A fun weekend is planned to help get Jordan Brandt to the ISDE, click JordanISDEFundraiser.pdf   for the flyer - - - looks like lots of fun!!!!

Here’s the flyer for helping D36′er Dan Thoren get to the ISDE: Dan Thoren Six Days Flyer.pdf

For the press release about CLORV’s 2006 election endorsements, click here 2006 08 14 CLORV Arnold and V6 - Final11.pdf

For the press release that announces and explains the Victory 2006 Coalitions, click here: Sportsmen Coalition Announced.pdf

HOLLISTER, CA (August 22) — Off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation continues without the cloud of litigation at the popular Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA) for the first time in over eighteen months following the recent dismissal of a lawsuit brought by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and California Native Plant Society. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the CCMA has been under attack for several years by anti-access groups seeking to close the popular off-road riding area, home of the AMA-sanctioned Quicksilver Enduro and known by enthusiasts throughout the country.
Access to Clear Creek being enjoyed by OHV family during 2006 Timekeeper’s Motorcycle Club Wild Piglet Enduro.

The BlueRibbon Coalition, a national non-profit recreation group (BRC), spearheaded an effort by motorized recreation interests to intervene in this case in order to help to protect public access to the CCMA. The suit, filed in Federal District Court in San Jose in November, 2004, threatened to eliminate most motorized use of the entire area. The Plaintiffs filed numerous motions seeking immediate judicial imposition of travel restrictions, none of which were granted.

“We are pleased at this result. The recreation community is proud of its strong legal defense of the agency’s planning process and continued support for active management of the CCMA,” noted Paul Turcke, a Boise, Idaho, attorney representing the Salinas Ramblers Motorcycle Club, the American Motorcyclist Association District 36, the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, the California Off Road Vehicle Association, the Off Road Business Association and the BlueRibbon Coalition in the lawsuit. “However, this success should not trigger complacency. A number of CCMA issues remain pending, including our Interior Board of Land Appeals challenge to the ‘dry season’ closure, and future litigation at the CCMA and other California riding areas is unfortunately more likely than not,” Turcke cautioned.
BRC’s Don Amador (left) and Salinas Ramblers Motorcycle Club’s Ed Tobin (right) ride on newly designated OHV trail in Clear Creek Management Area.
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Before and during the lawsuit the Bureau of Land Management has been working on a travel management plan for the area. On January 13, 2006, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its Record of Decision restricting vehicle travel in the CCMA to designated routes and areas. Based largely on the issuance of this plan, the Plaintiffs stipulated to dismissal of their suit, which the Court approved on August 3, 2006.

Don Amador, western representative for the BlueRibbon Coalition, states, “I believe that off-roaders should continue to build our partnership with the BLM and help support the agency’s effort to have a balanced program. With the distraction of this lawsuit removed, the OHV community can even more sharply focus our resources on proactive management of Clear Creek.”

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The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible use of public and private lands, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. It represents over 10,000 individual members and 1,200 organization and business members, for a combined total of over 600,000 recreationists nationwide. 1-800-258-3742 - http://www.sharetrails.org

By Dr. Mark Lucas, D.C. “theMotoDoc”

Nutrition is the one component of the athlete’s lifestyle that is most overlooked.  I find it to be the last thing that people sit down and develop a plan about.  Everyone figures that if they eat a little bit of fish and veggies here and there, drink milk and take some vitamins they are eating healthy.  The truth couldn’t be further away.  The American diet is an atrocity to mankind.  Refined foods, bad food combinations and synthetic vitamins break down our digestive system, throw off our biochemistry, create inflammation and have a negative impact on our health and endurance.

