Canada Trials Reviews & Previews

What an Awesome day!!! 9 sections 4 laps new record number of sections for us . 11 riders out today we seem to grow by a couple of riders each event... it may not seem like a lot but it was only a few years ago we only had 4 or 5 riders locally now we are over 25 (even if they don't all make it to events) it is great to see the numbers growing. Looking to have 4 events next year + training session and a 3 day indoor demo at the outdoor show.

It's that time, get ready for the CMA National Championships rounds 2&3 hosted by the ATA at Tweed and Arden Aug 21 & 22. 2010 #1 plate holder Jordan Szoke leads with Jonathan English 2nd and Andrew Young 3rd after the first round in Ohsweken. Overall Expert winner secures a spot on the 2011 Canadian TDN team. Other classes being decided are Advanced, Intermediate, Junior, +35. +45, +55, Classic and Vintage. Special thanks to Dave Cordy and Dave Southam for organizing. all information with flyers @ www.trialsontario.ca in the Schedule tab. see ya there cheers

We'd like to welcome everyone to the PNTA coming up in Victoria on June 28th/29th. A lot of work is being done to make sure this is an interesting and fun event. Also, many of the sections are near the parking area, making it an ideal event for spectators. Please follow the link here to view the poster.

Alright folks, "let's get ready to rumbllllllllle"! Round 1 of the three round CMA Canadian National Championship series is less than two weeks away on Sunday June 13 in Ohsweken. All details in the www.trialsontario.ca schedule 2010 tab. Jordan Szoke will be defending his #1 plate and all indications are we could see a record number of riders... don't miss this one, Steel City throws a great event! cheers (don't forget, the 2010 CMA Canadian Champion is automatically seeded to the 2011 TDN team)

The Vancouver Motorcycle Show started today January 20th, at the Tradex Center near Abbotsford BC. Trials fans can see all the latest bikes, and also a Trials demo on Saturday & Sunday. Mountain Motorcycle will have a big display as usual, showing all the latest Trials and Enduro bikes from Beta and Sherco. - Outlaw Dave will also be on hand on Saturday to help out, plus answer any questions on the upcoming May long weekend, WEC National Trial.

Rounds three and four of the WEC Canadian National Series go this weekend in Quebec. Wilson Craig from Vancouver won the first two events, but the battle in other classes is pretty tight - it really remains to be seen who makes the cross Canada trip to compete, Will Duggan and Devon Dargis from Vancouver Island are both up for the titles in the Champ and Expert classes, and will be in Quebec to battle it out with the Eastern riders.

The WEC Canadian Trials Championship locations have been finalized for 2011, with Rounds One & Two being held in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia in May, and Rounds Three & Four at a Ski Resort near Montreal(Quebec)in July. Further details will be posted in the New Year.

– PRE-ENTRY REQUIRED details available on the ATA website: https://www.ataont.ca/ata-arden-trial-july-16th-2023-pre-entry-required/

Ontario Provincial CMA round - Hills of Pelham is a go, this is a replacement for Parry Sound. check out trialsontario.ca for all the details. hope to see ya there... cheers

The Trial to remember our old buddy Adrian who died in London England last January, will go this Saturday at Vernon BC - We expect many of Ady's friends to be riding from both Vancouver, Kelowna, Vernon and Alberta. We will post pics (if possible as I'm a bit of an old fart at the computer stuff) One of the more spectacular sections, we have named "Adrian's Wall"

The annual Adrian Brown memorial Trial, was held in OK Falls BC on October 18th - Adrian was a popular member of the Trials group in the Okanagan Valley, and had a wonderful sense of humor. - Unfortunately we lost him way to soon to Cancer at age 50 when this was discovered on a visit to his London UK home in 2001. - His local club in the UK was the Bognor Regis and this year, his parents sent out a special plaque to display at this yearly event which is all about raising money for Cancer research. We are happy to report that we collected $890.00 for this worthy cause, but more importantly we shared a lot of good memories of Adrian around the camp fire.

