Winter Series Round 3 Coming to the TTC

Our next event here at the TTC is Round 3 of the CTBC Winter Series on January 29th.

Start time at 11a.m. Central

Entry fee is $25.00.

So come on out everybody and have some fun riding!

Reminder: Winter Series Round 2

Hey everybody.  Just wanted to send out a friendly reminder that Round 2 of the CTBC Winter Series is coming up!!

Round 2 will be held in Ringold, GA. this Sunday, January 15th, 2012  everything will start around 11am Eastern Time

Directions:

From Atlanta:

I75 North towards Chattanooga

Exit 350 GA 2A

Go 3.2 miles, then turn Right onto Dietz Road

Go .5 miles, then turn Right onto Pierce Road

You will see signs from there!

From Nashville:

Hwy 24  towards Chattanooga, Stay on 24 until I75 South towards Atlanta

Exit 353 – Cloud Springs Road – then right

Go 1 mile then turn left onto Dietz Road

Then go .5 miles and turn left onto Pierce rd.  and follow.

Hope to see everyone there!!!

 

On The Edge 2-Wheel Action Shows: Introducing Trials and Entertaining Audiences

We got this On The Edge 2-Wheel Action Shows press release from Tom McNeil this week. The TTC is one of the show sponsors and our very own Alex Bedley is one of the riders.

On The Edge 2-Wheel Action Show - logoOn The Edge performs trials demos for audiences throughout the southeast and has two goals in mind according to Tom McNeal, owner/rider. “Our goals are to provide top notch entertainment at events and also introduce people to trials and encourage them to try it out”, McNeal said. “If trials demos aren’t connecting the dots to events or venues where interested individuals can try trials out we are really missing the boat. That’s why we encourage people to come to the Trials Training Center and learn more about the sport and take a class”.

On The Edge 2-Wheel Action Show - teamThe team consists of Alex Bedley and Will Ibsen on the motorcycles and Dave Campbell and Nigel Kohring on the bicycles. With a new rig and setup the shows have taken on an even more professional look and 2012 is looking to be a busy year. Events typically include fairs, festivals, car shows, concerts, etc. McNeal added, “We would like to book more demos at enduro, motocross and other motorcycle related events. That is where you get people who have a passion for motorcycles and many who may be to the point of giving trials a try. My work with Dale Malasek, GasGas USA, is to get as many new people into trials as possible. Without Dale at GasGas, Trials Training Center, Whataburger, Go Build Alabama and Bell Company we would not be able to be near as successful and we hope that we can positively impact the trials community”.

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Many recognizable names in the sport have helped On The Edge get to where they are through influence, advice and friendships including Charlie Roberts, Catherine Bedley, Geoff Aaron, Nelson Crouch and of course Tom’s dad and brother Glenn and Steve McNeal.

You can check out the team on Facebook and ‘Like’ them for a chance to win an official team jersey. Their website is www.ontheedgeactionshows.com. Feel free to contact them if you would like to book them for your next event.

Trials Training Days 2012: online registration now open

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Trials Training Days March 31/April 1, 2012

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.

Kenda Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro featured in January Dirt Rider magazine

TKO feature in Dirt Rider magazine Jan. 2012

The January 2012 issue of Dirt Rider magazine has a feature on the inaugural Kenda Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro held this past August here at the TTC.  (See a pattern here?) Sean Finley at Digital Throttle put this PDF together to give you a glimpse. Here’s an excerpt:

Given the worldwide popularity of hard enduro, the Kenda Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro was proof that with the right organization, a good format, a difficult course and support from the top riders such an event can successfully be held on American soil. The rocky terrain surrounding the Trials Training Center was on par with the difficulty level of most hard enduros, and almost as soon as the event was over, the riders, teams and spectators were buzzing about a future edition of the race.

The article is available via a print or digital subscription to Dirt Rider magazine here.

