The inaugural Polaris RZR UTV World Championship Desert Classic in Laughlin, Nevada, Feb. 20-22, 2015, drew UTV and Polaris owners, quad lovers and motorcycle addicts from around the world. Participants didn’t need to race a Polaris in order to gain a competitive edge, but considering it was the only UTV to make it into the race title, plenty of adoration was directed toward this particular brand. The event is the newest race in the Best in the Desert Series, backed by MedMedia. The three-day festival kicked off with a family poker run on Friday, while the big race day took...

Towing your UTV can be done quickly, easily and safely, but not without the right tools and know-how. Not everyone has a truck bed big enough to haul a UTV, so towing often becomes the only alternative. Unfortunately, many people don’t know how to best to do it. As a UTV owner (or hopeful owner), you may have seen dangerous towing practices on the highway, ranging from illegal trailers to UTVs that seemed to be magically hanging on by a thread. Bear in mind that if you need to suddenly change lanes while towing a UTV, the weight of the...

UTVs are a veritably indispensable tool when hunting, and the industry’s manufacturers offer a plethora of fantastic options. Whether riders are going on a weeks-long hunting journey or a quick Saturday shoot, using a UTV allows them to carry more gear and cover more ground while practicing their beloved sport. It is the ultimate recreational tool that can drastically improve your hunts. Choosing the right UTV for hunting is a personal decision. However, a few makes and models remain popular with hunting enthusiasts year after year. Consider this list foundational for narrowing down your search. Of course, one of the...

Get a UTV, live like a celebrity? That seems to be the case, at least with some well-known celebs who have been spotted off-roading on their own UTVs! For example, Brad Pitt was snapped with his son Maddox tooling around their Santa Barbara estate on a UTV. It’s even reported that Brad nailed a trick on a quad bike, boosting himself on two wheels (without Maddox, in case any riders were worried). One of Brad and Angelina’s neighbors, Gavin Rossdale, is also known for riding a UTV on his property. It’s clear though: You don’t need a celebrity paycheck in...

A clean UTV windshield is critical for your safety and enjoyment in the great outdoors. If you have invested in a high-quality, custom-fitted polycarbonate windshield for your vehicle, would you risk ruining it with improper care? Some customers mistakenly believe that they can clean polycarbonate surfaces the same way they might care for Plexiglas, but they are actually very different composite materials. And, unlike Plexiglas, it’s much harder to correct scratches or haziness in polycarb windshields. Read on to learn how to care for your new UTV windshield the right way! Your Polycarbonate UTV Windshield Takes a Beating Admit it,...

Are you about to spot UTVs on Colorado county roads soon? That’s the direction a measure seems to be headed, which will potentially allow off-highway vehicles, such as UTVs, to legally drive on county roads. However, don’t start mapping out your new routes just yet. According to Colorado lawmakers, the measure is on the right track but still has a lengthy journey ahead before it’s kosher to take to the county roads. Brought forward by state Rep. J. Paul Brown of Ignacio, the proposed measure will only allow access on dirt roads, keeping paved county roads clear of UTVs as...

Police haven’t revealed if it was a Kawasaki, Polaris, Yamaha or other type of UTV—all they know is that, despite one thief’s best efforts, apparently a UTV can’t elude or outrun a cruiser for long. In Clarksville, Tennessee, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department told local news crews that when a local terrain vehicle was first reported as stolen, it didn’t make much of a blip on their radar. However, the last thing they expected was a low-speed pursuit in order to catch the criminal. The first call came in the early afternoon when a resident claimed their recreational vehicle had...

Want to get your engine revved this Valentine’s Day? Go UTVing. Whether the snow trails are still open in your region or you really want to heat things up on a desert path, this is the perfect time to get your motor racing right next to your love interest. An excuse to get romantic is always welcome, but that doesn’t mean you need to stick with stuffy restaurants and uncomfortable suits and dresses. Don’t think UTVing is romantic? Here are just a smattering of reasons that prove you wrong: 1. Endorphins are Aphrodisiacs Contrary to popular belief, UTVing is a...

Does your idea of the ultimate winter vacation include heading to a far-off trail with your ATV in tow? From Utah to New York and everywhere in between, there are some fantastic, snow-blanketed trails begging for your weekend warrior prowess. When planning your trailblazing over the river and through the woods to ring out 2014 with a bang, why not look beyond the usual local day trips? America is brimming with once in a lifetime trails. Pack up your Kymco, Kawasaki or Pioneer and prepare for the open road. Just make sure you have all requisite and applicable licensing and...

Think your Arctic Cat or CanAm UTV is just for kicks? A recent study by the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV), All-Terrain Quad Council of Canada (AQCC) and Motorcyclist Confederation of Canada (MCC) revealed that riding ATVs is actually incredibly beneficial to your health. Coming out of York University, the study proves what ATVers and off-roaders have known for years: Hitting the trails is great for your body, mind and spirit. Led by researchers at York University’s Physical Activity and Chronic Disease Unit, the goal was to track the physiological requirements of off-roading using “typical conditions.” It was found...