USA Trials

My son started in trials this year and I am thinking of letting him go down for the camp and the championship. Just wondering what to expect.... Also how easy/hard it is to get onsite lodging (if I send him and his dad and leave with the vehicle....) worth the 18hr drive? Thanks

Just saw this posted on NATC's website, thought I'd pass it along! 2010 Schedule: May 1, 2: Tishomingo, OK June 26, 27: Exeter, RI July 3, 4: TTC July 24, 25: Cotapaxi, CO July 31, Aug. 1: Donner, CA Youth East June 30, July 1,2, At TTC Youth West Aug 4,5,6 At Las Vegas, NM Looks like one fun-filled summer!

Would installation of a 1971 swing arm be AHRMA legal on a pre 65 lightweight? I'm planning to install a Bultaco wheel on a C15 but also have the swingarm. It might actually make the swap easier. The rule book mentions frames and engines but says nothing specific about swingarms. I do notice that people modify swingarms and others offer aftermarket arms.

Does anyone ride twinshock trials in north Florida?

Since not much is happening here on TC I thought I would tell you what we've been up to. Some of our California youth riders got togther and put on a Demo at Beechwood elementry school for Red Ribbon week. The theme was something like "keep balanced in life without using drugs like the kids keep balance on thier bikes". Not sure it helps kids not use drugs, but the students seemed to really enjoy watching the trials bikes. I know our kids had fun riding around the playground. Some of the high lights included Ian Dealnay and Eric Storz bunny hopping over Neil Storz. Then Ian laided down so Neil and Eric could jump over him. The six riders where-Preston Okert age…

Noel or Craig I have some pics of Noel that I took at the endurocross. Send me an address to send a cd. Tom Bledsoe mule2500@yahoo.com

Has there been any discussion about including aircooled monoshocks in the program?

COLUMBUS, OH (October 3, 2009)

Hey everyone Well the womens event is finished & our girls finished today in 8th position. They were a little dissapointed & struggled having only 2 riders & we certainly missed not having *Louise. Without the 3rd rider you just cannot make any mistakes as every point counts. But they did their best and finished smiling & looked good in their matching (TUCKER ROCKY SPONSERED) gear. We walked the mens sections today and most of them we are capable of (18 total). There are 2 in particular that appear to be separators and are Big. But I think the guys will be able to put on some good rides. It has been fairly warm & humid & it started to rain a…

Hi everyone; It's been over a week since I sent out the NATC Rider Poll, If you have not filled it out, do it now and send it back. I did get one back that I sent to Jonathan Mason from Michigan, If any one knows him, please get me his correct address. Thanks Jim Watson.

Thank You everyone who has bought a shirt. We did sell a lot of shirts. I have no idea of an exact number. Several were sold through the mail, other were sold at events or the Nationals. I think this will be our strongest team ever and look forward to seeing the results. We do still have a few shirts left. 1 for $20 or 2 for $35 USA-TDN PO Box 913 Boulder Creek CA 95006 Thanks again and I wont bother you about shirts untill next year.

Any Press is good Press? Well if you have your latest issue of Vintage Views you see the cover is a Trials scene. I got excited .....until I read the article and Ed's notes. I know that Mid-O going away was a blow to AHRMA and the Jeep School Trial was put together quickly but "HOW MANY RIDERS"? Then you read Ed's comments and find that two of the final events have been cancelled. Don't really think any of this is good news for Trials. Alan

Hat tip to Dale Malasek for bringing out the 2010 Gas Gas models at the recent OMA race in Indiana. Dale held a trials school during the weekend and really had the most dominate pit set-up. When we talk crossover - a way to generate new riders in the sport, Dale stood tall this past week. Well done. Full report here.

Endurocross this weekend. Anyone going? can you do an e-report? Go get them Geoff, Chris, Pat & Phil and anyothers I may have missed.

Anyone else out there amused by the number of minders working with support class riders. The average time in the S line in NY had to be less than 15 seconds not much need for a timekeeper so I guess having someone carry the water is worth $40 to some riders.

I was just wondering if anyone has ever approached ESPN about Trials in the X-Games. Too slow ? I would think and indoor type setup might go over well......

How about riders who rode the US series giving some feedback as far as awards and t shirts that the 4 different clubs came up with this season? I will Easily give the TTC overall clear winner on the Plaques they used ( obvious bias since Pat and I are featured in full color ado) ) next would be New York , the gold on black engraved plaque was quit tasteful. After NY comes VT ,the plaques they had didnt feature a larger size for the top place, which I feel is a good idea. Last by a mile was MWTA the first place winner got a nice bent etched glass , but everyone else got a finishers pin on weak steroids, I would have difficulty passing such a trinket …

Overshadowing another win by Cody Webb. From the NATC website: Will Ibsen was injured in Section 11, and was transported to a local hospital. Please join us in our prayers and thoughts for his well-being and a speedy recovery. I hope everything is okay. Get well, Will.

I just got word Cody took it to Patrick today in New York. Patrick was mounted on a 4-stroke Sherco. Well done, Cody. On the senior side, Papa Smage took first. Congats, Noel, on your senior class championship.

Yes it is that time again. Time for me to beg for everyone to buy a shirt. This year should be less begging. That is because these shirts are HOT. This year Cody is on the shirt. It is a high detail silk screen shirt. The shirts are Hanes and pre shrunk. The price is $20 for one or $35 for two shirts. If you send a check to the address below. Make the check out to USA-TDN. Every shirt that I send out I will donate the shiping cost. That means an extra $3 bucks directly to the team. Sizes are XL, L, M and adult small. Please specify what you want. This year the TDN is in Italy on Sept 19th and 20th. Not only do we have to send the Mens Team but there is also a Womens Team…