Observed Trials

Please make plans to come out and enjoy the wonderful rocks out there, with the COTA club. The plan is to have the event at the usual spot, ust across the river from The Dalles.  More info as things develop.

Monday I spoke with Mike Wirth, who has begun the process of getting awards made for the event.  Brian Clarke has talked with the land owner and secured permission to hold the event. He was adamant there be no fires of any kind out at the trials site. The grass is quite dry, and with the winds, it is a potential fire waiting to happen. I am certain we will all be able to comply with that.
So the event is a go for Sunday the 4th of October.  Hopefully some changes to the front page will be happening very soon to reflect that.

The weather will be sunny and warm this Sunday in Dallesport.  If you know any spectators planning to attend, please remind them to wear sturdy shoes. Plenty of sections close to the parking lot make this location a good place to bring friends and family, or anyone interested in seeing what this sport is all about.

Additional info in case you did not receive the e mail from David earlier this week.
Hey Trials Riders,

Jay Lael is putting on his October trial at Dallesport again.
Jay had posted on the forum earlier and announced the event at the previous trial but for those not attending that event here is a bit more detail of the day:

Trial will start at 10:00am as usual with Saturday as final set-up and you can practice then and camp overnight.

NOTICE: Per landowners instructions please
NO FIRES, SMOKING, or FLAMES of any kind during your stay due to the extremely dry conditions.

Thanks Jay for Hosting the Trial - Hope to see everyone there.

Jay’s contact info should you have questions:
503.651.2224
Jay Lael <laeljay@yahoo.co.uk>

Directions:  Interstate 84 Westbound or Eastbound - Drive to exit 87, the Highway 197 exit.  Travel North and cross the bridge into Washington.  Approximately 1½ of a mile beyond the base of the bridge, look for the the Columbia Hills RV Village on the left (West) side of Highway 197.  State Route 14 Westbound or Eastbound - Follow State Highway 14 (SR14) to Highway 197.  Turn South onto Highway 197.  The Columbia Hills RV Village is approximately 1½ miles south of the SR-14 and Highway 197 intersection on the West side of the highway.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/mcy/5248408600.html

A huge thank you to all the riders and families who showed up at Dallesport! It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the beautiful weather, and our sport. Although the scores were a little bit on the low side, I think most of the riders were ok with the level of difficulty and the fun factor was off the scale. It sure was neat to see little Diego Paredes riding the novice line, even netting his first award in real trials! I'm sure some of the lines were pretty scary for a child so young.
Congratulations to all of the winners, and those who simply enjoyed the day.
Especial thanks to Heidi for scoring, Karli Ditmars for tirelessly assisting the trials marshall, all of the induviduals who jumped in to help get the trial ready and to tear it down afterwards, and most of all Dan Harris, who cleared  huge swaths of grass to provide  access to the sections, drove a hundred wooden stakes, and generally busted his ass to make this a great event. I could never have done this without your help.
See you all at the next trial.