September 24th - Coates Ranch Gate Trials Results
Thanks to the Coates for hosting yet another WMTA weekend with camping and
riding.
It's rather hot for a late September day here in Wyoming. Weatherman says it
could be a record breaker at 87 degress. The fun trial featured 6 fun sections
and four loops for 24 sections in a gate trial format.
27 riders participated with new riders from Sheridan and Gillette. Thanks for
coming to you new riders!
Brian Martinson did a great job laying them out and threw in a 50 point "bonus" section that
could be ridden once. Shad Petersen is the only rider to attempt it and receive
50 bonus points.
September 14th - Year End Trial * UPDATE *
LOCATION CHANGED!!!
The Gothberg Ranch location is being moved! There is a conflict with a wedding...and the wedding won. Thanks to the Coates, we'll be back at Coates Ranch just like the past few years for camping and the fun trial. Round 12 on Sunday the 25th will still be held at Hat Six Rocks. New fliers will be mailed. Tell anybody you know without Internet about this change. Hope to see everyone at the last weekend of the season!
September 12th - Mosteller Iron Man Results
3 days, 150 sections - Results Here
September 6th - Mosteller Epilogue
The Mosteller Cup 2011 saw 61 riders competing on Saturday and 66 Sunday with
55 riders riding both days.
The 3 AHRMA National Rounds saw 34 riders Saturday, 35 Sunday and 30 Monday
with 28 riding all three days.
Wow, what a weekend! We never had so many wet and wild sections. The Saturday
evening bar-b-que was a big hit thanks, not only to everyone who brought
a side to share, but also to the hamburgers and hot dogs that
Mosteller Ranch provided. What a great crew Trials people are.
Results have been posted.
September 6th - Fun Trial and Round 12, 9/24-25
Trialsmasters for the last WMTA event of 2011 will be Brian Martinson and Shad Petersen. Thanks for stepping in.
The end of the season events will be September 24th and 25th. Saturday will
be a fun trial with Friday and Saturday primitive camping at a new venue!, the
historic Gothberg Ranch, located at the foot of Casper Mountain. The ranch is
also home to CES Cycles, where beautifully restored Bultaco's are reborn.
Round 12 will be on Sunday and will again be held at the most Hat Six Rocks
of Eastgate Ranch where we have Sunday-only access.
AHRMA National Trials Info Here
AHRMA Info | Entry Form (print, fill-out and bring or wait till sign-up)
August 24th - Mosteller Iron Man Challenge?
Fred is always coming up with new trialsy things to try. The latest... Mosteller Ranch Iron Man Challenge. It's only for you riders that like to ride it all. See Fred's rules here, and bring your questions to Mosteller's...we'll see ya there.
August 20th - Mosteller Bar-B-Que info...
In addition to allowing us access to one of the most unique venues in Wyoming, our graceous host, Mosteller Ranch is providing burgers, hot dogs, buns, ketchup, mustard, plates, napkins, spoons, forks and knives for the Saturday evening bar-b-que...WOW! So if you're wondering what to bring for the pot luck, anything that will compliment what's listed here is a good choice.
August 16th - 3 Rounds Left in the Season
Preparations for the Mosteller Labor Day weekend are well underway and the
flier is now posted here.
We're working on the final meet (9/24-25) of the season and will have more
info posted soon regarding that. At any rate, Trialsmasters are
needed for the proposed "fun trial" on September 24th and the 12th and final
round of the season on the 25th. Both venues will be in Casper.
Use the "Contact Us" link above if you would like to volunteer some of your time.
August 16th - Updated Season Points
Season points have been posted with Limestone Mountain Road meet results. What a great time that weekend was! A new change to the points listing is the "place" has been replaced with the "season points" earned. So for example, a 2nd place that was listed before as "11/23 (2)" is now listed as "11/23 (17)". Best finishes will be highlighted in some manner in the final results for the season.
July 29th - Relisted Classified Ad
Price Redced! 1991 309 Fantic
July 24th - New Classified Ad
2006 Montesa Repsol 4RT
July 20th - Mosteller Cup/AHRMA Upate
Saturday evening we will have the traditional Mosteller Cup BBQ (pot-luck). NEW! The WMTA is providing hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, ketchup, mustard, plates and sporks. Please bring a side dish, dessert or something else to share. (weather permitting)
July 20th - Limestone Road Flier Now Posted
The flier for the next WMTA meet near Lander, WY is posted online now and will
be mailed soon. This two round weekend features rounds 8 and 9 of the 2011
season. Mark your calendars for August 13th and 14th.
US Forest Service managed area
*Spark Arrestors* >> order online
and
*OHV Stickers* >> order online
are required
Limestone Road Trial Flier
Trial Location Map, follow link and zoom out, change to "Map" view or whatever you need to do to visualize the trial location.
Lat 42.58578, Lon -108.752139, Elevation ~8800 feet
July 12th - New Classified Ad
5x8 enclosed trailer and
2007 Gas Gas Cadet 80cc in the classifieds ...
June 10th - Regional Trials Calendar Updated
June 10th - 25th Annual Medicine Bow Cup
The 25th Annual Medicine Bow Cup 2-day trial flier is now posted. This is rounds 5 & 6 of the WMTA 2011 season series trials.
June 3rd - Trials Demo Riders Needed in Rawlins
Rawlins June 18th and July 8th.
Email Tony Scott of
TrialsMasters or call at 307-241-2400 for details.
June 18th - Annual Motorcycle Rally to benefit our Volunteer Fire Department.
