trials and trails

Visian · 04-28-2008, 01:55 PM

it was in interesting weekend here in the southeast.

the USGP/Wagner Cup World Trials Championship was paying a visit to the trials training center in Sequatchie, TN (near chattanooga).

we buzzed up on friday afternoon, and found a campsite nearby. it was ok, but a little too close to the highway. after a little nosing around on saturday morning, though, we found a much better spot for the next time this event comes through.

i rode the hp2 up there along with a good friend... as we planned to do a little exploring on sunday instead of attending the second day of the trials competition.

it never ceases to amaze me what these people can do on a bike. this fellow had just scaled an 8-9' high wet, slippery vertical rock wall, and was heading down the other side... also near vertical.

his "minder" is the guy standing there next to him, whose job it is to catch the bike when things go bad and to tell him what's going on at the tire level. they had cool little bluetooth communicators to talk back and forth with.

this young lady was a mid-tier rider. she "got fived" in this section... only the top-level riders cleaned it.

me wants one... it's a skorpa by yamaha... a 250 4-stroke, gorgeous bike. it actually as a sittable seat, and looks to be an ideal play trail bike. that exhaust system is way trick.

sunday was about 300 miles of tellico road, rainbow springs road, wayah bald, patterson gap, popcorn road and tray mountain road... in preparation for the dual-sport ride at the georgia mountain rally.

sorry, not much in the way of pics... we wuz *ridin'* !!

ian

username · 04-28-2008, 01:58 PM

i love the way trials bikes look, and i am amazed at what the riders can do on them. theyre like insects!

Visian · 04-28-2008, 02:09 PM

we were very fortunate to be able to sit so close. in europe and asia, these events have much greater attendance.

i do, however, need a better camera, and i really should have brought my video camera.

and if you think the bikes are crazy, you oughta see some of the minders jumping around on the rocks. those people are real athletes!

Newstar · 04-28-2008, 02:38 PM

http://www.photobysergio.fr/bou-raga-toulouse.html

I don't know where this link came from but I had it bookmarked. If you've all seen it, my apologies. If you are interested and have not seen it, it is AMAZING!

I can't believe what these guys can do on a bike!

Visian · 04-28-2008, 03:48 PM

Raga was there at the event.

he had by far and away the most athletic minder... that guy just flitted from boulder to boulder, hanging on to trees, etc.

and from a machine perspective... i can't believe the pounding these lightweight bikes take. i am surprised that the spokes don't pull right out of the hubs, or that the frame doesn't just collapse.

knary · 04-28-2008, 05:40 PM

I was hoping to see you on the HP2 doing that impossible circus act on the tight rope.

riderR1150GSAdv · 04-28-2008, 06:39 PM

Cool report! Those trails riders are a breed apart and those bikes are really neat. I wish my GS was a nimble....

I saw them in Sipapu NM last year, and I was amazed at the agility of rider and bike!!

tessler · 04-28-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knary

I was hoping to see you on the HP2 doing that impossible circus act on the tight rope.

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Visian · 04-29-2008, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knary

I was hoping to see you on the HP2 doing that impossible circus act on the tight rope.

heck, i can show you a magic balancing act just getting on and off the damn thing... or coming to a stop. a 30" inseam and 37" seat height make for some interesting maneuvers....

PAULBACH · 04-29-2008, 06:33 AM

Truly amazing what can be done with a motorcycle. But for now I think I'll stick to asphalt.

04-28-2008, 01:55 PM	#1
Visian look out!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ATL/Clyde, NC Posts: 5,680	trials and trails it was in interesting weekend here in the southeast. the USGP/Wagner Cup World Trials Championship was paying a visit to the trials training center in Sequatchie, TN (near chattanooga). we buzzed up on friday afternoon, and found a campsite nearby. it was ok, but a little too close to the highway. after a little nosing around on saturday morning, though, we found a much better spot for the next time this event comes through. i rode the hp2 up there along with a good friend... as we planned to do a little exploring on sunday instead of attending the second day of the trials competition. it never ceases to amaze me what these people can do on a bike. this fellow had just scaled an 8-9' high wet, slippery vertical rock wall, and was heading down the other side... also near vertical. his "minder" is the guy standing there next to him, whose job it is to catch the bike when things go bad and to tell him what's going on at the tire level. they had cool little bluetooth communicators to talk back and forth with. this young lady was a mid-tier rider. she "got fived" in this section... only the top-level riders cleaned it. me wants one... it's a skorpa by yamaha... a 250 4-stroke, gorgeous bike. it actually as a sittable seat, and looks to be an ideal play trail bike. that exhaust system is way trick. sunday was about 300 miles of tellico road, rainbow springs road, wayah bald, patterson gap, popcorn road and tray mountain road... in preparation for the dual-sport ride at the georgia mountain rally. sorry, not much in the way of pics... we wuz ridin' !! ian __________________ '86 R80G/SPD+ \| '00 R1150GS \| '07 HP-2 Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon. Last edited by Visian; 04-28-2008 at 02:35 PM.

04-28-2008, 02:38 PM	#4
Newstar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 866	http://www.photobysergio.fr/bou-raga-toulouse.html I don't know where this link came from but I had it bookmarked. If you've all seen it, my apologies. If you are interested and have not seen it, it is AMAZING! I can't believe what these guys can do on a bike! __________________ ~~ Tracy ~~ 2005 F650 GS, yellow 2009 R1200 GS, blue

04-28-2008, 05:40 PM	#6
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04-28-2008, 06:39 PM	#7
riderR1150GSAdv Fl Keys Fishing Guide Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 2,314	Cool report! Those trails riders are a breed apart and those bikes are really neat. I wish my GS was a nimble.... I saw them in Sipapu NM last year, and I was amazed at the agility of rider and bike!! __________________ Save $ 5,= Smugmug Coupon hzbo97T9ucTEs

04-29-2008, 06:33 AM	#10
PAULBACH Once there was a Tavern Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ballston Spa, NY; South of the Adirondacks, North of the Catskills and West of The Berkshires and Green Mountains Posts: 6,180	Truly amazing what can be done with a motorcycle. But for now I think I'll stick to asphalt. __________________ Paul Bachorz - F Twins Moderator Director - Vermont MOV For *Touring Tips* archives click here

04-28-2008, 01:58 PM	#2
username Custom User Title Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,458	i love the way trials bikes look, and i am amazed at what the riders can do on them. theyre like insects!

04-28-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
Visian look out!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ATL/Clyde, NC Posts: 5,680	we were very fortunate to be able to sit so close. in europe and asia, these events have much greater attendance. i do, however, need a better camera, and i really should have brought my video camera. and if you think the bikes are crazy, you oughta see some of the minders jumping around on the rocks. those people are real athletes!

04-28-2008, 03:48 PM	#5
Visian look out!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ATL/Clyde, NC Posts: 5,680	Raga was there at the event. he had by far and away the most athletic minder... that guy just flitted from boulder to boulder, hanging on to trees, etc. and from a machine perspective... i can't believe the pounding these lightweight bikes take. i am surprised that the spokes don't pull right out of the hubs, or that the frame doesn't just collapse.