Polaris Partners with National Forest Foundation for Pledge to Ride Campaign

Polaris Industries Inc. has announced that it is partnering with the National Forest Foundation to offer the “Pledge to Ride” Campaign.

Now through October 31, the time between the Polaris’ two Camp RZR events, off-road enthusiasts can visit http://www.polaris.com/en-us/atv-ranger-rzr/events/camp-rzr/pledge-to-ride to join the “Pledge to Ride” Campaign. For every person that pledges to ride their off-road vehicle, Polaris will donate $2 in the pledgee’s behalf to the National Forest Foundation. An additional $3 will be donated if the pledgee proves they have been riding by sharing their ride photos at http://www.polaris.com/en-us/rzr-side-by-side/submit-story), or by posting images to social media and using the hashtags #CampRZR and #PledgeToRide.

“Fall is an incredible time to enjoy the outdoors,” said Mark Epsky, marketing manager for Polaris RZR. “We felt this campaign was a great way to remind people to get out and ride, and help a good cause in the process.”

The money raised as part of the “Pledge to Ride” Campaign will be used to help the National Forest Foundation continue its mission to engage Americans in promoting the health and public enjoyment of our 193-million-acre National Forest System.

The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.