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AERC Classes Announced

By John Davis • Jun 3rd, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

Regular readers may recall that I had an opportunity to experience the new Advanced Experienced Ride Course last fall. My friend Dave Wendell of Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Safety (full disclosure: Dave’s company is a long-time advertiser on NWCR.) dropped me a line the other day to let me know that they have three AERC courses [...]



Spring Has Sprung

By John Davis • May 12th, 2010 • Category: Lead Story

It’s time to ride again. Despite my absence from the site for a while, I am anxious to get out and ride! My new job downtown makes commuting daily a bit of a challenge, but my weekends are quickly filling up with great rides.
So get that bike out, dust it off, change, oil, check the [...]



New Year’s Resolution: Get E…

By John Davis • Dec 20th, 2009 • Category: Lead Story, twitter

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Washington 120 Registration is Open

By John Davis • Apr 28th, 2009 • Category: Lead Story

Registration for the 2009 Washington 120 State Park Tour is open. This is the third year for this unique event and promises to be the largest yet.

In the Washington 120 motorcyclists compete by visiting as many of the 120 Washington State Parks as possible before the tour deadline. Each park visit must be documented with a photograph of the park sign and the riders registration number.
With budget cuts looming, this could be the last year that many of the parks will be open. Don’t miss this chance to see some of the wonders of Washington State.



Help Save Washington Nonhighway and Offroad Vehicle Activities (NOVA) Funds

By John Davis • Mar 31st, 2009 • Category: Lead Story

The Washington State Legislature is looking to divert nearly $10 million in Non-Highway and Offroad Vehicle Activities (NOVA) funds into the general fund. These funds are paid by off-road users and are specifically set aside for these programs. Learn what you can do.