| September 1, 2010 We’ll come right out with it; this is always an exciting time of the year for the press as the new model year line-ups are being announced on a near-daily basis and whether your definition of ATV riding includes hauling, cruising, farming, fishing, hunting or competing in a mud pit, Arctic Cat likely has 2011 quad or UTV to fit your needs. MORE... August 25, 2010 Trails are the lifeblood of ATVing and certain companies realize that maintenance, safety and education initiatives, and lobbying to make land available for us all to enjoy doesn’t come cheap and go above and beyond to offer assistance. Take for example ATV manufacturer Polaris and their incredible T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program that puts cash into the hands of those who can put it to use in the trail development arena. MORE... August 19, 2010 For much of the world this is smack dab in the middle of the hottest part of the calendar year. Being the rough and tumble sort by nature, this also happens to be the period of ample riding opportunity, racing events, trail rides, and group runs. Naturally it takes more than high temps coupled with humidity that pushes the index into triple digit territory to keep a good ATV rider down. MORE... August 17, 2010 So it may not be the typical definition of ATV riding, anyone who has witnessed rally car racing cannot deny that it’s off-roading at its finest! Need further proof? Look no further than wild-man Travis Pastrana’s participation or the intensity of this year’s X-Games event. The good news for video game players the world over is that Codemasters Studios, the makers of the DiRT... MORE... August 12, 2010 For ATV riders, land closure issues are a constant struggle. The AMA has recently uncovered information that could be extremely discouraging to riders everywhere. Recently revealed documents show that a federal land management agency has been talking about changing land-use designations on public land that could close from 35 million to 140 million acres to off-highway riding, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports. MORE... August 10, 2010 Now that the world that is the ATV industry has officially made the transition to four stroke engines exclusively, the editors of ATV Connection feel we’re long overdue in assembling a handy guide for identifying the various configurations gracing quads these days. From all out race equipment to trail rigs, beginner quads and everything in between MORE... August 9, 2010 Blood may be thicker than water but one new company has ATV weight shavings in mind based on the fact that foam is lighter than mud. Enter the Dynamite ATV Inside-Out Mud Cap, a foam insert that fits on the inside of the ATV rim to keep heavy mud and trail crud out. Bob Marshall owner of MORE... August 5, 2010 Whether you race professionally, on an amateur level or simply trail ride on the weekends, handling choppy terrain is a fact of life. Most riders have some concept of the techniques required to keep from ending up on their head but because there are so many different styles, shapes and techniques to master depending on the specific conditions at hand, the editors of ATV Connection have devised a handy guide to MORE... August 4, 2010 It’s great to note that Polaris isn’t letting the topsy-turvy economy slow them down for 2011. They’re even going as far as introducing limited edition variations of many of their popular ATVs and Side-by-Side models. For 2011, the following custom editions will be available in addition to Polaris’ extensive lineup: MORE... August 3, 2010 For many riders around the globe, the two weeks between now and the Paiute Trail UTV Jamboree can feel a lot like the last day of school before summer vacation. In other words, time is dragging! Great vendor participation means lots of fun rides and park events and the weather leading up to the event has been spectacular. All of the trails are open and in perfect riding condition. MORE... August 1, 2010 Excel is no stranger to the wheel game- their aftermarket wheels have earned a well-respected place in motocross history so convincing that several OEMs have spec’ed the brand’s hoops as stock equipment. Additionally the company actually produces rims for some of the most recognized companies in the MORE... July 29, 2010 We’ll come right out with it; this is always an exciting time of the year for the press as the new model year line-ups are being announced on a near-daily basis. Honda’s 2011 ATV line will feature the following additions: MORE... July 28, 2010 It’s not something anyone likes to think about, but ATVs are valuable and in many cases vulnerable to theft. As sad as it sounds, periods of increased economic hardship (like we’re currently enduring) are often marked by increases in stolen property. The good news is that several companies offer devices that can greatly reduce the risk of someone making off with MORE... July 27, 2010 ...a little technology can go a long way in terms of the difference between making it back to home base in time for a good hot dinner and sleeping on the side of the trail. To that end, hordes of Apple iPhone users have cause for celebration in the form of an application that we’ve been quite impressed with MORE... |