USA Trials Reviews & Previews

Taylorville Trials – Think 2013! The weather was pretty crazy on Saturday, including a brief hail storm(!) - -so I exited the truck with trepidation…we haven’t had a single puddle of mud in our extensive 5 months of trials competition in 2012. But, to my great relief, the grounds were damp and small amounts of water were in the creeks, but most of the event was mercifully dry. It was a gorgeous day in a fabulous setting to ride. The loop was wonderfully wide – much of it tractor roads up and down the shallow hills. The sections had an interesting variety to them – some were within rocky sheets of shale in shallow creekbeds; others were weaving patterns through trees in …

Time to get ready for the opening rounds of ITSA Mtn West which will be held at Bull Hollow Raceway, Monticello UT,on June 9/10. Plenty of parking areas for RV's, great terrain, and with the ITSA format 25 sections a day. Each class rides 10 sections within the 25, NO SPLITS, and 3 loops. Entry fees $25 per day for members, $35 for non members. Same old gang, different name, but THIS IS TRIALS, FOR TRIALS, BY TRIALS. Tony

So as I prepare for a two week vacation in Europe starting this week I am reflecting on some of the cool things I will be missing and what I need to make my way to when I get back. In Michigan this weekend near Ann Arbor (Go Blue!) we have the crew from Whitmore lake aka Metro Trials putting on their event: http://www.motatrials.com/11-metro Also this weekend in Columbus IN is Stoney Lonesome... Epic property with a two day event that will leave you tired and a great smile on your face.... http://www.trialsinc.org/?trigger=sch2&ID=32 Then almost as soon as I get off the plane I'm off to just South of Lansing for the Michigan Vermontville event Mid Mich…

Loading up to head to the ranch in Dickson TN. for a long needed weekend with my buds , and some quality? time with my son .... And then the motor swap begins on the trusty 240 ... Glenn

The 2016 ITSA schedules for the Southeast, Midwest, Mountain west, and Southwest Regions are posted on Twinshock.org, make plans to come out and ride . For any vintage riders looking to improve, Bob and Dustin from B&J Racing are going to be instructing at TTC during Trials Training Days 2-3 Apr...they've helped me get better, so they must be good

Hi Guys, It's the first AHRMA national trials of 2014 is in Aonia Georgia USA! This is put on by Vollinteers of the Atlanta Mortorcycle Club in Aonia Georgia on the 22nd of February. We have classes for everybody including kids. While this is a twin shock event, nobody will be turned away (including Modern bikes). If you pay you will play (and have fun!) Registration starts at 0800 with the riders meeting at 0830. Observed Trials starts promptly at 0845. Eight sections in the woods of Georgia will follow. http://atlantamc.com/ (There is also vintage flat track, TT and cross country for people interested in things other than TRAILS!) Be there or be square! Q…

Just a reminder 3D club ride this weekend 10/4/09 at Romer mtn,Phoenicia,ny.Come on out for a good time,plenty of nice camping spots in the pits surounded by the Catskill mountains. Start 11 am.Lets hope for a dry day for a change.JR

I'll be going down to Tish for the Rock Creek national (I'll be handling tech inspection for some reason) and as far as I know we will be using the new "Clubman" line. As we're the first Trial of the season, it will be very interesting as to how it works. I personally think it's a great idea and should open up competition for new riders who otherwise would not try a National event plus allow twinshocks to compete. I remember, as a noobie in the 70's, I signed up for my very first Trial at Hollister Hills in Northern California and found it pretty tough, but I did finish, sore and tired. Only later did I find out I had entered a U.S. National........ Jon

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We're sorry to let you guys know that due to un-foreseen circumstances we are forced to cancel the upcoming ITSA trial that was scheduled for August 16th and 17th in Greeneville, TN.

Come out and join us in our next event: Lawrenceville, VA October 30, 2011 Flier: Our web site is CVOTC.org if you would like more information.

2013 schedule April 13 & 14 San Ysidro, NM May 18 & 19 Turkey Rock, CO June 22 & 23 Corral Bluffs, CO July 6 & 7 Sipapu, NM Aug. 10 & 11 Dolores, CO Aug. 31 Sep 1 & 2 Casper, WY Oct 5 & 6 Cleveland, OK Nov 9 & 10 Roswell, NM Best 7 rides count for year end awards.

Dec. 1 , Lake houser , NC. Burn off the turkey and come ride a great venue ! Details and flyer here ... http://metrolinatrials.com/ Fun will be had ! Glenn

There was an interesting article on RoadRacing Worlds web site yesterday afternoon regarding Alice Sexton, AHRMA's Communications Director

Just a reminder 3D club trials at Oxford,ny ,oct 25/09. This is a new site never been used before. Start 11 am it will be the British format there are two lines A & B route. Real nice creek sections and some nice side hill rock sections. If you are coming out try and buddy up on transport as pit area is small,but should be able to get everyone parked. For anyone coming from the east on I-88 take the Sidney exit and go north on rt 8 a couple of miles to blinking lite take left turn on county rt 35 to guilford and onto Oxford. It will be arrowed from Oxford. Hope to see a good turn out.JR Here are a few pics from friday http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj3…

What a great day we had today! 90+ riders, fantastic weather, great sections for morning & afternoon riders, and Pat Smage, too! The quarry was jumping with riders from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Tennesee, Kansas, Oklahoma, & Texas (the pits were packed!). The annual bike launch went off smoothly as did dinner, too. Tomorrow promises more of the same. Dale Malasek brought the 2010 Gas Gas for everyone to see and it was nicely priced, too. If you couldn't make this year's event mark your calendar for next year! I'll try to post a picture or two later... Greg