Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles
Issue link: https://magazine.cyclenews.com/i/314586
IN THE WIND P32 TRAIL VANDALS IN COLORADO V andals are endangering the lives of motorcy- clists and all-terrain vehicle riders in the Pike National Forest in Colorado by burying spikes along trails used by off-highway vehicles and oth- ers, the AMA says. The spiked strips, which resemble heavy barbed wire, can cause flat tires on motorized vehicles, which could cause loss of control and result in a crash. The "booby traps" also threaten the safety of hikers and horseback riders, the AMA says. One strip was found on a single-track trail in the Pike National Forest on May 5. The matter came to the attention of the AMA through AMA Life Member Jerry Abboud and the Colorado Off-Highway Ve- hicle Coalition. The U.S. Forest Service issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that, "The device posed a signifi- cant public safety concern, and U.S. Forest Ser- vice officials are asking for assistance from the public to provide any information they may have." "Such acts are deplorable," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president of government relations. "No matter what is motivating the people behind this, endangering the safety of innocent individuals is unacceptable." Allard called for harsh punishment for the perpe- trators when they are identified. "The safety of the public and our employees is our highest concern," said Laura Mark, Forest Ser- vice special agent in charge for the Rocky Moun- tain Region. "Anyone who has information about this is encouraged to contact the Forest Service law enforcement officials." THE SILVER STATE CLASSIC EXPLAINED T he Sawmill Run National Hare & Hound, which was held in Caliente, Nevada, on May 17, marked the first of three consecutive National Hare & Hound rounds to be held in the state of Nevada, which has spawned a new "series within a series" championship — the Silver State Classic. "We just decided to take care of the guys that are traveling everywhere, and that's how that came about," Silver State Trailblazers Race Director Mi- chael "Coach" Collins said. To be eligible, a rider must compete in all three Nevada rounds, and those who do, have the chance of winning money and prizes. Cash will be paid out to the pros — $2000 for first, $1000 for second, $750 for third, $500 for fourth, $250 for fifth and $100 each for the rest of the top 10. And there will be plenty of merchan- dise up for grabs, as well, including a 6D helmet, The series within a series — the Silver State Classic — got underway at The Sawmill Run in Caliente, Nevada. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK KARIYA