On The Pegs April 2020 - Volume 5 - Issue 4 | Page 56

On The Pegs T hese have been trying times we have been going through recently, but as Americans we need to try to live as nornal lives as possible while staying healthy and helping each other. At its annual meeting this past November the NATC came up with a schedule that con- sists of eight rounds held over four weekends, however, the opening national of the season in northern California had to be reascheduled due to COVID-19. Trials Store US MotoTrials National Series NOW starts on Memorial Day weekend (at least for now) and ends in early October. This year’s list of venues provides a wide variety of terrain and obstacles, giving the advantage to the best all- around rider... the one who can ride a wide vari- ety of terrain. Here’s a look at all four venues. Rounds 1-2 (West Regional) May 23-24, 2020 Wilseyville, CA This year’s series kicks off near Wilseyville, Califor- nia, at a new location in the Sierra Mountains south- west of Lake Tahoe. The elevation will range from 3500 to 4000 ft. The Schaad national will be held on private land consisting of large wooded areas, loamy soil, creeks and streams. Many of the sections are set on side hills with water, rocks, and logs for the obsticals. The conditions can be very slick or just slippery, depend- ing on weather conditions. So far this year it is very dry with lots of traction but that could all change with a little rain. A note to the riders, if you are picturing Donner type terrain you will be in for a surprise! 56