Motorcycle Riders Association (M.R.A.)

Hey MRA family!
We need your DONATIONS!
Contact Shaylene Hubartt for drop off.

🏁 MRA WEEKLY CONNECT THREAD 🏁
Ride • Buy/Sell • Q&A • Community
June 16, 2026

This is your weekly space to connect, share, and stay involved with our riding community.

🔥 THIS THREAD IS FOR:

🚵 Ride Planning
Looking for riding buddies or organizing a group ride? Post it here!

💰 Buy • Sell • Trade
Bikes, parts, gear, or extras—MRA members first!

🏪 Community Business Specials
Local businesses can share specials or coupons for MRA members here.

❓ Questions & Advice
Ask about trails, events, bikes, maintenance, or local riding tips.

📸 Photos & Ride Reports
Show us where you rode and how it went!

🤝 COMMUNITY REMINDER

Let's keep this space:
✅ Family friendly
✅ Respectful & positive
✅ Helpful to fellow riders

We're all here because we love to ride and support our OHV community.

What do you think? Would you like to see this Community Chat return each week?

Alright riders… post up, connect, and keep the wheels turning! 🏁

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𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙄𝙁𝙋𝙇 𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀: The fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District will increase to “high” (yellow) and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will increase to Level 2 (two) on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

This increase is due to persistent hot temperatures and vegetation that continues to dry across Southwest Oregon. ODF Southwest responded to multiple fires in recent days, with the largest being the Spencer Gulch Fire roughly 4 miles south of Ruch. Firefighters were able to stop the forward spread at approximately 75 acres, and crews remain on scene working to fully secure and mop up the fire. This change affects 1.8 million acres of state, private, county and Bureau of Land Management lands in Jackson and Josephine counties.

The primary difference between current fire prevention restrictions and those beginning on Thursday affects the public use of power‑driven equipment, such as chainsaws, mowers, w**d eaters, and more. The use of power‑driven equipment, grinding, cutting of metal, and other spark‑emitting equipment, such as wood splitters and generators, will be prohibited between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. This does not apply to mowing green lawns.

Other fire prevention regulations which will remain in effect, include:

• No debris burning, including piles and debris burned in burn barrels

• No fireworks on or within 1/8th of a mile of ODF-protected land. Fireworks are prohibited on all BLM land

• Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited

• Campfires are allowed only in designated campgrounds. Portable stoves or fire pits using liquefied or bottled fuels may be used in other locations that are clear of dry vegetation at all times

• Motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain, are allowed only on improved roads; one shovel and one gallon of water, or one 2.5 pound or larger fire extinguisher, is required while traveling

• Smoking while traveling will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other specifically designated locations

• Chainsaws may not be used between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. During hours outside of this time frame, chainsaws may be used but require that the operator have one shovel and one 8-oz or larger fire extinguisher at the work site. A fire watch is also required for one hour after each chainsaw use

• Cutting, grinding, and welding of metal is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. These activities will be allowed during hours outside of this time frame only if the work site is cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site

• The mowing of dead or dried grass with power-driven equipment is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger, including equipment powered by gas, electricity or batteries. This restriction does not include mowing of green lawns, or equipment used for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops

• Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine-use not specifically mentioned is not allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during high fire danger. Use of any spark-emitting internal combustion engine is allowed outside of this time frame only if the work site is cleared of potentially flammable vegetation and other materials, and a water supply is at the job site

• Any electric fence controllers must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, and be installed and used in compliance with the fence controller’s instructions for fire safe operation

For industrial operations, under IFPL II (Two) – limited shutdown, which is entirely separate from all public fire restrictions, the following may operate after 8 p.m. and up until 1 p.m. daily:

• Power saws, except at loading sites

• Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws

• Cable yarding

• Blasting

• Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal

For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire season restrictions, please call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you:
Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point. (541) 664-3328
Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass. (541) 474-3152
Fire season information is also available online at our page, and our website, www.swofire.com.

🌟 MRA YARD SALE FUNDRAISER 🌟
📅 Coming June 26–28, 2026

As you start your spring cleaning, please keep the MRA in mind and set aside items to donate to our upcoming Yard Sale Fundraiser! 🏍️💚

All proceeds from the sale will go directly to the Dedicated2Dirt Fund to help support future property acquisitions and trail expansion opportunities.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE:
Donations will be accepted starting June 22nd, but maybe able to take small donations sooner. Please contact Shaylene and Aaron Hubartt to make drop off arrangements.

