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Vol. 4, Issue 1

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2005

PENNSYLVANIA OFF-ROAD SUMMIT HELD IN CONNEAUT LAKE

NOHVCC Representative Dick Lepley gathers an impressive array of state legislators, land managers, Chamber and tourist officials, and national and local OHV representatives and activists to discuss PA trail issues

Pennsylvania NOHVCC Representative Dick Lepley has made a name for himself within our organization as one of the most active and innovative dealers in the country when it comes to promoting increased riding opportunities, as well as advancing trail safety and ethics messages. The PAOHV (Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association) Off-Road Leadership Summit was held recently and is Lepley's most ambitious project to date...Read more>>

MINNESOTA MOTORIZED TRAIL RECREATION WORKSHOP & POLITICAL ACTION SEMINAR TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 1-2
Will be facilitated by the NOHVCC and the AMA in Little Falls, MN

Off-highway, trials and dual-sport motorcycle, ATV, four-wheel drive, and snowmobile enthusiasts are invited to attend and help create a positive future for motorized trail recreation in Minnesota... Read more>>

IDAHO PARKS & RECREATION MOBILE EDUCATION TRAILER FEATURES NOHVCC ADVENTURE TRAIL
Gets the messages out even while moving by way of ten giant panels gracing the outside of the 36-foot trailer
The new trailer will be serving many purposes for the IDPR including being used to dispense information on Idaho ATV and OHM safety courses, avalanche and snowmobile awareness programs, Tread Lightly!, as well as the Idaho Responsible Rider Program that utilizes the Adventure Trail. Like the NOHVCC Adventure Trail, the Idaho program uses quizzes and activity books in conjunction with the tour...Read more>>

POLARIS INTRODUCES T.R.A.I.L.S. GRANT PROGRAM
Funds can be used by organizations for trail development and maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives, lobbying and other projects to increase or maintain land access

Polaris Industries is proud to announce the launch of the ‘T.R.A.I.L.S.’ grant program for ATV clubs, associations and grassroots groups. The program makes funds available to national, state and local organizations in the United States to ensure the future of ATV riding... Read more>>

LEWIS SHULER APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CYCLE CONSERVATION CLUB OF MICHIGAN

Also sits on NOHVCC Board of Directors and is currently Youth Team Leader
The CCC is one of the largest and oldest off-highway motorcycle and ATV clubs in the nation, dating back to 1968 and with a current membership of over 5000 worldwide. "This new job with the CCC includes lots of opportunities for me and I can't wait for the weather to warm up," says Shuler who is the NOHVCC Alternate State Rep. from Michigan. "We're ready for the new season and we already have12 or 13 big family rides planned for our members. Hopefully I'll be hitting the trails at most of them!"

GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT!

Now is the time to enter the Great NOHVCC Photo Contest

* Win Prizes!
* See your photos in stories!
* Send them in now!
Since we're at the end of the riding season, now is the time to work on finding those great shots you took this year! You can e-mail them in anytime and we'll get them ready for final judging at the Annual National Conference in March... Click here for all the details on how to enter>>

NOHVCC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Minneapolis International Motorcycle Show	Feb. 3-5
Chicago International Motorcycle Show	Feb. 10-12
International Powersports Dealer Expo 2006, Indianapolis	Feb. 18-20
Marshall University Safety Fair, Huntington, WV	Feb. 25
Transportation Systems on Public Lands Workshop: Research, Collaboration, and Management Approaches, Ft. Collins, CO	Feb. 21-23

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Lowell Nash 7th
Justin Riggins 8th
Michelle Mara 16th
Ben Phelps 16th
Steve Gunderson 28th
Dick Lepley 28th
Randy King 29th

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Bill Chapin 15th
Greg Johnson 19th
Jack Majewski 28th

Joe Vance 28th

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By most accounts the sport of Supercross began with the the Superbowl of Motocross which was held in the LA coliseum in 1972. However, there were two other previous major stadium motocross races held in Europe previous to that. Where were they and when?

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Another Blast from the Past! One of England's top riders, Dave Bickers, was a member of the country's dominating Motocross des Nations teams of the 50s.

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Motocross races were run in a stadium outside Paris in August of 1948 and in a Prague, Czechoslovakia, stadium in May of 1956. The Prague event drew an estimated 100,000 fans. There were also some stadium motocross events in Norway during the 1960s.

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Minneapolis International Motorcycle Show

Feb. 3-5

Chicago International Motorcycle Show

Feb. 10-12

International Powersports Dealer Expo 2006, Indianapolis

Feb. 18-20

Marshall University Safety Fair, Huntington, WV

Feb. 25

Transportation Systems on Public Lands Workshop: Research, Collaboration, and Management Approaches, Ft. Collins, CO

Feb. 21-23