigation, communications, pointing and timing for the lunar vehicle. The company is currently finishing up its Dream Chaser, the only winged commercial spaceplane. That craft will start cargo supply and return missions for NASA next year. A less surprising partner is Textron Specialized Vehicles. That company builds Arctic Cat snowmobiles, ATVs and E-Z-GO golf cars, among other things (Aviation). The company will bring its creative chassis design, vehicle dynamics and suspension and handling expertise to the team. “We feel that we have created a dynamic, cutting edge and proven team for this effort,” stated Scott Hall, President of Teledyne Brown Engineering in a release. “Together this team will deliver a rugged, versatile and intuitive vehicle to support our future in space.”
WITH THIS PARTNERSHIP, WE WILL EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES OF AUTONOMY AND TELEOPERATIONS, POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, VEHICLE CONNECTIVITY, AND HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF INTELLIGENT LUNAR ROVERS. WE THEN WILL TRANSLATE THESE LEARNINGS FROM THE LTV OPERATING ON THE LUNAR SURFACE BACK TO EARTH.”
Seven Full Featured Models Introduced Along With Innovative RIDE App CFMOTOUSA.COM
What’s heralded as a first-ever for CFMOTO, the company introduced, and began delivery, of a full line of seven different, model-year 2022 performance motorcycles to select U.S. dealerships in the month of April.
Since 1989, CFMOTO has been a major supplier of engines, parts, and components for some of the biggest names in motorsports. Today, CFMOTO has grown to be a major manufacturer and top tier global market share leader in the ATV and side-by-side industry. With hundreds of thousands of CFMOTO vehicles sold all over the world every year, the U.S. market has experienced rapid growth, expanding to more than 500 dealers. The introduction of a full motorcycle line will open the door to more riders looking for a motorcycle that has the right style, size, and power at an incredible value.
“By Introducing a full 2022 motorcycle lineup, shows how serious we are to expand our dealer network and market share with a well-rounded line. We are committed to introducing full-featured exciting products to fit every rider, in every rider segment, at an affordable price, no matter the terrain.” – John Tranby, Director of Marketing, CFMOTO US
ADVENTURE SERIES
When concrete slabs turn to rustic roads in the Midwest, the ride shouldn’t stop or be compromised. CFMOTO’s 650 ADVENTURA leads the Adventure Series with a pulse-quickening 649cc parallel twin featuring Bosch electronic fuel injection (EFI)- for instant throttle response. The upright riding position and supportive seat ensure all-day riding comfort while exploring an unpaved world at a price to keep you grinning.
CFMOTO RIDE APP INTRODUCED
CFMOTO has also launched an app to make your ride more fun, and you a better, safer rider. From navigation details to riding records and diagnostics, the app provides extensive information. The Self-Check feature is a systems scan of your entire motorcycle anytime, anywhere. The My Ride feature shows details of every ride including total mileage, top speed, acceleration, cornering stats, and even braking data. This is the type of information professional riders use to sharpen their skills, now you can too. Plus, the Vehicle Seek anti-theft feature helps you locate your vehicle if it’s stolen. The CFMOTO RIDE app can be downloaded for free from the App Store.
POLADV.COM/MEMBERSHIP
Outdoor adventure lovers now have more ways and more reasons to explore the Midwest as Polaris Adventures, the outdoor experience arm of Polaris Inc., expands their new pay-by-the-month membership program. Polaris Adventures Select provides access to the best of the Polaris product portfolio including on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles and pontoons at participating Polaris Adventures Outfitter locations. The membership program is now available in Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. This first-ever monthly membership program in the powersports industry allows members to rent vehicles without the cost and long-term commitment of ownership. Tailor-made for those new to powersports, as well as current riders wanting flexible riding options and access to a variety of vehicles, Polaris Adventures Select delivers more value, more flexibility and more service to any outdoor adventure experience.
The Polaris Adventures Select membership program is simple:
1. Sign up to buy credits:
Sign up for a pay-by-themonth membership plan.
Choose from three different plans to fit any lifestyle and budget. 2. Book adventures: Use credits to book an adventure.
Pick how, when and where to ride. 3. Go ride: Adventure awaits and membership is the perfect way to get into the driver’s seat more often, for less. 4. Repeat: Sign up today and ride tomorrow, next month or whenever the next adventure arises.
“The only thing more thrilling than driving the latest Polaris vehicle is being able to drive them all.” - Vic Koelsch, Senior Vice President, CDIO Polaris
Membership starts at $149/ month. As part of the program, members acquire credits to be redeemed for product access to Polaris ATVs, Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and GENERAL™ sideby-side off-road vehicles, Slingshot® open-air roadsters, Indian Motorcycles®, snowmobiles and boats in limited markets. Vehicles can be reserved for pick up, delivered directly to the rider’s home or reserved for an on-trail, on-road or on-water experience hosted through a Polaris Adventures Outfitter. Fuel, safety equipment, insurance and maintenance are all included.
Booking for Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin is available now and riding will begin May 18, 2022, (weather dependent). Interested riders can reserve their membership by visiting: poladv.com/
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Power Lodge Adventures: Brainerd, MN Lake Darling Resort: Alexandria, MN Your Boat Club Waconia: Waconia, MN ERX Motor Park: Elk River, MN
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Adventure Rentals: Custer, SD Spearfish Canyon Lodge: Lead, SD Adventure Rentals Hill City: Hill City, SD Indian Motorcycle Sturgis: Sturgis, SD
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Trailhead Adventures: Rice Lake, WI Throttle RX Rentals: Danbury, WI Hayward Power Sports: Hayward, WI Bear Bogging Adventure Tours: Warrens, WI B&B Adventures: Mercer, WI Track Side Rentals: Eagle River, WI Indian Motorcycle Rentals: Milwaukee, WI
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