Trials Training Center (non-NATS for 2007)

[MikeTheBike]

This event WILL NOT be part of the NATS. You WILL NOT earn NATS points at this event. For 2007, this event is being used as the US Trials Team qualifier for the UCI Trials World Championships.


Beginner and Sport will use NATS rules.
Experts will have the option of using UCI rules.
The "Pro" class will use UCI rules. All "Pro" riders, regardless of age and wheel size will compete against one another, as far as the results will show. The riders qualifying for the US World Trials Team will be selected based on score, age and wheel size (i.e. Elite 26", Elite 20", Junior 26", Junior 20").Trials Training Center Event Information

Date:

Saturday, July 14th, 2007

Schedule:


Registration: 8:00am Central (9:00am Eastern)
Rider's Meeting: 8:30am Central (9:30am Eastern)
Competition: 9:00am Central (10:00am Eastern)Cost:


$20

Contact:


Michael Friddell
2721 Airwood Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214
615-330-8677
friddell@earthlink.net


Site:


Trials Training Center
300 Woodland Dr
Sequatchie, TN 37374
423-942-8688

Directions:

From I-24, take Exit # 155, TN-28 northeast toward JASPER/DUNLAP
Travel 1.6 miles, turn LEFT onto ROUTE 41/LEE HWY
Travel 0.7 miles, turn RIGHT onto OLD TN-28/VALLEY VIEW HWY
NOTE: Stay on OLD TN-28/VALLEY VIEW HWY when it splits from Route 41 about a mile outside of Jasper
Continue 3.3 miles, turn LEFT onto SEQUATCHIE COVE RD.
Travel 2.9 miles, turn LEFT onto WOODLAND RD.
Follow the gravel road into the TTC property and bear to the right to come to the pavilionLodging:


There is camping on site. See http://www.trialstrainingcenter.com/ for more information.

Acuff Country Inn
(423) 942-6370
1156 Highway 28, Jasper, TN
Distance 5.0 miles

Country Hearth Inn
(423) 837-7185
395 Main St, Kimball, TN
Distance 9.3 miles

Budget Host Reservations
(423) 837-8157
395 Main St, Kimball, TN
Distance 9.5 miles

Budget Host Inn/Kimball Motor Lodge
(423) 837-7185
395 Main St, Kimball, TN
Distance 9.5 miles

Days Inn
(423) 837-7933
130 Main St, Kimball, TN
Distance 9.6 miles

Comfort Inn
(423) 837-2479
205 Kimball Crossing Dr, Kimball, TN
Distance 9.7 miles

Holiday Inn Express-Kimball
(423) 837-1500
300 Battle Creek Rd, South Pittsburg, TN
Distance 9.7 miles

[MikeTheBike]

Brian, sorry, I had to delete the other thread. The formatting I was using kept screwing up the text editor.

This event will replace the NATS event. I cannot do the two-day event this year.

Oh, and only the "Pro" riders that qualify for the Worlds will need to buy their UCI International license. DO NOT BUY YOUR LICENSE UNTIL YOU KNOW WHETHER YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO GO.

[brian_E]

sounds good.. are we gonna be up top or in big kill yourself land? =]

on a side note the acuff inn should become the new raddison..

and my flight home leaves monday.. so i'll be there sunday the 15th too.. just chillin and ridin fer fun now i guess..

[mekanic305]

Sweet...I should be able to make it to this.

[Tanner]

heyyyyyyy, I'll be 19 on the 15th! I'll be there. Flying this year though. Is the Acuff Inn the proposed place to stay? I might need a car and someone to ride with. Anyone? :wavey:

[mekanic305]

heyyyyyyy, I'll be 19 on the 15th! I'll be there. Flying this year though. Is the Acuff Inn the proposed place to stay? I might need a car and someone to ride with. Anyone? :wavey:

Where are you planning on flying into? I'll be coming up from Atlanta, so if your airport is along the way I wouldn't mind giving you a ride to and fro.

[MikeTheBike]

Bump to attach flyer:

http://www.observedtrials.net/otn3/TTC Flyer 2007.jpg

BTW, I tried to get permission from the Swiss rider in this this picture I took in Livigno 2005 but have not been able to get a response. If you are this rider or know this rider and would prefer I not use this picture, I will take the flyer down.

[MikeTheBike]

I thought I should offer some clarification on the Pro class at this event since several people have asked. This event will run pretty much like a normal event. There will still be a "Pro" class. The only thing is that I'll be using UCI rules, all rules, for the entire Pro class. The qualifying will only apply to those riders interested in representing the US at the Worlds. For example, let's say the results come out like this:

### Pro ###
Place - Name - Country - Age - Bike
1st - Frank - Canada - 18 - 20"
2nd - Walter - USA - 22 - 26"
3rd - Phil - Cuba - 21 - 20"
4th - Robert - USA - 17 - 20"

Then I would select Frank for Elite 26" and Robert for Junior 20". However, the results, purse and medals would be based on the overall, as above.

Does this make sense?

[brian_E]

i cant wait to throw down some gnar totally stoked rippin shredding for sure down there..

hows the weather been?

[exvet]

i cant wait to throw down some gnar totally stoked rippin shredding for sure down there..

hows the weather been?


Hot and dry for the last few weeks

Tim

[MikeTheBike]

I was there Wednesday to put on a kids event. It was hot but not as humid as a two years ago. There's supposed to be a cool front coming through just a few days before the event so hopefully it will be decent.

[Motorfiets1234]

Cant go mike... this is why im coming down for the group ride the 7th...

[brian_E]

cool front ey.. so expect 90's..? =P

is nate dog coming out for this?

[Tanner]

I'm out. My front wheel died on me today (cracked the rim and pulled a spoke through.) Oh well, maybe next year.

[MikeTheBike]

Ah, Tanner, come on. You can use my front wheel. Heck, you can use my whole bike if you want. It's a dual-disk Woodman T-Comp. It might be a little short for you, though.

[modtire]

How'd you break your front wheel, you damn roadie? Going too fast?

[Mike Steidley]

so how'd this event go???

[KeepRollin]

http://www.natrials.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=2

[MikeTheBike]

Wow, that was quick. Tom, you must have posted barely thirty minutes after I finished the article on NATrials.com. Nice timing!

BTW, how's your car?

[[BMF] Chris]

duct tape FTW

[tpmcneal]

As usual, Mike Friddell set excellent sections and fun was had by all.

My hope is that other Pro/Expert riders will step up and hold events at their respective places around the country. Combine it with a mountain bike event and encourage mountain bikers to try it out in the beginner class. Some will have fun and get pulled into trials while others will say no thanks. This is how trials has grown over the years and will continue to.

Thanks again Mike and family!!

[music_maj_34]

Wow.. only two riders for sport?!?!? I wish I could have made it, but I just didnt have the money.. plus it is a 12 hr drive for me.

Hopefully next year I can make it down.

[PumpingIron]

This was the first trials competition I have been to and watching you guys definitely inspires me to keep on riding!

[KeepRollin]

Chris;406850']duct tape FTW

Word the duct tape kept everything together. We'll see what I can do as far as a "real fix" tomorrow.

[muddyfox]

What happened??

[trialskid14]

rock pwnage to bmw