Kenda Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro featured in Dec. Dirt Bike magazine

TKO feature in Dirt Bike Magazine Dec. 2011

The December 2011 issue of Dirt Bike magazine has 3 pages devoted to the inaugural Kenda Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro held this past August here at the TTC.  Sean Finley at Digital Throttle put this PDF together to give you a glimpse.  Excerpt:

When you think about extreme enduros and nasty off-road racing, Europe usually comes to mind. Here in the United States we’ve seen events like Last Man Standing and some National Enduros get pretty brutal, but for years the U.S. extreme off-road race scene has been dead. The inaugural Kenda Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro (TKO) in Sequatchie, Tennessee, brought extreme off-road racing right here to the States. It was rocky, it was brutal and we hope it is here to stay.

The article is not available online but you can get it by subscribing to Dirt Bike magazine here.

Chattanooga-Birmingham Trials Club Winter Mototrial Series: Details on Rounds 2 & 3

CTBC Winter Mototrial series 2011

See this flyer (PDF) for details on the events in January and February (Rounds 2 & 3) in the 2011-12 Chattanooga-Birmingham Trials Club Winter Mototrial Series. Details on Rounds 4 & 5 have not yet been announced.

CTBC announces its first ever Winter Series; first event at the TTC Dec. 4

Chattanooga-Birmingham Trials Club announces the Winter Moto-trials Series!

The CBTC (Chattanooga/Birmingham Trials Clubs)  announces the first ever Winter Moto-trials Series!  With 5 events!

Event #1 – December 4th at TTC (Trials Training Center) -Starts at 11:00a.m. Central Time

Event #2 – January 15th at Ringold – Starts at 11:00a.m. Eastern Time (STRA Banquet the night before!)

Event #3 – 4 – 5  – To be announced

1 more will be held at the TTC

and the others either in Ringgold, GA or at The Ridge in Birmingham, AL.

CLASSES FOR COMPETITION:

-Novice          -Intermediate

-Sportsman   -Advanced Sportsman

-Advanced   -Expert

There will also be a trail bike class at each event.

For more information contact:

Tim Cash :770-851-9916

Trials Training Center : 423-942-8688

 

The 2011 Fall 58K (STRA Rounds 9 and 10) on Oct. 29 & 30


Every year, the TTC is host to two events (4 days of competition) for the Southeastern Trials Riders Association (STRA) championship series. We call the spring event the Spring Splash and the fall event The 58k. For these events, spectators are welcome and admission is free. Helmets are required for anyone on a motorcycle. AMA and STRA membership is required to compete (membership applications are available on site). Riders are welcome to come early or stay after for practice or training classes on our 670 acres of mountain terrain. See our Directions page for how to get here, our Accommodations page on where to stay, and our Contact Us pageif you need more info.

The 2011 Fall 58K

For 2011, the Fall 58K (STRA Rounds 9 and 10) will be held on Oct. 29 and 30.

  • Cost : $30.00/ each day; $10.00 age 18 & under
  • Start times : 12:00 noon on Sat.; 10:00 A.M. on Sunday
  • Youth Trials at 4:30 PM on Sat.; 9AM on Sunday for $5.00 per day
  • Signup: 10 AM Sat.; 9AM Sun.
  • Trials for Christ service: 8:30 AM on Sunday
  • Concessions will be available


See this PDF for a printable/downloadable flyer.

TTC featured in Nov. issue of Dirt Rider

Dirt Rider Nov. 2011

The TTC is featured in the Nov. 2011 issue of Dirt Rider, in an article by Chris Green (photos by Shan Moore) titled Trials Training Center: Learning by Trial and Error.

The issue is also available online to those with a Dirt Rider digital subscription ($9/year).

You can follow Dirt Rider magazine on Facebook and on Twitter.

Here’s an excerpt:

TTC in Nov 2011 DR page 1-2The boss of this operation goes by the name of Charlie Roberts, and he serves as the resident instructor. Charlie knows a thing or two about the sport of trials, and having hosted the World Trials Championships a few times at his venue, he has seen the best get it done the right way. You’re getting some of the best terrain there is when you visit the TTC, not to mention the beautiful scenery and the old-school log cabins in the middle of the woods that give you the true feeling of an off-the-grid motorcycle camping trip.

