IMRiz
PR Member
Dual sport riding is a lot of fun! That's the only way I can summarize it. Basically, local riding groups string together large private land owner's for permission to ride trails made by the clubs across their land for one or two days. Most of the trail is exclusive other than times when strung together with parts of Wayne national and other forests or road sections to get to the next trail head. therefore your bike has to be legal (wink wink) with a plate of some sorts. Most rides are two days, 200 miles or more total, with different level sections for all riders, lunch at the halfway points both days, a barbecue on Saturday night, breakfast available on Sunday, and usually all kinds of donated door prizes. The trails are laid out and marked by a local riding club raising money for operations and also a local charity. therefore the rides are welcome in these small mountainous communities. Hanging Rock 200 even provides food and bike wash after Saturday's leg of the ride at the Zelinski Fire Department by the firefighters and volunteers. Every year a record amount of money is raised and that small town loves the Hanging Rock dual sporters. Camping and Cabins are available at some of the most beautiful surroundings, we carry tools, tubes, plugs, food, water, everything that you could maybe need because much of the ride is in the middle of nowhere. A gas truck or the route will visit a few stations for fuel, usually around the 60-75 mile marks, some of us carry pre-measured 2-stroke oil and others just twist a cap, but be sure to top off your tank.
Most of the events are sponsored by the AMA and KTM. There are a few other local events that we like to ride too. A great beginner event is twice a year at the BSA Rally in Toronto, Ohio, The Reliability Run, which includes vintage bikes of all kinds. It's tough stuff so don't think it's all easy. The first half of last year they were all in the down-pouring rain.
All ages participate, and we see the same faces over and over. It's a great time and I hope it continues to grow. In 2010, I don't know the official stats but they average 250 riders I'd say. The Baby Burr in McArthur Ohio served lunch on top of a grassy mountain with an awesome view of the Ohio country side. There is also a very tough Caveman section usually that awards prizes. Youtube search that sometime if you think this stuff is sissy riding. Generally I'd call the trails extreme, or very challenging. Add in the rain and possible mechanical issues, dual sport riding offers plenty of challenge. Enjoy your quest of learning more or commenting on this growing sport. Oh yea, and it's dominated (and sponsored) by KTM's. I still like my Husky, true to the yellow & blue!
Watch this video to learn more...
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Most of the events are sponsored by the AMA and KTM. There are a few other local events that we like to ride too. A great beginner event is twice a year at the BSA Rally in Toronto, Ohio, The Reliability Run, which includes vintage bikes of all kinds. It's tough stuff so don't think it's all easy. The first half of last year they were all in the down-pouring rain.
All ages participate, and we see the same faces over and over. It's a great time and I hope it continues to grow. In 2010, I don't know the official stats but they average 250 riders I'd say. The Baby Burr in McArthur Ohio served lunch on top of a grassy mountain with an awesome view of the Ohio country side. There is also a very tough Caveman section usually that awards prizes. Youtube search that sometime if you think this stuff is sissy riding. Generally I'd call the trails extreme, or very challenging. Add in the rain and possible mechanical issues, dual sport riding offers plenty of challenge. Enjoy your quest of learning more or commenting on this growing sport. Oh yea, and it's dominated (and sponsored) by KTM's. I still like my Husky, true to the yellow & blue!
Watch this video to learn more...
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Cant wait for a weekend out at Majestic to get her dialed in.