Miles morgan and Tony Scott are preparing to arrive for a demonstration in
front of the crowds at Michael's "Big City" Grille.
"Big City" Fire Ride & Bike Rally events:
poker run, bike show, burn-out pit, pig roast & BBQ, Suicidal Lifestyles Stunt Team
Trials Demo - Playing With gravity, live band - from Sly Fox & Tommy Tutone, BAD BOY TROY
June 18th. Rally starts at 4:00pm
June 2nd - Utah Summer Games MotoTrials
Hey Trials riders. The big rocks of southern Utah and gold, silver and bronze medals, it doesn’t get any better than this! You’re eligible to compete in MotoTrials at the Utah Summer Games at Cedar City, Utah June 11, 2011 at Three Peaks Recreation Area.
May 30th - New Classified Ad
2003 Gas Gas 280 Pro. Ready to go! in the classifieds ...
May 26th - New Classified Ads
We got a 1991 309 Fantic and a kids 50cc Beta in the classifieds ...
May 23rd - WMTA T-Shirts-Through-Time
Fred has taken pictures of all the WMTA t-shirts produced through time and you can reminisce over 'em online.
May 23rd - April & May Meet Photos
The Coates Ranch and Powder River Trials have been immortalized with pictures sent in by Mary Adams and Kris Hamer.
May 18th - Want Long Sleeve T-Shirts?
Fred is ordering the Medicine Bow Cup and Mosteller Cup t-shirts soon. If you want long sleeves, Contact Us with the size(s) you desire.
May 18th - Midwest Event Flier Available
Flier with information about the Midwest 2-day trial, rounds 3 & 4 is now available and will be mailed soon.
May 6th - New Classified Ad
2010 Gag Gas Pro 300 for sale in the classifieds ...
May 5th - Montana Trials and More
Montana's trials event "Whiskey Gulch" is back for 2011! It's near Butte on June 18th. Some WMTA members rode it last year and say they had a great time.
More Regional/National/World Trials Information
April 26th - Classifieds Updated
AXO Trials Boots, size 6...
April 25th - Powder River Event Flier Available
Flier with information about the Powder River 2-day trial, rounds 2 & 3 is now available and will be mailed soon.
April 19th - Round One at Coates Ranch
Round one was held at Coates Ranch with great weather and the Coates trialsmasters providing 39 riders with 10 fun yet challenging (and muddy) sections. Results will be posted soon, check for 'em by clicking "Standings" in the navbar above.
April 18th - Fun Trial at Coates Ranch
27 riders converged on the gate format trial at Coates Ranch. Trialsmasters Bruce, Casey and Russell Coates had 8 fun sections setup and didn't spare the mud! It was a fun day of riding with good friends. Results can be found by clicking "Standings" in the navbar above.
April 14th - Bad News, No Year Awards Again
I've just found out that the championship plates that were going to be handed out at the Saturday meeting are not going to be here. So, like last year we'll recognize our 2010 champions at the meeting and as soon as they're received, I'll get started mailing those out (sigh) along with the 2009, which I should be receiving at the same time.
April 14th - New Classified Ad
2009 sherco 290 for sale "in good condition", in the classifieds ...
April 7th - For Member Consideration...
As the 2011 annual meeting draws near, my term as Secretary will be coming to
an end.
I have no desire to continue organizing sign-up and running the meets so
we'll need someone else to step up and take care of that. I'm much more comfortable
providing support in the background such as maintaining the WMTA web site. I would like to continue to
co-trialsmaster the Mosteller Cup/AHRMA meet, continue to work with AHRMA to
see the club hosting 2 or 3 of their National rounds per year.
This year we'll be electing three new board members to replace outgoing
Dan Straka, Doug Wilson, and Derek Martinson elected in 2009. Those elected will
join current board members Shad Peterson and Bruce Coates for the 2011 season.
Historically, just about all club responsibilities were managed soley by Fred...
a task that takes a special person. Unless there is someone who is willing
to take it all on as Fred did, I think it might be worth a try to distribute
the duties necessary for the club to be run among the board members and any
volunteers from the general membership that have a talent the club can benefit
from. Something to ponder before the meeting. Volunteers welcome.
This is just an idea and I don't know if it would work, but maybe as we elect new board members, their duties could be spelled out a little better than has been done in the past to break up the responsibilities along these lines.
Board Member - Secretary
Responsible for maintaining and posting relavent content to the WMTA web
site, serves as pointskeeper, secures annual club insurance, plans season
schedule, coordinates with trialsmasters, creates event fliers and organizes
the annual meeting, works sign-up as needed.
Board Member - Treasurer
Responsible for managing the club's checking account, annually files the club
as a Non-Profit Corporation with the state, provides a treasurer's
report for annual meeting, maintains membership list, will be present at meets
to collect membership and entry fees, brings change to meets, prints mailing labels,
works sign-up as needed.
Board Member - Supply Manager
Responsible for meet supplies such as ribbon, score cards, split markers, stakes,
results posters, tape, punches, pens,
binder clips, garbage can/bags, staple guns, staples, making sure needed
supplies are at each trials meet and restocking trialsmaster box at each meet,
works sign-up as needed.
Board Member - Meets Manager
Responsible for setting up and running sign-up, riders meetings, awards presentations,
meet score posters, and coordinates the entire event. Provisions for the medals, trophys, t-shirts, trialsmasters appreciation gift, and
cup trial awards, works sign-up as needed.
Board Member
Responsible to fill-in for any board member that cannot be at
a meet or not fulfill their responsibilities in any other way,
works sign-up as needed.
