It’s free for UMTA club members and their families. Food and pop (AKA soda!) will be provided.

The fun starts at 10 am with a gate trial starting at 12:30 pm. Trialsmaster: Bear.

What’s a gate trial? Typically, each section is [...]]]> A non-sanctioned, non-points event is planned for this Sunday, June 13 at the Trimbelle/Redman Ranch location.

It’s free for UMTA club members and their families. Food and pop (AKA soda!) will be provided.

The fun starts at 10 am with a gate trial starting at 12:30 pm. Trialsmaster: Bear.

What’s a gate trial? Typically, each section is marked with a number of gates, each having a point value. The object is to complete as many gates as you can, sometimes within in a one-minute time limit, accumulating points as you go. But you only keep the points if you clean all of the gates you attempt. One dab and you get a zero for that section. High score wins. Riders can be on teams.

Variations of gate trials:

• Tommi Ahvala Gate Trial Rules
• Texahoma Trials Club Gate Trial Rules

What gate trial format will Bear use? Show up and you’ll see!

 October 24th & October 25th

 This is an AMA Sanctioned Event

 Sign-up begins at 9:00

 Youth start at 9:30

 Novice-Champ riders meeting at 11:00

 Event starts at 11:30

 Rider entry fee $25.00

 Youth $5.00

 From the Twin Cities, go south on Hwy [...]]]> THEILMAN, MN

 October 24th & October 25th

 This is an AMA Sanctioned Event

 Sign-up begins at 9:00

 Youth start at 9:30

 Novice-Champ riders meeting at 11:00

 Event starts at 11:30

 Rider entry fee $25.00

 Youth $5.00

 From the Twin Cities, go south on Hwy 52 to MN Hwy 60 East, just past Zumbrota. Head east on Hwy 60 through Zumbro Falls, past Milville, past the Spring Creek Motocross Park, to County Road 4. Go south on 4 through the town of Theilman to the Whippoorwill Campground. The trials parking area is across the road from the campground.

Trials Master:

Brad Villand

WARNING: Motor sports are inherently dangerous!

Ride at your own risk

 October 10th & October 11th

 This is an AMA Sanctioned Event

 Sign-up begins at 9:00

 Youth start at 9:30

 Novice-Champ riders meeting at 11:00

 Event starts at 11:30

 Rider entry fee $25.00

 Youth $5.00

 Take 169 south through Saint Peter, approximately [...]]]> NORTH MANKATO EVENT

 October 10th & October 11th

 This is an AMA Sanctioned Event

 Sign-up begins at 9:00

 Youth start at 9:30

 Novice-Champ riders meeting at 11:00

 Event starts at 11:30

 Rider entry fee $25.00

 Youth $5.00

 Take 169 south through Saint Peter, approximately 6 miles south on 169 to Township Road #158 (also labeled on maps as 492nd St) at about Mile Marker 59; go right (west) on #158 to a T (Old River Bluff Rd) then left (south) to 2nd driveway on right, house #49624 

Trials Master:

Scott Booth & Adam Schmidt

WARNING: Motor sports are inherently dangerous!

Ride at your own risk

September 26 & September 27, 2009

This is an AMA sanctioned WOTA/UMTA points event.

Saturday’s event will be closer to Black River Falls than Hixton and Sunday’s event will be at the quarry. On Saturday, look for 8 (or more) sections with hillclimbs, off cambers, logs and technical [...]]]> Hixton Event

September 26 & September 27, 2009

This is an AMA sanctioned WOTA/UMTA points event.

Saturday’s event will be closer to Black River Falls than Hixton and Sunday’s event will be at the quarry. On Saturday, look for 8 (or more) sections with hillclimbs, off cambers, logs and technical type sections. Sunday will be in an old shale pit with more emphasis on rocks.

