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Event Updates, Training

Two-Day Premier Trials Class with Ryan Young is next weekend at the TTC, May 23-24

Ready to elevate your mototrials skills? Join 6X USA Pro MotoTrials National Champion Ryan Young for his premier two-day Trials School here at TTC next weekend, May 23-24, 2026.

During this two-day weekend course, Ryan will explain, demonstrate, and coach each rider. Skills are taught from the essential fundamentals to the most advanced Trials techniques that Trials and extreme Enduro riders use to win championships. The training format is designed to help each rider develop a solid skill base and quickly advance in ability.

Particular attention is paid to identifying and eliminating “bad habits” that stunt the growth of all riders at all levels. The weekend ends with everyone practicing the composite of their new skills in a minimum of one section with focused coaching from Ryan.

Why Train with Ryan Young?

With over 35 years of coaching experience, Ryan is widely regarded as one of the world’s top mototrials instructors. He’s played a key role in shaping 90% of the US trials pros, helping them reach elite levels of performance. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, Ryan’s expert guidance will help you unlock new skills.

Class Details

  • Dates: May 23-23, 2026
  • Time: 9 AM – 5 PM each day
  • Location: Trials Training Center, home of world-class events like the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro (TKO)
  • Pricing: $500 for the two-day class; $750 with bike rental

Reservations:

Spaces are limited, and classes fill quickly. Contact us to reserve your place.

Accommodations:

Check out our accommodations page for overnight options.

Additional Ryan Young two-day classes at the TTC in 2026:

  • October 3-4
  • November 14-15

Don’t miss this chance to train with a legend and take your mototrials game to the next level.

Training

Trials Training Days: A Video of Tom Trantow’s Inside Look at the Experience

At about the same time, Tom shifted his popular YouTube channel from “documenting the process of learning trials to now helping to share what I’ve learned to inspire others.”

He also launched his Trials Progression website “to teach real skill development by breaking down techniques into drills and fundamentals in a safe way to learn and keep riders motivated through milestones of achievement.”

Tom will be one of the instructors again at this year’s 2026 Trials Training Days.

Follow Tom on his Instagram @tomtrantow.

Training

Trials Training Days 2026 to include over two dozen instructors

We’re pleased to have over two dozen instructors for the 2026 Trials Training Days including:

Maddie Hoover, 2025 NATC Women’s Pro Class Champ

Maddie Hoover

Ray Peters, Ray Peters Trials Schools:

Ray Peters

Tom Trantow, Trials Progression:

Tom Trantow

Ben Eudy

Ben Eudy

And:

Abigail Buzzelli
Adam Blumhorst
Alex Koper
Ben Eudy
Caroline Kent
Chis Buzzelli
Cole Cullins
David Cunningham
Eric Cunningham
Glenn Falter
Jesse Wellenstein
Josh Owens
Josh Roper
Maddie Hoover
Mika Lonsdale
Mike Dalmaso
Olivia Cunningham
Pat Calhoun
Ray Peters
Ron Lee
Seth Vorseth
Sherman Smith
Tom Trantow

Event Updates

Annual Toy Trial (a Gate Trial!) at the TTC benefits Marion County Sheriff’s Christmas for Kids Program – December 6, 2025

The TTC is hosting its annual Toy Trial on December 6, 2025. Proceeds from this trial will buy toys for the Marion County Sheriff’s Christmas for the Kids Program. It’s a Gate Trial!

  • $25 entry fee
  • Start time: 11am Saturday (CST)
  • Camping on-site, hot showers available\Primitive camping $25
  • RV hookups $45 (call to reserve)
  • Cabins $65-$75 (call to reserve)

Riders are welcome to come early or stay after for practice or training classes on our 680 acres of mountain terrain. Spectators are welcome and admission is free.

Gate Trial FAQ

What is a Gate Trial?

A gate trial is a unique form of motorcycle trials where the goal is to accumulate the highest score by riding through gates, which are marked with arrows and have point values. Unlike traditional trials that focus on a low score by avoiding penalties, gate trials award points for successfully navigating gates without putting a foot down. Riders can choose their path and which gates to attempt to maximize their score, but a “dab” (foot touching the ground) or other failures result in losing all points accumulated in that section.

How does it work?

  • Scoring: Points are earned by passing through gates in a section. Each gate has a 1 point value and each gate increases in difficulty. Riders choose which gates to attempt to build a high score.
  • Dabbing: If a rider puts a foot down (dabs) or commits a major failure, they lose all points for that section, but they do not lose the points earned in previous sections.
  • Section and loop: The competition is divided into sections, which are part of a larger loop. Riders complete the loop multiple times (loops).
  • Winning: The rider with the highest total score at the end of the event wins.

What are the key differences from a traditional trial?

  • Objective: Gate trials reward high scores, whereas traditional trials reward low scores (0 dabs is the ultimate goal).
  • Path selection: In gate trials, riders have more freedom to choose their own path through the obstacles, sometimes riding easier or harder lines to get more points.
  • Penalties: In traditional trials, dabs and other failures add points to the rider’s score. In gate trials, a dab causes the rider to lose all points for that section.