N.I.T.R.O
Northern Illinois Trials Riders Organization
(Committed to the promotion of Observed Trials)
Introducing Observed Trials
Observed Trials is an
off-road motorcycle sport where the rider is challenged by the terrain. The
ultimate goal is for the participants to pass through marked sections of
terrain, one at a time, without falling or putting their feet down. The start
and end of each section is clearly marked. The left boundary of the section is
marked with blue tape and the right boundary is marked with red tape. Speed
does not matter. The rider proceeds though sections at whatever speed he
determines will allow him to clear the obstacles in his way. In fact, more
experienced riders sometimes stop completely in a section, while maintaining
their balance, and hop the front or rear wheel around to get into a better
position to clear an obstacle. Riders are split into classes based on ability
and experience which includes Youth Classes. In Trials, the motor size has no
bearing on which class you ride in. Each rider uses a score card to keep track
of his progress. As he passes through each section, either the section observer
or the rider will determine his score for the section. If the rider passes
through the section without crashing or putting a foot down, he scores a zero
(clean) for the section. Each time a foot is used for support one point is
counted, up to a maximum of three points. After that he can use his feet all he
wants. If the rider crashes, goes out of bounds or stops forward motion with a
foot on the ground, he will receive five points for the section. At the end of
the day, riders points are totaled and the rider with the least number of
points in his respective class is declared the winner. Although some Trials
sections are extremely challenging, injuries in Trials are very rare.
Competitors are riding generally at slower speeds over ground that they have
surveyed prior to riding. If a rider finds a section too intimidating, he can
opt not to ride the section, receive an automatic five points and continue on
to the next section.
Sound
interesting? The best way to get started is to call N.I.T.R.O. and ask lots of
questions. We want to promote the sport of Observed Trials and are always happy
to answer questions and give advice.
NITRO
815-335-2749 nitrotrials@sbcglobal.net http://www.nitrotrials.com
Trials
bikes are very unique and lightweight.
NITRO
Northern Illinois
Trials Riders Organization
President Ralph Littlefield Secretary/Treasurer Dan Maupin
400
Winnebago IL 61088 Winfield
IL 60190
Ph# (815) 335-2749 Ph#
(630) 690-1625
fieldsofil@hotmail.com danm@uccfiber.com
D17 Director of
Trials. Jeff Weikert Referee Anthony
Meo
12949 105th St
231 Charles St
319-523-2841
weikertslight@louisacomm.net tryalbyke@aol.com