Off-Road Riders Association hosts Drive-to-Ride event

A sold-out crowd of over 100 enthusiastic off-road motorcycle riders and their families marked the formal launch recently of the Nova Scotia Off-Road Riders Association (NSORRA) event schedule and 2009 membership drive.

The Association’s inaugural trail ride and demonstration event was held Saturday, Oct. 18 on private property in Falmouth. Drive-to-Ride showcased off-road motorcycling as a fun, family-friendly sport and highlighted the role of the association in safety and skills training, environmental awareness and strengthening the motorcycling community in Nova Scotia. “We were thrilled by the terrific turnout,” said Association President Paul Wamboldt. “We know there is a lot of competition for family time and attention. Of the 100 people here, almost 40 are 18 or younger and riding with their families. “They’re learning about safety, respecting the rules of the road and having fun while enjoying a beautiful fall day. This event perfectly showcases our sport, and why it is worthy of our support and promotion.”

Along with the trail ride, skills demonstrations and skill-testing events, 22 kids under 16 received formal instruction by certified NSORRA coaches, earning their safety training certificate, in preparation for the event. This training is a key responsibility of the association, and the Drive-to-Ride event provided a great opportunity to raise awareness of the new rules and regulations governing riders under Nova Scotia’s Off-Highway Vehicles Act.

For more information on the Nova Scotia Off-Road Riders Association, visit www.offroadriders.ca. - Submitted