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The Trials Training Center (TTC) is an all-inclusive motorcycle resort. We have everything you need for a great motorcycle vacation, including on-site camping, rental bikes, riding gear, and experienced, expert, patient riding instructors. Here you can learn motorcycle riding skills in a low-pressure, safe and fun off-road environment. Our specialty is motorcycle trials, but we teach riding skills to all levels on both trials and conventional off-road bikes. Stay at our campground and ride on our beautiful, 650 acre mountain property. Or enjoy a dual sport or street ride in the surrounding Sequatchie Valley.

See the TTC Blog below for all the latest news.

Upcoming trials classes, Feb-May

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We’ve got a new page of upcoming instructional classes that we’re offering here at the TTC over the next few months, now through May.

Alex Bedley is the instructor for the advanced riders and Charlie Roberts for the beginners.

Follow the TTC on Twitter

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The Trials Training Center is now on Twitter. Follow us to keep track of our TTC blog and other trials-related news items.

And if you follow us, we’ll likely follow you if you tweet regularly about trials.  And if we see something you tweet that we like, we’ll retweet it to our followers.

We’ve starting using the hashtag #motorcycletrials for most of our tweets so consider doing likewise whenever you tweet about trials.

The TTC has a Facebook fan page

ttc-fb-sshot We now have a Trials Training Center Facebook Fan Page. If you’re a Facebook regular, you might prefer to use our Facebook page to:

  • Keep track of TTC blog posts 
  • Post links, photos, videos, news to our Wall
  • Interact with TTC staff and fellow motorcycle trials enthusiasts

Let us know what suggestions you have to make the Page better.

Trials and Enduro News: now up to Lesson 13 in the Ryan Young tutorial series

ry-lesson1-sshotTandEnews-logoI just got the Feb, 2010 issue of Trials and Enduro News and it contains Lesson 13, drop offs, on Page 28, with front wheel hop coming next month.

See our blurb about the series on the bottom of our TTC How To Ride/Tutorials page.

AHRMA trials schedule includes the TTC

The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) has posted their Trials Schedule for 2010. The TTC is the site for the Oct 2-3 events.AHRMA-logo

  • Feb 13-14 (Sat/Sun) Arizona Cycle Park, Buckeye, AZ
  • Feb 26 (Fri) Gatorback Cycle Park, Gainesville, FL
  • Apr 10-11 (Sat/Sun) Jordan Valley Ranch, Terlton, OK
  • Apr 16 (Fri) Diamond Dons, Jefferson, TX
  • May 22-23 (Sat/Sun) Jeep Skool Facility, Windham, OH
  • May 29-30 (Sat/Sun) Tucker Ranch, Cotopaxi, CO
  • June 13 (Sun) Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI
  • July 10-11 (Sat/Sun) Donner Ski Ranch, Soda Springs, CA
  • July 23 (Fri) Mountainfest, Morgantown, WV
  • Aug 14 (Sat) The Farm, Chehalis, WA
  • Sept 4-6 (Sat/Sun/Mon) Mosteller Ranch, Casper, WY
  • Sept 11-12 (Sat/Sun) Tooele, UT
  • Sept 18 (Sat) Two-Rivers Racing, Milliken, CO
  • Oct 2-3 (Sat/Sun) Trials Training Center, Sequatchie, TN
  • Oct 9 (Sat) Barber MSP, Barber, AL
  • Oct 16 (Sat) Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister, CA
  • Nov 6 (Sat) Aonia Pass, Washington, GA

See the AHRMA Trials page for more.

World Indoor begins; practice videos show the leaders, Bou and Cabestany

Montesa’s Toni Bou and Sherco’s Albert Cabestany finished 1st and 2nd respectively in last weekend’s opening of the Indoor Trial World Championship held in the UK. See the FIM story titled: Bou wins in Sheffield to begin his title defence.

Last Nov., T&E’s Darrell Shannon posted this YouTube video in the video section of the Trials and Enduro News Social Network. It’s unusual because of the slow motion.  It’s mainly of Albert Cabestany with a short clip of Toni Bou.

 

And in the forum section of the Trials and Enduro News Social Network, Darrell posted a link to this video of Toni Bou practicing at the Honda/Montesa factory playground (linked image below, not embedded video):

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Trials Training Days 2010 – online registration now open

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Trials Training Days
March 27-28, 2010

Pricing: $100.00/per rider

$10.00/per non-rider

See our Trials Training Days (TTD) page with videos and photos from previous TTD’s. Or jump right to the TTD registration page to sign up now.

Here’s a 2.5 minute video of Ryan Young, coaching and demonstrating at the 2008 TTD.

TTC blog now optimized for mobile devices

TTC blog on a G1 smartphoneTTC blog post on a G1 smartphoneI’ve installed a WordPress plugin here so that viewing this TTC blog is much easier/faster when using the iPhone, iPod touch, Android (Google), and BlackBerry touch mobile devices. 

The photos are of my G1.

Comments are visible after clicking on any post and you can add a comment as well. The best way to keep track of comments, however, is to use an RSS reader app on your device and subscribe to our comments RSS feed. Then if you see a comment that you’d like to comment on, click the link to the comment. It will activate the mobile-optimized view of the web page and position you for typing in your comment.

Eric Storz badly injured, recovering

Eric StorzThis past weekend I saw a Nov. 24 message posted to the USA section of the Trials Central forums about Eric Storz and his recent crash on his trials bicycle. Eric finished 3rd in the National Observed Trials Championship 125 Expert class this year and competed in Europe this past summer.

I  emailed Eric’s dad, Steve Storz, who sent this today:

The accident took place on Nov. 21st. The  6 hour surgery to repair his face took place on Nov. 24th and went very well. Plastic surgeons inserted seven titanium plates to repair the facial fractures. The procedure was done in a very masterful way and I don’t think he will have any noticeable scarring.

