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The Sacramento Pacific International Trials Society (PITS) Membership is a Northern California and Nevada Trials Club. Membership is good for one calendar year. If you join after October first your membership is good thru the following year (up to 15 months). New Membership is $50 (single or family) Renewal Membership is $50 (before Feb 14), Read More
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Prairie City SVRA CLOSED – January 19-20
1/11/2019
We regret to inform our members that our typical ride day out at Prairie City before the Awards Banquet will NOT be happening this year due to the closure of the park for the Polka Dot Grand Prix.
2018 Awards Banquet – January 19th
12/22/2018
Please make your reservations for this year’s Banquet which is being held at a NEW LOCATION that has RV w/ Hookups and plenty of Dry Camping as well. Also, if you’re an ORGANIZER please plan to attend the meeting at 5pm which is something new this year as well.
Award Winners Updated
12/21/2018
The following classes have been updated for the Family Trial Series:
MB-1: Top 4
MB-2: Top 5
MB-3: Top 4
The results have been updated to reflect this change.
Award Winners & Updated Worker Points Posted
12/15/2018
Award winners this year will be awarded to those in Top 3 of their class IF they meet the criteria of 1) ride/work in 5 events, and 2) have at least 10 WorkerPts. Check out the Overall Standings for both the Family Trial Series and the Class A Series to see who will be getting an Award.
Also, review your WorkerPts to see what level discount card you will have for 2019. Family Points have been redistributed to maximize the discount for the Family Rider that competed the most in 2018, but that may not exactly how you may have wanted. Please send us an email before 12/31/2018 if you have any changes to the way we have redistributed your Family’s Worker Points.
NATIONAL Worker Points Posted
11/21/2018
Please review the Worker Points for yourself and your family to ensure we captured everyone. There was a lot of effort in trying to maintain the amount of incredible volunteers that came out to support this awesome event. Please send Pat an email if you have any questions.
These results have also been incorporated into the Overall Worker Points as of today’s date, so check that out as well.
Still to come are the Board Approved Jobs which will be discussed during the December PITS Meeting. The Board will also discuss who will be receiving a Year End Award. We should be able to post these results before the Holidays.
Season Finale Event #10 – Results Posted
11/1/2018
Saturday: 54 Riders, 18 Volunteers (Last Year 54 Riders)
Sunday: 53 Riders, 22 Volunteers (Last Year 40 Riders)
What a great season this has been. Our events had a consistent increase in turnout. The Expert and Advanced classes used to be so small, but with the club growing these upper level classes are finally growing. It’s so exciting seeing the progression of all our riders.
Congratulations to the following who have clinched their Championship on this final event: Trevor Thomassen (Adv A), Barry Lowery (INT A), Jackson Holgate (SI A, JR-1, JR-2), Skip Quinn (TS-3), and Casen Bill (JR-4).
Please review the Overall Results and if you moved between classes and you would like to move any of your RiderPts from one class to the other, then send us an email before November 15th.
Please be patient while we continue to finalize the NATIONAL worker points (WPs). The WPs have been assigned for all the Work Parties, but WPs have NOT been assigned for those that worked the NATIONAL at this time. The Worker Points Results show this column shaded gray to emphasize that. The “Jobs” will be filled out until sometime in December.
Event #10 – Spooky Trial, October 26-27
10/15/2018
This is our Championship Series Final Event being held at the Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the EXACT location of the signups.
Please sign up to check using our Online Checker Signups. This will save the Organizers valuable time during the day of the event if they know ahead of time who is planning to check. They can assign locations and be more productive about discussing any specifics with the Checkers.
Event #9 – Results Posted
10/9/2018
Saturday: 45 Riders, 15 Volunteers (Last Year 42 Riders)
Sunday: 40 Riders, 18 Volunteers (Last Year 41 Riders)
Note, Worker Points (WPs) have been assigned for all the Work Parties, but WPs have NOT been assigned for those that worked the NATIONAL at this time. The results show this column shaded gray to emphasize that.
