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April 2015
News
BB/ADV: Spring Prep
Events:
Youth Camp
Pee Wee Clinic
Dam Fun Ride
Hoot Owl TR
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Turkey Run riders from the
2014 Pachaug Rock Ride
I've put together the first Big Bike/Adventure (BB/A) route and will be posting it in the next issue. NETRA used to publish route sheets that members could purchase for a couple of bucks but mailing out paper copies seems to be more work than necessary in the Internet age.
The snowfield outside my window is finally melting enough for me to get to the shed where my bikes have been stowed for the winter. Time to unpack them and get them ready for riding.
Charging batteries and reinstalling air filters (otherwise they would be mouse nest material) are the first steps. Putting drain plugs back in the carburetors and filling the tanks with fresh gas is next.
I always add Chevron Techron to the first cou-ple of tanks for each bike to flush out any resi-due that might have congealed over the winter. I'm always surprised when I find people who have never heard of this amazing fluid. It's a powerful cleaner that has saved me from many a carburetor tear down.
During the summer I put Sea Foam in my gas to prevent it from going bad between rides.
Spring Preparation By J. Braun
The new oxygenated gas will deteriorate while sitting and with several bikes to choose from I never know when I'll be back. You can find Techron and Sea Foam at any auto parts store.
If you are new to BB/A riding you should consider replacing your wheel bearings and seals. The dirt, mud, and water crossings take a toll on the seals and let grit get into the bearings. Enduro riders know that they have to change these at least once a year but road riders never give them a thought until they fail. Failure out in the woods could cause not just inju-ry but would be a royal pain in the posterior to get the bike out.
You can either buy OEM parts from your dealer or after-market parts from one of the shops that advertise in the NETRA newsletter. If you are not handy with tools take the wheels to a shop to have the new parts installed. It's very cheap insurance against being hurt or stuck in the woods.
While you're thinking about your wheels, take a look at your tires. Most D/S tires that come stock on bikes are really just street tires with a different design. They are not going to grip on rocks and will load up fast in the mud. If you are going to limit yourself to Class 1 & 2 roads they are probably ad-equate but if you are more adventurous they will probably be a problem. At best they will make you work 2 or 3 times as hard, at worst they will cause you to crash damaging yourself and your bike.
Continental TKC 80 is one favorite that combines on-road performance with off-road grip. The price is reasonable and they generally deliver 3000+ miles of wear. The Dunlop D606 is my favorite for D/S bikes. The on road perfor-mance is almost as good as the TKC 80 but off road it really stands out. Tire wear is not as good but I don't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere thinking about how long the tires have lasted.
Those two aside, Kenda, Heidenau, Michelin, and Pirelli all make good tires for BB/A riding. Just ask yourself what your intended goals are, how deep into the woods you want to go, and then talk it over with your dealer or local shop.
Lastly, let's talk about first aid. I'm constantly amazed at the number of riders who talk safety but don't carry a first aid kit. They will spend big money for extra lights and high-viz equipment but don't spend $20 for a decent first aid kit. Most riders I talk to don't even car-ry band-aids!
You don't want to be out in the woods with a cut or a blister and nothing to treat it with. I've seen broken bones and deep lacerations on seemingly innocuous routes. I don't want to be alarmist but a good first aid kit should be with every rider in the woods. If it isn't you, wouldn't you like to be the hero who helps somebody else?
See you next month with the first NETRA BB/A route sheet.
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NEW ENGLAND TRIALS ASSOCIATION (NETA)
Offering
“TRIALS CROSS-TRAINING CLINICS for 2015”
NETA is offering FREE Trials Cross-Training clinics at all of the 2015 trials events
listed below.
The purpose of the clinics to expose motocross, enduro, hare scramble, and single
track riders to the benefits that trials riding has to offer. Skills acquired will
enhance rider’s current overall riding ability while educating them on the sport of
Moto-Trials.
• Clinics FREE to all participants
• No AMA or NETA membership required
• Participants will be provided a trials motorcycle and two (2) hours of trials
instruction the morning of the event and then assist with the event.
