Filed in archive Videos
by Matt on January 31, 2007
When we camp at Gordons Well, we try to find an area where we're not too close to other campers. We always have kids with us, and we like them to be able to ride around the outside of......
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When we go to Gordon's Well, we usually camp along the canal where it's easy to find camp. There are several tracks cut into the sand around there, some look like they've been there for...
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by Matt on January 29, 2007
More proof that it's sometimes tough to teach kids the importance of turning and stopping. Shortly after getting his curb rated certificaton, Cz has trouble making a turn and plows into a power...
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I am going to post emergency phone numbers for some of the more popular areas to go off-roading in as many areas as possible. To do this effectively, I'll need your help. You can send me the phone...
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One of our favorite spots to camp/ride is Ocitillo Wells. It's free to camp there, which at times is a bad thing because a lot of people just go there to party and cause trouble. For the most...
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I have to admit, I enjoyed watching this guy ride his quad around on two wheels. (Matter of fact, it convinced me that I could do it on my son's quad.) I also have to admit I don't always......
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Filed in archive ATV Safety
by Matt on January 26, 2007
This is part X (and the final part) of a multi-part series of discussions which will cover some of the things we CAN control when we ride to help us prevent a fall. We Sometimes Fall Because we think...
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Filed in archive ATV Safety
by Matt on January 25, 2007
This is part IX of a multi-part series of discussions which will cover some of the things we CAN control when we ride to help us prevent a fall We Sometimes Fall Because we want attention. Your sport...
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by Matt on January 25, 2007
One of my favorite things to do in the dunes (besides riding) is watching the sand drags. There you'll find just about everything from golf carts to high performance sand rails doing wheelies and...
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Filed in archive ATV Safety
by Matt on January 24, 2007
This is part VIII of a multi-part series of discussions which will cover some of the things we CAN control when we ride to help us prevent a fall. We Sometimes Fall Because we can't keep up with...
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Cz is ready for his first solo run in the bowl. He's been practicing hard for this the entire weekend. There have been ups and downs in the past, but I think he's finally ready. Keep in mind,...
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Cz loves riding his quad and jeep. He has run over a few things, like his cousin Brando, his mother, and even a bush. So what makes me think I'm immune? As you're about to find out, I'm...
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Filed in archive ATV Safety
by Matt on January 23, 2007
This is part VII of a multi-part series of discussions which will cover some of the things we CAN control when we ride to help us prevent a fall. We Sometimes Fall Because we go into corners too fast....
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by Matt on January 22, 2007
Rizla SUZUKI MotoGP news story Earlier this month I talked about John Hopkins and Rizla Suzuki making noise at testing in Malaysia. Looks like Suzuki is still strong after the break with John Hopkins...
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Filed in archive ATV Safety
by Matt on January 22, 2007
This is part VI of a multi-part series of discussions which will cover some of the things we CAN control when we ride to help us prevent a fall. We Sometimes Fall Because we lose focus. As we've...
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Sometimes it's hard to teach kids the importance of turning and stopping. They're skills we take for granted as parents. In some many most cases, it's not really the ability to turn and...
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Filed in archive ATV Safety
by Matt on January 21, 2007
This is part V of a multi-part series of discussions which will cover some of the things we CAN control when we ride to help us prevent a fall. We Sometimes Fall Because we give up. Chances are...
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Poor mom is really getting the business on this one. As with most things, the more you do them, the better at it you become. Driving backwards is no exception. You just need to watch out for...
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Filed in archive ATV Safety
by Matt on January 20, 2007
This is part IV of a multi-part series of discussions which will cover some of the things we CAN control when we ride to help us prevent a fall. We Sometimes Fall Because we want to go too fast....
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Cz can already do tricks on his quad. Well, they're tricks for him at least. He gets all giddy and likes to show off, especially in front of girls. The first time I saw him riding like this,...
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Filed in archive ATV Safety
by Matt on January 19, 2007
This is part III of a multi-part series of discussions which will cover some of the things we CAN control when we ride to help us prevent a fall. We Sometimes Fall Because we try to keep up with or......
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