Start Times:

Saturday; Champ/Ex @ 11:30 All others @ 12:00

Sunday, champ/Exp @ 11:00 All others @ 11:30

Price: $25.00 per day with Youth $5.00 per day( Same as other UMTA events)

Directions to the BRF event from the North

• I-94 to hixton exit #105
• West (right) on State Hwy 95 for 1/2 Mile
• turn left on County “A’ and go 7.71832 miles
• Right on TownCreek Road and go 1/10 mile to Trials site on your right.
• Address for those with GPS is W 11466 Towncreek Rd

Directions from the South and for Sunday will follow.

Because of the nationally known Cranberry Festival in Warrens that weekend, Motels may be an issue. Motel 95 in Hixton has some rooms and would suggest calling ASAP.

Motel 95 (Hixton)- 715-963-4311

Black River Falls Holiday Inn Exp – 715-284-0888

Arrowhead Best Western 715-284-9471

Falls Motel  715-284-9919

Super  715-284-3320

Majestic Pines Casino, bingo & Hotel  715-284-8056

Merrillan (9 miles from Hixton) Lighthouse Inn 715-333-2801

There are also some Motels in the Osseo area 16 miles to North of Hixton and about 10 miles from the quarry. Also, primitive camping in Kirschner back yard with room for motor homes and campers – KOA Kampground is 3.5 miles from Hixton 715-964-2508

Trials Master

Steve Kirschner

WARNING: Motor sports are inherently dangerous!

Ride at your own risk

September 13, 2009

 This is an AMA Sanctioned Event

Sign-up begins at 9:00

Youth start at 9:30

Novice – Champ riders meeting at 11:00

Event Starts at 11:30

Rider entry fee $25.00/day

Youth $5.00/day

At the intersection of Highways 14 and 22 on the northeast edge of Mankato: Go south on Hwy 22 for [...]]]> MANKATO EVENT

September 13, 2009

 This is an AMA Sanctioned Event

Sign-up begins at 9:00

Youth start at 9:30

Novice – Champ riders meeting at 11:00

Event Starts at 11:30

Rider entry fee $25.00/day

Youth $5.00/day

At the intersection of Highways 14 and 22 on the northeast edge of Mankato: Go south on Hwy 22 for approximately 10 miles (past Decoria Cemetery) to County Road 16/169th St. Turn Right/West on County 16 for 1.2 miles to 2nd LEFT (574 Ave) Township Road 95. Turn left/south on this road to 166 Lane and then turn right into 166 Lane which is a dead end. Tom Hoppe’s House is first one on the left. 

Trials Masters:

Rich Hansen

WARNING: Motor sports are inherently dangerous!

Ride at your own risk

Team USA Trials des Nation t-shirts are now available. 

SUPPORT OUR TEAM!

T-Shirts Donation $20.00 Each or 2 for $35.00

All proceeds go to the TDN Team.

Shirts will be available at the UMTA Gilbert Event or contact Pat Hirt.

UMTA 40th Anniversary

GILBERT EVENT

August 22 & 23, 2009

Come Help Us Celebrate this UMTA Club Milestone!

This is an AMA Sanctioned Event

All motorcycles must have a current OHM sticker and a sound

check to enter the OHV Park.

All persons 16 years of [...]]]>

]]> http://umta.org/archives/656/feed/ 0 http://umta.org/archives/557/ http://umta.org/archives/557/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:38:44 +0000 Pat Hirt http://umta.org/?p=557 THEILMAN EVENT

April 25 & 26, 2009

This is [...]]]> THEILMAN EVENT

April 25 & 26, 2009

This is an AMA Sanctioned Event

Sign-up begins at 9:00

Youth start at 9:30

Novice – Champ riders meeting at 11:00

Event Starts at 11:30

Rider entry fee $25.00/day

Youth $5.00/day

From the Twin Cities, go south on Hwy 52 to MN Hwy 60 East, just past Zumbrota. Head east on Hwy 60 through Zumbro Falls, past Millville, past the Spring Creek Motocross Park, to County Road 4. Go south on 4 through the town of Theilman to the Whippoorwill Campground. The trials parking area is across the road from the campground.