The board member duties described here could be shared, traded or otherwise rearranged among the board members or be performed by WMTA general members to take advantage of any skill or desire that a person may have as long as the duties required to run the club are performed.
I believe it may be beneficial to the Trialsmasters if their duties were identified a little better.
Trialsmasters
Responsible for loop trail and section construction. Communicating and scheduling
with venue holders and communicating this information to the WMTA Secretary
prior to the next season unless flexible enough to accept whatever the Board
comes up with for a season schedule. Making sure venue holder is compensated.
Your thoughts or want to volunteer?
March 31st - The Upcoming Annual Meeting
April 16th we'll be electing three new board members to replace outgoing
Dan Straka, Doug Wilson, and Derek Martinson elected in 2009. Those elected will
join current board members Shad Peterson and Bruce Coates for the 2011 season.
Chris Adams and Fred Martinson have brought up proposed changes to the bylaws
to be discussed and of course we'll have pizza and awards presentations.
March 30th - Schedule Updated
Fun Trial and Round 1 firmed up for Coates Ranch. Flyer is now available online. Click "Schedule" in the Nav Bar above.
March 27th - Classifieds Updated
WANTED - Starter trials bike for a teen + more in the Classifieds...
March 25th - 2011 Season Pass Special
Now through April 16th you can save even more on the already great price of a regular
season pass membership! This type of membership is suited for those that purchase
a single membership so it'not for everyone, here's how it works.
Season Pass: This type includes a single membership
and the entry fee for all of the regular association trials meets of the current
season for the applicant. (see bylaws for more)
Mail-in membership form here
March 22nd - Has Your Contact Info Changed?
If so, please Contact Us with your current mailing address and phone number you don't miss anything.
March 17th - Regional Trials Calendar
Like last season, Ron Pocher has sent sent us another regional trials calendar for 2011. If you're thinking about riding some regional or national, modern or vintage trials meets this year, this calendar is a handy planning tool and reference for the whole season. Save it, print it out, have your way with it.
March 16th - 2011 Schedule Updated
Check it out with the "Schedule" button in the nav bar above.
We will again be hosting three AHRMA National rounds in conjunction with the 33rd annual Mosteller Cup in 2011.
February 28th - April will be here soon!
The 2010 Annual meeting April 16th is just around the corner. If you have any ideas, complaints bylaw changes or anything else you would like the club to consider at the annual meeting be sure to Contact Us.
January 26th - New Classified Ad
2009 Oset Youth Trials Bike youth trials bike for sale in the Classifieds...
WMTAblog continued...
December 4th - Fred in the News Again!
"Fred Martinson was inducted into the NATC Hall of Fame at the North American Trials Council’s 38th Annual Meeting held in Dallas, TX on October 22-24, 2010. For those not familiar with the NATC, it is a group of representatives from all modern trials clubs within the United States and is the governing body for modern trials. We had the privilege of being invited to attend this meeting and had the honor of presenting Fred with his award at the AHRMA Rocky Mountain Region’s trials award banquet held Saturday Night, December 4th." -- Evelyn Peacock
Fred, December 4th at the AHRMA Rocky
Mountain Region Awards banquet with his NATC Hall of Fame Plaque and his
AHRMA RMR 1st Place plaque for 2010 1st Place, Modern Classic Intermediate.
November 29th - New Photos Posted
Photos from the Mosteller Cup / AHRMA meets and the season-end Fun Trial / Hat Six Rocks meets are now posted. Photos by Colleen, Mary and Gregg are featured.
November 28th - 2011 Schedule
The tentative 2011 schedule is now posted. You'll see most of the venues
are not yet selected but the dates should be solid.
Call for Trialsmasters! If you can set a meet or just want to help out on one,
and have a preferred venue
please let us know as soon as possible so we can get you setup with your
venue of choice. The selected dates were used to avoid conflicts with the
NATC and the
AHRMA
Rocky Mountain Region schedules.
Check it out and see how the 2011 season is shaping up, click "Schedule"
in the nav bar above here.
November 18th - New Classified Ad
2002 Beta Rev 50 youth trials bike for sale in the Classifieds...
October 27th - 2010 Trialsmasters
Recognition is due for our 2010 Trialsmasters.
THANK YOU TRIALSMASTERS!
If you should be listed here but aren't,
please contact us.
Coates Ranch: Bruce Coates
Powder River: Brian Martinson, Derek Martinson
Midwest: Ralph Anaya, Guy Chapman, Zack Blackmore
Medicine Bow Cup: Russell Coates, Casey Coates, Ron Anderson, Barry Matlack
Limestone: Robert Schmidt, Dirk Carroll, Clay Hoyt, Mark Franklin
Mosteller Cup: Fred Martinson, Bob Strohman, Dan Straka
Coates Ranch: John Brooker
Hat Six Rocks: Miles Morgan, Ross Stewart
October 19th - 2010 Champions Revealed
The final 2010 point standings are now posted. Congratulations to all.
October 16th - New Classified Ad
2007 Beta Rev 3 270cc for sale in the Classifieds...
September 28th - Wolfcreek Cycles Announcement
From Brian Martinson...Wolf Creek Cycles will be closing down as of October 15th. I will fill any orders that have been made, but no new ones will be taken. I still have a few items for sale at close out prices and these will be posted on the WCC website at the end of the week. I want to thank everyone for their support over the past year.
