Upper Midwest Trials Association

This is the scoop straight from the horses mouth.

All OHV’s must be registered and display DNR stickers. I spoke with the ranger at Gilbert today and he set the record straight. There used to be an exception for competition machines on a closed course but that is no longer the case.

-You can register on site in Gilbert.

-The cost is $38.50 for three years.

-They will sell a plate to mount your sticker for $5.00.

-They will sell you the numbers to identify your plate for $5.00.

Mike.

The next event is a two-day at the state’s Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area (OHVRA) in Gilbert, MN. Some links:

DNR’s Gilbert/OHVRA web site

“An OHV trail connecting the Sherwood Forest Campground with the Iron Range OHV Recreation Area was constructed by the City of Gilbert with assistance from the DNR. This trail permits OHV campers to travel between the campground and the OHV recreation area without trailering their vehicles.”

City of Gilbert’s OHVRA web site

City of Gilbert’s Sherwood Forest Campground pages, including reservation form

Iron Trail’s Sherwood Forest Campground info page

Matt posted this to the UMTA email discussion list.

Griff

Hi, this is your trialsmaster Matt. I say that loosely because I had A LOT of help and insight from Gordy, Don A. and Greg H. A very heartfelt thanks to them and all of the hardworking crew: Vicky B., Steve Anderson, Gregg S., Brian, Doug, Tyler, Owen, and our test riders Lucas and Randy P.

We have cut in a bunch of new section areas that have not been used before (and some at least for 20 years) that should prove to be FUN and (did I mention FUN? YES!) and challenging for all classes!

Also, thanks to Don, we have a new loop trail to link the new with the old!

We all have been putting in a lot of hours, work, sweat, brushcutting, tree removal, loop trail clearing to make this a stellar event.

Given all the work and thought that has gone into this trial, we would be very disappointed if we had a poor turnout.

So PLEASE come and have some Fun with us on Sunday (You’ll be glad you did.) You’ll want to ride these cool new areas so you don’t hear from someone else how good they were!

Also bring your friends. These and ALL the sections are spectator-friendly (3 all-ride sections are only 2 hundred yards from the parking area and a 4th a short walking distance from there!)

The all-ride sections for all classes can be viewed from one vantage point, so bring your lawn chairs.

The weather is supposed to be clear with highs in the upper sixties/low seventies, perfect for riding.

The riders meeting will be at 11:30 AM SHARP with the event starting thereafter, no later than 12:00.

See you Sunday,

Matt

P.S. If you camp Sat. night please remember to check in and pay them at the campground across the road. Thank you.

Here’s Bear at the Haggis in Duluth. Photo submitted by Jack Chermak.

What caption would you write for this photo?

The Results page has been updated to reflect work/mentor points.

The Results page has been updated.

Stuart McLuckie took some photos of the club’s women competitors at the Haggis/Spirit Mountain event.

I’ve added them to page 5/6 of the album.

Two-day overall podium winners at the 2004 Haggis Basher at Spirit Mountain in Duluth.

Left photo: Haggis girls (L to R) Jen Kruse, Carole McLuckie, Jana Benincasa; Right photo: Stuart McLuckie and John Keenan from the Duluth Scottish Heritage Pipeband.

See high-res versions of these photos and many more in the Haggis photo album.

I’ll add names to the podium photos as soon as I get the official results.