Off-road motorcycle enthusiasts are well aware of the
physical workout one gets when riding on OHV trails. This was the topic of a lunch-break discussion
last weekend when riding with a 70 year-old A level competitor.
Both of us believe that riding keeps your mind sharp and
is a good form of outdoor exercise. That
discourse reminded QWR of an excellent article written in 2011 by our good
friend at NOHVCC, Karen Umphress. Her discussion
points were based on a Canadian health study on the physical benefits of OHV
recreation.
Article on Health Benefits of OHV Recreation
QWR believes this information is useful on a number of
fronts. First, it confirms that OHV
trail riding is a good form of exercise.
Second, it validates OHV trail-based recreation and its health benefits
as important elements to be included in the recreation-matrix on public lands.
Next time you get back to camp after a long day of trail
riding, you can feel comforted in knowing that science has confirmed your exhaustion and sore muscles are healthy
signs of a good workout.