September 28th - New Classified Ad
2008 Gas Gas Pro 300 for sale in the Classifieds...
September 26th - Round 12 Today Denotes Season's End
The final round of 2010 was held at the Hat Six Rocks on the Eastgate Ranch East of Casper Today. Trialsmasters Miles and Ross had 8 sections waiting for us. 36 riders took to the rocky venue and rode in groups. The trial started on time at 9:30am and everything was over by 1:00pm as we all said our goodbyes till April 2011.
September 26th - Mosteller Cup in Tony's Blog
Tony Down has again written a bit about each of the three days of the Mosteller Cup 2010. Kick yer shoes off and follow the link below for scoop!
September 26th - New Classified Ad
2002 Gas Gas Pampera for sale in the Classifieds...Vail, CO
September 14th - Labor Day AHRMA Results
Labor Day Weekend 3-Round AHRMA Results
September 25th - Fun Trial at Coates Ranch
22 riders converged on the gate format trial at Coates Ranch. Trialsmaster John had 10 sections setup and he didn't spare the mud! This one was free for riders as it wasn't one of the 12 meet season series rides, but just a chance to have a fun day of riding with good friends. Good Fun! Results can be found by clicking "Standings" in the navbar above.
September 14th - Fun Trial and Hat Six Rocks Flier Now Posted
The flier for the last weekend of the season is posted online now and will be mailed soon. Saturday will be a "Fun Trial" at Coates Ranch in West Casper. Sunday, Trialsmaster Miles Morgan is preparing the Hat Six Rocks on Casper's East side for round 12 of the 2010 season. Mark your calendars now (9/25-26) and make plans for your final opportunity in 2010 to enjoy the company of your trials friends before the long off-season sets in.
Coates Ranch / Hat Six Rocks Flier
September 7th - New Classified Ad
Another 2008 Sherco 2.9 for sale in the Classifieds...Casper, WY
Augst 25th - Mosteller Cup Location
View Larger Map
Lat = 42.739011, Long = -106.161511, Elevation ~5600'
August 21st - New Classified Ad
2008 Sherco 2.9 for sale in the Classifieds...
August 19th - Doug's Departure...
With Doug's departure for his new job, a vancancy was left for his Treasurer / Membership Manager / Board Member position. Derek has volunteered to take over these duties in the interim. Thanks Derek!
Doug, thanks for all you did for the club and don't be a stranger!
August 19th - Mosteller Update...
Work at the Mosteller Ranch is coming along well. The loops for the three day Labor Day weekend are planned and all but a few sections have yet to be cleared. Like last year, plans are for 12 sections Saturday, 11 Sunday and 10 on AHRMA-only Monday. AHRMA riders can look forward to fun sections with lines laid out in the spirit of the period.
Checkers will be needed for Monday's 10 AHRMA sections, if all goes as planned we should be done with the trial and awards around 1:00pm. A sign-up sheet will be available at the sign-up table(s).
Mosteller Cup / AHRMA Flier
AHRMA National Only Flier
August 16th - Limestone Meet...till we meet again
On Saturday morning the South-Eastern end of the Wind River mountains
were wet from overnight rain and socked-in with a ceiling below the 8800 foot
high venue for thw WMTA's August trial. The temperature read 38 degrees
outside the truck as we turned off Limestone Road into the trials site.
All that quickly burned off and left us with a dry weekend of perfect
temperatures for trials'n. Dirk and Rob had 10 great sections ready for our
10:00am start as the upper classes broke them all in for us. The length of
the loop and technical sections had those riders struggling to stay within
the 3.5 hour time limit. No one ran out if time but the limit was relaxed
to 4 hours for the support classes in the afternoon to keep things safe.
Saturday evening Dirk, Roger (and whoever else was involved) followed through
with their plan for a pig roast and with everyone providing something for the
pot-luck, no one went hungry.
Sunday, Clay and Mark had laid out a little shorter loop and 10 more great
sections to test our mettle. We had 44 riders including 7 Junior riders.
Some travelled from Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Utah to ride this incredible
venue the Forest Service allows us to ride.
Side Note: Chris found a 4-way lug wrench and a screw jack handle while walking the camp area. Let us know if they're yours. Will be available at the Mosteller Cup.
Results and some photos to follow....if I ever get time...
August 5th - Labor Day Weekend
Mosteller Cup / AHRMA National
The fliers for the combined Mosteller Cup and AHRMA 3-Day National in Casper WY are posted online. This weekend features WMTA rounds 10 and 11 of the 2010 season and AHRMA rounds 16, 17 and 18 of the Vintage National Trials Series. The venue is the Mosteller Ranch featuring a unique combination of rocks, logs, creeks and mud.
Mosteller Cup / AHRMA Flier
AHRMA National Only Flier
July 31st - New Classified Ad
2004 Beta Rev 3 280cc for sale in the Classifieds...
July 29th - Medicine Bow Cup Results
2010 Standings are updated with the Medicine Bow Cup (Esterbrook) results.
July 23rd - New Classified Ad
2005 Montesa Trials 4rt Repsol for sale in the Classifieds...
July 20th - Limestone Road Flier Now Posted - PLUS...
The flier for the next WMTA meet near Lander, WY is posted online now and will
be mailed soon. This two round weekend features rounds 8 and 9 of the 2010
season. Mark your calendars for August 14th and 15th.
Ahhh, the Limestone area...lot's of grippy rock, logs and the occasional Bear.
2008 Pics here
...Something new...SATURDAY EVENING PIG ROAST!! Bring a side dish to share!
US Forest Service managed area
*Spark Arrestors* >>order online
and
*OHV Stickers* >>order online
are required
Limestone Road Flier
Trial Location Map, follow link and zoom out, change to "Map" view or whatever you need to do to visualize the trial location.
