USA Trials

MAVT and AMA D7 event presented by Northern Virginia Trail Riders, September 18, 2005 Location: On the Walnut Hill farm of Betty and Bob Kerns in Woodstock, VA About 1 hour South of Hagerstown, MD near Strasburg, Virginia Entry Fee: $20 Gate Fee: $2 Signup: 11:00 am Start: 12:00 noon Awards: All classes with 3 or more riders Camping: Primitive Food: Chelsea Bagel (Concession) Don't bother packing a lunch, but bring a couple of extra bucks.. great food! Note: Anyone riding a motorcycle will pay FULL entry fee and wear appropriate riding attire. Bike Classes: MAVT Vintage Classes and D-7 Modern classes Additional info: www.nvtr.org/trials Come on out…

Mr Al, did you go to the trials this weekend, I hear Ryan was giving the four banger a test run. Did he get the knack of starting it ?

My lad Trevor aged nine, received in the mail today Geico insurance information offering quotes for motorcycle insurance, who gives them this information ? only place I can think is the AMA,if so are they selling our personal info ?

Can you tell me if there are any trials in November?

OctoberTest 2005 will be held October 22-23 in Langley, Oklahoma on Grand Lake. This is going to be a great event featuring a $2500 purse for pro riders! Event details and latest news available at www.neott.com/news.asp Info on sponsorships also available on www.neott.com Please print and post our Octobertest Flyer on your favorite bulletin board! Hmmm... attachments must be a little buggy. Despite the "unlimited size" message I was unable to upload the flyer.

The last few weekends of ridin' have taken their toll on me mentally. Not only have I spent considerable time out on the loops with Ringo and Bagg, but I've had to stop a hunnerd times, removing and putting back on, my 10 year old MSR helmet. Seems EVERY time I get my rythym, something starts buzzin' around, diggin' for any wax filled orfice it can find, causing a panic stop and panic removal of said helmet. "Geez Sendero, you stopping AGAIN?!?" "I swear Ringo! There's something living in this helmet! I think I got a Helmet Crab. Possibly Africanized. It's been getting more and more agressive the last few weekends." "Yea right. You're breathing awful hard for a guy wh…

Here's some video's to look at. http://www.shercousa.com/

I see that the West Youth Nationals are in the books for 2005. Congratulations to all those who rode and thanks to all those involved in putting them on. I have a question though. I am unfamiliar with the young man who won the Open Class out West. How old is he? May I assume he doesn't ride the Nationals, since I haven't heard the name? Also, is there someone reading this post who is familiar with both he and the East Open Champion, Will Ibsen. How do they compare skill wise? Just curious.

There are 200+ photos of this weekend's AHRMA Vintage Trials Nationl rounds in MN posted: Day 1: http://www.umta.org/gallery/ahrma08202005 Day 2: http://www.umta.org/gallery/ahrma08212005

How about some congratulations to the Champ? Way to go Geoff!!! I know you're not going to stop until at least 10. Hell, Lance Armstrong gave up his run after only 7.

Under nearly perfect traction conditions, Patrick rocked Vermont !!! Congratulations on some brilliant riding sunday for the Expert class win ! Anyone know how many points Ray had sunday? Someone please tell the story of the "80"!!!!! And a thanks to Pat's dad for hauling away that ugly red bike parked next to the Sherco garbage can all weekend. LOL A great event! dabs, Steve Poisman

Pro Class; 1-Chris Florin (one point) 2-Bruce LaRiche 3-Geoff Aaron

We all talked in length about how the NATC works and found out exactly what their position was on the promotion of trials. I believe that most of us thought the NATC was supposed to promote trials when, in fact, their own website clearly states that is not their intention. Now that we know this, the NATC should not be faulted as they have done exactly what they set out to do, and that is create the NATC series. They have done that well. Now that some members of the NATC and the rest of the

Thanks to ESPN Classics for reminding us from where we came, showing the world the greatest movie ever made, about the greatest sport in the world, enjoyed by the greatest people in the world. Those of us that rode those motorcycles, in that era, enjoyed a very unique experience in life. Never again will it happen, but it is our duty to preserve it's gifts for the benefit of future generations. I lump up and squirt 'em every time I see that flick. Sendero

A US National (actually two) happened this weeekend and our prime organizations dropped the ball again. Where was the press release, where are the results? Doesn't all these members of the NATC who have a financial stake in the sport know how to promote their riders? Nothing from Gas Gas, nothing from Sherco, nothing from Beta, nothing from Montesa, nothing from Scorpa. Nothing from Trials Comp. All these busineses make money from riders selling stuff, yet nothing.

Mark your calendars, Ryan Young will be back in Decatur Illinois to conduct another one of his famous schools. Ryan will be at the Decatur Dirtriders MC for the 4th Annual Ryan Young Trials Training School on September 10th 2005. (http://www.dirt-rider.org/) The school is for all levels of riders from beginners to experts, Ryan will have something for everyone. Details: Location: Near Decatur Illinois, see club website for exact location. Info: Wayne Thais wthais@direcway.com 217-687-2824 Cost: $40 per student, Maximum number of students = 20 Reserve your spot early. Date: September 10th 2005 Time: 9:00 - 4:00 Hotels/Motels - Forsyth, Illinois Primitive campi…

I have heard of Cody Webb and Patrick Smage, they are on Sherco right? Cody is 17? Patrick 14? Is there any Gas Gas riders coming through or any others we haven't heard of yet?

news item is the press release below. I trust Andy or Craig will get this up onto the front page news soon. Comments and discussion are welcome. dan brown USMTA Press Release A new organization has been formed to promote all facets of the sport of motorcycle trials in the United States. The U.S. Motorcycle Trials Association (USMTA) will work cooperatively with the American Motorcycle Association (AMA), the North American Trials Council (NATC), local and regional clubs, event organizers and sponsors to increase the visibility of motorcycle trials and encourage participation at all levels. The founding corporate members include the five US Trials motorcycle importers…

Just out of curiosity, what's the trials scene like in this state? thanks

I just wanted to congratulate some fellow Missouri riders who rode in the Youth Nationals at the Trials Training Center. Dawson Dennis 6 year old 2nd place Sponsored by: MATT Mid America Trials Team