Trail Ride in Pahrump, March 17th, 2013

We are often told that the trail riding around Pahrump is first-class, and it is. And a lot of our students ask why we don’t offer tours? Well, because there are others that do that. Daryll Folks with Trac-On is having a “Marked Organized” ride just outside Pahrump in the foothills above town on Sunday…

Riding Tip: The Front Brake

100% of your bikes braking power is in the front brake. Yes, 100% and I mean it. The reason for this idealistic and profound statement is that even if conditions make it difficult to use the front brake fully, riders still need to approach braking with this technique in mind. After all, if you are…

April and May Classes

We’ve set our dates for April and May. April 27 and 28th–Series 1 Off-Road Essentials Class, Open to all bikes and abilities. May 10th and 11th–Series 1 Off-Road Essentials Class, Single-Cylinder and Competition Bikes (no Twin-Cylinder) To keep up on all the news for JLR events, sign up for our newsletter. It also contains riding tips and news about…

Jimmy Helps Bob With Bike Setup

Riding Tip: Proper Bike Setup

  “Is My Bike Set Up Properly?” That is a tough question. In reality you are the only one who knows the answer. Our expertise and experience at JLR Off-Road can help, but in reality it is us asking you a series of questions to help you understand what will work for you. Making you…

ROUND TIRES AND WHY THEY ARE RISKY OFF ROAD

ROUND TIRES AND WHY THEY ARE RISKY OFF ROAD One of the most common questions we are asked is “Why can’t I use my 50\50 tires at your class?” Our answer is simple: It is for your safety. We refer to a so-called 50/50 or dual-purpose tire as a “round tire” referring to the uninterrupted smooth or…

Alt Rider Taste Of Dakar, Sign-Ups Open

The registration for the Alt Rider Taste Of Dakar is now open. The event, taking place over  February 22-24, 2013 in Pahrump, NV, is a great way to do some fun riding and meet other Adventure Riders with a passion for the Dakar Rally. In addition to the event, JLR Off-Road will be offering a…