West Mojave Plan FEIR/S - Desert Managers Group

One popular activity is dual sport motorcycling. Dual sport motorcycles are designed toperform off-road, and they are also “street legal” for operation on paved roads. Therefore, theuse of a street-legal vehicle to transport the bike is not necessary. A person using this type ofmotorcycle can enjoy riding on the highway, and then go off-road when the desired trail isreached. The dual sport motorcycle gives the rider a broader and more flexible recreationalexperience 33 .NAMETYPE OFSTARTTable 3-54Types of Motorcycle EventsSPEED EVENTYES/NOCOMMENTSGrand Prix Staggered Y The course is ten miles, and speed is importantEuropeanScrambleMass Y The race course is ten miles, using a mass start byclassHareScrambleMass Y The race course is a 30 mile loop repeated forstronger ridersHare &HoundMass Y The racecourse is two thirty-mile loops configured asa figure 8, not repeating the same track in the secondloop. The second loop continues with only half theriders, and riders are spread out to such an extent thatthe second loop can be in a DWMA.Enduro Staggered N This is a time-controlled event, and speeds can beslowed through sensitive areas. Riders loose twopoints for every minute they are early to the finishand one point for every minute they are over thespecified course time.Dual SportRideNA NA This is a tour event and portions of the ride can be onpaved route as well as travel off road. Theparticipant numbers can be limited to 50 to 100entrants and speeds can be limited as well.Each year there are a few commercial tours and dual sport rides on public land. Theseactivities generally use well-defined public land vehicle routes. These tours typically involvemotorcycle and 4-WD sightseeing and exploration tours. There are generally two types ofcommercial tour events: guided and unguided (self-guided):• Guided Tours: A typical guided tour operator might lead two to three tours each year,with participants following a trail leader. The group stops together several times duringthe day to see and learn about various natural and man made features. The trip leader isgenerally an expert on the particular area, and is able to relay information pertaining tonatural and historic resources to participants.• Unguided Tours (including Dual Sport Events): Dual Sport Events, those eventsdesigned for street legal motorcycles capable of off highway travel, are the best example33 The use of SUVs to transport dual sport bikes to motorcycle parks, other staging areas, or trailheads may still bethe desired method of access. This is due largely to the distance that such recreationists travel, and the bulk ofequipment and supplies that are often needed. An SUV allows for safe storage of equipment at the staging area.Chapter 3 3-247