*NOTE: Pre-registration required – See below
The schedule of NETA events with Trials Cross-Training clinics is as follows.
D
REGISTRATION:
Preregistration required for all participants! Folks interested in participating, or
have questions, should contact Charles Gray (NETA President) at
[email protected] as soon as possible to register as space is limited and
enrollment will be handled on a first come first serve basis.
Sunday May 17th - Meriden, CT
Sunday June 7th - Brimfield, MA
Sunday Aug 30th – Exeter, RI
Saturday Sept 12th – Highgate, VT
Sunday Sept 12th – Highgate, VT
Sunday Sept 27th – Exeter, RI
Saturday Oct 10th - Northville, NY
Sunday Oct 11th - Northville, NY
Sunday Oct 25th - Meriden, CT
Courtesy of our fantastic sponsors and the hard work of
Scott Fontaine.
Must be able to use clutch and start bike on their own.Also stay the weekend without mom and dad. This is similar to scout camp.-
Hoot Owl Scramblers Present HOOT OWL TRI-STATE 100 TURKEY RUN
UNFORTUNATELY MOTHER NATURE HAS BEEN CRUEL TO US THIS WINTER!!!!
Please check the Hoot Owl web site one week prior to the event for updates http://www.hootowlmc.com
Come join the Hoot Owl Scramblers for the first ride of the 2015 season. We have 50-60 miles of trail “under construction” in anticipation of this kick-off ride! When: Sunday, April 19, 2015 Where: 873 Providence Pike Putnam CT. Arrowed from State line of RI & CT on Rt. 44 Start: Sign up from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 – Bikes will not go out before 9 a.m. Fee: $45 (NETRA membership required). Rules: All bikes must be registered and street legal, with licensed rider aboard. There will be a sound test and tech inspection. Course: Turkey Run: Miles of back roads and nice trail with optional hero sections along the way. Gas/food: Turkey Run: gas truck will be set up for you about ½ way. (water and snacks at check points) Trail Boss's: Bob Latendresse , 401-569-3338
Chris Pouliot , 401-595-7945
Saturday Schedule: Pee Wee Clinic
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY Ages 5-11 (12 if birthday after Jan. 1) Basic riding ability required Check-In: 8:30am Safety Clinic, bike set-up, & riding tips Small groups based on bike size & ability Mock Pee Wee event at the end of the day Lunch, snacks, drinks, & t-shirt Included Sunday Schedule:
Dam Fun Ride Check-In: 8:30am Safety Clinic @ mandatory riders meeting Riders of all ages/abilities welcome! Marked courses (beginner to expert) Course Marshalls throughout trails No motorcycle registration required
Pee Wee Clinic - $45/rider Dam Fun Ride- $15/rider NETRA membership required for all events; available at sign-up. Parent/Guardian and Consent Form required Food available Saturday & Sunday Events will be held rain or shine
Pathfinders MC
Thomaston Dam
331 Hill Road
Thomaston, Ct. 06787
Arrowed From:
Route 8 North Exit 39
Route 8 South Exit 40
Register Online!
www.pathfindersmc.org
PeeWee Clinic &
Dam Fun Ride
Event Trail Bosses Pee Wee Clinic Harrison Schreiner | (203) 731-0381 | [email protected] Register Online: http://www.pathfindersmc.org Register by mail: Harrison Schreiner 4 Pebble Road Newtown CT 06470
Dam Fun Ride Jim Blais | (860) 899-9020 | [email protected]
Dam Fun Ride Sun. April 26th
Thomaston Dam 331 Hill Rd, Thomaston CT
$15/rider Marked course for all levels from Pee Wee to Pro!
Check‐In: 8:30am Mandatory riders mee ng Riders of all ages/abili es welcome! Course Marshalls throughout trails Closed off‐road course No motorcycle registra on required Food available all day
Event will be held rain or shine Primi ve camping available NETRA Membership required.
$25 day pass available Ride ends at 2:30PM www.pathfindersmc.org for more info!
