TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY
on designated roads and trails or in permitted areas.

Switchbacks are designed to maintain the stability of a trail. Cutting them destroys their integrity.

Travel only in areas open to off‑road motorcycle use.

On slick trails, moderate the throttle and use the clutch to gain maximum traction with minimal wheel spin.
On switchbacks, avoid roosting around the apex of the turn when climbing or brake‑sliding during descent, both of which gouge the trail.
Ride over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trail.
Cross streams only at designated fording points or where the trail crosses the stream.
Comply with all signs and barriers.
Buddy up with two or three riders. Riding solo can leave you vulnerable if you have an accident or breakdown. Designate meeting areas in case of separation.

RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS
including private property owners and all recreational trail users, campers and others, so they can enjoy their activities undisturbed.

Be considerate of others on the road or trail.
Leave gates as you find them.
If crossing private property, be sure to ask permission from the landowner(s).
Yield the right of way to those passing you or travelling uphill. Yield to mountain bikers, hikers and horses.
Do not idly ride around in camping, picnicking, trailhead or residential areas.
Keep speeds low around crowds and in camping areas.
Keep the noise and dust down.

EDUCATE YOURSELF
by obtaining travel maps and regulations from public agencies, planning for your trip, taking riding skills classes and knowing how to use and operate your equipment safely.

Obtain a map of your destination and determine which areas are open to off‑road motorcycles.
Make a realistic plan and stick to it. Always tell someone your travel plans.
Contact the land manager for area restrictions, closures and permit requirements.
Check the weather forecast before you go.
Prepare for the unexpected by packing a small backpack full of emergency items.
Wear a helmet, eye protection and other safety gear.
Buddy up with two or three riders. Riding solo can leave you vulnerable if you have an accident or breakdown. Designate meeting areas in case of separation.
Take an off‑road motorcycle training course that provides hands‑on instruction in a variety of trail conditions.
Know the laws in your province or territory regarding age restrictions, sound levels, vehicle registration, insurance and safety equipment.
Make sure your motorcycle is mechanically up to the task. Be prepared with tools, supplies, spares and a spill kit for trailside repairs.

AVOID SENSITIVE AREAS
such as meadows, lakeshores, wetlands and streams, unless on designated routes.

Other sensitive habitats to avoid, unless on designated routes, include fragile desert soils, tundra and seasonal nesting or breeding areas.
Avoid disturbing historical, archeological and paleontological sites.
Avoid “spooking” livestock and wildlife you encounter and keep your distance.
Motorized and mechanized vehicles are not allowed in areas designated as Wilderness or equivalent protected areas.
Help prevent the spread of invasive species by washing your motorcycle and transport vehicle after every ride.

DO YOUR PART
by leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of fire, avoiding the spread of invasive species, restoring degraded areas and joining a local riding or stewardship organization.

Carry a trash bag on your motorcycle or in your tow vehicle and pick up litter left by others.
Pack out what you pack in.
Practice minimum impact camping by using established sites and camping 60 metres (200 feet) from water sources and trails.
Observe proper sanitary waste disposal or pack your waste out.
Protect the soundscape by preventing unnecessary noise created by a poorly tuned motorcycle or revving your engine without need.
Before and after a ride, wash your off‑road motorcycle and support vehicle to reduce the spread of invasive species.