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S.3022 THREATENS TRAILS IN NORTHWEST
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ccording to the AMA, the
Northern Rockies Ecosys-
tem Protection Act (S.3022)
would inappropriately designate
as federal Wilderness 23 million
acres in Idaho, Montana, Ore-
gon, Washington and Wyoming.
Introduced by Senator Shel-
don Whitehouse (D-RI), the
bill would make the 23 million
acres off-limits to off-highway-
vehicle riders, forever close
thousands of miles of legal
trails currently enjoyed by tens
of thousands responsible OHV
enthusiasts.
The AMA supports the desig-
nation of Wilderness that meets
the strict criteria set forth in the Wilderness Act
of 1964. However, the vast majority of the acre-
age in question do not meet the strict definition
of Wilderness established by Congress. The
AMA is calling on all motorcyclists and ATV riders
to tell their senators to oppose this bill. To submit
a letter to your senator, visit the AMA Advocacy
Center. CN
KURT NICOLL LAUNCHES
CHAMPION MX VACATIONS
F
ormer Motocross World
Championship rider Kurt
Nicoll recently announced his
all-new business venture, Kurt
Nicoll's Champion MX Vaca-
tions. The southern California-
based holiday tour will allow
riders to fly in and ride some
of the top tracks in the area
alongside Nicoll, a four-time vice
champion in the 500cc world
motocross championship.
Nicoll will be resigning from
his position of VP of
Global Touring for Nitro
Circus Live, and is look-
ing forward to spending
more time on the track.
"I just love riding," he
says. "I still ride moto-
cross because I still enjoy
motocross more than anything.
Launching my own holiday com-
pany will allow me to hang out
with fellow riders—like-minded
people who share my passion
for motocross—and I'll also get
to ride with fellow enthusiasts at
California's best tracks."
For more information, visit
www.championshipmx.com. CN
More bills, more threatened trails.
