Riding Tips
Starting Kids on ATVs
You know that letting your child ride an ATV isn't a decision you make lightly.
We're here to help.
Safety Gear is
Critical
Before putting your kid on an ATV, make sure he or she has the proper riding
gear.
Cold Weather
ATVing
Old Man Winter’s here! No need to lock your ATV in the shed, though. Here
in Canada, I’ve found if you can get traction, you can enjoy winter riding if
you just follow a few common-sense principles and procedures.
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Meeting the Challenge of Mud, Hills and Off-Camber
Trails
It’s that time of year, when you can sit back and think about last year’s
best rides. Did you get stuck, need a pull from a buddy or have to take
a second run at a steep hill? Was the cause lack of power, the wrong tires,
worn tires or the dreaded operator error? more
Taking the ATV
RiderCourse: A beginner's perspective
My thumb gooses the throttle on the ATV, breaking the rear wheels loose and
sending dust and dirt flying behind me. The back of the machine slides to the
right as I hang off the left side of the seat. With the ATV finally pointed
the right way down the straightaway, I'm ready to go up a gear. I instinctively
grab the clutch, as if it were a motorcycle, and attempt a click up with my
foot. But instead, I nearly pitch myself over the handlebars.
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Securing Your ATV
Is your ATV where you last left if? Are you sure? Sadly, there are lowlife scum
out there looking for an opportunity to steal your brand-new shiny ATV.
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