THE CASPER SPECTACULAR AHRMA TRIALS DAY 3





Section1 on wet Monday

 Monday morning and another early start and another new plug. A big change in the weather with
overcast skies and the odd spit or two of rain. The forecast is for more, with heavy rain later. This
would not be a good place to get stuck.


 The opening section is down in the brook by the start and everyone crosses the river before
taking up the challenge of their own line. 3's and PI's can blast up the bank over the roots or
wander back in the water and take the smoother 2 line exit. I'm undecided as to whether the turn
in the water will make the exit easier. I see several good riders losing points in the river on one
small but very slippery rock which is taking the front wheel of anyone who even sniffs it. Funny
thing is it is not a big or awkward rock just very slippery for no real reason. I decide on the full on
attack and the Enfield bounds up the roots and clearly that is the line to use.



Wolfy and the "slippery" rock



Ed turns inside



Hugh Campbell winning his Classic Int Class



Nick Turner who also had trouble with that Rock



Derek Belvoir drops back in while Jim watches



Fred about to hit that rock



"Bridge to Engine Room...... ALL AHEAD FULL"

 Section 2 has a choice of lines through light brush and rocks into a sharp right turn followed by a
left turn in water and mud up onto the bank then a "S" turn around the big log while 1 and 2 riders
cross the log at their designated points. All goes well here and off to 3.



Dave Dewonia on the exit of 2



The first turn of 2


 3 is a fairly simple ride along a rock strewn bank which could get slippery as more mud gets carted
across it before a right, left turn around a tree and the exit. The bit immediately after the ENDS
card was a great turn and a shame the cards were not 3 feet further up the bank. 1's and 2's
were criss crossing the river and it looked like a good section for them.

 Yet more in the same river for Section 4 with a small slippery downhill into the water and rocks
crossing to the other side and then ploughing though the mud on the other bank with a small turn
just before the exit. This could get worse as the day goes on.

 Through more rivers and trees to 5. Entry over some rocks in the trees then a small water
crossing and then a deepish water hole into a steep bank and turn to the exit. The Enfield likes
this one!

 Section 6, difficult to know what to say as it is no more than a "ride through" on my line!

 The next one takes a wide turn around a big tree before coming back to a rolling log which you
can either ride over or go for a tight turn around the end. Having seen many surprized looks with
this hazard when the "roller" has got stuck under the crankcase I elect the round the end turn.

 Out of the river valley and up to the rocks of 8. Something different, and a left turn start around
a huge flat boulder and then set up for another left hander between some footrest grabbers
before wandering through a rock field to the exit. I caught my left rest on the rock but Bulldozer
power either demolished the rock or flattened it.

 3's and PI's don't ride 9 for some reason and so set up for section 10 to complete the loop. My
line is a straight uphill  entry, left turn at the top then gentle downhill braking through a slalom
of rocks to the exit. First loop complete so beware sections 1 in the river, 2 with the logs, and 4
and 5 with the mud.



Bob trying to keep the front down on 1



The big Velo creeps out of 1

 Second loop goes well with no incidents or "moments" and still on a clean card, time to set off for
the last one of the weekend. The rain begins but as most sections are in the trees it won't be a
problem and I'm still warm enough not to need a jacket.



Ty Lindeman on the TY175



Brother Ryan on the Ossa chasing Dad in MC Experts.... WE NEED MORE YOUNG MEN



Dave Lindeman en-route to a National Championship. The 1 line logs, Section 2



Is the tire flat? or is Dave putting on weight?

 Cleans all the way to 8 despite more mud and some slippery corners, the Enfield has a bit of a
splutter here and causes the heart to race as a 5 today would be a disaster. However she clears
her throat and I elect to ride the last section without changing plugs. A clean day and another
class win. Well the amazing old girl has now completed 6 Championship rounds for a total loss
of 2 dabs!


 Awards and T Shirts and fond farewells another Casper event is over and a whole load of thanks
to the Wy team of Fred, Dan and Bob and all the other helpers. Let's hope they do the 3 day
event again next year.



A Classic Vintage Section

 The Enterprise is prepped and slides are in, support vessels loaded, engineering report overload
conditions in Gray/Black and life support water is on critical low and now it is raining. Doof the dog
from the planet Labrador takes the helm while other alien life forms with long ears bark to
announce the departure. The course is set, and Rawlins is our destination for dumping and fresh
water including some VERY HOT showers for the entire crew......


Tony Down

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