Cochrane ATV Club

06/06/2026

Know What to Watch For
Not all plants on the trail are harmless.
Some can cause serious skin reactions—and others can damage our trail systems if spread.
👉 Know these common Ontario trail hazards:
🌿 Wild Parsnip
Can cause severe skin burns when exposed to sunlight
🌿 Giant Hogweed
Highly toxic—can lead to serious burns and blistering
🌿 Poison Ivy
Causes itchy rashes and irritation
🌿 Dog-Strangling Vine
Invasive plant that spreads quickly and chokes out native vegetation
👉 If you see them:
• Avoid contact
• Stay on the trail
• Don’t ride through dense patches
And don’t forget—
👉 Wash your machine after your ride to prevent spreading them to other trails
Because knowing what to look for…
helps protect both riders and trails.

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06/06/2026

ATV Safety Week: Protect Your Head
You only get one head—protect it.
Wearing a helmet isn’t just a recommendation… it’s one of the most important safety decisions you make every time you ride.
A properly fitted helmet can significantly reduce the risk of serious head injury—giving you the protection you need when it matters most.
👉 Before every ride, make sure your helmet:
• Fits snug and secure
• Is in good condition
• Is comfortable for longer rides
• Is DOT approved
👉 That DOT label matters.
It means your helmet meets tested safety standards designed to protect you on impact.
And the most important rule of all:
👉 Wear it. Every ride. No exceptions.
Because ATV safety isn’t just about rules—
it’s about making sure every ride ends the way it should.
With you getting home safe.

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06/06/2026

Respect the Trails. Respect the People Behind Them.

Did you know every OFATV trail on QuadON exists because a landowner has granted permission?

Behind every kilometre of trail are dedicated volunteers who:
✔ Maintain trails
✔ Clear fallen trees
✔ Install signs
✔ Build bridges
✔ Work with landowners to keep trails open

One careless rider can damage a relationship. Thousands of responsible riders help protect it.

Before you ride, check QuadON for trail status and closures. Riding only on open trails helps protect landowner relationships and keeps volunteers focused on improving trails.
Remember:
🏡 Respect the Landowners
🤝 Respect the Volunteers
🚜 Respect the Trails

👉 Check QuadON Before You Ride.
👉 Ride Smart. Ride Safe. Ride Ontario.

06/03/2026

ATV Safety Week!

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Ardis Proulx, Manon Tremblay, and Brenda Cotgrave St-Amant who were our 3 winners at MAYhem 2026 and took home some great prizes, generously donated by our sponsors. Still looking for two winners; raffle prize (red ticket #616403) and $60 50/50 prize (blue ticket #468446)...see pics....if you are the winners please let us know ASAP! Prizes and funds unclaimed by Friday June 5th will go back into prize vault for future draws. Thank you again to everyone for your support!

06/01/2026

ATV Safety Week: Start with the Right Training
Safe riding starts before you even hit the trail.
The Ready to RideON online training course is designed to give riders—new and experienced—the knowledge and confidence to ride responsibly across Ontario.
👉 And right now is the perfect time to get started.
🎉 Get 25% OFF
Use code: SafetyFirst
📅 Sign up before June 30
👉 https://ofatv.org/ready-to-rideon/
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make it a Family Thing
Riding is something we enjoy together—so learning to ride safely should be too.
👉 Make it a family night
👉 Learn together
👉 Ride with confidence together
Because safety isn’t just an individual responsibility—
it’s something we share every time we ride.
🎯 Why it matters:
• Builds confidence for new riders
• Reinforces safe habits for experienced riders
• Helps protect our trails and each other
👉 Start your season the right way.
Learn. Ride. Respect.

06/01/2026

ATV Safety Week: Group Ride Protocol
Riding with friends can turn a great day on the trails into something unforgettable—but only when everyone rides smart.
Group rides come with added responsibility. Following a few simple protocols helps ensure everyone gets out—and back—safely.
👉 Key reminders for every group ride:
• Ride with headlights on for visibility
• No impairment—ever (alcohol, drugs, or fatigue)
• Ride for the person behind you—not just yourself
• Keep safe spacing—don’t crowd the rider ahead
• Don’t ride beyond your skill level
• Communicate clearly—hand signals matter
• Let your group know if you’re leaving the ride
Most importantly…
Ride your own ride.
There’s no pressure to keep up—safe riding is smart riding.
Because the goal of every group ride is simple:
👉 Everyone rides together. Everyone gets home together.

06/01/2026

Hey
Tomorrow Tuesday June 2 at 9 am
Kevin and Steve will be heading out to finish clearing and opening our trail system , anyone available to help meet at the clubhouse for 830 am .

05/30/2026

Looking forward to seeing you today! Don't forget your bag of Cochrane Regional Food Bank donations which gives you a bunch of chances to win an awesome prize!!

05/30/2026