The Joe Brown Trial, the first round of the Outlaw Series, was held at the Shawnigan Lake venue, on Vancouver Island April 12/13th. The Vintage Trial on Saturday had 11 riders on a variety of twin-shock machines, with Steve Fracy winning the "A" line on his 300 Fantic. - Kevin Couves was the surprise winner of the "B" line on an Ossa MAR - this was Kevin's first time out after a 12 year lay-off. The Sunday event for modern bikes saw Will Duggan take the Expert Class win. Pictures can be seen by clicking onto www.outlawtrials.com -gallery.

SOVT has another full slate of events scheduled for 2016. Events feature classes for both vintage (1990 and earlier) and modern (>1990 +/or liquid cooled) bikes. Events are held using classic sections and rules with the main focus on just having fun. For complete schedule and information check out their website: www.sovt.website Or check them out on fb: https://www.facebook.com/SOVTG

Just a note to those needing a riding fix this weekend; we at the CPTA are hosting our first competition of the year this weekend (Feb 21st) at the Ioco club property. The weather is promising to be perfect with three loops laid out for beginners, junior/intermediate, and advanced/experts. All riders are welcome, with sign-up at 9:30 am, riders meeting at 10:00 am, riding shortly after. Thanks to Paul Brodie and Ted McDowell for the hard work getting the event ready. Spencer Fitschen

Recap - Round 1 Ohsweken in June - Expert Class - Jordan Szoke ON 1st, Jonathan English ON 2nd, Andrew Young ON 3rd Round 2 - Tweed - Excellent event, 48 riders, sections excellent for all classes, riders from BC, Quebec, Ontario. Big thanks to Dave Cordy and family. Expert Class - Will Duggan BC 1st, Jonathan English ON 2nd, Jordan Szoke ON 3rd. Round 3 - Arden - Another great event, 41 riders, sections were challenging, especially at the lower lines, rain held off for most of the day luckily, three loops of 10 sections. Thanks to Dave Southam and family. Will Duggan and Jordan Szoke were very close heading into the third loop. Will carded an excellent third loop for …

Just to give everyone a heads up. The Canadian Pacific Trails Association (CPTA) will be having their next trial in Squamish B.C. at one of the riding areas of the Howe Sound Trials Riders Association. The ride will be on Aug 24th, 2008 with the sign-in at 9:00 am on the pegs at 10:00 am. Their will be two loops through the Crumpit Woods riding area, one for junior and intermediate the other for the advanced and experts, both featuring dirt, the occasional log and copious amounts of the famous Squamish granite. This is a points event so the normal trophys are on offer, but we also have a very generous group of supporters so we have a draw at the awards ceremony to give aw…

There was a good turn out of riders from both Alberta and BC for the Trial on April 3rd, to remember Adrian Brown, who died in England last January. The full results can be seen on www.trialscanada.com and pictures on the gallery at www.outlawtrials.com

The 23rd running of the Famous Outlaw Trial will go next weekend Oct 9th and 10th. - The vintage Trial is on Saturday and the modern on Sunday The location is Summerland in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, and the Trial is sanctioned by the WEC. - an approx loop of 30km and 20 sections for the Experts ridden twice, gives the riders a great day out, and challenges for all, BUT the secret to the success of this event has always been sensible sections for all classes. We have sections named Avalanche Alley and Devil's Staircase, (the link to UK Trials is obvious,) but the main reason people keep coming back is because they enjoy the camp out, and the family type atmosphere,…

This weekend June 12/13 will see the second round of the Outlaw Series take place at Stony Plain Alberta. - This venue has some of the best terrain for Trials, including creek and mud sections. Vintage goes Saturday at 11am, Modern on Sunday at 10am There is camping available at the site, further details can be seen on the ATRA website.

Great day in the woods and Shale Pit last Sunday: I am heading to (old) Scotland next week to catch a bit of the SSDT - Really looking forward to cheering on the lone Canadian rider Jonathan English