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         Club Trial

When:     Sunday July 25^th – note change of date

                        Sign in from 9.30am. Quick off – 10.30am

Where:   Mike and Jo’s at: 48 Brandon Hall Road Bulls for the morning and then over to the neighbors at 77 Brandon Hall Road Bulls for the afternoon

Directions: get to the main intersection in Bulls and turn left onto High Street/Parewanui Road between Mother Goose Café and Sunglass Shop. Head out of town for nearly 2kms and turn right onto Brandon Hall Road, then last driveway on right before oneway bridge. Signposted from Brandon Hall Road

Spectators welcome – No Dogs please.

For more information

Phone 021 031 9897, Kevin Pinfold  (email kptrials@xtra.co.nz )

           021 081 69930, Merv George  (email h.c@farmside.co.nz  )

Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ManawatuOrionTrials

Spectators attending this event do so entirely at their own risk

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MOMCC Trial

Club Champs Rnd 3 20/6/2021

We found a new venue up the Pohangina Valley for this trial. Adrian, Merv, Warrick

and Greg (Edwards) braved what was supposed to be a wet day on Saturday and went

and set the sections. Fortunately by all accounts they only got a few drops. When

Adrian and I looked this venue over a few weeks previously it was obvious there

wasn’t a great amount of scope for sections, and it looked like a bit of work was

required to chop a few out in the trees and scrub. They built eight sections and from

what I saw only about three required a bit of slash and burn. Good work guys.

On trial day Sunday the weather wasn’t too flash. But at least we had the shelter of a

couple of hay sheds, which a couple of vehicles could shelter in, and made sign on

more pleasant. But unfortunately the weather forecast must have put most off as

only eight riders turned up, and three of those were from other clubs. Mark

Sidebotham from Ixion and Dougy & Abe Herbert from the Naki. Obviously our

weather is tropical compared with Inglewood where they come from as Dougy was

wearing jandals.

So five MOMCC riders was a poor turnout considering we got 10 to the Kaikoura 3

Day Trial at the beginning of the month. I would have ridden on Sunday but my tennis

and golfers elbows (I don’t even play the games) are still bad. Well the medical names

are Lateral (tennis) and Medial (golfers) Epicondylitis – or something like that. Bloody

painful when it’s bad. Something I’ve suffered from off and on for 35 odd years –

along with many trials riders I know.

Epicondylitis is a chronic symptomatic inflammation of the forearm tendons at the elbow. It is an

overuse syndrome in the elbow, caused by microtears in the tendons attaching to the epicondyles of

the elbow following repetitive use

The first lap started with light drizzle which turned to heavy drizzle as the day wore

on so there were eight damp riders by the end. Sections one and two were grass bank

affairs, three a bit of an in and out and round a bout in some scrubby natives and

pines, with four in the pines on the side of a hill. From there it was up a short steep

track in the pines with a slippery decent the other side to sections five and six. Five

was in some scrubby trees and this section turned to quite a mud fest after the first

lap. Just getting through the start pegs was a feat. Six was deeper into the pines but

did have a small rocky bit of creek followed by some slippery ascents for the higher

grades. Clubman missed the creek but still didn’t get an easy ride as the results

prove.

Back up the greasy track and down the other side in reverse to section 7 beside the

main stream. This consisted of old slippery logs with a wee creek ride before exiting

to the end. And finally eight which had a couple of stream crossings, a slippery log

and a steep bank after exiting the stream, but this bank was for the A grade only.

Most sections definitely got harder (slippery as hell) as the day progressed due to

the rain. Dougy Herbert posted the lowest score of the day loosing 42. Warrick was

next on 49. This was more points than he lost over three days in Kaikoura where he

won the top Expert grade. So yes the rain certainly made for difficult sections and

scores a bit on the high side. It’s definitely a venue that would be better in drier

conditions and hopefully next time we go there that’ll be the case.

So that’s the June trial a out of the way and the July trial will be the Winter Cup

Trial on July 18. Venue to be advised. At least the days will be getting longer again!

http://www.moto-trials.co.nz/results/16491

Kaikoura 3 Day Trial

June 5/6/7 2021

Queens birthday weekend saw the 75th anniversary of the K3Day trial in Kaikoura

organized by the Christchurch based Pioneer Motorcycle Club.

