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I'm in! Any idea on what time we'll get started. I've got a family supper in Platteville Sat night - but have most of the day left to my own devices.

It won't help pre season, but there's a trials competition in Wauzeka this may. Should be a short drive for you and a good opportunity to talk to more trials guys.

Is anyone else from WOTA making the trip down?

I'm looking forward to getting out of the cold and hopefully learning a thing or two.

Matt and I are heading down the Thursday before and staying through Sunday.

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I only ran the gopro for part of one loop on Saturday - but here's what I got.

https://youtu.be/KG27UN953Rw

 A local newbie   ?  Weber  came out  and weed eated  a bit  before  his kids got restless

Yup, that was me. It was good to meet you and Kyle. Would have liked to hang out and chat more - but I only had a couple of hours to spare on Sunday.

I was a little concerned with all that rain that I might not make it back out of the staging area and really didn't want to tear up the farmer's land. Next time, I'll park where you guys did - and leave the kids at home.

Gimme a call at ********** Otherwise I’ll just start we whipping at this end.

I’m here. Not seeing anyone. There were trucks parked on the south side of the property. That you guys?

I’m at my daughters softball tournament all day today and tomorrow morning. But might be able to come out for a bit tomorrow afternoon. Will anyone be out there?

Hey, Motodave. I love watching the videos  - even when you do catch me crashing! Thanks for putting them up.

Any chance you can upload them without the music? I usually save my editing projects, so it'd just be a matter of muting the music, unmuting the video file, and re-rendering. But, if you don't have those available, don't re-edit anything on my account.

I'm just getting into trials, and being able to hear what the riders are doing with throttle and clutch would be very helpful.

I was actually wondering what the rules were for AMA events. I've been riding trials with a DOT approved dirt bike helmet, but have a Giro adventure helmet that I bought for snowboarding. With the ear pads out and the vents open, it's lighter, cooler and less restrictive than the dirt bike helmet. Just wasn't sure what the rules are.

I wouldn't even consider a bicycle helmet, though.

Yup, had a great time.

I'm going to be riding my dirtbike out in Colorado during the Manchester event - but am planning on making it to Mauston.

Survived my first event. That certainly was an eye opener!

I had no idea how an event was actually run. I was under the impression that there was one trials section and each division took their turn to ride it. And when my division rode, I was done for the day. I had no idea there were 8 sections, that everyone rides at once, and that it's really an all day event to do all 8 sections 3 times. I didn't bring any food or water since I wasn't expecting to be riding that much.

Luckily, I lived really close to this event and that my wife and kids were planning on coming later to check it out - so they brought me water and money for concessions.

Next time, I'm packing a lunch, my camelback, and a couple extra gallons of water!

Everyone there was super helpful. Friendly bunch of guys. There were only two of us running vintage, but we pretty much ran with a group in the intermediate class.

We made a few adjustments to the intermediate line. Derek - the other guy riding vintage - told me it was because the lines were muddy making it too difficult for vintage bikes - but I'm pretty sure he could tell I was struggling and took pity on me!  I'm glad he riding vintage because he was a huge help. He gave me a ton of great advice and let me know about rules as I broke them! I didn't know that you couldn't back up or that if your engine died you automatically get a 5 for the section.


My biggest take away from the event is that intermediate level trials obstacles are not that hard. I've practiced going over logs and walls and had no issue with that part. What I had no idea about is how hard it is to follow an off camber line! Just turning up a hill or turning down a hill and doing it while trying to stay exactly on a line is something I really am not good at. So, I know what to practice!

And, I gotta do some repairs to my bike before the next event. I also need to bump my idle up a little. I got a couple of 5's when my engine just died where I could have gotten out of a section with a 2.

latest forecast is looking much better. I'll be there early for registration.

Had to run to the store this morning to get some things - so I got cash.

So, what do we do about rain? Does the event get postponed? Or do we ride in the rain?

Alright - looks like my first event is in 2 days. Gotta make sure the reflex is gassed up and ready to go.

I've got he D16 registration form filled out. Can I bring a check for the $35? Or do I need cash? I never have cash - and don't know of any ATMs that give anything but 20's. But, I can sort it out if cash works better.