USA Trials

Was thinking about the growth of trials a bit, and was thinking about the arguments about why trials does not grow, and the comparison between MX and Trials, and the recent explosion of the X type or freestyle type riding. Commonly it is said that Trials does not have the thrill of MX with the close finishes and the race to the wire which makes it more of a spectator friendly sport. We do not have that, and will not really. But what if instead of looking at MX, we look at Hare Scrambles or Enduro. At least in my area, they are immensley popular and well attended. They do not have the "finish" nor are they very spectator friendly, matter of fact, they are really more …

Does anyone know the price of the new 4t Montesa? I heard from a dealer yesterday that the retail is going to be $7,285. Does that sound right? Wayne

I recently got one of the new Veritas bikes...a 26 inch. All aluminum frame with cable brakes etc. Sells for $349. I took it to Kansas for the last weekend of the Central Regional rounds and there was someone straddling it all weekend. We've had the 20 inch bikes and they will cause a "faceplant" really quick. The 26 inch is slow and makes falling much easier. If this sounds like a commercial, it is. But if I don't get the word out, they will be all sold to the bicycle folks before the REAL trials guys find out. anyway, sorry if sales info insults you, but you'll NEVER find a 26 inch bike like this for this price. ever. only 80 were made. I will be selling them till they …

Hi, Had to pass on something cool I have just discovered. The JR50 comes from the store as a one speed centrifugal clutch with too high gearing to climb even a moderate slope. However - if you pull off the right side cover and grind some blanking material from the selector you can open up a low ratio gear ! This gear is really low and makes a superb trials gear. ( It's selected by lifting the lever - and the original gear by going down. ) This was great news for me as my boy has been struggling with his KDX lack of grunt - and I really didn't want to have to get a small wheel trials bike - I want his next one to have big wheels and a clutch. ( He'…

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Friday,October 29, 2004 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Douglas Neubauer Phone: (614) 856-1900 E-mail: dneubauer@ama-cycle.org AMA WINS APPEAL FOR U.S. ISDE TEAM PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that 23 members of the U.S. team to the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) will receive finishers medals they were denied by organizers of the event, which was held in Poland in September. The decision to award the medals follows a successful appeal by the AMA to an International Disciplinary Court of the F

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So who all is going? http://www.neott.com/ or http://www.centralregional.com/ Ill be heading that way by noon on friday. Look for KS plates (and AVTA stickers) Im wondering, since T-Ahvela is gone home, is anyone else (pros or such riders) going to be there? PS... always looking for good used equipment, right now I need to find boots. looking for 10.5 -11 boots... 2 pairs, to help get some beginners involved and protected.

Two of America's best in trials is up for the American Motorcyclist Association awards. Both have contributed in trials growth for the United States. Congratulations, Geoff and Shan. It's a shame they left Louise Forsley off this list, Louise is The AMA Youth Sports Athlete of the year in my book. I sent in Trials Central as a nomination for best website, I guess they don't include foreigners. The fact that the server is in the United States should count for something, huh Andy? The nominees are:

Barry Florin of the FTA forwarded the thought last year, and it has probably been thought of in the past,,,, But here it is again, and now is the time to put it in place for the 05 season. Let's put together an East coast US series. Lets string it together from well established club events that are popular and well attended and have good facilities. Let's work to get some sponsorship in place for it to help it, and those events along. With some cooperation, and a minimum of adjustment on very few folks parts, I believe we could do it readily. The goal would be to assit the folks that are trying to make the transition from club level rider to National level rider …

Hello all: I'm looking for a bike for my 10 year old son. I'm thinking about an 80cc 6 speed model with full sized wheels and would appreciate feedback regarding reliability, positives and negatives, height and weight of rider, etc. Thanks in advance for the help!

I would like to inform you that after being here in US since 1998, I am going back to Europe. I have accepted a work offer from Gas Gas Spain to move back home and start working as a sales manager for northern Europe. I have worked with Gas Gas USA for the past 6 years and I would really like to thank them for the opportunity they have given me.These past six years have been unforgetable and I feel very fortunate to be able to travel in the USA and meet many great people. I'd like to thank Dale at Gasgas USA, Juan at Gasgas of America, Jim at Rising sun, Daryl at Stunttours, Dan at TTC, Jon at Classic and everyone else who has helped me along the way.Without their help, …

Alans Ramblings Aug 04 I sit down to write this after thinking about it 100 times. It is so easy to say how someone should write about trials, and share with others, through the written word, what a great sport we participate in. But often times, many of us find ourselves simply overwhelmed by the events that go on throughout the day, or lack the motivation to sit down and make the writing happen. I reflect often on what I have been told about writing good articles. I have been fortunate to receive some great advice along the way from talented folks that I respect greatly and try and put their advice into play, but unfortunately I often do not. One of the things I …

Dan, here's a report on TTC (if you haven't seen it already) from rec.motorcycles.dirt. Report

As a minder for the US team this year, just wanted to give info on what went on, it was a real dissapointment. The team was signed up to ride in the A class. The reason was the TDN has eased up in severity of the sections since 00, last year in Italy was just way easy in B, and with Geoff at his very best, same with Cody, Chris, and Ray, the thought was this was the time to do it. While walking the sections Friday, the first group of six were just insane, dangerous looking, jagged edged type blasts with virtually no run at that even Raga and Lampkin were complaining about, so the team dropped back to B, a very wise decision, as Vesty told us later, all the teams except …

Hello folks, it is time for many of us to start thinking about what will come up at the year end meetings, and laying the groundwork for what will come in the 05 season. While many of us have different views, most of us have a common bond in trials that is seldom seen in other sports or activities. And while we recognize that part of that bond comes from the exclusivity of trials, most of us wish that our sport would grow and prosper a bit, probably not to the point of the x-games and MX, but at least to the point where folks recognized the bikes and the name of the sport associated with them. Here are a couple of thoughts, that I feel should be presented to folks for …

I'm going to be in the Carlsbad/San Diego area the weekend of Oct 23/24. I wondering if there were any trials going on in the area so I could see how it is done on the west coast. Can anyone guide me to a sanctioning or club website please? Thanks

I had an opportunity to ride with 2 youngsters who participated in the TTC youth nationals and training week. You could see the improved riding technique and confidence of these boys. A tip of my hat to the TTC and all who made it possible. Your efforts are already bearing fruit, and will go a long ways towards developing a solid base of riders in the future.

Well our first National is over .. Everyone had a great time ! The pros were duly challenged , The event was a success ..Thanks in part to ALL OF THE RIDERS.. Who supported us .. Thanks! On a side note would like to thank ALL of the checkers Even you Dan You Know we love you!... Section creation Ron Commo Jr , Paul Royce.(section 8 sunday) Ha Ha.... Section Clearing JUSTIN KRAUSE!!!, Rick Fecteau, Ron Arms,Dan Pulling, Mark Liepert, Scott Armstrong, Jim Hinman,Thanks! The Loop was designed By Ron Commo Jr, and all of us helped clear it out..including Nick Commo and Ron Commo III.. and we would be remiss if we did not thank Sonya Royce and Claudia Commo , and Sean Royce f…

How many Pro riders are in your club? Please include the name of your club. Any aditional information is appreciated also, ie. how many competitions do they compete in per year. Thanks.