Useful Links
ABATE of Indiana 2014 Schedule
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Indiana Motorcycle License Testing Sites
If you would like to get your motorcycle license without taking a motorcycle rider course, you are required to get your motorcycle permit from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, hold it for at least 30 days, and pass a riding test held on the dates, times, and locations below. There is no pre-registration for license testing.
Indiana OHV Registration Information
Interlake (Lynnville IN) riding area
Interlake State Recreation Area (ISRA), former coal mine land straddling Pike and Warrick Counties, is now open as a multi-use recreational facility. Tom Hartman, owner of Big 4 Cycle, was instrumental with others in the Tri-State area in persuading the state of Indiana to purchase and designate this area for ORV and other shared usages. Interlake is approximately 3550 acres of land with three separate areas of mining and reclamation. From steep rugged spoil banks to rolling hilly grasslands, man-made lakes and final cut strip pits, Interlake is a diverse array of topography and scenic views.
Interlake property map.
Trails will be updated and may not be reflected on this map.
Friends of Interlake (F.O.I.L.)
The Friends of Interlake organization is a not for profit group of dedicated outdoor enthusists inspired to work hand in hand with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to preserve the Interlake SRA. This organisation will be working to solicit fund donations from area businesses and government agencies.
Redbird State Riding Area (Duggar IN)
Redbird is approximately 1400 acres of former coal mine land. Its unique history has given us both treasures and challenges. Miles of trails for all skill levels lure ORV enthusiasts to the property and reward them with rich and diverse experiences. From gentle slopes to the technically difficult, it can be found at Redbird.
American Motorcyclist Association
Tom Hartman, owner of Big 4 Cycle, has been a Life Member of the AMA since 1988. Tom has been very active in securing benefits to riders of the Tri-State area and other areas as well. From the street to the track to the trail, millions of Americans enjoy motorcycling. Some ride to work every day. Others ride for pleasure on weekends. Many ride off-road, or journey to places near and far. Still more seek the thrill of competition.
Blue Ribbon Coalition
Tom Hartman, owner of Big 4 Cycle, has been a Life Member of BRC since 1990. Tom has represented the interests of Tri-State off-road enthusiasts for many years. The BlueRibbon Coalition is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting responsible recreational access to public lands and waters. We want to keep your land open for use, whether you recreate on a mountain bike, snowmobile, motorcycle, personal watercraft, ATV, four-wheel drive, horse, or your hiking boots.
Today, the BlueRibbon Coalition is a respected national recreation group that represents over 10,000 individual members and 1,200 organization and business members, for a combined total of over 600,000 recreationists nationwide.
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (N.O.H.V.C.C.)
Tom Hartman, owner of Big 4 Cycle, has active with NOHVCC since 1998. He is also the Indiana representative for this organisation fighting for our rights. The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council is a publicly supported, 501(c)(3) education foundation organized for the sole purpose of developing and providing a wide spectrum of programs, materials and information, or “tools”, to individuals, clubs, associations and agencies in order to further a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.
Discover Indiana Riding Trails (D.I.R.T.)
D.I.R.T.'s core mission is:
"To creating opportunities for responsible motorized trail and secondary road users in Indiana." Find what is new in the off-road arena in Indiana.
Lincoln County Trail Riders
Local ATV trail riding club that is active in the Tri-State area.
Indiana DNR ORV riding areas
Complete list of Indiana state riding areas with links, maps and other useful info.
Indiana DNR ORV riding clubs
List of just some ORV clubs in the state of Indiana.
ATV Safety Institute
Locate local ATV training instructors and classes. Other helpful safety info.
Lynnville Area Dirt Riders
The Lynnville Area Dirt Riders, Inc. is a club of off-road motorcycle riders or people actively concerned and interested in the sport of off-road motorcycle racing. We have been promoting off-road motorcycle races since 1992 and currently promote hare scrambles, motocross races and grand prix races.
BLACK COAL (IN-IL-KY Enduro Riders Assoc.)
For over 40 years, Lynnville, Indiana has been known for promoting motorcycle
off-road racing. The Black Coal race has been a large part of this history
and continues today. Started in the 1970s the race centered around enduro races
that covered over 100 miles. Today the same enthusiasm continues on a small
scale with hare scramble events that generally run 2 hours in duration over a
10 to 14 mile course.
In addition to the Black Coal Race, the club also runs the ATV and Motorcycle
race each year at the Vanderburgh County Fair, as well as a Cross Country style
race held at the Vanderburgh County Fairground property.
ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Indiana
Big 4 Cycle has been an avid supporter of ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Indiana since 1984. We obtained their first 13 motorcycles for rider training. ABATE is a not-for-profit, safety, educational, charitable and advocacy motorcyclist organization. It's aims are to promote safety, protect rights and help others.
ABATE of Indiana represents approximately 20% of the registered motorcycles in Indiana, with a membership of over 27,000. ABATE has a full-time staff, 350 volunteer officers, and over 150 certified safety instructors, dedicated to serving the interests of all motorcyclists.
AMA District 15
New To Racing?
Getting started in District 15 AMA racing is very easy!
Call the event you are wanting to participate in ahead of time to get start times and directions.
You can get all the necessary paperwork (including your AMA and District 15 membership) at the event.
Be sure to ask the promoter about Sign up cost, gate fees and parking. Some events will have electrical hookups, if needed, for a small cost.
Be sure to talk to other participants , They will help you with race orders and all types of questions you may have, they like to help!
Most of all make sure to have fun!
Mid-South Cross Country
Mid-South Cross Country
series finds no shame in their
turnouts. MSXC’s 30th Season
line up must have planned
something right because the
packed events are on the
incline!
Harlan County Ridge Runners ATV Club
The Harlan County Ridge Runners ATV Club is based in coal fields of Southeastern Kentucky in the town of Evarts, Kentucky named the "BIRTH PLACE OF ADVENTURE TOURISM". Our Club is over 700 members strong, and our creed is to tread lightly, keep the forest free from liter and to preserve the environment.
Hatfield~McCoy Trail System
The Hatfield~McCoy Trail System is a statutory corporation created by the West Virginia Legislature to generate economic development through tourism in nine southern West Virginia counties. By mid-2009, the Hatfield~McCoy Trail System covered more than 500 miles of off-road trails in five of its nine project counties. Each of its six trail systems is open 365 days a year to ATVs, dirt bikes, and utility vehicles (UTVs). Many of the trail systems also offer community connecting trails that allow visitors to access “ATV-friendly towns” to experience the charm of southern West Virginia.
MotoGP
MotoGP is the world’s premier motorcycling championship, with a season of 18 Grands Prix in 14 countries bringing together the world’s top motorcycle manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia and KTM - plus an elite crop of riders from every corner of the globe.
Nicky Hayden official website
The Kentucky Kid! Owensboro's claim to international motorcycle fame!
Adventure Rider
Chat room with world-wide membership. The ultimate in Adventure riding information!