Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

attemion and concern on the issues. Specifically, the B-to-V trail rides would not have occurred if our "public sM'vams" had listened to the desires of the public and made an honest attempt to comply. In many areas, been compromises would have acceptable or alternative solutions .could have been found. But nd; the answer came down from on high: "The B-to-V is dead, now and forever; forget it." This is unacceptable. Sir, the protest rides will Stop when, and only when, the majority of dirt riders are convinced that their wishes are being given due and fair consideration. Until this happens we "ill make protest rides, we will support the Duck and, yes sir, we will write letters. I will be at Barstow on Nov. 24, 1979. Where will you be? THUMPER FREAK Downey, CA I'-.S. Grandma Duckbacker - Go for itl CHAPPY BL OSE Devastates 125cc Class AMA Pro-Am Summer Series With BOSCH Let's take a stand on wilderness Wilderness proposals by the Forest Service and BLM are only one aspect ofland use questions. The impact on California must be viewed in light of what other Federal Agencies and State Agencies are proposing in the way of wilderness, parks and fish and game regulations. These wilderness proposals, when viewed in light of existing wilderness and other areas proposed for further study, clearly indicate a dangerous land withdrawal of gigantic proportions over the next decade. . It is felt that fighting about wilderness proposals area by area and classification by classification is doing battle on the "preservationists" battleground. Although reco~izing the desire of certain industry associations to resolve RARE 11, it is not very likely that the preservationists will allow this to happen unless they get their way. In spite of the political odds against a position of "no more wilderness," this position should be seriously considered as a starting point for compromise. If we pursue a course of making recommendations for then the area of wilderness compromise is significantly narrowed to the advantage of the preservationists. Therefore; we as motorcyclists must take a position of no more wilderness areas in California. This position can and will be translated into a positive position of pro multiple use for public lands. Recognizing that particular groups of land users will continue to advocate alternative RARE II and BLM proposals to those proposed by the administration, the time has come to draw the line and take a hard nose position. In the long run, doing battle on the preservationists' battleground is a no-win position. The make-up and leadership in Congressional committees, Federal agencies and State governmem precludes a fair hearing for supporters of multiple use. Consequently it is now necessary to go to the people and rally support, i.e. go over the heads of those who are in control. JIM WELLS Sunnymead, CA Published letters do not necessarily reflect the position of Cycle News, Inc. Send letters to Voices, Box 498, long Beach, CA 90801. Team Kawasaki's CHAPPY 81.0SE wins 5 out of 6 motos in the Bridgestone/Vamaha Pro-Am Summer Series: Prairie City, CA Saddleback, CA Huron, CA Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 That kind of consistent performance requires "no-mistakes" riding and reliable ignition. CHAPPY BL OSE'S FIRE POWER? BOSCH Spark Plugs-The Winner's Choice Special Thanks To: Young's Cycle Supply, Phoenix, AZ ROBERT BOSCH CORPORATION CN 345 E. Grand Ave. S. San Francisco. CA 94080 Dept. BOSCH Spark Plugs ContKt your deMer or distributor for Lectron ~retora RANDY GOSS LECTRON powered wins Ascot. RlckHocking I.£CTRON ~ed F8StlIlIt Qualifier Time 22.02 Randy Goss - Fastest Heat & Main Event Winner LECTRON ·~ELSYSTEMS.'NC 1 . ~ Highway. T,oY. MictI9" 48084 F

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