He should have been released 2 or 3 days after the surgery, but unfortunately he suffered a really severe reaction to some of the antibiotics used as a precaution against infection, which has delayed his recovery. The good news is that he is scheduled to be discharged from the hospital today, December 7th. All indications are that he will make a complete recovery.

As a side note, we are really grateful for all of the support and prayers from the trials community (worldwide). It really does ease the burden.

Eric Storz, Steve Storz,

Feel free to attach a ‘best wishes’ type comment here for Eric and we’ll make sure he sees it.

I took this photo of Eric and his dad Steve during the 2008 USGP World Trials Championship at the TTC (blogged here).

Here’s a recent (autumn, 2009) YouTube video of Eric on his trials motorcycle and trials bicycle.

Update 01/10: TTC staff signed and sent this e-card to Eric just in time for Xmas:

Trials Comp is now Trials and Enduro News with a new website and a social network

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TEButtonTrials Competition Newspaper (Trials Comp) has morphed into Trials and Enduro News with the November 2009 issue. Editor Shan Moore gives the rationale with a full page letter in the new issue.

The paper has doubled in size (to 52 pages) and the trials-related news and features that we’ve come to expect are all there. And in addition to a revamped web site, they’ve also launched a Trials and Enduro News social network on the Ning platform. It’s like Facebook but for the trials and enduro crowd only.

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Bikes for sale

ttc-bikes-sshotJust a reminder on the updated TTC Bikes for Sale page where you can scroll through the slideshow  for a quick overview of currently available motorcycles, both new and used. Click on any photo and you’ll be taken to the photo in the TTC Bikes for Sale web album.

Most of the bike photos in the web album are high-resolution, so when viewing an individual photo, you can click the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner to see its magnified view. Then click on the image and drag to move it around for a closer look.

All bike photos have the bike year, manufacturer, model, and price in the caption.

Use the Contact us page if you’ve got more questions.

17th Annual Fall STRA Championship Trial (the 58k) Oct. 17 & 18; observers needed

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STRA-flyer-sshotThe TTC is once again hosting the Fall STRA Championship Trial (the 58k) for the Southeastern Trials Rider Association (STRA).

It’s the 17th Annual for this event, rounds 13 and 14 for the STRA championship series. See the flyer for the event (PDF) for all the info.

Observers needed!

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Event organizers have put out a call for observers. If you can help, or if you have any questions about the event, contact Catherine or Ashley here at the TTC or visit the STRA’s Contact page for contacting STRA President Ron Milam or Secretary Treasurer Darrell Davis by phone or email.

Trials Comp News: now up to Lesson 9 in the Ryan Young tutorial series

Trials Comp Feb 09 coverI just got the Oct. 2009 issue of Trials Competition News and it contains the lesson I’ve been waiting for: Splatter! 

I’m going to learn to splatter as soon as I get a little older.

Here’s our blurb about the series from our TTC How To Ride/Tutorials page.


Trials Competition Newspaper has been publishing The Trials Technique of Ryan ry-lesson1-sshotYoung series of motorcycle trials tutorials beginning in the Feb, 2009 issue of Trials Comp.

No, digital versions of the tutorials are NOT available here or anywhere else on the internet. The various authors/contributors/owners of that content are still working on the best way to make it available beyond publication in Trials Competition Newspaper.

But you can buy back issues of the paper (or better yet, subscribe!). Here are the tutorials that have been published to-date:

  • Feb. 2009: Lesson 1 – Stance
  • Mar. 2009: Lesson 2 – Balance
  • Apr. 2009: Lesson 3 – Wheelie
  • May. 2009: Lesson 4 – Bunny Hop
  • Jun. 2009: Lesson 5 – Turns
  • Jul. 2009: Lesson 6 – Floaters
  • Aug. 2009: Lesson 7 – Flip Turn
  • Sep. 2009: Lesson 8 – Roll Up
  • Oct. 2009: Lesson 9 – Splatter

The introduction:

Finally! A straightforward, clearly written, fully illustrated guide to Trials riding technique! Six time US Champion Ryan Young is renowned for his ability to teach riders of all levels.

Now, in an exclusive arrangement with RYP USA, Trials Competition proudly presents this first in an ongoing series of monthly riding lessons by Flyin’ Ryan himself!

The presentation will be as methodical as it is precise: We’ll lay a foundation of basic skills and gradually work up to advanced techniques. So whether you’re a newbie Novice or seasoned Expert, put your boots on and let’s get started!

2009 TdN results: best-ever 5th place for U.S. men’s team; 8th for women’s

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The U.S. Trials de Nations men’s team of Cody Webb, Will Ibsen, Keith Wineland and Pat Smage finished 5th this past weekend in Darfo Boario Terme, Italy. This is the best finish ever for a U.S. team since we joined the ‘A’ class in 2006.

The women’s team of Caroline Allen and Sarah Duke finished 8th. Louise Forsley was unable to compete for reasons that are not yet clear.

Kip Webb has posted US-related updates to the US TdN message thread in the Trials Central forum.

The FIM site has the complete international story: Spain make it six FIM world team titles in a row.

Results:

World Championship Group
1: Spain 25
2: Great Britain 90
3: Italy 159
4: France 203
5: USA 330

International Trophy Group
1: Germany 48
2: Czech Republic 48
3: Norway 66
4: Finland 69
5: Sweden 77
6: Australia 94
7: Ireland 110
8: Belgium 113
9: Switzerland 145
10: Poland 162
11: Portugal 252
12: Austria 277
13: Canada 318
14: Luxembourg 333
15: Latvia 399

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