The Tri-State
Trailriders
proudly present the
Fun in the Sun
PeeWee Scramble Sign-Up Opens 8:00 AM
Class 3,4&5 - 10:00
Class 1&2– 11:30
All Awards 1:00
MANDATORY Riders Meeting and
parade lap 15 Min before each
heat!!!!
NETRA membership required for all
Riders.
Sat, May 2, 2015
For More Information Please
Contact:
Scott Ignachuck
(978) 618-7381
Location: North Smithfield RI,
arrowed from the Route 5 & 102
exit on Route 146 in RI
Cost: $25
Parking Donation: $10
Sorry, no camping allowed at the
start.
Parking is limited, please be
considerate, no large trailers!!
CAPITAL AREA TRAIL
RIDERS ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS
THE BLACK FLY HARESCRAMBLE, VINTAGE AND
PEE WEE SCRAMBLES!
SATURDAY— MAY 16 2015
Pee Wee - Entry Fee $30 PeeWee 3/4/5—
Sign up 9:00AM, Start time: 11:00 AM
Parade lap if time allows
PeeWee 1/2—
Sign up 11:00AM, Start time: 1:00PM
Trail Boss: John Butler
(518) 231-9590
Vintage Scramble - Entry Fee $451 Hour Race per NETRA Rules
Sign up / Sound Test 1:00PM
Start time: 3:00PM
Trail Boss: Jim Stoddard
(518) 694-6567
See NETRA Rules at www.netra.org
NETRA Sound Test Required — 96 dB limit
No Dogs, Fires in designated fire pits only— no open fires
Primitive camping available Friday and Saturday Night
Quiet hours after 10:00pm (generators off)
Concessions available Saturday and Sunday during the races
SUNDAY— MAY 17 2015
BLACK FLY HARESCRAMBLE BigWheel, Mini A/B, Girls Entry Fee $35, 7:30am Sign up & sound test,
9:00am Race start
C (Novice), Juniors, Super Senior,
Masters, Women, Sportsman Entry Fee $45, 9:00am Sign up & sound test,
11:00am Race start
AA, A (Expert), B (Amateur) Entry Fee $45, 11:00am Sign up & sound test,
1:30pm Race start
Trail Boss: Jeff / Trenton Hanan
(512) 413-0401 / (518) 389-8798
PARKING: $10.00 Per Car / $15 for Campers / $20 for Big Rigs
DIRECTIONS: I-87 N from Albany NY to Exit 12, Route 67 W to Route 147 N to Route 29 W and follow
NETRA arrows
GPS: 43.1279461,-74.1025008 / 43°07'40.6"N 74°06'09.0"W / Near corner of Fayville and Hans Creek Rd
The NETRA Competition Committee has voted in favor of a Championship Vintage Hare Scrambles series for 2015! A Vintage Competition subcommittee, comprised of five long-time NETRA members and vintage fanatics, has been created to define the classes and rules for this exciting new series.
This series is going to give New England and New York a 12 round vintage series built by people that eat, sleep, live and breath vintage off-road! All vintage races will be held on Saturdays as a stand-alone event or in conjunction with NETRA Pee Wee or Junior Enduro rounds. This is going to be an incredibly fun “grass roots” series that the Northeast has really needed for a long time.
Get those vintage steeds ready!
