Trials riding in Kansas [mostly photographs]

[Daniel Kalal]

Ron and Leah have land between Peru and Sedan, Kansas that is ideal for motorcycle trials riding (I bought my Guzzi Cal2 and Daytona from Ron when he was a Guzzi dealer several years back).  The Ark Valley Trials Association was holding an event this Sunday.


When I arrived in the afternoon the bulk of the events had already concluded as they had doubled things up in the morning to avoid the heat (which was near 100 degrees).  A smart decision.

A few miles of nicely graded dirt and gravel to get to the site.


The site is in a hilly and rocky section of Chautauqua County.


The basic rule is simple:  Ride the section without putting your foot down.  Speed is unimportant.




It's a one-at-a-time thing.  Wait your turn until the section is clear.  Between sections, it's just old-fashion trail riding.


Trials motorcycles have changed quite a bit over the last thirty years.  Everything is done standing up--a seat is just so much extra weight.


Returning; this is Howard, Kansas.