Some 70 plus riders entered with various classes from Expert down to Twinshock and

also a sidecar class for those with balancing problems. The sections are never set too

hard (some say they are too easy), riders go in groups and mark one another, the

sidecars are fun to watch, the weather can sometimes be shite (this year was mild),

the competition can be as intense or as laid back as you like, they always have a good

feed at a local pub one night, and the Pioneer people are a friendly bunch who put a

big effort in for a blimmin good event. And yea for the past 75 years. Unbelievable

eh.

Ten Manawatu Orion members rode this year, and although I haven’t looked I reckon

we’d have had the second biggest turnout of any club there. Obviously Pioneer had

more members riding. So a great effort the MOMCC team.

How did we do. Well Warrick George won outright by taking the win in the hardest

class – Expert. A feat I almost achieved last year but came up short on the last day

to be pipped at the post. So great effort Warrick. Funnily enough Ch Ch rider Paul

Mountstevens, whom I battled with and lost to last year, was the one that pushed

Warrick hardest this year.

Warrick won the first two days to give himself a 10 point lead over Paul going into day

three, which was by far the hardest day – very very slippery. In fact Paul set the

sections out – good sections too. But the pressure was on and Warrick was feeling it

as Paul was on a charge. Although Warrick didn’t win the last day second was good

enough and at game end he’d pulled it off by three points.

Paul’s probably still kicking himself as on day two he missed a marker in a section

which cost him five points, and as it turns out the overall win. But that’s trials for

you.

My best ride was day 2 when I finished runner to Warrick just two points behind.

Easy day and sitting 3rd overall. Going into day 3 I was hoping I could hold that

position. Unfortunately I was in so much pain with my dodgy arms I couldn’t give it

anywhere my best on those harder sections. A sensible person would have packed it

in!!! Just have to grit your teeth and dig deep sometimes. I’m confident I’d have taken

third overall if it wasn’t for the hurt. So can’t complain with fourth I guess. And I

was the oldest in the class. Should be a gold card points discount ha.

So how did the MOMCC riders fair.

Expert 13 - entries. Warrick George 1st, Kevin Pinfold 4th

Intermediate – 26 entries. Chris Morrison 13th, Paul Wheatley 17th, Connor Newton

19th

Clubman A – 24 entries. Mike Ward 3rd, Tony Smith 4th, Merv George 13th, Paul Coory

20th

Clubman B – 7 entries. Hannah Newton 3rd

https://pioneertrials.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kaikoura-3-days-2021-

Results-Combined.xlsm-Group.pdf

https://pioneertrials.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kaikoura-3-days-2021-

Results-Day-1.pdf

https://pioneertrials.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kaikoura-3-days-2021-

Results-Day-2.pdf

https://pioneertrials.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kaikoura-3-days-2021-

Results-Day-3.xlsm-Group.pdf

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And now the report from the trial mentioned below >

Trials report Sun 23 May 2021

Another cold trial at coppermine creek Woodville. Beneath swollen grey skies riders took on 8 sections of differing terrain, All tricky as usual. Pine needles were slippery, creek was slippery, rocks were slippery , surprisingly grippy grass banks. Kevin and I battled it out with some really good rides and lots of frustratingly shocking ones. Spirits were kept high courtesy of Chris with encouraging words shouted mid section. Cheers Chris. I didn’t manage to see many others riding during the day. By the looks of the scores intermediate was fairly competitive. Some tough competition in presidents between Ash and Connor. That one pesky 5 from Ash saw Conner ride away with the win. Clubman saw a wide range of scores, with Mike Ward at the top on just 3 points for the day. So Mike takes home the Bruce & Bai cup, for lowest score across all grades. Another great day out riding.

Cheers Warrick.

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Yes the Manawatu Orion trials group are having a trial this month. Details as follows.

