On The Pegs February 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 2 | Page 28

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Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series
2018 Schedule Announced
The American Motorcyclist Association’s 2018 schedule for the Beta AMA Na-
tional Dual Sport Series, presented by Kenda Tires, includes 16 multiday rides
organized by AMA-chartered clubs and promoters. The routes feature some of
the best riding opportunities throughout the United States on private and public
land.
One lucky participant in the series will win a new motorcycle from title sponsor
Beta USA. Beta’s lineup can be seen at www.betausa.com.
Additional participant prizes or AMA member deals and discounts will be of-
fered by series sponsors Kenda Tires, ADV Moto and Seat Concepts.
AMA Recreational Riding Manager Heather Wilson said the terrain for these
events may vary widely. In the East or Midwest, the courses often involve woods
riding, with gravel or dirt roads connecting riders to multiple woods sections. In
the West, a course is often a mix of sand and dirt, marked by significant elevation
changes and wide expanses of open country.
“This segment of riding has captured the interest of both racers and recreational
riders,” Wilson said. “It’s common to see a group of riders planning a camping and
riding trip on social media months in advance and then sharing their stories after
the event. The camaraderie in dual-sport motorcycling is exciting to see.”
The AMA National Dual Sport Series, which dates to 1987, is once again backed
by Beta USA, who will be donating a Beta motorcycle to be raffled to a series par-
ticipant at the end of 2018.
“All of us at Beta are very happy to continue for three more years with the AMA
and the national dual sport series,” said Beta USA President Tim Pilg. “We have