Lat 42.58578, Lon -108.752139, Elevation ~8800 feet
July 10th - Pics from Medicine Bow Cup Trial
Some pictures from the July 3rd & 4th trial in Esterbrook, WY are now posted.
July 6th - Another Medicine Bow Cup now behind us
Rounds 6 and 7 near Esterbrook, WY are now history.
The Independence Day weekend forecast called for temperatures 10 degrees
below the normal 90 degree highs, a welcome deprature, and Saturday didn't
dissapoint. Dispite the green, lush vegitation produced from a wet spring,
we were bestowed with 10 dry sections and a dusty loop trail then that evening
a storm rolled through at dusk quieting camp and sending everyone in. Sunday we woke
to light rain, fog and temps in the 50's. The Trialsmasters set 12 sections
for us and we got started on time. Things started to dry out after
the morning support classes rode a couple of loops and the upper classes
started the afternoon with sunshine. After an hour and a half, moderate to heavy
rain set in till 4:30 rendering the recently dried out rocks slippery and difficult
again.
We had 58 riders Saturday and 59 Sunday including 6 Juniors, a very good
turn-out augmented nicely by a contingency of our good trials friends from
Colorado, Idaho, Montana and even Pennsylvania.
The Medicine Bow Cup was awarded to Ryan Matteson of Big
Timber, MT...Congratulations Ryan!
Stay tuned for the results and a few pictures.
June 28th - Medicine Bow Cup Location
I've fielded a call or two regarding the trial location. Here's a link to
Google Maps...follow link and zoom out, change to "Map" view
or whatever you need to do to visualize the trial location.
Please close gates
Lat 42.420645, Lon -105.447915
LINK >>
Grayrocks Location via Google Maps
Possible camp locations...
June 18th - Pics from Midwest Trial
Some pictures from the June 12th & 13th trial in Midwest, WY are now posted.
June 17th - Medicine Bow Cup Flier Now Posted
The flier for the next WMTA meet in Esterbrook, WY is posted online now and will be mailed soon. This two round weekend features rounds 6 and 7 of the 2010 season and the Medicine Bow Cup where one overall winner of their class for the two days is picked at random. The venue is the beautiful Gray Rocks area of the Pexton Ranch. Mark your calendars now and make plans to be there over Independence Day weekend July 3rd and 4th.
June 17th - Midwest Results
Results for rounds 4 and 5 at Midwest are now posted in the
Championship Points table, click "Standings" in the nav bar above to view
them.
Saturday's tie between brothers Guy and Marc Chapman as well as Sunday's tie
between brothers Brian and Derek Martinson were broken by first point scored wherein
the rider who was first to score a point during the trial is trumped by the other.
A few pics coming soon!
June 13th - Midwest Monsoon - for the Ducks!
Rounds 4 and 5 in Midwest Wyoming went on dispite endless rain and temps straining
to reach 50. The 22 sections planned for both days were reduced to 8 sections
that were setup on sandstone outcrops, ridden normally on Saturday and the
same sections ridden backwards on Sunday. The unused 14 sections were rendered
unridable by the relentless rain. The pits/camp were graced with ankle-deep
mud in places but dispite the conditions, 31 riders competed on Saturday.
Sunday there was a bit less rain and we had 41 riders including 4 juniors.
Riders donned trash bags, duct tape, nitrile gloves, Carhartts, slickers,
dusters, actual modern rain gear and any combination thereof to thwart off
the monsoonal moisture. Most rider comments overheard were about how much fun
they were having.
This meet drew riders from Colorado, Idaho, Montana and even Pennsylvania.
Many thanks to the Midwest Trialsmasters for their timely reconfiguration of
the trial for the weather conditions and all the work they did in vain.
Iiams cup recipients for 2010 are Shawn Rivers and Bruce Coates for the
support classes, they tied with 40 cleans each. Kenny Mosteller edged out the
competetion for the upper classes Iiams cup with 45 cleans.
June 9th P.M. - Midwest Trial update
More info from Marc in Midwest... "Just wanting to let you know everything is set up. There will be ten sections Saturday and twelve Sunday. We hope the weather will hold up. The Saturday sections will be dirt and Sunday on rock. We might have to change them weather pending. The road will be marked tomorrow. The camp sight will have a alternative way out if we get rain so it will be easy for the campers to get out."
June 9th - Midwest Trial....weather update
Springtime in Wyoming ;^) The Weather Report says 50% chance of precipitation and temperatures a good 20 degrees below normal. Please plan accordingly!
June 2nd - Midwest Trial....update
Marc Chapman sent us this update... "All is well the set up for the midwest trials is going good I was just wanting to let you no the the trials masters for this year will be Zack Blackmore, Ralph Anaya and Guy Chapman. Eric and my self are just looking over them and it looks like it should be fun."
June 2nd - Montana Trials
If you're looking for something to do June 19th, Tom Jungst from up in Butte
says: I hope some riders can make it up from Wyoming. I think Dan (Larson) needs some
champ competition! He has set some amazing sections that encompass all levels
of riding. Here are some shots from my land where we will have the event:
Video 1
Video 2
It is truly a spectacular place.
June 2nd - On a sad note...
Charlie "C W" Mosteller, 94, of Casper, passed away May 25, 2010 at the Mosteller Ranch east of Casper and was laid to rest today after a beautiful service.