Congratulations to the following who have clinched their Championship this past event: Bryce Pophal (MASTER), Dave Taylor (ADV B), Chris Seitz (SI B), Creighton Todhunter (SPT B), Paul Clark (MB-1), Sydney Taylor (JR-3).
There are still some compelling stories leading up to the last event of the year. Howard’s 5 year run as the ADV A Champion is coming to an end as a new champion will be crowned in either Trevor or Filip. In the SI A class, Jackson and Brandt are tied. Barry usually has his INT A Championship clinched by now, but Brian and Scott have competed well enough to force Barry to show up and score some points to win it for his 6th straight year. Casen has 1pt lead over Connor in the JR-4 class.
Hope to see you all at the Spooky Trial in couple of weeks.
Event #9 – Granite Trial, October 6-7
9/28/2018
We are down to just 2 Championship Series Events remaining with people trying to improve or hold on to their spots.
Did you attend the National Saturday Exhibition in the evening? If so, AFTER the awards Saturday, there will be a similar format Exhibition for any of our upper level riders to try. The sections will be set up by one (or more) Expert/Master Rider(s) near the parking area for optimum spectator experience. This is just for fun and there are no awards for this Exhibition Event.
This event will be held at the PITS Property, Cisco Grove, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the EXACT location of the signups.
Please sign up to check using our Online Checker Signups. This will save the Organizers valuable time during the day of the event if they know ahead of time who is planning to check. They can assign locations and be more productive about discussing any specifics with the Checkers.
Event #8 – Results Posted
9/19/2018
Saturday: 60 Riders, 21 Volunteers (Last Year 48 Riders)
Sunday: 59 Riders, 21 Volunteers (Last Year 48 Riders)
Note, Worker Points (WPs) have been assigned for all the Work Parties, but WPs have NOT been assigned for those that worked the NATIONAL at this time. The results show this column shaded gray to emphasize that.
Congratulations to the following who have clinched their Championship this past event: Trevor Thomassen (EXHIBITION), Joe Bill (MB-2), Allison Head (MB-3), Jack Wheeler (TS-2), Skip Quinn (TS-3, still needs 10 WPs to qualify for Award).
Check out these AWESOME photos and videos from Pat on Section 4 Saturday. Don’t forget to check out our FaceBook Page for lots of photos and videos as well.
Event #8 – Bear Valley Trial, September 15-16
9/10/2018
It’s time to get back to competing in our SACPITS Series now that the National Trial Event was a roaring success. With only 3 more Events remaining, there are some tight races still up for grabs.
This event will be held at the Bear Valley Ski Resort, Bear Valley, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the EXACT location of the signups.
Please sign up to check using our Online Checker Signups. This will save the Organizers valuable time during the day of the event if they know ahead of time who is planning to check. They can assign locations and be more productive about discussing any specifics with the Checkers.
MotoTrial madness hits Donner Summit
9/7/2018
Check out this article by Justin Scacco from the Sierra Sun about our spectacular event.
NATIONAL – Results Posted
9/6/2018
A ton of work went into putting this NATIONAL on and it was spectacular. For those members not familiar with a National, there are 5 lines on every section: Pro, Expert, Expert-Sportsman (ES), Support, Clubman. The Pros and Expert classes ride the Pro and Expert lines respectively; ES and High School classes ride the ES line; Women, Junior, Sportsman, and all SR-40 up to SR-70 classes ride the Support line; all other classes ride the Clubman line.
Saturday: 22 PITS Riders, 11 Podiums
Sunday: 24 PITS Riders, 14 Podiums
NATC Results Page. (Rounds 9 and 10)
Check out our FaceBook Page for lots of photos and videos.
Event #7 – Results Posted
8/2/2018
Saturday: 63 Riders, 14 Volunteers (Last Year 52 Riders)
Sunday: 51 Riders, 24 Volunteers (Last Year 38 Riders)
Congratulations to the following who have clinched their Championship: Martyn Holgate (EXP), Scott Grosser (INT B), Sherwood Gibson (TS-1), Jackson Holgate (JR-2)
Check out these AWESOME photos from Pat on Section 9 Sunday.
