About The Author: Karen Umphress has been intrigued by motorcycles her entire life. She and her husband founded a dirt bike club in 1999, which was the same year they became the Government Relations Officers for District 23 of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). Karen has been a Dirtbike School Coach Trainer since 2010. She was also on staff for the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) for 10 years before starting her own consulting company called UP! Outside, which helps all types of OHV and motorcycle riders. Karen rides whenever possible and owns 3 dirt bikes, 1 dual sport and 1 street bike.