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You may have heard news stories recently about a new OHV law going into effect later this year. The legislation was signed into law by our Governor just the other day. The law was enacted via SB 1567. After reviewing the bill, many of us were confused about a new requirement requiring the completion of an OHV education course.I contacted Arizona State Senator Kerr, a sponsor of the bill, seeking clarification regarding the educational course requirement. Specifically, I asked if a “person” is everyone who will be operating an OHV or just those 18 and under.Language from the Bill:• Beginning Jan 1 2025, a person (AZ residents & non-residents) must complete a OHV safety education course provided by the Game…

A small but might group made a trip to Flagstaff June 7 – 9, 2024. We road Kelly Canyon for 2 days, Friday and Saturday, then Fort Valley trails on Sunday. Great time with a very fine group of riders.

TRS June Club MeetingA big thanks to Garrett at AZKKT for allowing TRS to hold their June meeting at his motorcycle shop. Real nice having a club meeting surrounded by a great selection of brands and bike types and riders. Also, a special welcome to the new and prospective members in attendance last night. Brief list of topics covered:Update on activities at Arizona State Parks & Trails OHV Program & funding explanationClub 20th anniversary jersey orderSan Manuel Night rideFlagstaff weekend ride and campAz. Senate Bill 1567, seeking clarification on new lawEmphasis on proper trail riding etiquette George

WOW! That was the best night ride for me ever.Shawn, Kristin and Troy marked a 20-mile course using their patent pending reflective close-pins and a few racecourse arrows and danger signs. The course was an absolute blast. Just the right mix of single track, 2-track and a bit of sand wash mixed in for good measure. I was grinning the whole ride. The temperature at ride time was around 70, and the light breeze benefited us by clearing the dust on the trail. Our overall ride time was about 2 hours. When we returned to the JWJ after the ride, the temps were in the mid 60’s. That felt nice. There were 8 riders (Shawn, Troy, Anthony, Kelly, Ryan, Andy,…

Last Saturday while out at the Red Spring Trail trailhead installing the information kiosk. The USFS arrived to present TRS with an appreciation award and certificate for their ongoing support of responsible OHV recreation on the Coronado National Forest. TRS members Gary M. (left) and George W. (right) accepting the award and certificate.

On Saturday April 27th, a small volunteer TRS crew installed the information kiosk at the Red Spring Trail trailhead.Volunteers: George W, Gary M, Mike C, Pascal F, Ty H, Jerry E.Metal Fabrication Contractor & Installer: Rob B. This project was grant funded by the Arizona State Parks & Trails OHV Program.More details about this project to come, stay tuned.Photos by George W.

Viking Seeker Pan Am tank bagOverall, I like this bag. It’s sturdy and very well built.The installation is pretty involved. Once the seat is removed, the straps actually screw directly to the tank for a secure fit. Once installed, this bag isn’t going anywhere. It’s held firmly in place.There are several separate compartments for a variety of items. The smaller pockets allow for sorting of tools, supplies, snacks, first aid kit or whatever you choose to put in them. The zippers are of very good quality and tuck nicely into the cover when zipped to keep out dust, dirt, mud, etc.The cell phone compartment is very snug. My Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus barely fit, but it did. I had to…

An article covering the March 9 Copper Classic appeared recently in the San Manuel Miner newspaper. Below is the text found in the article and photos, all of which was provided by T.C. Brown.Members of the Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) visited San Manuel on April 2, 2024 to present checks to two local organizations. The recipients were San Manuel Community Schools and the San Manuel Fire Department. The funds were raised as part of the very successful 2024 Copper Classic held in March of this year. San Manuel Community Schools received $5,000 to assist with local events and needs of the school. Community Schools Director Lisa Armenta shared that last year’s funds helped with events such as Trunk…

Here is an easy way to voice your concerns about motorized recreation in Arizona. The message below is from Arizona State Parks and Trails. We want to hear from YOU!Your experiences, preferences and opinions on trails in Arizona matter!Arizona State Parks and Trails wants feedback from outdoor enthusiasts—that’s you!—to develop the 2025 Trails Plan. The plan provides information to improve trail experiences across the state. The survey covers motorized, non-motorized, and emerging trail activities, and how land managers could improve trail experiences.Complete the survey for a chance to win exciting Arizona experiences, adventures, family fun and staycation packages up to $600 in value!Take the survey now to help shape the future of Arizona’s trail system and enter to win.More details…

1. There will not be an April club meeting. Repeat there will not be an April Club Meeting.2. Save The Dates: April 27 & 28 to assist in the installation of the Red Spring Trail information kiosk. Our own Rob Bauer will be hauling the framework to the job site and providing supervision of the installation.3. AMRA race in Camp Verde, April 20-21.