USA Trials

Here it is again. Every year I do the 4th of July Parade in my town. It is really a big hit. This year everyone asked were you on Americas Got Talent? HMMMMM Im to old and fat to be on that show. But goes to show how many people watched the Smage Brothers and how they made an impact on trials. Cody came out and did an afternoon parade with me and put me to shame, even I was speechless. I will try to put some video up of that. The crowd was going nuts with his riding.

Here's there routine from last night. Jitsie should be sending Phil a check for that nice helmet plug on national prime-time network tv.

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), in partnership with the North American Trials Council (NATC), has announced the men's and women's teams for the 2011 Trial des Nations in Tolmezzo, Italy, on Sept. 18-19. The U.S. men's team is composed of riders Keith Wineland from Fountain, Colo., Bryan Roper from Glendale, Ariz., Karl Davis Jr. from Ormond Beach, Fla., and Eric Storz from Ventura, Calif., with Andrew Oldar from Aguanga, Calif., as an alternate. For the U.S. women's team, the competitors are Louise Forsley from Bernardston, Mass., Sarah Duke from Colorado Springs, Colo., and Caroline Allen from Norton, Mass., along with alternate Rachel Hassler from Albuquerq…

Young Patrick hit the ground running today to take the penultimate round in the US Pro Series. He can relax tomorrow in the final round. (Like he ever lets up?) Good to see Will Ibsen in the list today, taking a solid third after Cody. Seems he ain't lost much riding skills while in school!

Pat takes round 5 from Cody with a 26 to 41 score. After 2 loops Smage totaled 11 to Webb's 22. The pro shoot out also had Smage prevail 15 to 19. Pat had trouble with shoot out section 4, taking two 5's. With two second place finishes, or better, I'm calulating Patrick will regain his #1 plate, then hang up the helmet and boots, riding off in the sunset of fame to fortune on America's Got Talent.

While Chris Florin and Keith Wineland were the national tv pioneers a few years ago, tonight on America's Got Talent, the Smage Bros. try to impress Sharon Osborn, Howie Mandel and that windbag, Piers Morgan, in New York. Any predictions?

Just got a phone call from Northern Norm. Back-to-back wins in Pennsylvania for Smage. He says one more victory in Tennessee and Patrick will regain the #1 plate.

Hi Everyone. We have the NEW TDN Shirts in and they look awesome. Here is your chance to help support the TDN Team and receive a shirt. $20 bucks gets you a shirt and getting it shipped right to your door. I have tried to upload a picture of the shirt but have failed. Any tips on uploading a picture would be awesome Please mail checks to TDN-USA P.O. Box 913 Boulder Creek CA 95006

Hey All, Just a quick note to say that I'm spending the week in Moab and my friend from the Vancouver area of Canada rode my Montesa today for 5 minutes and asked me to find him one. You guys were awesome last time so I'm asking for leads to help me find him a nice [not riden by anyone who rides like I do] 2004 or newer Montesa 4RT. Here's a little snapshot of the type of riding you get here. If the link doesn't work simply go to youtube and search "moab razorback" Please send Montesa leads to rinogmoto@yahoo.com Thanks!!!! Ringo

You would have to go back at least 30 years to remember when the Commo's were MIA at a National.....what happened?

The last US World Round was 2008. There will be no US round for 2012. Thats a 4 year dry spell, the longest ever? The Aussies have a WR for 2012.

Patrick on top by one today. These guys are a bit cat and mouse! Top form riders! No Ossa's in sight! http://mototrial.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/TX_All_2.pdf

Cody over Patrick with a couple slack fives! Also notice the lack of our National #4 rider, Ronnie Commo, as it seems he is out a sponsor due to cutbacks, pity! I hope he can get an OSSA ride or something soon. There are some young guns coming up the ladder and working hard, but they gotta get to the next level. http://mototrial.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/TX_All_1.pdf

41st annual El Trial de Espana , Motoventures Rider Training Facility, Cahuliia Creek Ca Results 1. Cody Webb/Beta 5 2. Keith Wineland/GG 10 3. Eric Storz/GG 31 4. Brian Roper/She 34 5. Andrew Oldar/She 41 6. Colton Haker/GG 51 7. Ian Delaney/She 52 8. Max Nelson/GG 56 New scoring format was used for the Pro riders. Final results were a combination of both days sat/sun. Riders were given one point each for their finishing order in Saturday's "Prologue". Cody was first on Saturday and therefore started Sunday with one point. Keith was 3rd on sat, so he started Sunday with 3 points.. Great location. Great SoCal weather, sun, …

I posted this question im my local forum (AMA d-6) which gets very little traffic. I thought I would reach out to you guys for some advice...I plan to ride the PA and TN nationals this year and I'm not sure which class to sign up for. This will be my second year in trials and I ride the intermediate line at d-6 events. How do the NATC sportsman and support sections compare to the d-6 intermediate line? I

About 2 weeks ago, Ryan Young, and general manager, Brad Baumert, from Ryan Young products, have introduced a new radio program called RYP Radio where, they interview professional riders and other members of the Trials community. It can be heard at RYPusa.com

Billy Burgener, the Oldest(only)American Newcomer at the SSDT. Good Luck Old Man!

Title pretty much covers it all. newenglandtrials.org hosting company is having server issues. The NETA novice/beginner school is full so if you're not on the list don't show up.

I am proud to announce that the (I think it is USA/Canada) clublist' has been revived. Thanks to the efforts put forth by these guys: Bob Clancy (South Mt. Web Design) and Trev Clancy (Trialdogmotorsports). Direct link is http://www.trialsclubs.us/ I didnt look yet, I think it will also be linkded from NATC's site... No I havent been there in a couple weeks. If you have information about clubs, dont be afraid to share it! there is a link to email bob & Trev. If you notice non working or old information, it is because nobody seems to know the current info. So,letting someone know is good, especially helpfull if you know and if you can give the "good" info. …

My bike is Fixed only after scanning TC. Thanks everyone that reply's to bike questions. I am so happy to have this site. 3 Trials in the next 4 weeks. Northern California