WMTAblog continued...
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...lost 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)
