the artist formerly known as ish

One of our club members is an insurance agent Al, he spent a lot of time going through the hoops and laws of Oregon and Washington states, bottom line is we are underwritten by Loyds of London. Californa could be a whole new kettle of fish, who knows what they require? But if the AMA get insurance there, using the same companies but not going through the AMA, could be the answer. The great thing about our insurance is, once a riding area is insured for an event, it is then insured for the whole year, with a small registration fee of less than $20 for additional events in the same year. I will call our agent, and ask him what steps other clubs in other states should take, or if other agents could contact him for info.

The five clubs that put on the PNTA 10 round series, source other insurance than the AMA, to ride any PNTA event does not require the rider to be an AMA member. If a California club wanted to participate in a west coast series, I would think the ideal situation would be they also sourced outside insurance. Enter on the day and the fact AMA membership is not required, makes it a easier series to attend. Steve, what does CMA or AMA have to do with our current PNTA series ?

She might get the idea you locked and cocked it for her

Due to the fact the US is such a large country, and the increase in cost, and time to travel to the national championship rounds, for those clubs on the west coast, would it not make sense to start a west coast series. Currently the Pacific north west, has a series of two day championship rounds hosted by three US clubs and two Canadian clubs, could this series or one similar be extended to include a couple of Californian clubs to make it a true west coast championship?. The PNTA rounds could still count as PNTA points rounds, but also count for a whole west coast championship. All the events would be located along the I.5 corridor stretching from BC Canada to the Mexican border. If our young riders need more time with other young riders, then a series like this must be more likely to achieve that than national rounds on one side of the country, and the next rounds 3,000 mile away on the other coast, that attending turns into an expensive three week road trip. I'm not talking a multi class series like the US nationals, but rather a three or four class series based solely on ability. More than I, have raised this question!! is it time to do something about it ?

Bryan is the snake man. Looks like this bugger has been on Al's apple juice

Daisy Duke will take care of you, hear she's got some new spurs.

Fitted with custom couch, the moor is even easier, I can say this year I felt less knackered than any previous year. Fuel injection!! excellent for wet conditions, no water can get in the carb.

Was that the one you were trying to sell me on Friday night

A mate loaned me one for a couple of week's prior to the SSDT, the rear mudgaurd was slappy, that's why it looks a bit low on the shock.

Not at all, I wanted to ride a fourstroke in the event, Sherco couldn't provide one, Apex Montesa could. I don't own a 4rt, and will ride my 4T in events as usual, why do you sad buggers always have to make into a which bike is best, or because I rode another bike in an event I no longer think my bike is up to the job.

I had him worried on the first day, from that point on! he claimed every day, except Fri. when we tied. I had a great week, with a bad score on Wed, felt good and was riding well, just got the big five blues, and all seemed to go wrong in the score department Wednesday. Must say!! I thought it was my most enjoyable SSDT yet, and even though I never reached my goal of a first class award, I came home with a big grin. My brother David, missed the top two sections at Ba house on Thursday, after tweaking his knee on Wed and prior daily scores being around 30/day, he thought it wouldn't make sense to carry on and possibly damage his knee any further. No complaints he has ridden the sections many times before and knows he has only himself to blame for missing them, [never leave the hill until you see the END OF HILL card ] My rider of the week award must go to Laia Sanz, the girl rode brilliant all week and had more than a few top riders worried, in 28th position and improving Thursday night, a unfortunate tangle with a car nearing the end of the day Friday, put her out of the event, I see a top ten finish for Laia, in the near future. The trial had some tough days, but also had some easier days, daily scores for me around what I have lost in prior years, only criticism I can think of, would be! some tough sections were just too long for me, Saturdays course was spot on for the last day, and it would of been very easy to make it a tough day, but I think it was a smart move easing up on the course, allowing the clubman to go home with good memories of the event. Past event's I have ridden I came away thinking never again, for some reason this year even after saying this was to be my last SSDT before the event, I feel more like I would ride again next year than I have before. A big thanks to all the observers, course markers and officials, and last but not least HL and all the office staff for keeping us all in order, where else in the world could you see so many truly dedicated trials enthusiasts in the same place the same week, they are the ones that make the SSDT the worlds best trials event.

Grimbo

After this past week,I have nothing but praise for the bike, coupled with the comfy seat, it was a pleasure to ride round all week. More than one rider were a little envious of us sitting down taking a relaxing break while keeping pace across some of the moors Replaced nothing, checked the air filter once, it had the do not disturb notice on it, left it on for the rest of the week. Add fuel, oil chain and ride. Right bike for the job

The problem wasn't what he was on, but who he was caught on Fort William, sat night for the answer

Thank's very much for the offer Jamie, I don't get there until Thur, and I had better say Hello to my family before I go up, or I would be in the bad books. I did get a lift sorted with Army man, but I can't remember what time he said Fri ?. Take it you must be riding the pre 65, best of luck to you,

It's not the bike, it's the French!! they don't know how to cook

If they did have one, they still would of won on it.

Nasqam,Lane, has an NATC diplomat, I look forward to reading your proposal at the next NATC meeting, you have motivated me enough to make me attend

I'm going to fold, I only have a pair of sevens, I'm sure Lane is bluffing and he's holding a hand full of crap as usual

Not too worried, summat e'll turn up, allas does

Well worth the read, all the past results http://www.trialonline.org/CHARLY/MONDE/MO...DE_ARCHIVES.htm When I mentioned holding a 125 championship, I ment it, you came back with obsured, how could you do it without the backing of the AMA. Pheraps you could fill me in on what event backing the AMA provide I know what they provide!! I have been there. Good luck with your proposal, and thanks for all the fish.

My point was more...after winning 11 world championship titles, how has the sport progressed in the UK. 1982 Bainbridge world round 79 riders one class, all on the same line rode the event. 1983 Bainbridge world round 70 riders 1986 Pateleybridge world round 82 riders 2005 Hawkstone park 17 riders. Has world championship participation increased ? what do you think ? If club participation had lost the same % of riders over the past 23 years do you think there would even be trials bikes built ? I'll go look what the US world rounds produced for entries after they had the world champion in 79, thease are fact!! not what might, could or isn't.

Reet we have it dialed, the 125 is the best bike for an American youth to become a challenger to the Euro youth, as stated there is plenty of sponsorship $$ out there. Couple of things you need to fill me in on though, WHO!! is going to go out and get that $$$ and who is going to ride the 125 ? also not seen one post by any American youth stating that they want a 125 US national championship. All I see, is a bunch of old gits, saying what they think is best for some other fellows kid. A US world champ will soon put things right though, walk down a busy London street and ask 100 people who Beckham is, and who Lampkin is, trials is ten times more popular over there than here, so 1 or 2 may know of Lampkin.

There is also the V8, V10, if you stick a prop on, it will fly, factor in the US. TY 350 Mono for the American market, TY 250 mono for the Canadian and Euro market. Beta 250 is more popular in the UK, I don't know for sure, but think the 270 is more popular here. The little three banger diesel, is popular in Europe, also popular over here when used as a starter motor for the 7 1/2 liter beast.