Also there has been one event at Theilman, but [...]]]> With a BANG!! At Hay Creek. What a great event, good turnout, good weather (mostly). Thanks so Much to Al, the rest of his Family (including property-owner-sister-caroline) for all their hard work. It’s a wonderful site and I personally look forward to returning next year.

Also there has been one event at Theilman, but sadly I was unable to attend. Although I have heard good things about a new area opened up (Thanks Gordie). Perhaps if anyone has an event report for me (or even a picture or two??!) I could post them.

Keep your feet up, Jon

PS – Some new items on our FOR SALE page, and also 2012 points to date in the results area.

WHAT: 2011 season championship awards for all classes.

WHERE: Joseph’s Grill 140 South Wabasha, St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 222-2435

COST: $20.00 per person, $5.00 per person 15 years of age and under

WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2011

4:30-6:00 pm Social hour

6:00-6:30 pm Announcements and [...]]]> WHO: All current UMTA club members and their guests.

WHAT: 2011 season championship awards for all classes.

WHERE: Joseph’s Grill 140 South Wabasha, St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 222-2435

COST: $20.00 per person, $5.00 per person 15 years of age and under

WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2011

4:30-6:00 pm Social hour

6:00-6:30 pm Announcements and introduction of UMTA Board Members.

Attached is the 2012 schedule. Think about which event(s) you would like to sign up for. All event positions are open for trials masters and helpers; so go for it!

6:30 pm Dinner

Please RSVP, As Soon As Possible to: Victor Wanchena by email at victor@motorbyte.com or cell 763-498-1750

Social Hour: Cash bar, unlimited free soft drinks, and lively conversation.

Dinner: We have selected a menu that includes: lasagna and roasted lemon-thyme chicken, roasted russet potatoes, salad and bread.

Awards: For 2011 UMTA club members who are qualifying finishers.

Door prizes: We will again have many door prizes generously provided by our local dealers and other trials supporters.

APRIL 21st & 22nd ‐ HAY CREEK

MAY 12th & 13th ‐ THIELMAN

JUNE 3rd ‐ TRIMBELLE

JULY 15th ‐ THIELMAN

AUGUST 4th & 5th ‐ GILBERT

AUGUST 25th & 26th ‐ TRIMBELLE

SEPTEMBER 8th & 9th [...]]]> See below the 2012 Schedule….. and please note that volunteers are needed to be Trialmasters and helpers!!

APRIL 21st & 22nd ‐ HAY CREEK

MAY 12th & 13th ‐ THIELMAN

JUNE 3rd ‐ TRIMBELLE

JULY 15th ‐ THIELMAN

AUGUST 4th & 5th ‐ GILBERT

AUGUST 25th & 26th ‐ TRIMBELLE

SEPTEMBER 8th & 9th ‐ THIELMAN

SEPTEMBER 29th & 30th ‐ BLACK RIVER FALLS (WOTA, UMTA)

OCTOBER 6th & 7th ‐ THIELMAN

OCTOBER 20th & 21st ‐ NORTH MANKATO

May 19, 20–Cahuilla, CA

May 26, 27–Tucker Ranch, CO

June 16, 17–Toronto, OH

June 23, 24–Exeter, RI

Eastern Youth National–July 6-8–TTC

Western Youth National–July 20-22–Turkey Rock, CO

And if you’re bored, see the album from last year (large slideshow, recommended) at about the same [...]]]>
See my album of 60 photos (large slideshow, recommended) or this small slideshow from the Saturday event at Theilman over the weekend:

And if you’re bored, see the album from last year (large slideshow, recommended) at about the same time.

It’s a little known fact that the UMTA website is an international affair, and early this year it was actually outsourced. No, not to Wisconsin, like so many other things, but to CANADA! Yes, of all places.

SO…. this brings with it the obvious advantages of having things spelled correctly, [...]]]> Hey there Trials Fans,

It’s a little known fact that the UMTA website is an international affair, and early this year it was actually outsourced. No, not to Wisconsin, like so many other things, but to CANADA! Yes, of all places.

SO…. this brings with it the obvious advantages of having things spelled correctly, like the colour grey, and the last letter of the alphabet is pronounced “zed”. Why, you ask? Because the Queen says so.

SOOO…… you have to take the good with the bad.  And the bad with the good, and the occasional cross-border glitch is likely to occur.  Recently, I posted a link in this post about UMTA BRANDED APPAREL and lo and behold I ended up posting a link to the .CA version of the website instead of the .COM version.

Now, the .CA version of the site is superior in almost every way to the .COM version, except that the prices are higher, it is slower, slightly confusing, charges you taxes on the taxes, and the SHIPPING is way more expensive because it assumes you are in Canada. Sucks to be you.

Now, relax, I have fixed this for you. Now, when you click on THIS you should be able to do ALL your Christmas shopping easily and economically, without leaving your home. Actually you could even do it while you are working!!!

PS – Did you know CAFEPRESS has UMTA stickers? Everybody loves stickers.

Several classes are not “wrapped up” and it should be interesting to see who shows up this weekend, etc. etc. (insert sports cliche about collapsing under pressure and/or crushing the competition [...]]]> Points/scores/results/standings have been updated and can be found here: RESULTS!!! (in case you haven’t set it as your homepage like all your competition).

Several classes are not “wrapped up” and it should be interesting to see who shows up this weekend, etc. etc. (insert sports cliche about collapsing under pressure and/or crushing the competition here.)

Have fun this weekend, and keep your feet up!

Al, Jim Winterer and Willie have been doing some serious “landscaping,” revealing some of the best terrain we’ve had available: rock ledges and walls on slopes with sandy soil in between. For the first four levels, the Thomas boys and a friend laid out [...]]]> Hello all, I received the following message from Milt Thomas:

Al, Jim Winterer and Willie have been doing some serious “landscaping,” revealing some of the best terrain we’ve had available: rock ledges and walls on slopes with sandy soil in between. For the first four levels, the Thomas boys and a friend laid out six sections in a ravine that leads to the upper sections; the last two lower level sections overlap with the big boys. We think all eight sections are fun. In the ravine, there are technical challenges with some tight turns, off camber lines and a little strategy to avoid crossing your lines. The last two sections include climbing and descending both sloped rock and sandy hills. The youth have eight sections available to them also; the parents can decide if they want to use them all and how many loops they want to ride.

Al has found a real gem here; hope we have a great turn-out.

Also, a few things to note about the event, from Victor: First, on Saturday Oct 1. the youth rider will be going out after the other classes. This was done at the request of some of the youth class riders. Second, there will be a board meeting after the event on Saturday.

Hope to see you all there!!!

No rest for the wicked, as they say, and yes!! In less than two weeks there is another POINTS PAYING event – Marc Redman is hosting an event at Redman Ranch/”TTC of the North” on Sunday the 28th. There will be additional goodies and prizes to lure you onto his property:

There [...]]]> Hello all,

No rest for the wicked, as they say, and yes!! In less than two weeks there is another POINTS PAYING event – Marc Redman is hosting an event at Redman Ranch/”TTC of the North” on Sunday the 28th. There will be additional goodies and prizes to lure you onto his property:

There will be a Brat (the wurst kind, your kids are safe) and Burger cookout, and, for class winners,  special UMTA Branded Apparel from the 2011 Summer Collection!!

Hope to see you all there.