mike od

Fabulous, Pat. Keep it up. Who cares about "smiling?" Curious, too -- when is the last time someone had back to back clean days in any of the classes at a WTC event?

Ron, Karen and I thank you for all you have done for us. Best wishes for the future and we hope to see you and your family sometime this season. Mike OD

6th place in his first WTC competition in a while. Not bad for an also ran.

Pat finished 12th in the European Championship round on Saturday. Way to go , kid -- wick it up tomorrow.

She's always on call for that! LOL!

Curt is one of the nicest people you will meet in this sport, or probably any sport for that matter. If I had to describe Curt's riding style in one word, I think the word would be enthusiastic. I love watching him ride -- he just seems to be having such a great time. Congratulations Curt and good luck this year.

Nothing... absolutely nothing. Same for the Sherco rider.

Barry, have you tried to get in touch with Steve Ahlers in Duluth? I'm sure he is very busy with last minute things, but he might know of someone who could mind, or at least put out a request, as some people will probably start to arrive today. I don't have contact information for Steve, but you may be able to get a phone # or e-mail address from the NATC. I think all the potentially qualified riders in the Minnesota club are either riding, minding, or working. Good luck, Mike OD

I can't argue with that! My 25 bucks is on the way.

The schedule is now posted on the NATC site.

As Brock says, Shooting Creek is a great event in a beautiful setting, and he always sets up a fun, very Novice-friendly event. Try to make it if you can. Mike OD

Mike: There is an active trials club in the Carolina-Virginia area. Go to www.cvotc.org to get information. They have a very nice event coming up in Axton, VA on June 23/24. Where in NC are you located?

I can open the combined support class scores for Sunday, but that's it. Some low scores -- Garry Hoover topped the support riders with 6 points! Congratulations to Patrick. Is he on the 290? MOD

I have replaced several Sherco rear tires/rim bands with mixed success. I soon learned that if it leaks, quit trying to make it perfect and shoot some ATV tire sealant (low pressure stuff and water soluble) into the tire. Fill the tire with air to 20 psi or so, ride around for 10 min and the leak should stop -- always has for me anyhow. When you change the tire again, the goop is easy to clean off the rim as it is water soluble.

Laid off? I can't think of a better time to get a bike -- no work to get in the way of riding!!!