Event #7 – Cookie Crumble & Roman Crumble Trial, July 28-29
7/12/2018
This event will be held at the PITS Property, Cisco Grove, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the EXACT location of the signups.
Please sign up to check using our Online Checker Signups. This will save the Organizers valuable time during the day of the event if they know ahead of time who is planning to check. They can assign locations and be more productive about discussing any specifics with the Checkers.
Event #6 – Results Posted
7/2/2018
Saturday: 61 Riders, 16 Volunteers (Last Year 37 Riders)
Sunday: 58 Riders, 20 Volunteers (Last Year 45 Riders)
Event #6 – Kraut Cup Trial, June 23-24
6/11/2018
This event will be held at the PITS Property, Cisco Grove, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the EXACT location of the signups.
Please sign up to check using our Online Checker Signups. This will save the Organizers valuable time during the day of the event if they know ahead of time who is planning to check. They can assign locations and be more productive about discussing any specifics with the Checkers.
Calendar Event Details Flyer Checker Signups
Work Party / Trials School – June 2
5/31/2018
This Event is for MEMBERS ONLY. Rick organizes a great event. If you’ve never participated in a Work Party, make sure you attend this event. You’ll work in the morning and get rider lessons in the afternoon after lunch.
Event #5 – Results Posted
5/24/2018
Wow….that Sunday Loop was awesome!!!
Saturday: 52 Riders, 15 Volunteers (Last Year 46 Riders)
Sunday: 62 Riders, 21 Volunteers (Last Year 58 Riders)
NATIONAL Checker Signups!!!
5/18/2018
Click on the link below to sign up to volunteer to check at this year’s National Trials Event over Labor Day Weekend, Sep 1-2. There is a Training Video as well that you should take the time to view. If you have any questions, contact Sherwood @ 916-802-7469 or via email at sherwood@ventanausa.com.
Scottish Six Days – Go Adrian, Jon, and Bert!!!!
5/8/2018
For some, this is a Bucket List type of event. How does 30 “different” sections every day with Day 1 being a 71 mile Loop sound or Day 5 as a 96 mile loop? For Adrian, this has been a way of life; Adrian managed to hook Jon Berlin as he’s gone back multiple times now. Check out the sighting of our very own PITS members out on the trail. Check out the official website for all the RESULTS and awesome videos of this spectacular event.
Jon, Bert, Adrian Sighting Official Scottish Six Days Website
Event #5 – Cow Pile Trial, May 19-20
5/5/2018
This event will be held at the M.C.M.A. Property, Gambonini Ranch, Petaluma, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the EXACT location of the signups. This event may be canceled if wet, so check the website if questionable or contact the Organizer(s).
The SATURDAY NIGHT BBQ is BACK!!! Please send Martyn and email or text (415-602-4453) him if you plan on purchasing a dinner so they can prepare how much food to buy. All proceeds will benefit the M.C.M.A.
Please sign up to check using our Online Checker Signups. This will save the Organizers valuable time during the day of the event if they know ahead of time who is planning to check. They can assign locations and be more productive about discussing any specifics with the Checkers.
Event #4 – Results Posted
4/26/2018
What a great turnout. This was our Largest Saturday turnout and another huge turnout for Sunday. It was a challenging trial as expected. The Schaad Sunday Loop is the BEST LOOP that we will ride all year. Man, that was fun!!! Cow Pile is next and that Sunday Loop is pretty incredible too, so if you haven’t been to Cow Pile in Petaluma, make sure you get there next month.
Saturday: 62 Riders, 19 Volunteers (Last Year 35 Riders)
Sunday: 58 Riders, 19 Volunteers (Last Year 45 Riders)
Event #3 – Results Posted
4/12/2018
We got lucky with the weather. Saturday was not nearly as bad as we might have thought it and Sunday was absolutely perfect.
Saturday: 44 Riders, 16 Volunteers
Sunday: 54 Riders, 20 Volunteers
Check out our Facebook page for the most up to date videos and photos. Here’s a couple of our Master Riders.
