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.