✅ ACCEPTING ITEMS:
• Moto gear & moto garments
• Moto parts
• Home goods
• Books
• Working electronics
• Tools
• Sporting equipment
• Furniture (approval required)
• Other items in GOOD condition

❌ WE WILL NOT ACCEPT:
• Helmets (liability reasons)
• Baby items
• VCRs, VHS tapes or cassette tapes
• Stuffed animals
• Undergarments
• Damaged items, stained items or items with missing parts
• Unsorted boxes

🚨 PLEASE READ:
Last year we received many unsorted boxes filled with unusable items and garbage that the MRA had to pay to dispose of. Disposal costs reduce fundraiser profits, so please only donate clean, usable, organized items.

📦 Any items left after the sale will be donated.

Questions about donations or acceptable items?
Please contact Shaylene & Aaron Hubartt (541) 621-2139
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for helping support the future of riding access and the Dedicated2Dirt Fund! 🙌🏽🏔️🏍️

🚨 MRA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 🚨
First off, I owe everyone an apology—I completely forgot to post this on Monday! 😬

📅 When: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Crackin & Stackin
215 E. Jackson Street, Medford, Oregon

All active members are invited to attend!
This will be an important meeting as we will be accepting nominations for one open Permanent At Large Member position on the Executive Committee.

If you are interested in serving, or would like to nominate someone, please consider the following qualifications:

✅ Association member in good standing for the prior two (2) years
✅ Active in Association meetings and events for at least 12 months
✅ Currently serving as an officer, committee chair, or member at large
✅ Understands the needs of OHV enthusiasts in the Rogue Valley
✅ Motivated to help organize and support the local OHV community
✅ At least 18 years of age

The Permanent At Large Member position is filled indefinitely until the member resigns or is removed by the Executive Committee.

We will also be discussing:
• Trail maintenance updates
• Grant projects
• Property development
• Committees and ways to get involved

🍔 Dinner & Drinks
Dinner and beverages will be available for a cash donation to the Dedicated2Dirt Fund.
If you'd like to learn more about Executive Committee responsibilities and requirements, please review the MRA Bylaws on our website.

🌐 www.motorcycleridersassociation.org

We hope you'll join us and help shape the future of the Motorcycle Riders Association.

Ride Safe,
Motorcycle Riders Association

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𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙊 𝙈𝙊𝘿𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙀: Fire danger on Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District-protected land will increase to moderate (blue) on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Lands affected by this declaration include 1.8 million acres of state, private, county, city and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forestlands in Jackson and Josephine counties. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will remain at one.

Although the region has seen a brief stretch of cooler days, vegetation continues to dry, and the increasing heat this week will accelerate that drying as temperatures climb toward the 100 degree mark. This combination of ongoing drying and rising heat is increasing fire danger and prompting the shift to moderate on Thursday.

Beginning Thursday at 12:01 a.m., the following new public fire restrictions will take effect:

• Open fires are prohibited, which includes campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except at locations deemed a designated campground. Portable cooking stoves or firepits using liquefied or bottled fuels are still allowed in areas clear of flammable vegetation;

• Chainsaws may not be used between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during moderate fire danger. During hours outside of this time frame, chainsaws may be used but require that the operator have one shovel and one 8 ounce or larger fire extinguisher at the work site. A fire watch is also required for one hour after each chainsaw use;

• Cutting, grinding and welding of metal is not allowed between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during moderate fire danger. These activities will be allowed during hours outside of this time frame only if the work site is a cleared area and a charged garden hose or one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher is at the job site;

• The mowing of dead or dried grass with power-driven equipment is not allowed between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. This restriction does not include mowing of green lawns, or equipment used for the commercial culture and harvest of agricultural crops;

• Motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, will be allowed only on improved roads free of flammable vegetation. One shovel and one gallon of water, or one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher, is required while traveling. All-terrain vehicles and motorcycles must be equipped with one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher;

• Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling, except on state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher. As noted above, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles must be equipped with one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher;

• Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine use not specifically mentioned is not allowed between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during moderate fire danger. Use of any spark-emitting internal combustion engine is allowed outside of this time frame only if the work site is a cleared area and a charged garden hose or one 2½ pound or larger fire extinguisher is at the job site;

Public fire restrictions currently in effect, which will remain in effect, include:

• No debris burning, including piles and debris burned in burn barrels.
• No fireworks on or within one eighth of a mile of ODF-protected land.
• Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited.
• Smoking while traveling will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other specifically designated locations.
• Any electric fence controllers must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services and be installed and used in compliance with the fence controller’s instructions for fire safe operation.

Following fire season regulations helps to decrease the number of human-caused fires, as these activities are known to create sparks and start fires.

For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Fire Season regulations, visit our page, or our website, www.swofire.com. You can also call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you:

Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point – (541) 664-3328 Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass – (541) 474-3152

🎟️🏍️ WIN A NEW MOTOJAW HITCH-MOUNTED MOTORCYCLE CARRIER! 🏍️🎟️

The Dedicated2Dirt Raffle is officially underway!

