ATV Ride in The Valley of Fire with Discover Today's ATV and the ASI

This weekend I'll be trekking out to Clark County, Nevada with Discover Today's ATV and the ATV Safety Institute to spend a day riding in the Valley of Fire just outside of Las Vegas. I've been told that this time of year has some of the best riding available in the Las Vegas area, and the Valley of Fire is arguably one of the top riding spots around there.

I will be joining Jun Villegas, an instructor for ASI, and Ty van Hooydonk from DTA. I will be mounting a Suzuki King Quad 750 and a Yamaha Grizzly 700. Both with power steering, which is a first for me. The Valley of Fire is also a new ride for me, and you can look forward to a nice photo gallery when I return.

The ASI is a not for profit organization that promotes rider training for new riders and even for experienced riders who are simply looking for a refresher course. If you've got kids and they ride ATVs, you already know ATV safety is a top priority. So taking them to get certified is only going to help ensure their safety.

The ASI RiderCourse is a single day event and is FREE if you buy a new ATV, either for an adult or a child. If you're buying used, it only costs $155.00 for adults, and $55.00 for children. If children are riding ATVs they must be certified or must be riding with a certified adult.

The ASI promotes the following "Golden Rules of ATV riding":

1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
2. Never ride on public roads - another vehicle could hit you.
3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.
5. Ride an ATV that's right for your age.
6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.
7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
8. Take an ATV RiderCourse; Call Toll-Free at 800.887.2887, or go to www.atvsafety.org.