May 25th - Midwest Flier Now Posted
The flier for the next WMTA meet in Midwest, WY is posted online now and will be mailed soon. This two round weekend features rounds 4 and 5 of the 2010 season and the Iiams Cup where one upper-class rider and one lower-class rider will receive a plaque for the most cleans for the weekend. Mark your calendars now and make plans to be there June 12th and 13th.
May 20th - Pics from Powder River
Some pictures from the May 15th & 16th trial at Eccles Ranch in Powder River, WY are now posted.
May 19th - Powder River Trial - Results
Results for rounds 2 and 3 at Powder River are now posted in the
Championship Points table, click "Standings" in the nav bar above to view
them.
The unique sandstone formations at Eccles Ranch provided dramatic backdrops and
challenging obstacles for the weekend.
Saturday was a bit cold and overcast but turnout was good with 33 riders.
On Sunday there was a big improvement in the weather with sunshine and
temperatures in the 60's. Again, we saw 33 riders competing.
One point of
interest was the Pro class riders had sections so technical that they did not
have time to ride their third loop either day. Finish was determined from
two loop scores.
May 18th - Long Sleeve T's and Hoodies?
If you haven't already let us know, time's running out to get your long sleeve "Cup" t-shirts for the Medicine Bow Cup and Mosteller Cup.
At the Powder River meet, interest was high and several orders were placed
for hoodie sweatshirts with WMTA graphics. Fred is looking into the cost
for full-zip .vs. pull-over hoodie styles.
If the cost differential is not too much we might go with the zipper style.
The cost for pull-overs would be around $25.00 and more for zip.
If you'd like to reserve one or if you have any good
ideas for the graphics let us know.
So, if you'd interested in long sleeve T's or the Hoodies, click "Contact Us" in the nav bar above for contact information.
May 18th - Ron Pocher and Fall RMTA Stories
"Where the Buffalo Roamed" and "Hold the Lava, Por Favor" are articles by Ron Pocher covering the RMTA meets from last October and November. The final meets of the 2009 RMTA series were held in Colorado Springs and at the BLM riding area, Volcano Gulch near Canon City.
Read these and more great articles covering Rocky Mountain region trials on the RMTA Web Site
May 7th - "Trialsmasters" Phone Number Change
Tony Scott DBA Trialsmasters has a new phone number.
May 2nd - Fred Martinson Receives AHRMA Award
Fred is the recipient of the 2010 Don Schmutzler Award presented by the American Historic Motorcycle Racing. "The Don Schmutzler Award, is presented by the family of the late Don Schmutzler for outstanding contributions to the sport of vintage observed trials."
Congratulations Fred!
April 28th - Powder River Event Flier Available
Flier with information about the Powder River 2-day trial, rounds 2 & 3 is now available and will be mailed soon.
April 27th - Regional Trials Calendar
Ron Pocher sent us this calendar, don't know who made it, but if you were thinking about riding some regional or national, modern or vintage trials meets this year, this calendar is a handy planning tool and reference for the whole season.
April 19th - Round 1 Results
38 riders competed in round 1 at Coates Ranch, five of which were Junior
riders and 7 of which were riding Vintage A, unsual but welcome changes
to class riders. Equally unusal, there were no Senior Advanced or Senior
Intermediate riders. Anyway, the weather was perfect and everyone seemed to
have a great time.
Thanks to our Trialsmasters, Bruce, Casey and Cody Coates for setting some
fun yet challenging sections.
Click "Standings" in the nav bar above for the official reslts.
April 19th - Pics from Round 1
Some pictures from April 18th, the 2010 season round 1 at Coates Ranch, WY are now posted.
April 17th - New Board Members Elected
Please welcome our new 2-year term board members, re-elected Bruce Coates and newly elected Shad Peterson. The other members of your 2010 board are Doug Wilson, Derek Martinson and Dan Straka.
WMTA News: April 17th - Gate Trial at Coates Ranch
The "fun" Gate Trial at Coates Ranch drew 26 riders, the weather was great and fun was had by all. See results with the link below or click on "Standings" in the nav bar above.
Results Here | Some Pictures Here
WMTA News: March 27th - First Event Flier Available
Flier with information about the Fun Trial, Annual Meeting and Round 1 of the 2010 trials series on April 17th & 18th is now posted.
WMTA News: March 7th - Classifieds Updated
2008 Gas Gas 300 Pro for sale in the Classifieds...
WMTA News: February 19th - Schedule Updated
Fun Trial and Round 1 firmed up for Coates Ranch. Limestone Mtn meet moved back a week to Aug 14 & 15.
WMTA News: February 11th - Classifieds Updated
1991 Beta Zero for sale in the Classifieds...
WMTA News: December 24th - 2009 Trialsmasters
Recognition is due for our 2009 Trialsmasters.
THANK YOU TRIALSMASTERS!
If you should be listed here but aren't,
please contact us.
Coates Ranch: Bruce Coates
Midwest: Tony Rouse, Eric Enloe, Marc Chapman
Powder River: Brian Martinson, Derek Martinson, Gregg Stewart, Ross Stewart
Medicine Bow Cup: Dallas Peak, Ron Anderson, Barry Matlack
Limestone: Robert Schmidt, Reagan Davis, Jim Johnston, Mark Franklin
Mosteller Cup: Fred Martinsen, Bob Strohman, Doug Wilson, Dan Straka
Coates Ranch: Casey Coates, Shad Peterson
Hat Six Rocks: Miles Morgan, Mike Morgan
WMTA News: December 22nd - Classifieds Updated
2009 OSET, 70's OSSA, 2003 Gas Gas Pro 280...
WMTA News: December 16th - Mosteller Cup Story
Ron Pocher has written a story for Trials Competetion magazine about the Mosteller Cup over Labor Day weekend. Check it out right below here.
