| ATV enthusiasts have found a voice in their local | | | | across the nation. |
| communities through ATV clubs. The political clout of | | | | As a group, ATV riders can build respect for off-road |
| a lone ATV rider is next to nothing, but an organized | | | | vehicle recreation and establish a positive image and |
| group of off-road enthusiasts can make a difference | | | | voice in the community. They can also promote |
| in local and regional legislation. ATV riding clubs | | | | safety and environmental responsibility for all ATV |
| influence local policies on ATV use, safety, and trails. | | | | riders in the area. Off-road clubs that promote safety |
| Regional and national ATV organizations work through | | | | and respect for the environment will go a long ways |
| local ATV clubs to influence state and local policies. | | | | in protecting their right to ride. |
| You can help keep your freedom to ride by linking up | | | | ATV youth safety is a major focus for |
| with other like-minded ATVers. | | | | family-oriented ATV clubs. Youth riders are closely |
| With conflicting agendas, supporters and | | | | supervised and encouraged to follow ATV safety |
| environmentalist groups often clash over local land | | | | principles. Riding with adults and other kids is a great |
| use. Environmentalists want to reserve wilderness | | | | way for younger riders to learn responsibility while |
| areas as off-limits. ATVers want access to | | | | having fun. |
| backwoods trails that take them away from it all. | | | | Most ATV clubs offer safety training or recommend |
| Although environmentalists often blame ATV riders | | | | local organizations that do. They also support youth |
| for damage to the natural habitat, most ATV riders | | | | certification. ATV clubs that emphasize safety make |
| are big supporters of environmental protection. They | | | | it possible for the whole family to ride and enjoy the |
| ride only on designated trails and are careful to make | | | | outdoors together. |
| as little impact on the land as possible. | | | | Of all the benefits that come from joining with other |
| ATV riders share a vision to protect their right to | | | | riders, what is the best part of joining an ATV club? |
| ride, build new trails for use, and keep old trails open. | | | | You get to hang out with other ATV riders. That |
| Riding clubs make this vision a reality by allowing | | | | means you get the inside scoop on the best trails to |
| off-road enthusiasts to pool their time and resources. | | | | ride, advice on how to get the best performance out |
| Together they can make a positive impact in the | | | | of your quad, and suggestions on where to look for |
| community, gain access to land for off-road vehicle | | | | the best aftermarket parts. The time you spend |
| use, and maintain the local trail system. The network | | | | swapping stories and making new ones is reason |
| created by off-road clubs strengthens the influence | | | | enough to join an ATV club. |
| of ATV riders in the state and local community and | | | | |