SDTR Big Rock Trial, round 6 of the TecCycles/SCTA Championship Season that is. How did YOU do?

Oh, and the picture above? That's the UN-official results.

d.

Check this out: Clubman line.

1. Tim and Loretta Holm- Section 1, right across the wash from camp. Tim rooting on his 'Team Santa Rosa' peeps. Fun full lock turn, up the rock ledge which scared me senseless not 2 seasons ago. through some jumbles, one rock, followed by a simple little ledge, coupled with a turn that just messed me (and many others) up all dang day. Smiling Loretta, punching me a five. (Once!)
2. Davey Rector- All I remember here was the one rock which I missed on loop two. Doh! Five again.
3. Paul Oswald- Probably fived this one, cool second gear slab, with a semi-scary drop right, followed by a second scary drop. Tricky, yet sweet. Paul, always my coach; 'Calm down, slow down..'

4. Ed Lowenberg and Eric Mattson- Over by the well. Fun, as soon as I stole Ian Robert's line! I cleaned this one! (Once). Big props to Ian.
5. Jim Preston- God, I love/hated Jim's section. Cool step, which was very very big. Never could figure how to get through his section clean. The off camber, no room, but miss the card thing? My shoulders still hurt from bike hucking. Two fives, I think.
6. Bill Bliven- Bill had the scary dance across the rocks at the top of some sketchy downhill. I think the rest was do-able, turns and climbs and such, but I only even oned it once. No cleans.

7. Mark Miller- Great section, cleaned it once! textbook full lock turns, and tricky little rock hoppy kind of problem at the end. I always like to do well on Marcus' sections.
8. Matt Parson + Cindy- Started with a big up, over two boulders. Somehow Mike Jenkins dislodged a differnt huge boulder, which further narrowed the gap. Then down, back UP, and left then off a scary-high boulder! Cleaned this one, once. Fived it too.
9. David McNeil + Sandy- Scary drop at the end. Getting this under control was indeed the crux. don't think I ever cleaned this one, but I saw Ian do it. Very cool ups on this section, for most classes.

10. Tom Thrailkill + Thomas Englhardt- If you do anything, clean the last section of the day. This one had a very trick end as well, again across the top of some very exposed rocks. Finally cleaned it, last section. THAT is a great way to end the day.

Anyways, many thanks to the checkers, and to the San Diego Trials Riders for putting on such a great event. Everyone I spoke to was challenged, maybe a little scared (in a good way), and had a grin on their face, at day's end.

Cheers indeed.

Loop is in, ribbons are in place. The boys of San Diego have stepped up, big time. Look for these windmills off the 8, and you're almost there. Come on out Saturday, and make a weekend of it. Weather will be awesome, as only San Diego County can offer! (OK, OK, I just clicked on that weather link, and let me say it might get a wee bit chilly, so pack some warm duds) Don't know what else to say, except to say, see you there! I'll be the guy with the big fat smile on my face all day.

Bring it!

The San Diego Trials Riders are hosting this special event at one of the southland's most beloved venues. McCain offers an awesome flowing loop with "killer vistas" and some new giant windmills. Did somebody request some slab? One of the biggest, best, and most slaballicious slabs in SoCal is right there begging you to ride on it! Just crazy slabby. Did I mention the loop? 

Round 6 takes place on Sunday February 12th, but come on out and camp Saturday night. There is plenty of space for the deluxe rigs as well as many nice level spots for the tent crowd. Sign up at 8:30, Rider's meeting at 9:45. Are you ready? You know you are! I can't wait! 

But.
Where I come from, and when I grew up, Sunday was about riding. About chucking all the chores, the deadlines, and getting the bikes out of the garage, and getting them dirty. I went for years without a motorcycle, so I substituted with a BMX bike, then a mountain bike. But my head was always into the flow, of two wheels, a twisty track, and a bit of air time. Today, as soon as I hit 'post', that's where I'll be.
The boys: Mikey, Bruce, Reid, Chris, Ty, Trevor, and others. I know they'll be out there with me. Riding, jumping rocks, bench racing, crashing (at least me).
It will be a wonderful Sunday. A super Sunday.

Grab your bike. Join us. We'll be out there, with our bikes, and our friends.
And some 7-layer bean dip.

PS: Game starts at 3:30. So no excuses.

And join us at McCain Valley for round 6! It shall be a fun time, guaranteed. We have directions and weather reports, under the SCTA Schedule page.

Also, word coming from the San Diego set up crews is that the BLM rangers are out, checking for current registration on your bike. Please note this is a requirement of most ALL places we ride and compete, not just at McCain. Thankfully this is Red Sticker season still. Also, out of state (Non-Resident) permits are great, if you do in fact live out of state. Maybe even your very cool uncle lives out of state, and he is loaning you the bike for the weekend. Maybe. If that's the plan, here's where to purchase one.

Anyhow, know the rules, use your best judgement and 'don't let it ruin your day, and just enjoy the great trials the San Diego guys are putting on for us', to paraphrase some wise words.

So make sure your paperwork is in order, sticker up your bike, and we'll catch up with you all at McCain.

-d.

Give money and time, here.

Sign up the whole family, all at once, here.

Such a wonderful world!

-d.

Friday.

I swear if I don't ride every weekend, I can get downright irritable. So today, AFTER work, the routine: It's time to get the bike in the driveway, ride up and down and around and the front yard rock, the curb, practice some hops and stuff with the skateboard kids on the street. Then get the thing ready for some actual dirt. Mix up some gas. Clean the air filter. Check the bolts, (especially the rear disc). Confirm the helmet is not too funky, and that the boots are tolerable. Gear bag packed. And then,

Wait for Sunday.

Who out there is feeling the same way? Seriously guys, let me know. If you're jonesing to ride, tell us about it. Use the comment link below and share. Get social, and then this weekend, get dirty.

-d.

A little rain, a LOT of fun, and another great weekend of trials. What football playoffs?

More details of course as they come in...

Next up is McCain Valley, brought to you by the San Diego Trials Riders. Make your plans now, my friends.