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By Matt Finley, About.com Guide

Teryx Adventure Ride Lake Havasu to Hualapai Mountain Resort Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Teryx Adventure Ride Lake Havasu to Hualapai Mountain Resort
Review for the GearPods Adventure Survival System Created: Sunday, July 04, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Review for the GearPods Adventure Survival Gear System
What to Pack in an ATV Repair Kit Created: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
What tools to put in an emergency ATV repair kit to help you get back on the trail if you break down while offroading
California ATV and Offroading Resources; California ATV Laws, Places to Ride in California Created: Thursday, September 01, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
ATV and Offroading Resources in California . ATV Laws and Regulations, places to ride, where to get ATV Safety training.
How to Buy a New ATV - Buying a New Quad or 4 Wheeler Tips Created: Thursday, July 21, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Buying a new ATV can be challenging experience at best, a harrowing nightmare at worst. We've got advice for you that will help make the process less of an ordeal, from Matt Finley, your Guide to 4..
How to Start Riding ATVs Created: Monday, May 18, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
ATVs can be great fun. Here are some tips to help you start riding quads
Utility ATVs Created: Saturday, May 02, 2009 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
The most popular type of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the United States (and quite possibly the world) is the utility ATV. It is the work-horse of the All Terrain world.
A Beginner’s Guide to Desert Land Navigation Created: Saturday, January 07, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Understanding the basics of how to navigate over land can be a more than a helpful tool to in your offroading toolbox, it can be a matter of life and death when you're offroading in the desert.
2012 Polaris RANGER Crew Diesel UTV Preview Created: Sunday, April 15, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Preview of the 2012 Polaris RANGER Crew Diesel UTV
2012 Yamaha YFZ450 SE Sport ATV Preview Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Preview of the 2012 Yamaha YFZ450 SE Sport ATV
The Great Engine Break-In Debate Created: Friday, July 24, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
New engine break-in procedure for ATVs. How to run a new ATV engine for best over-all performance and reliability.
Eco-Friendly Products and Accessories for Your ATVs and Offroading Created: Monday, August 09, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Different ways you can reduce your impact when riding ATVs and Offroading. When you take your 4x4 or quad on a ride, when you do maintenance and repairs, even when you buy new or used ATVs, there a..
New or Used ATV Created: Friday, June 05, 2009 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Should you buy a new or used ATV
The Top 5 ATV Safety Tips Created: Monday, September 12, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
Top 5 ATV safety tips you can use to keep you and your family safe while riding quads.
The Cooler Mount for Polaris RZR by Rite Side Products Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012
The Cooler Mount for Polaris RZR is a quick, secure, purpose-built attachment that bolts right into your Polaris SxS with no hardware and no modifications to the machine.
Barefoot Motors Model One Electric ATV Review Created: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Review of the Model One Electric ATV by Barefoot Motors.
About the ATV Safety Institute Created: Thursday, July 02, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
atv safety institute (ASI) is a national program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness and promotes safe, responsible atv riding.
Riding ATVs Responsibly Created: Monday, June 01, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Being a responsible ATV rider can help reduce risk of having an accident and getting injured. It can also help protect the eco-systems we ride in.
Basic Safety at Offroading Events and Races Created: Monday, August 23, 2010 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Safety isn't just about wearing the right equipment or riding technique. When you're at an offroad event like a race or show you need to realize there are risks involved.
Basic ATV Safety Equipment Pants and a Long Sleeved Shirt Created: Friday, November 27, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
A pair of pants and a long sleeved shirt protects against cuts, scrapes, flying debris and subburn.
Basic ATV Safety Equipment A Pair of ATV Riding Boots or MX Boots Created: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
When riding an ATV, a good pair of riding boots are key to protecting your feet, ankles, and lower legs. Your feet and legs take a good amount of abuse, even with normal riding.
Basic ATV Safety Equipment A Pair of Gloves Created: Monday, October 26, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
A good pair of gloves can protect your hands and reduce fatigue while riding ATVs and offroading.
Basic ATV Safety Equipment A Helmet Created: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Safety equipment for ATVs is important, and it all starts with a helmet
Top 5 Ways to Ruin an ATV Ride Created: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
The top 5 things you can do to ruin an otherwise good ATV ride.
The Different Types of ATVs Created: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
There are lots of different types of ATVs, they come in many different shapes and sizes. They are designed and manufactured for lots of different uses, ranging from racing and recreation to ranchin..
Basic ATV Safety Equipment Created: Sunday, May 03, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Safety equipment for ATVs is important. Helmet, goggles, gloves and boots can help reduce injuries in a crash. Following manufacturer's recommendations on age/size limits, not riding with passenger..
Definition of the Term EUV Created: Saturday, April 16, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Definition of the Term SUV, Sport Utility Vehicle
Where To Go Camping and ATVing on the Trails Created: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Here are the best places to go camping AND trail riding with your 4x4 pickup truck, 4WD SUV, or ATV. Plus, trip reports from 4-wheelers highlighting their offroad experiences on these trails. Inclu..
2012 Polaris RANGER EV Electric UTV Preview Preview Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Preview of the 2012 Polaris RANGER EV Electric UTV
4WD vs 2WD - The Differences Between 4x4 and 4x2 Created: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
What is the real difference between a 4x4 and a 4x2? Here are the basics.
ATV Breakthroughs of the Decade, Electric Utility Vehicle, EUV Created: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) have taken a huge step forward this decade as the M1 Electric Utility Vehicle (EUV) by Barefoot Motors hits the trail.
2012 Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 ATV Preview Created: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 08, 2012
Preview of the 2012 Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 ATV

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