Monday, May 20, 2013 at 5:13PM The glorious season standings are now posted, on the results page. How'd you do?
And, if you are (or even if you're not) an Ironman, come on out to Cahuilla for the end of year awards and youth fund trial. June 2nd.
Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 12:41PM Well not quite. First, there are the results from the awesomely challenging Cinco de Trialo in the mighty Piutes. Big public acknowledgement here: Clive Hannon can just plain RIDE a motorcycle. And Didrik Thordarson? That young man just keeps on charging, despite the odds and level of difficulty. Hat's off to you, and all the stalwart finishers of last Sunday's pine needle-infused adventure. 
Further, hats off and huge thanks to the property owners, Don Copeland and Big Feets Trials Club,the checkers, and every single person who made the trek, and supports open trails. You all are what makes this sport so very special. Aw shucks, I'm getting a little verklempt here.
Sniff!
So for now, the competition portion of the 2012/2013 Southern California Trials MotoTrials season is all but wrapped up, and all that's left is to publish the final season standings, hand out the Season Championship awards, and host ourselves a little FUN trial. You down for THAT?
Coming up, June 2, at Cahuilla!
PS: You go Ironman?
Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:52AM 
Wow. Back at work, still need to upload my pics and thoughts, but... Wow!
That was some weekend. Great trial, and everything else.
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:25PM 
I'm ready, I'm ready I'm ready!
Stuck on an airplane right now, but my HEAD and HEART are already in the Piutes. Please join Big Feets Trials Club, Don Copeland, and all his mountain kinfolk for probably the best Cinco de Trialo ever.
Seriously- let's just ride! See you there. Maps are on the rear of the event flier, and a great map of Jawbone Canyon (which is CLOSED ON SATURDAY), right here.
Please remember, Jawbone closed Saturday.
PS: Pictured is Chris Cullins, in the Piutes pines, who no doubt will be there too!
Later.
-d.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:30AM 
Don C. and crew have been very busy. This weekend is shaping up to be a Gear Head's dream. Ride to the Jet. Friday Barbecue. Rally Cars. Czech Ride, Cinco de Mayo at the Grumpy Grizzly. Satellite feed to the SuperCross, and that's NOT ALL! Sunday we are having the coolest (shade that is) Trial of the season. You should be on your way up to Piute Mountain now. The Season Standings are now available in Results and Standings up in the Masthead. There are some tight races for the Championships. Check it out. I cannot wait for this one. I have reposted Don Copeland's last blast below. Captain O
Bicycle Ron talked to Kris and learned the best place to view is the intersection of Jawbone Canyon Road and Kelso Valley Road, where the will have three different sections that can be seen from the same spot. We can lead a ride from the trials site down to the intersection without getting on the road that will be used for the rally. Kris said the best time to watch would be at 1:00 pm. If a group leaves camp at 12:00 they can make it there easily.
So many things to do over the weekend it's hard to choose! So ar here's a shortlist of the activities:
1) Friday night barbeque for the early arrivals
2) Saturday ride to the airplane
3) Saturday ride to the rally race
4) the new "Czech Ride" for the Checkers also on Saturday
5) a great Mexican-themed feast Saturday at 6:00pm
6) Cinco de Mayo mayhem Saturday night at the Grumpy Grizzly
7) a great Piute Moto-Trial to top it all off!Plus, if ya' can squeeze it in, some of the best singletrack in California!
Don C.Monday, April 29, 2013 at 8:28PM Heading to the Piutes this weekend for Cinco de Trialo? Please be aware that Jawbone Canyon Road will be closed on Saturday, May 4. The High Desert Trails Rally, is a one-day, automotive performance time trial event.;)
Click to go big. Rally Racing is a motorsport where a driver and navigator (co-driver) race down closed dirt roads, one car at a time, as fast as they can. Sounds pretty sweet, and I may just have to check them out to some degree Saturday, on the way up. But please note, that Jawbone Canyon will be CLOSED TO REGULAR TRAVEL. From the High Desert Trails website-
Expect parts of Jawbone Canyon and Kelso Valley to be closed from 7AM until 8PM on the day of the rally with a break in the afternoon for residents to leave or return. CHP or the County Sheriffs will direct residents when it is safe to travel on the route. We appreciate your patience and we’d be happy to send you information on what times you could transit the route throughout the day.
So hey- be on the lookout for some cool rigs, closed roads, and I'll see YOU somewhere this weekend! Even more rally info here.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 6:29AM Friends, If you don't always read the comments on these posts, (and you know you SHOULD!), We re-post the best stuff. Such as the always entertaining breaking news for the Big Feets El Trialo! OMG. Just read these items you may have missed, such as this fine homage to my new favorite mountain-top watering hole, The Grumpy Grizzly:
For those of you who have never experienced a southern sierra night at the Grumpy Grizzly, start planning to attend now. There is no other place like it on the planet. The entire Piute community comes together and produces food, drinks, entertainment and atmosphere like nothing we have ever seen before. Thats not all. Then you get to ride the SCTA's newest, highest venue in the final round of the longest most over the top SCTA season championship ever!I expect to see you all there. Come out and support Don C. and the BIg Feets Trials Club at an awesome campout and an extraordinary trial. You will not be disappointed. You will kick yourself all summer long if you miss it. Do not miss it. See you there.
-Captain O
And then, there's THIS:
*** BREAKING NEWS ***
"Czech Ride" planned for Saturday, 4 May at 12:00 noon!
No, it's not the European country, but a way for Big Feets event Checkers to ride all the sections, just like you'd do if you competed in the event! Here's how it's gonna' work:
At 12:00 noon on Saturday we will convene all ten section checkers for a "Czech Ride" where they will proceed around the loop and ride each section. Bicycle Ron will be "Czech Ride Leader". To reduce waiting times at the sections we may break the group of ten into two groups of five and start on different sections. But we don't want it to be "open riding" (see benefits below for why).
Checkers can ride each section up to three times, but at their option they can ride one or two times. Any line can be ridden by the Checkers but we expect people will ride their usual line.
They will have a blast and perform a very valuable service. Among the specific features and benefits will be the following.
1. Checkers ride! No more working the event, watching all the fun and not getting to ride. Now the Checkers get the best deal. They get to ride the sections for FREE. They also get to heckle, laugh at and bench race with their friends as they check. And to top it all off they get a free lunch on Sunday. How could it get any better than that?
2. Proofing and improving of all sections. The checker group will be accompanied by the Course Marshall (yours truly) and will have full authority to make any changes they deem necessary to the loop and sections. This should result in a better course and a more fun, challenging trial.
3. Increased safety for competitors. Obstacles that may be dangerous for some lines will be evaluated effectively and consistently, leading to traps more suited to the specific competitor's ability levels.
Come on up and check, AND ride!
Don C.
And then there's this too!
Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 6:26AM *** MORE BREAKING NEWS ***
Supercross finale broadcast in high-definition, large format at the Gypsy Camp on Saturday night, 4 May! My friend Curt Nix has a DirecTV setup with a cool projector that he uses to create images on the side of his trailer, which has a smooth white surface. Add a neat sound system and you've got an outdoor theater!
Drag up a chair by the campfire, grab a frosty beverage and cheer on your favorite rider! And you can't say you missed the trial because you had to stay home and watch Supercross...
Stay tuned for more!