There are a lot of ways to approach nutrition and because of this many people are confused about what is good and what is bad. For example, I find that most people when dieting will first cut fats out of their diet. It is a misconception that fat is bad for you. Fat in the body has many functions, the most important being that it is a reserve fuel source. In general it is best to eat very balanced as far as protein, carbohydrate and fat ratios, but, if you wanted to build muscle mass you could consider creating a high protein diet plan.  If you wanted to heal your internal organs you could create a detoxifying diet plan.  But as athletes, we need endurance and performance.  So a good plan to consider might be carbo-loading.

Carbo-loading is a great and wonderful tool if used the right way.  Now make sure you catch this point “it is a tool” not a way of life. The theory behind carbo-loading is simple.  By consuming or loading up on large amounts of carbohydrates and starches before a race you can give your muscles and liver larger fuel reserves of glycogen.  Typically these reserves are good for about 60 minutes.  Carbo-loading can help stretch these reserves to 75 minutes or longer. (Note: Glycogen is how your body packages and stores carbohydrates for use.)

Probably the single most important reason why motocrossers and off road racers should carbo-load is that it is a natural way of retaining water.  According to research nutritionist L. Lee Coyne, PhD, “Every gram of glycogen stored obligates 3 grams of water. If an athlete glycogen loads to a maximum level they can be carrying an additional 4 to 6 pounds of water at the beginning of performance.”  This natural way of hydrating comes in really handy at the end of that second (or fourth) moto or that 2-½ hour cross country race.

Getting started, you need to understand some basic facts about carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are your muscles main source of fuel.  There are two types of carbohydrates: Simple: These include fruits, refined sugars and refined dairy products. Complex and Starches: These include grains, starchy vegetables and legumes (Beans and Peas). The best sources of carbohydrates are vegetables and fruits, the worst kind, though there are varying degrees, are refined sugars and processed foods.

For amateurs that are not training full time every day I find that the best way to get the benefit of carbo-loading is to go light on them during the beginning of the week.  Typically it would be best to consume less than fifty percent of your calories through carbohydrates during the 1st half of the week. This means the other 50% of calories are going to come from proteins and fats.  Eating more proteins during the early part of the week is good for a few reasons. A) Proteins are a better food source for healing and muscle rebuilding. B) Proteins help you maintain stable blood sugar levels. C) Backing off on the carbs allows glycogen levels in the muscles to get depleted a little bit which helps maintain a higher base metabolic rate (Your body converting fuel from storage to maintain itself = calories burned when doing nothing).

Here is an outline of a carbo-loading and training plan:

Monday- Tuesday: Recuperation day and light work out day. Hi protein and fat intake. Keep carbs around 30%, Keep fats around 30%.
Wednesday - Thursday:  Heavy training days. Balance protein and carb intake. Keep fats around 20%
Friday – Saturday: Light work out and rest days. Increase carbs to 70% and 80% of intake.
Sunday: Pre event meal of over 90% carbs.

In this plan the diet revolves around getting maximum advantage out of carbo-loading on the weekend.  Here is a little tip: Try to get in the habit of thinking about your fuel in a carb/protein/fat ratio i.e., 20/50/30, 40/40/20, 70/15/15, 80/10/10 etc.  Categorizing foods this way helps you focus on what is the priority from day to day.

Making things even more complicated there are different kinds of carbohydrates.  Some carbs, like refined sugar have a big impact on blood sugar levels.  Vegetable based carbs like those found in broccoli, kale, asparagus have a very small impact on blood sugar. Rating sources of carbohydrates on their impact to blood sugar is known as the glycemic index. The rule of thumb is that higher index carbs will raise the level of sugar in the blood faster and lower glycemic carbs will raise the level of sugar in the blood slower. Understanding the difference is important,  because your body’s needs are different through out the day depending on how active you are.  Another rule of thumb is that the faster your blood sugar goes up the faster it is going to go down.  For stable energy and endurance you want to maintain a healthy and stable blood sugar level through the day.