TTC in Nov 2011 DR pages 3-4The land at the Training Center offers a wide variety of terrain with a ton of exciting natural obstacles such as logs both huge and tiny and rocks of intimidating sizes as well as the easier ones, which I spent most of my time on.

Dry creek beds with scattered rocks wind through the area like the freeways in Los Angeles. There is even a cool flowing creek that runs through the property with fallen trees laying across it that are possible to be ridden by the daring. The bottom line is you won’t get bored here, just bring your imagination and throw together some creative lines.

TTC photo album: Kenda Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro

‘Bout time, eh?  Yes, our album of Kenda Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro 2011 photos is finally up.

Some photos by the TTC’s Ashley Jackson, with others by Larry Mayo, used with persmission.

See the large slideshow of 31 photos (recommended) or SLOW CLICK this small slideshow:

Cycle News features the Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro

Last week’s Cycle News (Sept. 7 issue) featured the Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro (TKO) in a 6-page feature titled TKO for Brown (pages 102-107) with many photos. An excerpt:

Cycle News TKO article 2011Brown led every lap of the final. He blasted to the front right off the start and opened up a small lead. Knowing any small mistake could mean disaster Brown rode conservatively and chose his lines carefully every lap.

Webb, however, had nothing to lose and went after Brown. The Beta rider had fallen in the first turn and was hammering it around the course. His aggressive riding style carried him right up to Brown late in the race. But when he was within striking distance on the last lap, Webb tipped over, which was just enough to give Brown some breathing room and eventual win.

After nearly 40 minutes of racing, Brown was happy to see the checkered flag. “Was tougher than anything I have ever done,” Brown said. “At the halfway mark, I thought I would not be able to finish, but I was leading so I kept pushing.”

A stunning Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro video by the crew at DigitalOffroad.com

Rob Mitchell at DigitalOffroad.com emailed us this last week:

Rob MitchellHey There, I just wanted to send you a quick note and thank everyone for putting together such a great event in the Tennessee Knockout.

Here’s a video that we at digitaloffroad.com put together. I hope you enjoy!

Follow Rob’s link to see a large version of the video embedded in their TKO page. Or view it here/on Vimeo. It’s very well done and includes some slo-mo sequences that are amazing. Props to both Rob and Jared Bolton.

2011 Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro Edit from Rob Mitchell on Vimeo.

A big thanks from the TTC to all who helped put on the Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro

Kenda-Tennessee-Knockout-Extreme-Enduro-logoWe here at the TTC would also like to send out a HUGE thank you to all who helped us put on the First Annual Tennessee Knock Out Extreme Enduro.

We know it was a lot of hard work and we sure appreciate everyone’s special effort to make it happen. This event was a great success and we could not have done it without these people:

Sponsors:

Gate

  • Liz and Paige Thompson, Hailey Tarply

Parking

  • James Thompson, Jimmy Thompson, Darian Scott

Check Point

  • Greg and Wendy Clark, Wendy Roberts, Sadie Thompson

O.B.

  • Gary Smith, Jamie Gourley

Road Guards

  • Paul and Aaron Thistle, Cathy Priest, Barbara Ganley, Darrell Davis, Troy Roberts, Ian (Fro Man), Burke Breneman, Becky Melton, Alex Bedley, Austin Brown, Marisa Sinz, Papa Joe Terry, John Sipos, and Fast Eddie Faulkner.

Course Marshalls

  • Steve Glinski, Tim Cash

Layout

  • Becky Melton, Doug Caldwell, Kim Murrell, Mike Hathaway, Burke Breneman

First Responders

  • Griff and Alan Shirley

Scoring

  • Nathan Glinski

Shop

  • Angela Brown, Crystal Kee

Sean Finley Eric Peronnard
And a very special thanks to Sean Finley, Digital Throttle, and Eric Peronnard, EPCN, for their help with organization, promotion, and all around everything!

From all of us at the TTC:

L to R: Alex Bedley, Charlie Roberts, Ashley Jackson, Catherine Bedley, Sadie Thompson, Dan Brown
L to R: Alex Bedley, Charlie Roberts, Ashley Jackson, Catherine Bedley, Sadie Thompson, Dan Brown

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