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Senior Editor, Dual-Sport & Trail
Maya has logged 40,000+ dual-sport miles across the Rockies and Southwest. Former GNCC amateur, wrenching since age 14, she leads Trail Roamer's bike tests and trail-access coverage.
RecallKTM North America is recalling about 21,040 GasGas and Husqvarna off-road motorcycles after the rear brake caliper can crack or break. Stop riding and schedule a free dealer repair.
PolicyOn August 24, 2026, USDA Forest Service published a Federal Register notice of intent to revise travel management toward a national presumption that existing roads, trails, and access points stay open unless closed for documented reasons. Comments were due September 23, 2026.
ResultsRound 7 of the American National Enduro Championship in West Glocester, Rhode Island, delivered Grant Davis’s first career National Enduro overall win and Korie Steede’s Pro Women’s championship clinch after a seventh straight win.
First LookKTM’s HARDENDURO trim returns for 2027 with updated graphics and a factory component list that includes WP XACT closed-cartridge forks with preload adjusters, Metzeler 6Days Extreme tires, skid plate, wrap-around handguards, radiator fan, and a floating front disc. Production was set to start in September at Mattighofen.
PolicyUSDA and the Forest Service proposed rescinding the national 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, returning inventoried-roadless decisions to local forest planning. Federal Register publication was August 20, 2026; comment deadline cited as September 21, 2026.
ResultsCycle News (August 31, 2026) reports Round 7 of the Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA National Grand Prix Championship / WORCS co-sanctioned Dynamite Grand Prix at Cache Valley MX Park, Preston, Idaho. Mason Semmens (KTM) led wire-to-wire roughly 12 seconds over Dante Oliveira; Dare DeMartile finished third.
PolicyWyoming Public Media (August 25, 2026) and Missoula Current summarize the Forest Service intent to revise the Travel Management Rule toward greater motorized and e-bike access. Existing designations remain until revised — here is the dual-sport FAQ version of the Federal Register NOI.
NewsOfficial GNCC schedule shows no August 2026 races during summer break. Round 10 John Penton is September 19–20, 2026 at Sunday Creek Raceway, Millfield, Ohio, with eMTB on Friday September 18. Honest what’s-next preview — not invented mid-break results.
First LookFullnoise reports the MY27 Sherco Factory Enduro range landing in Australia with updated ergonomics, selected two-stroke transmission refinements, new seat/graphics/battery, and Akrapovic exhaust on the 300 SEF. AU-sourced facts only — no unverified U.S. pricing or street-legal claims.
GuideA street-legal dual-sport shortlist comparison built from publicly known category facts — displacement class, typical use cases, and ownership tradeoffs. Dealer pricing is labeled check-dealer; this is not a ridden long-term review.
GuideA category buyer guide for dual-sport and trail boots — hinged MX lids vs adventure touring boots, buckle security, sole compound, and fit. Real common models only; not a fake multi-week trail ranking.
GuideA clear category explainer: plated dual-sports vs off-road-only dirt bikes — lighting, mirrors, emissions, weight, tires, and where each tool wins. Public category facts only; not a ridden shootout.
GuideA practical pre-purchase checklist for used dual-sports: title/VIN, hours vs miles, oil leaks, wheel bearings, valve service history, crash damage, and a sane test ride. Evergreen guidance — not a price guide with invented values.
GuideBuyer-guide structure for trail and dual-sport goggles in dust: foam seals, venting, roll-off vs tear-off systems, and lens tints. Real common models (100 percent Armega, Oakley Airbrake, Scott Prospect, Smith) — not a fake dust-chamber score.
GuideA sample Front Range-to-high-country loop with elevation notes, fuel spacing, and how to verify USFS travel management before you roll.
