MAVT Trials event - New Windsor, MD 7/10/11

[motojunky]

http://www.mid-atlantictrials.com/Taylorsville.html

This will be my first time there, but I'm told it's a great event for spectators. The loop is basically in the guy's yard, so it's a short walk between sections (some events the loop is a few miles long). I'm told there aren't a lot of big obstacles - instead he lays the sections out to be technical (tight turns, off camber, small logs in the turns, etc.). Won't be as exciting as watching a D6 event with big rocks but it should still be good. I'll be there most likely with the family in tow.

If you've always wanted to try a trials bike, bring your helmet. You can ride mine when I'm done.




Mid-Atlantic Vintage Trials
Presents
Our 5th Annual Vintage Trial and Picnic
On Sunday, July 10, 2011

Location: 3652 Roop Rd., New Windsor, MD 21776
Start time: Noon
Gate Fee: $5.00 per vehicle
Sign-up Fee: $20.00 Two or more family members: $15.00 each.


Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Chips and Drinks will be provided by:
Mid-Atlantic Trials, LLC


We have eight, all new technical sections, and have added some more loop (and sections) in the woods. This is a good spectator trial. Invite friends and family. We'll keep them fed and in the shade.

[Firebolter]

This is at Roger's place and it is a cool event. His sections are pretty nice as well. Very family friendly and easy for all to walk the property to see the riders in the various sections.

[bonehead]

Since this is a whopping 5 min drive (if I go Slowly) from my house then I will see about checking it out.

[Firebolter]

Nice event. Great sections. 4 loops of 8 sections. Once I got used to the new bike and set it up, worked pretty good. Clutch lever was not adjusted correctly. Took me 2 sections to get it all dialed in, as my scores show (riding 3 line)

Loop 1- 9 points (4-1's 4-0's and 1-5)
Loop 2- 12 points (2-1's 4-0's and 2-5's)
Loop 3- 3 points (1-1 1-2 6-0's)
Loop 4- 1 point (1-1 7-0's)

Great day and a great break in for the new bike! Hot today for sure......................Met Motojunky there on his Scorpa.

[Boom Boom]

With them scores you sure don't need trials school next weekend.

[motojunky]

I kept meaning to get over to chat a little and drool on your new bike, but I put it off too long and you were gone. Next time...

I had a good time today, even though it was stinking hot. I had a weird day in terms of riding/scores. I scored well, but spent most of the day not feeling quite right on the bike. Not terrible, just not quite right - hard to put a finger on it. I didn't really warm up which might have been the problem. I rode the 3 line too and scored as follows:

Loop 1 - 1 point
Loop 2 - 1 point
Loop 3 - clean
Loop 4 - 4 points (2 and two 1s)

The sections were really neat, and clearly not slapped together. The food was good too! This is one I'll look forward to next year.

[Boom Boom]

By them scores it sounds like both of you need to move up to a harder class.
My scores normally require me counting all my fingers and toes, sometimes twice

[motojunky]

By them scores it sounds like both of you need to move up to a harder class.
My scores normally require me counting all my fingers and toes, sometimes twice

The 3 line for MAVT is all over the place in terms of difficulty... I've had a couple of 1 point events and I've had a couple of 50 point events.

I am being encouraged to finish the year on the 3 line before moving up - something about a clear lack of basic fundamental skills. I get away with a lot on "instinct" or whatever you might call it, but I'm still doing a LOT wrong.