The BraapTrax Blog

Ride Reports & Trail Beta

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

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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