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Department of Defense Is Testing a Nuclear Reactor Right Next to Moab's Off-Road Heaven, and My Hunting Grounds

A brand-new nuclear reactor is set to undergo testing at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab in Orangeville, Utah. That's about two hours away from Moab, and only 30 minutes from where the author elk hunted last season.

Feb 18 -

The Mojave's Off-Road Trail Closure Isn't What The Blue Ribbon Coalition Wants You to Believe It Is

Press surrounding the closure of a handful of off-road trails in the Mojave are that of "the sky is falling." The truth is far more benign, but that's not what the Blue Ribbon Coalition wants you to think.

Feb 18 -

How Much Does Technique Matter When You Ride Different Bikes Off Road?

The principles remain the same, even if you have to adapt them slightly for different bikes and different situations. But that's the fun!

Feb 13 -

You Have to Check Out These New Off-Road Motorcycle Lights

Nacho Offroad Lighting, a new brand backed by the legendary ARB, has some dope new lights that are purpose-built for your adventure motorcycle. And they look tight as hell.

Feb 13 -

Someone Just Bought Hunter Thompson's Old Dirt Bike, Peyote Wasn't Included

Gonzo journalist and prominent motorcyclist Hunter Thompson is a hero in many spaces, and his personal Husqvarna dirt bike just was sold for a bunch of money. Drugs, however, were not included.

Feb 10 -

This Chinese Electric Dirtbike Company Wants You To Take It Seriously

Niu’s expanded XQi lineup adds the 300, 400, and a very capable 125cc-equivalent electric motorcycle for 2026.

Feb 9 -

This Is The Most Radical Flat Track Motorcycle You've Never Heard Of

Swiss firm Picasso Engineering bets adjustable carbon stiffness will outperform traditional steel frames in the grueling world of flat track racing.

Feb 6 -

I Would Do So Many Illegal Things for This Custom BMW Adventure Motorcycle

The WalzWerk X-Plorer BMW GS is perhaps the perfect neo-retro motorcycle on any contintent, and I would do just about anything to have one in my garage.

Feb 5 -

Trump's Pick to Lead the BLM Will Be a Death Sentence to Your Public Land Off-Road

Steve Pearce, President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, has a horrendous record of advocating for public land sell-offs. And his appointment would mean the death sentence to your public land trails.

Jan 30 -

An American Side-By-Side Racer Finished Second at the Dakar Rally on His First Try

In only his second ever rally race, Kyle Chaney managed to finish in second place in the UTV category of the Dakar Rally. Here’s why that matters.

Jan 29 -

Yet Another F1 Driver Chooses Motocross for Off-Season Training

Liam Lawson shared a post of him riding a tricked-out Red Bull-stickered GasGas MC 250F around a motocross track during the offseason.

Jan 19 -

onX Offroad Is Looking For Folks For Its Trail Revival Projects This Year, So Apply Right Now

If you or your off-road group is looking to help conservation efforts, trail projects, or need some financing to ensure we all benefit from public land trails, onX Offroad's Trail Revival project is back.

Jan 16 -

Ducati Turned Its Already Badass MX Bike Up To 11 With The Desmo450 MX Factory

The Factory model adds titanium Akrapovič exhaust, race suspension, and significant weight savings over the standard Desmo450 MX.

Jan 13 -

Wilwood Is Getting Into Side-by-Side Aftermarket Brakes, Too

After Brembo debuted its UTV brake concepts, Wilwood announced it, too, would be giving side-by-side owners the ability to get better brakes with its own aftermarket options.

Jan 12 -

Segway's New Electric Dirtbike Packs A Serious Punch, And Is Definitely Not A Toy

The Segway Xaber 300 brings wheelie control, virtual clutch tech, and multiple power personalities to electric off-road riding.

Jan 12 -

Here's Why Polaris' Military MRZR UTV Will Always Be Cooler Than Your Regular RZR

Polaris’ MRZR Alpha shows why military side-by-sides get blackout mode, adjustable suspension, and tech that civilians will never need.

Jan 2 -

Japanese Manufacturer Kubota Just Made Its Workhorse UTV Even More Useful

The new RTV-X Long Bed delivers 1,212 pounds of payload in a job-ready six-foot bed.

Dec 29 2025 -

There Aren't Many Rooftop Tents for Side-by-Sides. This Could Change That

One of the big issues with attaching a rooftop tent to a side-by-side is that most UTV racks aren't strong enough for them. Groenberg's ultralight 'Weekend' tent could change that.

Dec 28 2025 -

Can-Am's Inaugural "Derby" Competition Looks Like a Raucous Way of Breaking Things

We were already impressed by the new 2026 Can-Am Defender HD11 in our initial first drive, but seeing it get thrashed by pros across the brand's new Derby competition, we didn't even come close to its potential.

Dec 23 2025 -

The Hatfield-McCoy Off-Road Trails Director is Stepping Down After 20-Year Career

After two decades of stability, the sprawling Hatfield-McCoy off-road trail system enters a new chapter that could redefine its impact on riders and rural communities alike.

Dec 23 2025 -

A Ton of Federal Revenue Comes From Public Lands, and Politicians Want to Sell Them for Pennies

Our politicians continue their fight to sell off public lands. More insulting than the overwhelming support for them, they want to sell these lands off for pennies compared to what they bring in.

Dec 22 2025 -

This Electric Kid's Dirt Bike Proves the Future of Motorcycling Starts Early

Hero MotoCorp brings its mass-market experience to a youth-focused off-road EV with the VIDA DIRT.E K3.

Dec 17 2025 -

The Rest of the World Doesn't Have Public Lands, the US Is Getting Close to That

Theodore Roosevelt IV, the great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, sat down with conservationist Randy Newberg to talk about the continuing threats to public lands, and how Europe doesn't have them anymore.

Dec 16 2025 -

You—Yes, You—Can Win Big Money Racing a Rally Motorcycle in Baja This Year

The Baja Rally is awarding $10,000 to the top Rally Pro racer, and a chance for amateur racers to win a custom-built rally bike from ChampADV.

Dec 12 2025 -