Probably the biggest mistake people make is that they over do high glycemic carbohydrates.  Carbo-loading every single day is not healthy.  It desensitizes your cells to insulin. Insulin is a chemical produced in your body that opens a door in the cell wall to let sugar (glycogen) into the cell.  Unnaturally high levels of insulin for long periods of time will begin to have the opposite effect. Another problem is that long term over consumption of carbohydrates weakens your glandular system and lowers your body’s ability to function in a balanced state.  Simple sugar is the most common thing that people tend to over do. Most performance drinks and supplements contain simple sugars, as do breads and processed foods.

The signs of over doing sugar are simple.  1. Do you find yourself relying on sports drinks every time you exercise?  2. Do you get headaches in the afternoon or during exercise?  3. Do you wake up in the middle of the night and have a hard time going back to sleep?  4. Do you “hit the wall” or “bonk out” during competition?  5. Do you snack on candies or chocolate or feel the need for coffee in the afternoon?   6. When hungry, is the first food you usually grab for a form of sugar?

If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions you are over doing carbohydrates. The immediate change you should make is to start drinking more water.  Save the energy drinks and power bars for strenuous workouts and race day.  The next thing you should do is take a good look at your diet and consider some changes.

The carbo-load is meant to be used as a tool, not a life style.  People who have problems maintaining blood sugar levels may get opposite results from the carbo-load.  If you have any doubts or concerns whether carbo-loading is right for you consult with a nutritionist or a doctor of chiropractic that practices nutrition.  There are many ways to evaluate your health and these practitioners are very knowledgeable.

Good luck and see you out at the track!!

Copywrite 2005 Dr. Mark Lucas, D.C.

Media Release: OFF-ROAD BUSINESSES AND CLUBS MAKE A “CASE FOR ACCESS”
Contact: Don Amador, BRC Western Representative
Phone: (925) 625-6287
Fax: (925) 625-5309
E-mail: brdon@sharetrails.org
Webpage: http://www.sharetrails.org/index.cfm?page=21#Don
Date: August 9, 2006

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MORGAN HILL, CA (August 9) — Powersports businesses teamed up with local motorcycle clubs on a successful grassroots promotion to raise funds for ongoing legal actions to protect public land access. Repsol and Motorcycle Stuff partnered with the American Motorcyclist Association District 36 and local off-highway vehicle (OHV) clubs and raised over $10,000 dollars for the BlueRibbon Coalition Legal Defense Fund’s (BRCLDF) court actions in Northern California.
The product package that was sold at events to help raise funds for legal actions at Clear Creek Management Area and Eldorado National Forest.
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The program titled “A Case for Access” encouraged motorcycle enthusiasts throughout Northern California to purchase Repsol lubricants and a portion of the proceeds from sales were donated by Repsol and Motorcycle Stuff to the BRCLDF. Over $10,000 dollars were raised in direct oil sales plus other promotion-related activities for legal efforts at the Clear Creek Management Area and the Eldorado National Forest.

“Repsol is proud of our part in helping local clubs at the grassroots level raise funds for legal efforts to protect our rights to use public lands in a responsible manner. I think this program shows our commitment to the sport and the rider,” states Ignacio Belloni, USA representative for Repsol.

Tim Dodd, Senior VP of Motorcycle Stuff, said, “I believe the OHV Industry has an important role to play as a partner with local motorcycle clubs and off-road enthusiasts to help them in the battle to keep riding areas open and managed for future generations. Our company wants the riders to know that we are committed to helping them raise funds to successful challenge unwarranted land closures.”

Dave Pickett, President of AMA District 36, said, “District 36 worked with our member clubs, specifically the Salinas Ramblers Motorcycle Club and the Timekeepers Motorcycle Club on this promotion. This was a product specific fundraising effort to raise funds to help champion the case for continued OHV opportunity in the Clear Creek Management Area and the Eldorado National Forest.”

“Many other clubs were involved in this effort to secure funding for the legal challenges presented to the OHV community. Numerous D36 volunteers helped in securing donations through product support by Repsol SA Lubricants at specific events, as well as product purchases from Repsol stocking dealers. These efforts returned valuable funding needed for our legal actions spearheaded by the BRCLDF,” Pickett concludes.

