Northwest Cycle Report

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.

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.

Senate Bills 5994 and 5995 which would eliminate the rider-funded Motorcycle Safety and Education Advisory Board as will as the Non-Highway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Advisory Committee have passed out of committed and are headed for the floor. Now is the time to contact your legislator about these important rider programs.

Gov. Gregoire has proposed eliminating the Washington State Motorcycle Safety and Advisory Board; an organization funded entirely be the motorcycle riding community. Light up the phones and let your legislator know what you think.

“Texas” Larry Walker of the Washington Road Riders Association brings the latest from the Washington State Legislature.