2015 NETRA Vintage Championship Schedule
May 9 Nutmeg State Eastford, CT
May 16 CATRA Black Fly Fish House, NY
May 23 Steerage Rock Twister Brimfield, MA
June 27 Satan’s Kingdom New Hartford, CT
July 18 Indian Ridge Eastford, CT
July 25 Rocky Mountain Alton, NH
August 15 Boneyard Meriden, CT
September 5 Stateline Hoosick, NY
September 12 Hard Knox Blandford, MA
October 10 Hoot Owl Sterling, CT
October 24 Blue Slope Bozrah, CT
November 7 Roosting Rhody Coventry, RI
Championship Series
New
TBD Snow Run Stafford, CT 5/23 Steerage Rock Twister Brimfield, MA 4/19 Hoot Owl Tri-State 100 Putnam, CT
5/24 Little Rhody E. Greenwich, RI 6/6 King Philip Wrentham, MA 5/17 Cabin Fever E. Freetown, MA
6/7 King Philip Wrentham, MA 6/27 Satan's Kingdom New Hartford, CT 6/13-14 New England Classic Loudon, NH
8/2 Tom Noble Berwick, ME 7/25 Rocky Mountain Alton, NH 7/11-12 Thrill & Chill W. Greenwich, RI
8/30 Red Barn Run Fremont, NH 8/15 Boneyard Meriden, CT 8/16 Somers Fun Somers, CT
10/4 Rocktoberfast Lee, MA 10/3 Steerage Rock Twister #2 Brimfield, MA 9/12-13 Ammonoosuc N. Haverhill, NH
10/18 Granville Cheese Grater Granville, MA 10/31 Tri-State Oxford, MA 9/20 Berkshire Triple Tolland, MA
10/25 Black & Blue Stafford, CT 11/7 Roosting Rhody Coventry, RI 9/27 Tri State Extreme Fun Winchendon, MA
10/11 Noble Woods Acton, ME
11/8 King Philip Wrentham, MA
5/2 Fun in the Sun N. Smithfield, RI
5/3 Tuxedo Ridge Tuxedo, NY 5/9 Nutmeg State Eastford, CT
5/10 Nutmeg State Eastford, CT 5/16 CATRA Black Fly Fish House, NY 5/9 Nutmeg State Eastford, CT
5/17 CATRA Black Fly Fish House, NY 5/23 Steerage Rock Twister Brimfield, MA 5/16 CATRA Black Fly Fish House, NY
5/31 Meltdown Remsen, NY 6/6 King Philip Wrentham, MA 5/23 Steerage Rock Twister Brimfield, MA
6/28 Satan's Kingdom New Hartford, CT 6/20 Hard Knox Westfield, MA 6/27 Satan's Kingdom New Hartford, CT
7/12 Rambler's Summer Madness TBA 6/27 Satan's Kingdom New Hartford, CT 7/18 Indian Ridge Eastford, CT
7/19 Indian Ridge Eastford, CT 7/18 Indian Ridge Eastford, CT 7/25 Rocky Mountain Alton, NH
7/26 Rocky Mountain Alton, NH 7/25 Rocky Mountain Alton, NH 8/15 Boneyard Meriden, CT
8/9 Richardson's Farm Burrilville, RI 8/15 Boneyard Meriden, CT 9/5 Stateline Hoosick, NY
8/23 Dam Good Thomaston, CT 9/5 Stateline Hoosick, NY 9/12 Hard Knox Blandford, MA
9/6 Stateline Hoosick, NY 9/12 Hard Knox Blandford, MA 10/10 Hoot Owl Sterling, CT
9/13 Hard Knox Blandford, MA 10/3 Steerage Rock Twister 2 Brimfield, MA 10/24 Blue Slope Bozrah, CT
9/27 Leonard's Loop E. Freetown, MA 10/10 Flat Rock Farms Sterling, CT 11/7 Roosting Rhody Coventry, RI
10/11 Flat Rock Farms Sterling, CT 10/24 Blue Slope Bozrah, CT
11/8 Woods-O-Cross Coventry, RI 11/7 Roosting Rhody Coventry, RI
4/25 Pathfinders Pee Wee Clinic Thomaston, CT
4/26 Dam Fun Ride Thomaston, CT
4/18-19 Nutmeg Youth Camp Stafford, CT
6/13-14 New England Classic (Natl) Loudon, NH 6/13-14 NE Classic Charity Kids Ride Loudon, NH
7/11-12 Thrill & Chill W. Greenwich, RI 8/22 Dam Good Sprint Enduro Thomaston, CT
8/16 Laurel Mountain Somers, CT 11/1 Jack Frost Chili Run Challenge Oxford, MA
9/20 Berkshire Triple Tolland, MA 11/15 Toys for Tots E. Freetown, MA
NETRA DUAL SPORT SERIES
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