Wineland Sips From the (Mosteller) Cup
WMTA News: December 16th - Mosteller AHRMA Story
Ron Pocher has also written a story for AHRMA's Vintage Views magazine about the three national rounds we had at Mosteller Ranch in conjunction with the Mosteller Cup over Labor Day weekend. Check it out right below here.
Crowns Aplenty at Mosteller Ranch
WMTA News: December 16th - 2010 Schedule
The tentative 2010 schedule of events has been posted. Once all of the venues and dates have been finalized the tentative status will be removed. Check it out with the the link below or from the "Schedule" button in the nav bar above. Please contact us with any requests or questions. Trialsmasters - see next news item below.
We will again be hosting three AHRMA National rounds in conjunction with the 32nd annual Mosteller Cup in 2010.
WMTA News: November 3rd - Wolf Creek Cycles
Wolf Creek Cycles - Brian Martinson's new business. He is
a dealer for Oset and
Amsoil. Brian says "I am working on a website that should be
up and running soon and also should have a couple of new Osets in stock in
the next few weeks."
Phone: (307)247-1820
Email: wolfcreekcycles@rocketmail.com
Web Site: www.wolfcreekcycles.com
WMTA News: October 29th - Championsip Points
2009 Championship points are now calculated and posted. If you get a chance to, check your points for accuracy and let us know if you find any errors.
WMTA News: October 5th - Have any 2009 Pictures?
If you've taken photos this season that you would like to see posted on the web site, use the "Contact Us" button above to get the ball rollling. Go through your photos and select only the funniest or best of 'em, or the best one of each rider from a trial, copy them to a CD and mail. If you only have a couple you can probably just email. Usual resolution we use for web publishing is 1024x768.
WMTA News: October 5th - Last Round of the Season
The last round of the season at Hat Six Rocks is done. We had eight sections set by Trialsmasters Mike and Miles Morgan. Twenty-four riders competed, rode in groups and we were done around 1:30...just before the weather started getting ugly. It never got over 40 degrees and the East wind must've had the wind chill below freezing, but I never hreard any complaints and the riders had a lot of fun.
The results will be posted soon, click the "Standings" link above in a few days. Also, season standings will be figured-up and should be available for viewing in a couple of weeks.
WMTA News: October 3rd - Gate Trial at Coates Ranch
DANG - That was fun! Twenty-one riders and a twenty section - three loop course for a total of sixty sections in one day...for most of us. This time the riders were placed in major class groups for results. After the sixty sections, for those who hadn't had enough fun already, there was a five section - three loop shootout in which ten riders participated.
A big thanks (and future invitations) to Rodger Hushka who showed up with a never ending supply of breakfast burritos, pork chops and brauts for everyone throughout the day.
WMTA News: September 23rd - Labor Day Recap!
Tony Down has updated his blog with a daily recap of the 3 AHRMA National rounds at Mostellers over Labor Day weekend. Check it out, it's a good read!
http://blackcatvintagetrials.com/
WMTA News: September 22nd - Classifieds Updated
85 or 86 Yamaha TY350 for sale in the Classifieds...
WMTA News: September 22nd - Last Trial Flier
The flier for the October 3rd Fun Trial at Coates Ranch and the October 4th Trial at Hat Six Rocks is available online now and will also be mailed.
Last Trial of Season flier here
WMTA News: September 22nd - Coates Ranch Location
WMTA News: September 22nd - Hat Six Rocks Location
WMTA News: September 18th - Riley's Dad has MORE news...
Received via Evelyn Peacock today...
“Surgery went pretty well. the ligaments, tendons, and nerves were crushed
but NOT severed. The thumb was 65 % severed though. One main artery was
severed and the other was crushed. The doc says the thumb could most likely
survive if that one artery will repair and re-inflate. The one severed
artery was too small to repair and he felt he could do more damage to the
surrounding veins (return blood supply) trying to repair the severed and
smashed arteries.
His thumb did turn black and we have been keeping the tissue alive by diving
Riley in a hyperbaric chamber twice a day. the black was completely gone by
this Wednesday but he had to skip Thursday treatment to go see the surgeon
in SLC and the black is already coming back. His surgeon says the real test
will come when we take him off the hyperbaric and right now that is looking
poor. His injury never really bled which is concerning but yesterday we saw
some tiny blood drops on his bandages. A good sign I think....if the one
artery can get flowing I think we can deal with the remaining challenges.
He has just started to have some real intense pain bouts, only a few but it
is nearly as bad as when the injury took place. He says its the whole thumb
which I am encouraged by....I think it means the nerves are starting to work
again. He is really being so tough though. His big relief came when he came
out of surgery and he still had his thumb........that was his first question
when he first opened his eyes. It will take a lot more fight, faith, prayers
and hope to keep it now.
I had ordered a pair of trials boots for him before we came over to Casper
and they finally arrive a few days after he was home. I waited another couple
of days and asked him if he wanted me to return them and he said no. I think
he is thinking about coming back once he heals, I just hope he can keep that
thumb.”
WMTA News: September 14th - Last Meet of Season UPDATED
From Casey Coates - "The fun trial will be a 20 section gate trial format.
We will allow camping on the ranch, but we will ask that "NO" dogs be brought
onto the ranch."
Current plans are to have a "fun" trial at Coates Ranch in West Casper on
Saturday, October 3rd and the final round of the season at Hat Six Rocks
on Sunday October 4th. Flier to be published here and mailed out
in a couple of weeks or so.
