SAMPLING THE GASGAS TRIALS LINEUP
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but these are the most common
reasons. In the end, the rider
with the lowest score (fewest
dabs) wins. On Saturday's event
riders had to conquer 10 unique
sections.
Watching GasGas pro rider
Blanc-Gonnet ascend the steep
rock faces with surgeon-like
precision simply left me in awe.
The pro riders make it look too
easy; compressing the suspen-
sion and bunny-hopping the bike
to put it exactly where they want
it. And did I mention they do it
without ever dabbing a foot?
Mind blowing. It was truly some-
thing that is hard to appreciate
until seeing it in person. The
novice and intermediate riders
made their way through as well,
slicing between marked routes
that indicate respective classes.
My guys Beckett and Murphy
cleaned the section in front of
me and eventually claimed wins
in the Sportsman and Intermedi-
ate classes.
After the event was over, the
pros put on a little show for the
cameras. Event winner Blanc-
Gonnet joined runner-up Karl
Davis (Vertigo) and third place
Josh Roper (TRS) at a little
rocky spot that wouldn't even be
noticeable to a normal passerby.
Being the riders they are, the
trio proceeded to splatter this
spectacular jump from one rock
to another. A true spectacle of
skill and confidence.
My first trials experience was
definitely one for the books. The
friendly atmosphere of the event
reminded me that we all just
simply love motorcycles. Most of
these riders own moto or enduro
bikes and would gladly join you
at the track or a day on the trails.
The trials bikes from GasGas are
a blast to ride and are a great
way to cross-train for any two-
wheel event. For more informa-
tion on their next events, visit
Motoventures.com or Socaltri-
als.com. CN
GasGas makes trials bikes for just
about all age, size and skill-level rider.
