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Welcome to RiderPlanet USA
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Click your state below to find ATV and motorcycle trails.
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Welcome to RiderPlanet USA!
If you have been looking for places to ride your ATV or motorcycle this is the place
for you. At RiderPlanet USA you will find a list of motorcycle trails, ATV trails,
OHV trails and motocross tracks all in one place. We will show you great places
to ride your ATV or dirt bike where people will welcome you, and your vehicle.
We cover all types of riding areas including private motocross tracks, recreation
areas and dunes, national forest, BLM, state vehicle recreation areas, and any other
places to ride off-road. We make ALL of your riding choices available in one place,
and we are continuously adding new riding areas and updating existing trails so
be sure to bookmark us.
In addition to driving directions, we provide free maps to help you get there and
find the best camping and staging areas without frustration. We also include trail
pictures, descriptions, staging tips, a list of regulations, fees and amenities,
nearby campgrounds and even a terrain summary and contact info to further help you
plan your trip. RiderPlanet USA has become a popular and valuable tool for finding
motorcycle and ATV destinations and it continues to grow - so take advantage!
Discover Amazing New Trails...
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Latest News
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New Updates! (March 2008) - There are
38 new Arizona trail and track reviews going up this month. This month's update
also included a few closures, and a few corrections. There are many more trails
and tracks in queue which are due for release in April, so be patient. Look out
Texas... here we come! Look for a thorough sweep of the lone star state this spring.
Also look for some significant updates on the east coast, some Nevada cleanup, and
southern California backfilling. Don't forget to click on the 'View Map' links and
check out the new 3D maps, and trip routing features! Dig in, there is more detailed
trail information here than you may realize, and... There is more great stuff
to come!
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Recent Articles
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GPS in a Nutshell
(April 2007) - A straight up article about GPS technology from a trail
rider's perspective.
Forest and Park Glossary (September 2006) - Have you ever
simply wondered what is the difference between a National Forest, State Forest,
BLM, Wilderness, and National Recreation Area?
Back
To Basics (November 2007) - So you've been riding for
a couple years and have wondered how and why some riders are just naturally faster
than others. Maybe you've see photos or video of yourself on the bike and
you still look like a novice. Perhaps you've wondered how some rider
just managed to tackle the same nasty peice of trail that pitched you, and
they made it look easy? We're not experts either, so maybe it's
time we all swallow our pride and take another look at one of the fundamentals of
riding - maintaining good riding position, even on the trail.
Know Your Land
Rights (October 2007) - Have you ever been out riding
and have found out that either a favorite trail or even a whole section of land
that you used to ride on has been taken away and closed off because certain environmental
extremists did not want any type of OHV activity going on? It’s enough to get anybody
upset...
Helpful Tips
for Teaching New Riders (December 2006) - Whether you
are introducing your child, spouse, or a friend to the sport of dirt
bike riding, you should first remember that you can't really push
someone to learn anything. They have to want it, so wait until
after this person has expressed an interest joining you. Since new
riders crash often and keep a slower pace, you might both become frustrated, so
keep these tips in mind...
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California
Red and Green Sticker Info (March 2007) - If there is
one topic that seems to confuse most people in the western off-road community, its
the frustrating red and green sticker regulations. How do you get one, who gets
what, and why?
How to
Protect your Dirt Bike (February 2007) - A brief but helpful
article on how to protect your dirt bike from theft
Endurocross
(November 2006) - Looking for the next big thing in motorcycling? Indoor
Endurocross might just be it. Originating in Europe, this form of racing has
now made its way across the Atlantic and is starting to make a splash here
in the U.S. This sport focuses less on speed, and more on rider skill, and the ability
to navigate a motocross bike through exremely rough terrain. Modern Endurocoss riders
tackle an indoor, supercross style track that is filled with outdoor natural
terrain type obstacles (just about anything that you would find on a trail
ride, but bigger).
How to Apply
for OHV Grant Money (October 2006) - Have an OHV park
or know of someone who does? Curious about how to expand your trail riding area
without tapping into your own wallet or robbing all of your OHV clubs budget? Here's
an idea...
Women Motorcyclists
(June 2007) - Check out these talented and daring ladies. All are remarkable
motorcyclists and have made amazing accomplishments in the male dominated world
of rallies and enduros, including the toughest off-road race of them all - the Dakar
Rally.
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Torque
and Horsepower - The Great Debate (August 2006) - Torque
and horsepower could be the two least understood and most commonly confused engine
descriptions when it comes to ATVs and motorcycles. Without torque, there would
be no horsepower...
Motorcycle
History 101 (September 2007) - A crash course in motorcycle
history...
Motorcycle Engine
Oil - The Basic Info (August 2007) - We all know that
engine oil is a lubricant to reduce wear, but did you also know that engine oil
not only helps cool your engine and helps prevent debris such as carbon and dirt
from getting near the piston? Choosing the right engine oil is important than you
may realize...
Octane 101
Basics (July 2007) - What is an octane number, and what
does it mean? And what octane rating do you really need? (And what is that knocking
sound you are probably hearing?) Well don't be too embarassed to ask, because most
people actually get it wrong.
Polaris
T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program (May 2006) - Looking for another
great way to help fund your OHV club? The Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. grant program allows
ATV clubs and organizations to take advantage of a generous offer...
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