We’ve done it in the expansive sand dunes, desert washes and on twisting fire roads – even non-racers get it; just squeeze it and smile. While it¹s fun to wick it up, it’s also enjoyable to take in the scenery and tackle rugged terrain at a leisurely pace. Whether you’re a trail cruiser out...

Riding off-road is an escape from the norm for ATV enthusiasts. It’s their chance to explore nature and put a smile on their face. However, that smile could be replaced with a frown and supporting expletives if a rider takes his sport and machine for granted. Whether it’s a trip through the mountains,...

If you’re reading this you probably have or will have an ATV come deer season. And that makes you one of the lucky ones because there are few things that can add more to the success and enjoyment of deer hunting than an ATV. Taking full advantage of your advantage takes a little thought. Here are my...

The sport of freestyle motocross has grown exponentially over the last decade. What started years ago with a few guys on dirt bikes clicking their heels together has evolved into its own sport, with riders traveling the globe and wowing the masses by back flipping 400-pound machines through the air. Guys...

In yet another fantastic blog entry, author and frequent poster Jon Rhodig gives us his tips for blister-free hands this riding season. Its a fact of life for most ATV riders, blistered hands. If your not having problems with blistered hands then your probably not riding hard enough! All joking aside...

There’s always room for improvement, and no stock sport quad is completely free of bugs and areas that could use a little more improvement. There are also a few tricks on your sport quad that you may not have discovered yet. We’ve put them all through lengthy endurance ride testing, maintained schedules...

Jesse Wozniak / ATV Sport Does evolution exist in the mechanical world? If you could observe the changes to the recreational vehicles that have been tackling the sand dunes of Southern California over the last 40 years, you might think so. From ATC 90 three-wheelers, to high-performance ATVs, the trend...

Are you involved in racing/riding events that last longer than two hours non-stop? If you answered yes, then carb loading may give you the help you need. This is especially true for long events like cross-country, desert, and 6- to 12-hour races. Sorry motocrossers, carb loading is of no use for events...

It was early summer of 2008 when we completed the “Big 5” open-class shootout with five of the ATV industries top big-bore sport quads. Among them was the 700XX which boasted the highest top speed, although it took every foot of our drag strip to get there. However, the 700XX didn’t do so well...

I’ve heard it many times over the years, people or readers telling me “I still wish I had my old machine.” Well, recently one former three-wheeler racer surprised me when he sent us a photo of his ancient racer. Michigan’s Steve Stroud used to compete in the Grand National Championship series...