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Ride Reports & Trail Beta

Featured trails, riding tips, and what's new in the app.

August 31, 2026

KTM's Recovery Is No Longer a Story — the Numbers Just Proved It

Bajaj Mobility's first-half 2026 report shows KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS nearly doubling sales and posting their first positive EBIT since the 2024 insolvency. Here's what the turnaround means for riders.

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August 24, 2026

Kawasaki Finally Built a Fuel-Injected Two-Stroke — Meet the 2027 KX327X

The 2027 Kawasaki KX327X is Kawasaki's first fuel-injected two-stroke and its first big-bore smoker in years, built specifically for cross-country racing. Here's what's actually different.

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August 17, 2026

A Federal Judge Just Shut Down Part of the Oregon Dunes — Over a Weasel

A U.S. District Court judge ordered two areas of the Oregon Dunes closed and imposed a nightly OHV curfew to protect the threatened coastal marten. It's temporary, but it's a preview of what's coming for the rest of the dune system.

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August 10, 2026

A 70 MPH Storm Couldn't Stop Cooper Webb From Opening WSX 2026 on Top

Cooper Webb won a lightning-shortened SX1 main at the World Supercross opener in Calgary, while Max Anstie swept SX2 by out-riding the electric Stark bikes at altitude.

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August 3, 2026

BLM Could Close 124 Miles of Trail Near Kanab — Here's What's Actually on the Table

The comment period just closed on a BLM plan that could shut down a third of the OHV route network around Kanab, Utah. It's not decided yet, and that's exactly why it matters.

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July 27, 2026

Jett Lawrence's Penalty Just Handed Hunter a Bigger Points Lead at Washougal

A one-position penalty and a crash while leading turned Jett's day at Washougal into a 12-point deficit — while Cole Davies put on a clinic in the 250 class at Levi Kitchen's home track.

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July 20, 2026

Honda Just Rewired Its Entire Powersports Business — Here's Why That Matters to CRF Owners

Honda folded Marine back under Powersports and Power Equipment into one unified division after beating its sales goals. It's a corporate org chart move — but it's aimed straight at dealer support and how fast new CRFs get built.

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July 13, 2026

Washington Just Stacked Three Tariff Fights on Vietnam — Your Gear Bag Is in the Blast Radius

Three separate Section 301 tariff investigations are converging on Vietnam this month — and Vietnam is where a huge share of your helmet, boots, gloves, and riding gear actually gets made.

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July 10, 2026

The Feds Just Rewrote 50 Years of OHV Rules — Here's What Actually Changes

A new executive order rescinds the Nixon- and Carter-era rules that have shaped off-road access for half a century. It's not an instant trail unlock — here's what it really does.

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July 10, 2026

Hunter Lawrence Steals the Red Plate Back From His Brother at RedBud

A last-lap stall in Moto 1 should have wrecked his weekend. Instead Hunter Lawrence went 2-1 at RedBud, won the overall, and took the points lead back from Jett.

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July 10, 2026

The 2027 Dirt Bikes Are Landing — Here's Who Actually Moved

Yamaha, Honda, KTM, Husqvarna and Suzuki have all rolled out 2027 models — and this year a couple got real redesigns, not just new graphics.

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July 9, 2026

7 Things to Check Before a Backcountry Dirt Bike Ride

A pre-ride checklist for remote trails — the gear, the bike, and the plan that keep a good day from turning into a rescue.

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