You have to drive 3 hours just to ride? I feel sorry for you, that's one hell of a haul.
I have rode on the roads quite a bit. I don't understand why someone can ride a pedal bike on the road, but something with an engine can be illegal. The gas that is purchased for the atv/dirt bike has taxes that go to infrastructure repair. We shouldn't have to purchase gas that is loaded with taxes if it's suppose to be for offroad use. I know there is diesel for offroad use that costs less than diesel at your local Speedway. We already get raped on taxes as it is. Why should we pay more taxes if we can not use what the taxes are for.