Trials Masters:
Don Anderson

Mark Winterer  

WARNING: Motor sports are inherently dangerous!

Ride at your own risk

Chris Eddy perhaps said it best:

For the regulars that have been going to Gilbert over the last few years, you already [...]]]> As a result of much effort and work by the well skilled, rock hardened, and TRIALS dynasty developing 2006 UMTA Expert class champion Randy Kimmick (and family),  FUN, FOOD, and FAME awaits TRIALS riders in Gilbert this weekend.

Chris Eddy perhaps said it best:

For the regulars that have been going to Gilbert over the last few years, you already know that it will be a great event.  The food that Vicki prepared for us last year was absolutey great and I am glad to hear she is back for another year.

For those of you that have not been up to Gilbert, you really don’t know what you are missing.  About this time before every Gilbert event we try to round you guys up and convince you that the drive is worth it.  The regular complaint I have heard, besides the drive, is that the dirt stains your bike.  Take it from somebody that rarely washes their bike, this rumor is not true.  When I did wash my bike at the end of the year I saw no evidence of Glibert on my bike.

Aside from the great variety of terrain, yes there is more to ride on than just rocks, the Gilbert cup is up for grabs.  Imagine your name forever engraved on our enourmous UMTA plaque hanging in the DNR office.  I have been saving my best performance for this event. (CAN YOU SAY…FAME!!!!)

Need more?  How about our first female competitor of the year?  That’s right, Jennifer will be out with her very own TY175 in the novice class.  Watch out boys. So come on out and join us in Gilbert.  If you can’t make it you will be missed, but we will have a lot of fun and good food regardless.

Calling ALL Trials enthusiasts;

THE PLACE to be this weekend is GILBERT MN!!!!!!!

Of course the highlight for the weekend was Wisconsin/WOTA’s own Patrick [...]]]> This past weekend rounds 1 & 2 of the NATC national series were conducted at the Tucker Ranch in Cotopaxi CO.  About 60 miles W of Colorado Springs at an elevation of 7000+ feet…the location was spectacular, the weather perfect, and the rocks REALLY BIG!!

Of course the highlight for the weekend was Wisconsin/WOTA’s own Patrick Smage winning both days in the PRO class. His Saturday win was a complete domination of the field and Sunday he pulled through again, finishing on top mainly because of his spectacular sideways leap/pivot off a 6 foot rock in the closing section!!

No other PRO rider got off this rock clean during any loop yet Pat did 3 times :=) This spectacular move not only thrilled the crowd, it also put a BIG smile on the usually stoic face of this young TRIALS star. Way to go PAT and congrats to the whole SMAGE family! (NOTE – Phil competed well and with a smile even though obviously still injured while Noel followed/encouraged Pat)

The other big highlight was our own UMTA vice-president Ben Winterer winning the Sportsmen Class on Sunday. Obviously hindered way more than most people by the high altitude and after a disappointing ride on Saturday, Ben courageously pressed through for a huge national win on Sunday!!  Ben’s tenacity, perserverance, and skill did all UMTA-ers proud… WAY TO GO BEN!!!!!!

Steve Ahlers was riding his first trials of the season and although admittedly a little rusty, competed well in the SR 50 class on his new BETA. Steve said preparations are well under way for the Haggis-Basher in Duluth and he is also planning on riding at Gilbert on Saturday. Although not the first ride of the year, this was the first national for the Thomas boys. Curt rode in the Junior class for team Scorpa and Will rode the youth trials. Both competed well and as always Milt was there encouraging them on. He was Curts minder both days and FYI judging by the way he was breathing… he might be reconsidering his cigar tradition :=)

Ben, Steve, Curt, and Will represented the UMTA very well and if you come to Gilbert perhaps some of Ben’s national win will rub off on you… on second thought perhaps NOT but please come anyway :=))

See you in Gilbert for a great time in our own Rocky Mountains!

MR