Date – May 23

Venue – Galloway farm, Coppermine Road off Pinfold Rd not too far from Woodville. Pinfold Road is off SH3 on the northern end of Woodville. For those going over the Saddle Road, turn left into Hopelands Road and immediately right into Oxford Road after hitting the flat after coming off the Saddle road. Then all the way along Oxford until you hit the tee with Pinfold Rd. We’ll put the trials sign out there.

Sign on – 9.45 am

 Start – 10.30 am

 Club memberships are due. I’ll try and get some new club membership cards so you can do your re-newel.

 Regards Kevin Pinfold MOMCC

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Trials Report for the 18^th April

Held at Davidson’s Farm, No 3 Line Pohangina.

We had a turn out of 9 riders, which made for a friendly Trial.

The weather was cloudy and held for us during the trial and then came sunny as we left. Typical.

The scores for the day were as follows:

Warrick George            44

Adrian Walcroft              58

Mark Sidebotham     42

Paul Wheatly                    107

Ash Lucas                    64

Connor Newton             30

Merv George                  74

Vinnie               68

Hannah Newton        46

A special meation; although the points don’t reflect how Paul Wheatley rode, after a “long” extended absence from near death and major illness he rode like a true champion. (Is that what you wanted me to write Paul???)

We would like to say thankyou to Sidey from the Wellington Club for coming up for the day for our trial.

Next club trial is the 4^th Sunday of May (23^rd). Venue to be confirmed.

Hannah and Connor

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Where was this? Kevin wants to know!                                                     Evergreen Kevin Pinfold at Forest Hill Road, NZ, 1980 on a 325 1978 Bultaco

And where are those bikes now.

Peter Van Dingenen bought the Bult off me and promptly turned it from one of the best in the country into something that didn’t work so well anymore. Chopped the frame and lifted the motor to give it about a metre of ground clearance and all of a sudden it was a pig to ride. Pete’s still got it to my knowledge. I got 4^th in the NZ champs on that bike in 1980. When we only had two grades and lots of riders.

John Lawton bought the Montesa off me and rode it for a few years before selling it to fellow Ixion rider John Thompson, and as far as I know JT’s still got it and has done a bit of a resto job on it. I won the second day at the NZ Champs in Nelson in 81 on this bike but only finished 4^th overall after three days. Result wasn’t helped by the fact I finished 11th and out of the points on day one (champs points only went to 10^th then). I remember sulking real bad all Saturday night and jumping on the 349 on the Sunday morning and telling myself I was going to win today – and I did. Gee why can’t I focus like that every time I ride! Aussie Champ Steve Johnson won from Pauls Symons that year with some up and coming whipper snapper by the name of Andrew Clement 3^rd. Warrick Merriman was 7^th.

Cheers  Kevin Pinfold

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Vertigo, Vertical-Works 2020.

Perfecting The Revolution!

Vertigo Motors is delighted to present the latest evolution of the Vertical-Works model. This new model will be available in the traditional 125, 250 & 300cc versions, and new for 2020 the exciting 200cc & 280cc versions.

Our team of Vertigo engineers, guided by our brand ambassador & 12 times Trials World Champion Dougie Lampkin, who in turn has worked relentlessly during the 2019 season with our extremely talented team of World Championship riders, consisting of Jaime Bus-to, Jorge Casales & Berta Abellan have ensured that the latest 2020 version of this already extremely advanced 2 stroke, fuel injection machine is even more refined & reliable than ever before.

The 125cc is a model which has already earned its place in the elite stable of Vertigo mo-dels. Thanks to this model, in the hands of Pau Martinez becoming 2019 European 125cc Champion in its debut year.

The new 200cc model, combines the very best elements of both the 250cc & 125cc models. Resulting in a bike capable of taking on virtually any challenge. Whilst always providing the rider with total control of their machine. This new model is ideal for first time riders, or those who do not require the full power of a 250cc or higher capacity bike. Yet who still demand enough power to take on challenging sections & lines.

The 280cc similarly combines the best elements of the 250cc & 300cc models to provide intermediate & advanced riders with a very responsive & powerful bike capable of attacking extremely challenging sections & lines. This 280cc model is only available under request.