Bryce on Section 1 Sam on Section 1 (taking dicey short-cut) Bryce on Section 5
Also, if you need lodging for the Schaad Trial, see the Calendar Event Details for the Schaad Trial Event as it has been updated for discounted lodging.
Event #4 – Schaad Trial, April 21-22
4/9/2018
This event will be held at the Schaad Ranch, Wilseyville, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the EXACT location of the signups.
Please check out our NEW Online Checker Signups. This will save the Organizers valuable time during the day of the event if they know ahead of time who is planning to check. They can assign locations and be more productive about discussing any specifics with the Checkers. We actually had to turn away someone who didn’t signup ahead of time this past weekend, so please sign up early. Your ANDRAE’s BAKERY Lunch will then be reserved.
Event #3 – Memorial Trial, April 7-8 is on RAIN or SHINE
4/7/2018
We just wanted to communicate that this event is happening even with the recent rains. The only Trial that may be canceled due to rain is Event #5 – Cow Pile which is not until May 19-20. If there has been no announcement on our website that an Event has been canceled then the Event will be held.
Event #3 – Memorial Trial, April 7-8
3/26/2018
This event will be held at the Prairie City SVRA, Rancho Cordova, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the exact location of the signups. Also, there is some new information not on the Flyer such as a Gate Code for after hours access and new Online Checker Signups, so please check out the “Calendar Event Details” link below for the most up-to-date information on this upcoming Event.
Event #2 – Results Posted
3/22/2018
Wow…Burrows Ranch can really handle the deluge of rainfall it got all week. The weather cleared up just in time and made for a Great Trial. This was the weekend we were supposed to compete at Prairie City, which would have been a sloppy mess and no where near as fun. Kudos to The Bills for setting up during that week of rainfall. This was our Largest Turnout for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday: 57 Riders, 17 Volunteers
Sunday: 66 Riders, 23 Volunteers
Pat added some photos from the Saturday Trial and Paul added a Kids Trial Video from BAC.
Saturday Vintage Photos Saturday Modern Bike Riders BAC Kids Trial Video
Event #2 – Rocky Ridge Trial, March 17-18
3/9/2018
This event will be held on private property in Chrome, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the exact location of the signups.
Event #1 – Results Posted
3/8/2018
Great weather. Fun Gate Trial on Saturday and a really fun Sunday Class A Trial with an interesting twist with an EnduroCross section. Don’t forget to check out our FaceBook page all season long for the most up to date photos.
Saturday: 41 Riders, 17 Volunteers
Sunday: 54 Riders, 23 Volunteers
2018 Calendar Finalized
2/24/2018
There will be 10 Family Trial Series Events (Sat) and 10 Class A Trial Events (Sun) this year. Both Series will allow for 3 dropped Events which means if no Events are cancelled this year then the Overall Championship will be based on your Best 7 Events. If 1 Event was cancelled then it will be your Best 6 Events, and so on. Some of the changes this year include:
- No Hard Rock Trial.
- No Boreal Trial.
- Bear Valley Trial will NOT be 2 Class A days as it was last year; it will be 1 Family Trial and 1 Class A Trial.
- Event #4 – Schaad Trial will NOT be a GATE Trial on Saturday as it was last year; it will be a regular Family Trial Series Event.
- SACPITS will be hosting NATC/AMA NCS Rounds 5 & 6 // FIM North America Rounds 1 & 2 @ Boreal Ski Resort over Labor Day Weekend.
Event #1 – British American Cup Trial, March 3-4
2/19/2018
This event will be held on private property in Coperopolis, CA. Have a smart phone? Use the Calendar Event Details and click on map to get driving directions to take you to the exact location of the signups. Lewisport will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE at their new location after the Saturday Trial. Please help our Organizers out and sign up to check ahead of time.
2018 About to Get Started
1/31/2018
Our Season Opener will be held at Copperopolis, March 3-4. We are still working on updating the website with the entire calendar, so check back for more details on our Season Opener and other 2018 Events.
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