Thanks to the generous donation from Medford Metal Works, one lucky winner will take home a brand-new MotoJaw Hitch-Mounted Motorcycle Carrier!

🎟️ $20 Per Ticket
🎟️ Only 200 Tickets Available
✅ No Need to Be Present to Win

📅 Drawing: October 25, 2026
👻 Ghost & Goblins Poker Run

Purchase Raffle tickets here - https://square.link/u/LdOhuWyO

Every ticket purchased helps support the Dedicated2Dirt Fund for Land Acquisitions, allowing the MRA to continue preserving and expanding riding opportunities for future generations.

Help us protect riding access while getting a chance to win an awesome piece of moto gear!

🏍️🔥🌲

Good morning everyone!

I was asked to start the Community Chat back up, and before we make it a regular thing again, I wanted to hear from all of you. Is this something you'd like to see continued?

The goal is to create a place for our riding community to connect about all things dirt bikes. It's not just about riding—it’s about helping each other out, sharing information, supporting local businesses, buying and selling gear, and staying connected with fellow riders.

🏁 MRA WEEKLY CONNECT THREAD 🏁
Ride • Buy/Sell • Q&A • Community

This is your weekly space to connect, share, and stay involved with our riding community.

🔥 THIS THREAD IS FOR:

🚵 Ride Planning
Looking for riding buddies or organizing a group ride? Post it here!

💰 Buy • Sell • Trade
Bikes, parts, gear, or extras—MRA members first!

🏪 Community Business Specials
Local businesses can share specials or coupons for MRA members here.

❓ Questions & Advice
Ask about trails, events, bikes, maintenance, or local riding tips.

📸 Photos & Ride Reports
Show us where you rode and how it went!

🤝 COMMUNITY REMINDER

Let's keep this space:
✅ Family friendly
✅ Respectful & positive
✅ Helpful to fellow riders

We're all here because we love to ride and support our OHV community.

What do you think? Would you like to see this Community Chat return each week?

Alright riders… post up, connect, and keep the wheels turning! 🏁

Hey MRA Family! 👋

If you've ever met Greg Cordova, you know how much he and the entire Sweet Tea Express family support the MRA. They are always stepping up to help our events, riders, and community, and we'd love to return the favor!

I know a lot of our members have some seriously cool rides that aren't dirt bikes. 🏁🚗🔥 Whether it's a classic car, hot rod, lifted truck, muscle car, or custom build, this is your chance to show it off!

Let's help make Greg's car show a huge success by entering your vehicle or simply stopping by to check out all the amazing cars and trucks on display.

Show some love for a business that continually supports our riding community! ❤️

Check out the event details here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FfF7v5hKd/

Who's bringing a ride? 👇

First Fridays at Barney’s Burgers

Classic Cars & Classic Music

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

If you are an enthusiast of burgers, shakes, classic cars, and music, we cordially invite you to join us for an extraordinary event.

This month, we will be presenting awards for the following categories:

* Best Hot Rod
* Best Modern Muscle
* Best Classic
* Best Import
* Best Truck

Furthermore, do not miss the opportunity to draw a poker chip as our prizes are unique and change each month.

Sponsored by:
Pacific Northwest Tile
Sweet Tea Express
Barney’s Burgers
Firelight Impression



🌟 MRA YARD SALE FUNDRAISER 🌟
📅 Coming June 26–28, 2026

As you start your spring cleaning, please keep the MRA in mind and set aside items to donate to our upcoming Yard Sale Fundraiser! 🏍️💚

All proceeds from the sale will go directly to the Dedicated2Dirt Fund to help support future property acquisitions and trail expansion opportunities.

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE:
We will begin accepting donations the week prior to the sale. Unfortunately, we do not have the space to store items earlier than that.

✅ ACCEPTING ITEMS:
• Moto gear & moto garments
• Moto parts
• Home goods
• Books
• Working electronics
• Tools
• Sporting equipment
• Furniture (approval required)
• Other items in GOOD condition

❌ WE WILL NOT ACCEPT:
• Helmets (liability reasons)
• Baby items
• VCRs, VHS tapes or cassette tapes
• Stuffed animals
• Undergarments
• Damaged items, stained items or items with missing parts
• Unsorted boxes

🚨 PLEASE READ:
Last year we received many unsorted boxes filled with unusable items and garbage that the MRA had to pay to dispose of. Disposal costs reduce fundraiser profits, so please only donate clean, usable, organized items.

📦 Any items left after the sale will be donated.

Questions about donations or acceptable items?
Please contact Shaylene & Aaron Hubartt (541) 621-2139
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for helping support the future of riding access and the Dedicated2Dirt Fund! 🙌🏽🏔️🏍️