Canada Trials

I will be spending some time this summer at my companies corporate headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. The time will be spent in two week increments affording me at least a few weekends when I could and would like to go see a trials event. Any information about clubs or events in the area would be appreciated. Thanks Doug Wilson

From the MCC web site the press release http://www.motorcycling.ca/news.html?id=08Mar27_1 March 27, 2008 Historic Moment In Canadian Motorcycle Competition Toronto, Ontario

With nothing to do except browse the web: - I thought the rest of the World would like to know that Global warming does not apply in Canada !! - In the usually balmy Okanagan Valley of British Columbia it is a crisp -14 today, but that is warm compared to Calgary with a temperature of -32 + windchill = -49!!! And that children, is why I'm sitting at the keyboard today, instead of heading for Alberta.- I don't care how many customers are hollering for parts or Oil, I 'aint movin. - Oh ! and as for the brand new bikes sitting in the shop - looks like they will remain shiny for at least a couple more weeks.

Hi all, Sorry to have missed you out, some of your countrymen are reading furiously so please read the sagas of Vintage trials south of the border..... and when Vintage bikes, and their riders, were not vintage either! http://www.blackcatvintagetrials.com Tony

We did a JFF Trials event last Sunday here in Ontario with 50-60 riders out on a perfect Sunday. Thought some of you would like to see some pics and Video clips of mostly section 12 and the culvert. http://www.odsc.on.ca/phpbb/viewtopic.php?...sc&start=30 Scan through the page and click on.

New here, just looking for places to ride on the north island. Just back into trials, last one was a cota 123 in the 70's, and interested in some interesting riding.

The Joss Mountain ride took place last Sunday August 26th - We had a total of 15 riders, including two former three time Canadian Trials Champions - Stan Bakgaard and Steve Fracy. The Mountain is 7825ft at the Summit and unfortunately we ran into snow - This was the 4th and (maybe) last time for Outlaw Dave to make this difficult trek - it's like a long 35km section to the top. The pics (91) can be seen by clicking onto www,outlawtrials.com then gallery p2. - they are a bit jumbled up as they were taken by four different camera people - I'm the old guy with the banana and a beer at the top.

We regret to announce the passing of Don Clark in Vancouver BC, Don was the owner of Mountain Motorcycles, and along with his two sons, Bob and Brett, Imported Beta and Sherco Motorcycles. He was also the Importer for Gas Gas until 2006. - Don was a keen Trials fan, and kept up to date with all aspects of the sport, he had by far the biggest and best stock of Trials parts in Canada, and maybe North America. Many well known riders had stayed at Don's home in Coquitlam, including Jordi Tarres. - He passed away Aug 15 after a short illness at the age of 74. Our condolences go to his wife Hazel and the rest of the family.

The O in MOTA is Ontario. Come ride with us! August 12th in Windsor. http://motatrials.org/_wsn/page3.html I am not sure about CMA member ship but for the US guys you dont need an AMA. Bring a bike, Helmet and boots and come ride with us. --Biff

I have been watching "Ice Road Truckers" and I just had to post something about it. I definately have huge respect for those guys. Driving on ice, the heaviest load I have seen so far was 95,000 pounds. Plus some of those guys are pulling 30 to 42 hour days. And some people say us trials riders are crazy.

Hi, I will be touring on Vancouver island for a couple of weeks starting Wed 25th, followed by a few days in BC, and would love to see how trials are run on the other side of the pond. Are there any events on the calender for this period? I could even be persuaded to observe if asked nicely!! Chees Stevel

from the CMA website http://www.canmocycle.ca/content_frameset....hooser=cma_news CMA NEWS ________________________________________ URGENT - ATTENTION TRIALS RIDERS - Jul 12, 2007 The Round of the National Series scheduled for Burnt River, Ontario on July 15th has been cancelled. It will likely be replaced at a later date at another location. We apologize for this extremely late notification ________________________________________

This past weekend young Patrick Smage from the USA, did what many thought impossible. - he went to Europe and beat the top Youth riders at the Italian World Championship. In order to do this, he not only had to have the natural talent, but also the support of his family and friends, plus the Sherco Distributor. - The costs involved for a "Privateer" are immense with the rewards small in comparison - this is true no matter where the rider is located, but obviously with most Trials action happening in Europe, American or Canadian youngsters, are at a huge dis-advantage, not only because of the costs, but also because of school schedules etc. Much has been written on this…

Watching the video on the last post made me wonder. What happened to the Terra Nova. My Dad rode the event several times (I think he went for the beer) and I rode it once with my brother. If I remeber correctly it was basicly an enduro on Vancover Island. The event was always on your Thanksgiving. It was about 90 miles each way and started from your property (do you still have the property?). The event was more like one long section. It was very tough. I think I rode the event in around 1984. I know I did not win and was very tired after the first day. But it was the most amazing ride I have ever ridden.

I was just wondering how most people like to spend thier time on the pegs, here in Courtenay on Vancouver Island we don't have an official club so we mostly ride trail. where do you ride and what do you prefer? Trails or events or just a practice area?

So here I was sitting in the backyard - in my shorts - also into a cool one , and I suddenly thought about poor old Taff in Alberta - What a shame here we are, flowers blooming, grass is green and we are out riding every Sunday, but only 9hrs away, Taff will be using 4wd just to get home on the Highway. Now there is that saying in Calgary, that you only have to wait an hour for the weather to change, but the poor sods in Edmonton have had winter since last October. - No wonder all the houses in the OK Valley are being bought up by Albertans. - Did I mention I was also having a beer??