The venues have been confirmed now for this weekends (April 6th/7th) Training days with Karl Clark. They will be the same venues as the recent South Island Champs, Saturday at Western valley and Sunday at Kaituna Valley. This will be a chance to find out where we went wrong and how do it right. It will also be a chance for some of the observers to have a go at some of the sections with some expert guidance.

Both days will have sign on at 9.30 and training starts at 10.00. The cost will be $25 per day or $40 for both days.

 Our first working bee this Easter weekend went well with a good turn out of helpers and a large amount of work getting done. On Friday there were 11 of us on Friday and 7 on Saturday. As you will see from the photos below this will be a spectacular event. The views from the cliffs, the awesome sections and the brilliant riding between sections will make this the not to miss event of the year.

We have another working bee planned for the 13th/14th April and need another good turn out to get the rest of the sections cleared and ready to go. Please contact Paul Jackson at 0274325738 or chris_paul30@hotmail.com or myself at 0274323646 or acconnections@xtra.co.nz for details on when and where to meet and what to bring.

View looking north from the cliffs

View looking south from the cliffs.

One of the sections.

Just confirming the dates for the working bee at Kaikoura will be Friday March 29th (Good Friday) and Saturday 30th March (Easter Saturday).

If you can help out on either day or both please contact Paul Jackson 0274325738 or Derek Scott 0274323646 for details on where to meet each day.

I have had two inquires recently from people looking to get into trials and are looking to purchase second hand bikes. If you know of something available and can help out, their details are below.

Ian is after a trials bike 250cc and within 12years old for around $3000.
He can be contacted at skina.ort@gmail.com or 021 111 4394

Grant is on the lookout for a good used Tials Bike 250-300cc 2-Stroke around $5-$6k.
He can be contacted at grandanddot@xtra.co.nz or 03 448 7898 evenings or 03 440 0704 work hours.

Below is a link to a Youtube video showing the new FIM nonstop rules.

I will be setting sections for the South Island Champs this Sunday at Western Valley. I would like to have a few new sections for this event and need some keen people to help out with clearing and pegging.

If you can help please contact me on 0274323646 or email here at the website info@pioneertrials.co.nz.

Also Paul Jackson is planning a working bee at Kaikoura for the six day over Easter weekend. The exact days have not been decided yet but it will be over 2 days of the weekend so again if you are able to help even for 1 day please contact me and let me know.

IMPORTANT

The trial has been moved from Danny Spencers farm at Ethelton to Puhau Valley. Danny said it is now too dangerous to have bikes and cigarette smokers on his property because of the drought. This is a shame as it is a fantastic trials venue so we will have to wait until later in the year to sample some of the awesome sections he can peg up there.

The new venue is on Sam Mansons property. Club rules state that this property can only be pegged by the Downes family but since they now live in the far north and are pegging the next trial hopefully and as Scotty needs all volunteers to help clear the sections for the south Island champs we will have a trial where everyone arrives early and helps peg a section. Please pass this info on to everyone you know who may be going

Thanks see you on sunday



Alan Honeybone

South Island Training Weekend with Karl Clark

Saturday the 6^th & Sunday 7^th of April is two days of training with 2nz Rider Karl Clark,

Training/ Covers from Clubman Class up to Expert Level, with One on One Training from Karl.

Training/ Opened to any trials rider in the South Island and will be held in the Christchurch area.

Fundraising / All proceeds are going towards Karl’s Trip to the Scottish Six Day Trial In May 2013

Training Fee / Each Day $25.00 or discounted deal for two Days $40.00.

Property’s / Will be confirmed the last week in March here on the web site,

Start Times/ Both Days, Sign on 9:30am, Training starts 10:00am till 3:30pm.

If you are up for two days of fun and with also the chance to improve you’re riding ability.

Then this is for you.

Thanks for the Support

Karl.

Wednesday May 29th - Monday June 3rd

Planning is well underway now for this years Six Day Trial which will mark the start of the Pioneer Centenial celebrations.

The event will commence with a Dinner and sign-on on Tuesday evening at a yet to be confirmed venue.

The first three days will consist of 20-30km loops with 20-30 sections per loop. These days will be based at Claverley which is approximately ½hr south of Kaikoura.

The final three days will be held at the usual venues with 2 days at Mt Fyfe and 1 day at Oaro run as per usual.

Grades for the 6 day event will be limited to Expert, Intermediate, Presidents, Twin shock and Clubman A. Unfortunately due to the nature of the terrain Clubman B are unable to be catered for. However the ride between sections will be a mixture of 4 wheel drive tracks and walking tracks and will not be too difficult for clubman riders.

In keeping with the spirit of the Centenary celebrations this event will be run under Non-Stop rules and the sections will be pegged accordingly.

Grades for the 3 day event will be the normal grades including Clubman B.

Entry forms will be available soon and there will be a close-off date for the 6 day event on May the 17^th. There will be no late entries accepted for the 6 Day!!!!

Riders on the 6 day will have to ride in groups of 3-4 so please give some thought to who will be in your group.

We are presently working on some accommodation packages for 7 nights and will have more information soon. We are also working on a venue for a social gathering/meal for each night of the trial.

Check back here for further updates.

Only 118 days to the start of the only 6 day trial in New Zealand.