Minnesota Adventure Riders

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Wired magazine has a write-up on KTM’s planned (concept) electric scooter.  As scooter’s go this is a very edgy and cool looking design.  Click on over and check it out.  We have seen “adventure” scooters before, so with name like KTM, will an ADV version not be too far behind.  Who knows?

Just passing along a link to a popular internet radio show that I think many would find entertaining.  They broadcast on the internet on Tuesday nights, but their broadcasts are archived.  They generally have some decent guests and topics.  Something to fill your mp3 players.  There are other podcasts on motorcycles but this one tends to lean more towards topics I am interested in.

http://www.sidestandup.com

From the DNR today:

“The DNR’s proposed changes to the trail systems in the Pine County forests (Nemadji, Chengwatana, St. Croix, and General Andrews) are posted on the DNR website at:  http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/mgmtplans/ohv/designation/revisions.html

We have scheduled an Open House to discuss the proposals for May 22, 2013 from 6-8PM at the Askov Town Hall, 6369 Kobmagergade, Askov, MN.

We’ll accept comments at the meeting, and written comments (to me) until June 24, 2013.”

Lots of changes.  Take the time to review and send in your feedback.

Specifically tell them you want the section of the Matthew Lourey State trail that runs through north through the St. Croix state park  to just after Bear Creek to be opened to OHM’s.  This would drastically help people travel the Trans-Minnesota Adventure Trail.

The KTM Blog has a nice post and pics describing their engine plant. Fascinating stuff.  If you are a KTM fan then its like touring Santa’s workshop.

In a recent article in Forbes the subject of affordable commuting vehicles was addressed.  Instead of the typical 4 wheel cages (which they have promoted before) they wrote about all the advantages of choosing a motorcycle as your commuter vehicle.  I can’t argue with them one bit.  What were their reasons?  Fuel efficience, cost of the vehicle, cost of insurance, and the fun factor.  Of the motorcycles pictured (if you don’t count the scooters) all were “adventure” bikes.  The author’s favorite model was none other than the Kawasaki KLR650.  Good read.