Each version of this 2020 model has been subject to the same meticulous technical development. Meaning this new model, takes the already most technically advanced and revolutionary trials bike on the market, to a whole new level & keeps the bike in an entire class of its own.

If you demand the ultimate in quality, ad-vanced technology & performance then this is the bike for you.

The distinctive & attractive new aesthetics of the bike are achieved thanks to the totally new look 2020 graphics with their matte finish, combined with the new olive green chassis colour scheme. Complimented by the many red anodised components such as the stun-ning new billet machined wheel hubs & triple clamps, red anodised cylinder head, engine & chassis fixings and front subframe. While the new for 2020 black finish of the wheel rims, skid plate and side stand add a touch of class to this very attractive new bike.

VERTICAL 2020 200cc & 280cc

These are the main new features of the 2020 Vertigo, Vertical-Works.

Reiger adjustable rear shock. Compression & extension. Provides super smooth & controlled suspension travel. As well as improved traction & stability in all conditions.

Tech racing forks, with adjustable rebound, end-stroke & spring pre-load. Provide maximum precision and responsive feedback to the rider.

New lightweight billet alloy wheel hubs-laser etched with the Vertigo logo & fini-shed in anodised red.

FIM/Race-Spec Galfer rear disk.

S3 Hardrock steel footrests.

Racing throttle body.

New Mapping customised to 2020 configuration. Allows the rider to switch be-tween a more aggressive map for dry & grippy conditions or a super smooth map for wet & slippery conditions.

New thermodynamic configuration.

New 2020 specification cylinder head - with red anodised finish.

Vertigo CNC brake & clutch lever adjusters - Allow instant fine tuning of your controls.

Renthal handlebar grips.

New Vertigo handlebar pad.

Throttle cable adjuster at the handlebar.

Magnetic lanyard kill switch-ready to race feature.

New design billet triple clamps-with red anodised finish.

Redesigned clutch: allowing for a more responsive & precise feeling.

New radiator design & new fan: improves air flow & cooling, whilst being more re-sistant to heavy impacts.

New silencer guard spacers: give the rider more precision & control when manoeu-vring the bike.

New 2020 Specification Re-Enforced Frame.

Dunlop GP Tyres.

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SPANISH TRIAL NZ LTD

Spanish Trial NZ Ltd can supply many of your trials needs.

We are the NZ importer for Vertigo trials bikes and offer a good spare parts back up

and technical support for this exciting brand.

Vertigo Vandal 50cc 16” kids bike - $3795 in stock

Vertigo Vandal 50cc 20” kids bike - $4500

Taking orders now for 2020 bikes - 125, 200, 250, 280 & 300cc – $12,895 to $12,995

We also support the following brands with spare parts and technical support.

Ossa – the modern ones

Jota Gas

Gas Gas

Gas Gas parts covered include suspension linkage kits, fan modules, clutch packs,

voltage regulators, air filters, kickstart quadrant and idler gears, gear levers, brake

levers, master cyl kits, brake pads, sprockets, throttle cables, tubeless rim tapes,

water pump shafts and seals etc. If we haven’t got it we can probably get it – unless

it’s a very old model.

Plus many universal trials consumable parts – throttles, brake pads, grips, bar end

plugs, foot pegs, lanyards, rim stickers, Dellorto 26mm carb.

We also import and stock MOTS trials clothing and helmets.

Fibreglass helmets - $280

Carbon helmets - $435 (limited stocks)

Riding pants - $170 (some old stock $150)

Riding shirts - $60 (some old stock $50)

Gloves $50

Jackets from $120

Back/chest protection vest - $185 (limited stock)

Boots – $495 (limited stock)

All enquires to

Kevin Pinfold

Email: kptrials@xtra.co.nz

Phone: 021 031 9897

The best time to call me is between 6.30 pm and 9.00 pm

(I work during the day in a non motorcycle related job so can’t take calls during work hours. If

urgent leave a message or txt on my cell phone and I will call you asap)

http://vertigomotors.com/en/home/

https://www.motsracing.com/english/products/

Note: prices subject to change without notice

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