The TTC has a new podcast:

On the Pegs: Motorcycle Trials World Radio
A podcast featuring news from the world of motorcycle trials,
produced by the Trials Training Center

I’m the host and producer for the show, and Dan Brown is the managing editor.

The first episode features a local trials club. Guess which one? Yep, us. It includes my interview with new club president Marc Redman.

UMTA 2007 Schedule as of 11/20/06

Event Date Location TrialsmasterApril 22-23 Theilman Sat- Mike Hendrickson/Sun � Brian Dotterwick

May 20 Arkansaw Gordie Boggie

June 3 Mankato LL-Tom Hoppe/ UL-TBD (Tom H Property)

June 23-24 Gilbert Randy Kimmick

July 7-8 Duluth Steve Ahlers (Haggis Basher)

July 22 Hixton Steve Kirchner-Jorge Cabellero (WOTA/UMTA)

August 4-5 Theilman Lower Level � Mike O/Upper Level � Wynn E

August 25-26 Duluth Steve Ahlers

October 20-21 Theilman Al Gohlike (Central Regional Series)

Board Meeting Agenda: (4-5)
-Elections: We will need to elect / re-elect all officers. Anybody interested in running for office should attend the Board meeting to declare their intention. If we have two or more people interested in a position we will need to hold a vote during the banquet, if the positions are uncontested we can vote during the business meeting.

-Duties of the Member at Large board position.

-DISTRICT 23 MEMBERSHIP: We will discuss the merits of continuing membership as a District 23 club.

Social Hour (5-6):
Cash Bar, Unlimited Free Soft Drinks, Lively Conversation.

Dinner at 6:00 PM
Greek Salad -
Field Greens, Pepperoncinis, Olives, Feta Cheese, Red Onion, Tomato, Balsamic Dressing

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breast -
Exquisite! Chablis creme and fettuccini noodles are the perfect compliment.

Sliced Roast Beef –
Featuring garlic mashed potatoes and mushroom demiglace.

Awards:
Following dinner

Door prizes: (following Dinner)
We will have many door prizes generously provided by Randy Kimmick of Sherco, and Brian Dotterwick of The Bike Shed.

SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Marc Redman sent me this report:

Here are the results of the gate trial we held at the cleanup day. We had 23 riders and 4 teams doing 2 loops of 5 sections and by all accounts everyone had a blast. (must do this again!!)

Each section had multiple gates with a point value attached from 1-5 based on difficulty. The sections were laid out so the top riders could get all the points if they rode really well. (average 20 points available per section) The rules were you couldn’t obviously and overtly cross your line and you had to leave the section with no dabs to collect the points you had earned

Since one team had 5 riders and the other three had 6, the best 5 scores counted for each team (IE low score thrown out on teams with 6 riders)

1st Place – 340 Points
Captain Randy Kimmick (121) Mike Hendrickson (67) Don Anderson (79) Mike
O’Donell (37) Milt Thomas (36) Curt Thomas (16)

2nd Place – 331 Points
Captain Ben Winterer (180) Brian Dotterwick (28) Paul Redman (50) Kevin J (47)
Nate Hirt (26) Tom Hoppe (13)

3rd Place – 321 Points
Captain Chris Eddy (150) Travis J (90) Marc Redman (35) Pat Hirt (20) Jennifer
(26)

4th Place – 239 Points
Captain Gordie Boggie (98) Willy G (77) Scott Booth (34) Reid Anderson (7) Will
Thomas (17) Don Follensbee (13)

Overall Individual Podium – Upper Level Riders

1st – Ben Winterer 180 Points
2nd – Chris Eddy 150 Points
3rd – Randy Kimmick 121 Points

Overall Individual Podium – Lower Level Riders

1st – Don Anderson 79 points
2nd – Paul Redman 50 Points
3rd – Kevin Johannsen 47 points

Marc R

See the Results Page for final standings for the year after the last event of the season in Faribault.

As announced during the last event at the Faribault club grounds the UMTA respectfully request the full participation of the club membership in a final club grounds clean-up work day and fun day. As a show of our respect and gratitude for their kindness and support since 1969, we wish to return the property to the Piper family in the same condition as we found it. Then we will have a final Faribault party including a gate trials, full meal provided by the UMTA and a campfire to with stories passed down through the ages. You do not want to miss this one!!!!! Lets get our work done early ( be there by 10:00) and enjoy the last hurrah ( dinner & campfire @ 4:00).

See you there!!!!!!

The UMTA board met on Friday September 22.
Board members in attendance were Mike Hendrickson, Ben Winterer, Gordy Boggie, Vicky Boggie, Al Gohlike, Jean Gohlike and Marc Redman. The topics presented and the discussion / outcomes are as follows:

1) 2007 event schedule.
April 21 & 22 Theilman
May 6 TBD
May 19 & 20 Arkansaw
June 23 & 24 Gilbert
July 14 & 15 Theilman
August 11 Duluth (NATC National) Proposed
August 18 & 19 Duluth (Haggis Basher)
September 1 & 2 Gilbert
September 15 & 16 Quarry Cup (Central Regional-Non UMTA points event)
September 23 TBD
September 29 & 30 Baraboo (Non UMTA points event)
October 6 & 7 Cornhusker Cup (Central Regional-Non UMTA points event)
October 20 & 21 Theilman (Central Regional)

Considering the loss of our primary riding area, we will have a robust riding schedule with 16 points events (but not a place to call home) in 2007. This schedule is subject to change as land availability and dates are coordinated.

2) Land availability for the future.
You will notice two dates in the schedule that have locations TBD (To Be Determined), and one new location (Arkansaw, WI). The Arkansaw location is the only new land we have seen that will commit to hosting a club event. There are several other locations under discussion but no solid commitments. We must continue to keep our eyes & ears open to locate a new home for the UMTA. 


3) UMTA Board openings.
Mike Hendrickson will not run for President in 2007.
Brenda Peterson will not run for Insurance Communication Officer in 2007.

4) Faribault Farewell.
October 28 & 29th will be a club ground clean up and fun day. To show our appreciation for the years we have enjoyed in Faribault we must leave the club ground as we found it. Details will follow.

I’ve put up photo album of the final trial at the Faribault club grounds. There are only two-dozen photos there now but I’d like to add to the pile.

If you took photos at the event and want to add them to the collection, send them to me via the upload form here.