Etiquette And Safety

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:40:00 -0600

We have two proposed ride areas in the Kansas City area, Tiffany Springs and 291. In both case they are looking for a group to step up and take the lead in making this happen. I think we have got that with KCORR. The next hurdle is overcoming opposition from the public, but more especially the adjoining land owners.

Some groups of the public perceive ATVers and motorcyclist as doing damage to the environment. being loud and disrespectful of property owners. As well it seems like monthly theres is some news story about how dangerous ATVs are.

Here are some general guidelines for etiquette and safety to improve our image.

Know where you're permitted to ride and where your not. Respect private property and closed areas.

Avoid wet areas and waterways.

If you must cross water, ride carefully and only at designated spots.

Remember, cutting switchbacks and taking shortcuts damages trails and causes erosion.

Share the trails and make friends with other trail users.

Be part of the solution. Volunteer to help maintain trails and protect our natural resources. Join an organized club in your area.

Protect your right to ride. Remember, less sound equals more ground.

Noise doesn't equal horsepower. too little exhaust back-pressure can actually cause less power and engine damage.

If you "pack it in, pack it out." Trash is an eyesore and it attracts scavengers that endangers other wildlife.

Remember, even biodegradable materials such as food scraps take time to breakdown .

Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.

Never ride on public roads -another vehicle could hit you

Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle

Ride an ATV thats right for your age.

Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys

The landowners with property adjoing the proposed ride area are concerned about ATV riders trespassing and noise. As well I read somewhere that at the proposed Tiffany springs area some lady was riding drunk and wrecked. She had to be lifelighted, which caused the airport to shutdown. So lets work on improving our image.

Here are some trail etiquette suggestions. If we cannot get along with each other, how can we expect to gain the publics support.

When you approach other riders on the trails , let them know with your fingers how many are in your group.

If you are being followed by faster riders let them pass when it is safe.

Save the showing off and tricks for the ride area instead of the parking lot.

Thanks Darren Seute

Original "Kaw Riders" Concept Text (select all to read, for now...)

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:00:00 -0600

This is a short piece that helped boost KCORR into reality. The working name for the group was Kaw Riders. We decided not to use that because folks might think it referred to Kawasakis. But it contains some interesting pieces not (yet) implemented. This is posted as a KCORR "historical" document, for your info.

A Reason to Ride

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 22:50:00 -0600

I havent been long in the sport, but I chose four wheeling for several reasons. The machines themselves are cheap and sturdy. I needed something in common with my son Taylor his last year at home, something that didnt require a lot of physical strength. And I just borrowed one once, and instantly got hooked.

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Etiquette And Safety

Original "Kaw Riders" Concept Text (select all to read, for now...)

A Reason to Ride