WMTA News: September 9th - Riley's Dad has news...
"When I got back to the hospital they had decided that the damage to Riley's thumb was out of the scope of their abilities, primarily due to the vascular injuries. They felt better about sending him to Primary Childrens in SLC where they had a vascular surgeon. So he was life flighted from Casper to SLC. My wife met Riley at the hospital and Dr's there did surgery at 7:30pm. They worked on him for 2 hrs. The circulation in his thumb is improving slowly, they are also diving him in a hyperberic chamber twice daily and we are hopeful that it will all work. The ligaments, tendons and nerves were smashed but not severed and we are sure that the many payers and good thoughts offered in his behalf have been answered. He just needs the arteries to heal and real blood flow to return now. Please tell the good folks that were there to help Riley how thankful I am for their help." (edited to save space)
WMTA News: September 8th - Mosteller Cup
The 31st Annual Mosteller Cup and AHRMA 3-day Nationals have come and gone.
We had 66 riders in the cup trial with the largest classes being Advanced
with 11 riders, Amateur with 8 and Veteran Intermediate with 7. Mosteller
Cup results will be added soon in the year standings.
There were 56 riders on the AHRMA lines, 31 of
which rode all three rounds. AHRMA riders from CO, TN, NY, CA, MT, SD, NM,
UT, ID , ND and even NY came all the way here to ride the unique Mosteller
terrain. As usual everyone had their fair share of water, tight turns, mud, rocks
and logs.
Thanks to ALL those who checked sections and those who helped at the sign-up
table. Thanks to John Lever and Denise Underwood for supplying the grill that we used
Staurday night and Brian Martinson for volunteering to cook.
WMTA News: September 8th - Classifieds Updated
4 More bikes for sale in the Classifieds...
WMTA News: September 3rd - Classifieds Updated
2009 Beta EVO 290 for sale in the classifieds...
WMTA News: September 1st - Mosteller Cup Location
WMTA News: August 30th - Mosteller Cup Update
The Saturday evening Bar-b-que was inadvertantly omitted
from the Mosteller Cup flier.. sorry. As usual, we will have the traditional Mosteller
Cup barbeque, we provide a grill, you provide your choice of meat, bring
a side to share, that's the cost (weather permitting).
Trialmasters Fred, Bob, Doug and Dan have been busy clearing sections. We're
planning on 12 for Saturday, 11 for Sunday and 10 for Monday.
Mosteller Cup Flier Here AHRMA 3-Day National Info Here
WMTA News: August 23rd - "Granny" Bunker
Our good Friend "Granny" Bunker has passed away on Aug 18th. Granny was a regular at the WMTA's cup meets for many years. I know we all have fond memories of riding with him. He was a good friend and is sorely missed. J Sheets has posted an announcement, see link below.
WMTA News: August 7th - Medicine Bow Cup Write-Up
Ron Pocher has written an article about our July Medicine Bow Cup Trial for Trials Competition and guess what....You can preview it here!
Big Lightning at Medicine Bow Cup
WMTA News: August 7th - Mosteller Cup Update
Notes from Mosteller Cup Trials site...
Brush is heavy after an unusually wet Spring and Summer. We've got 10
sections picked out for Saturday, several of which are new! Each new section
is requiring a couple of hours to get cleaned out. Currently clearing
deadfall and over growth for Monday loop and sections. The waterfall section
just West of the pits has been resurrected for 2009. The general plan is,
Saturday's sections will be N of the pits along the creek, Sundays sections
will be SSW to the fenceline along the creek and road, then Monday we'll be
heading West up into the fish ponds canyon.
Updated online fliers for the AHRMA National and WMTA Mosteller Cup should
be posted soon!
WMTA News: August 6th - Some food for thought...
Newly posted are recommendations and tips for riders and trialsmasters. Click below or find the link from the "More..." icon in the menu bar above.
Tips and Recommendations for Trialsmasters and Riders
WMTA News: August 3rd, 2009
The Limestone Road area meet had 35 riders, three of which were Junior riders...something we haven't seen much of in recent years and we're always glad to see 'em. Weather both days was perfect. Thanks to our Trialsmasters Reagan Davis, Robert Schmidt, Jim Johnston and Mark Franklin for setting some very technical sections. We're still working on getting the results posted, stay tuned for those in the next week or two.
WMTA News: July 26th, 2009
1974 Suzuki RL250 for sale in the classifieds...
WMTA News: July 26th, 2009
Two more Gas Gas MC's for sale, a "2008 300" and a "1999 321".
WMTA News: July 20th, 2009
Marc Chapman was at the Midwest trial in May tak'n pictures and they're finally posted. See the link below or click "More" from the nav bar above then "Photos".
WMTA News: July 17th, 2009
The flier for the Lander, WY Trial (Limestone Road Area) August 1st & 2nd is available online now and will also be mailed.
Limestone Road Trial flier here
WMTA News: June 25th, 2009
Here's a bit of news from Dallas Peak. He, Ron Anderson and Barry Matlack are the Medicine Bow Cup Trialsmasters this year.
"Had a dental appointment in Douglas yesterday so afterwards headed up to Spring Hill for a hike and started laying out a loop. Everything looks to be OK and hopefully we'll have a good event. It's been awhile since we rode there but I remembered the granite rock as less fatiguing to ride than Gray Rocks and it should be. I also went over to the Lodge and it is closed. Supposed to open on the 3rd of July. Weekends only, bar only with no food except some appetizers served."
Section Elves (Fall 2004)
