Youth Nationals note - Mr. Bill (Bill Markham) is still providing major support for the Youth Nationals, including some travel money to help the kid's parents make the trip (talk to Howard for details). So, consider planning a vacation around a trip to New Mexico and supporting our future Nationals riders. (Maybe visit Taos, and Carlsbad Caverns while you're there?)

We've heard the Bear Valley Trial, scheduled for Sept, is unlikely to happen due to beaurocratic problems. If that's true, both September and November are currently "blank." Should someone feel the need to fill-in a blank date, let us know and we'll get it on the PITS Calendar. (How 'bout a another Work Party, in conjuntion with a club trial at the PITS Property? Possibly setting-up some sections in newly cleared areas?)

Two weeks later, don't forget the VB-Geritol Weekend, also at the Property. It's gonna be a weekend for both the old and the young (riders and bikes).

The dirt road is now a little easier to navigate especially for the bigger rigs. Several "ugly" spots were taken to task with a big piece of equipment operated by Norm Sayler. The results include fewer big rocks to navigate around and some reduced grades. The steepest part of the road, down to the fern meadow, was eroded by snow-melt. It's now in the process of getting a culvert and several yards of roadbase to reduce the big dip near the bottom. Norm also cleared several new camping spots by the fern meadow. Way to go, Norm. Next, the road and parking lot will be getting some fresh gravel.

Sounds like it's gonna be a fun weekend, especially for old riders on old bikes (or young riders on new bikes, etc). On Sunday, for those riders over 35 years of age, there's the Geritol Class (VB-2 line), for which advanced age of the rider and bike is an advantage. If you're not over 35, there's the Whipper Snapper Class (VB-1 line), and the Kids Class (VB-3 line).

If there's a north valley PITS member interested in becoming a trials organizer and club liaison, read Troy's full note then please contact Troy and PITS. Since Summer is already here, maybe next yearis more likely.

Dinner will start about 5:30pm. The cost will be $8 with a donation to the Blue Star Moms of Marin, or $10 without a donation. (The Blue Star Moms of Marin is a non-profit organization, which sends care packages to the military personal serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. There are many common, everyday items we use that are not available to these troops. Among the items provided are: gum, body lotion, snack foods, books, cd's, deodorant (for men and women), board games, and many more simple items. Money donations are also welcome..)

Plan to enjoy the Cow Pile Trial - May 30 & 31. What a great way to start off the Summer; a fun event at a terrific place to ride, combined with a legendary dinner.

If you hail from the Bay Area or are currently riding at Hollister Hills SVRA, and you want to help with the practice area, send John a note. Let him know he has your support.

Important right now, is initial planning and locating potential sponsors. Please contact Mike if want to be involved in the early planning or if you are aware of anyone who might want to be an event sponsor. Note - national events are a great opportunity for those who want to get their names and logos exposed to trials fans (thoes at the event and later, those viewing the videos). We can't say this too strongly, without volunteers trials wouldn't exist at any level. It is even more true of national events. There is a lot to do, so let's all get behind Mike and give him a hand!