Ed Tobin, spokesperson for the Salinas Ramblers Motorcycle Club, said, “The Salinas Ramblers worked closely with Repsol and Motorcycle Stuff during the promotion. In order to rapidly launch the program, the Salinas Ramblers created a web page for the promotion and notified the public about the program via e-mails and articles posted in on-line forums. Members distributed handbills at the International Motorcycle Show in San Jose in December 2005 and at the entrance to Clear Creek from December 2005 through March 2006. Our volunteers worked many other venues as well to help raise funds.”

“This was an excellent opportunity for the off-road business community to
partner with the users to help support the ongoing legal actions of the BRCLDF at the Clear Creek Management Area and Eldorado National Forest.” Tobin stated.

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The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national recreation group that champions responsible use of public and private lands, and encourages individual environmental stewardship. It represents over 10,000 individual members and 1,200 organization and business members, for a combined total of over 600,000 recreationists nationwide. 1-800-258-3742. http://www.sharetrails.org

NOTE TO PUBLISHERS: Higher resolution images used in this story are available for download at:

http://www.sharetrails.org/uploads/PL/Repsol080906/

Take a look at the article coming out of San Diego. Ideological splits plague group that governs off-roading By Michael Gardner

Here are the correct listing of the race times for CCP’s E Street Hare Scrambles on 2/5 /06

District 36
Row Line-up for Sportsman Cross Country Races

E Street Cross Country
February 4th & 5th

Race 1 (9:00-11:00) – A/B Sportsman, Vets, SR, SSR, Gents, AA and A Women

Row #1 A Sportsman-All and AA Women
Row #2 A Vets
Row #3 A Seniors
Row #4 A Super Senior and Gents
Row #5 B Sportsman-All
Row #6 B Vets
Row #7 B Seniors
Row #8 B Super Seniors, Gents and A Women

Race 2 (11:45-1:15) – C Vets, SR, SSR, Gents and Jr. Sportsman

Row #1 C Vets
Row #2 C Senior
Row #3 C Super Senior and Gents
Row #4 Jr. Sportsman

Race 3 (2:00-3:30) – C Sportsman and B/C Women

Row #1 B- Women
Row #2 C- 200 2 STK and 250 4 STK
Row #3 C- Open 2 STK
Row #4 C- Open 4 STK
Row #5 C- Women

We are pleased to report that Motorcycle Stuff and Repsol YPF are teaming together to help the BlueRibbon Coalition and AMA District 36 in the legal battles for Clear Creek and the El Dorado National Forest. These companies are going to donate a portion of their January, February and March sales dollars (not profit but gross sales dollars) to the BlueRibbon Coalition to help with the on-going land use battles with the BLM at Clear Creek and with the National Forest Service over El Dorado National Forest issues. This is huge and something that EVERY motorcyclist in northern CA can help with.

In addition: Repsol and Motorcycle Stuff announce “A Case for Access” promotion.

Repsol YPF and Motorcycle Stuff have announced that they will donate a Repsol T-shirt to everyone who purchases a case of oil during the promotion period from January 1 through March 31. To redeem your T-shirt, you will need to send a copy of your purchase receipt showing that you purchased a minimum of twelve bottles. Also please identify the dealer you purchased the case from so we can thank them too.

This distribution of the T-shirts for this promotion will be handled by the Salinas Ramblers. Receipts should be mailed to:

Repsol Promotion
C/O Salinas Ramblers
P. O. Box 541
Salinas, CA 93901

This is a great way to contribute to the legal defense of our riding areas and using some of the best lubricant products available on the market.

Here is a list of participating shops where you can buy Repsol in Q1. 20% of all sales will be donated (Clear Creek for the Bay Area dealers, and El Dorado Forest for the Sacramento area dealers).

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