The Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 club that promotes safe and responsible off-highway motorcycle recreation through action and education. TRS is a founding and member club of the Arizona Motorcycle Riders Association (AMRA); participates in their racing series and is also a chartered club with the American Motorcyclists Association (AMA).
The club works with local, state, and national OHV organizations (AMA, BlueRibbon Coalition, Tread Lightly, National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council) and government entities (USFS, BLM, Az. State Parks) to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy. TRS is open to all motorcycle riders regardless of skill level.
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Don't wait to register for TWBD XIII. Registration closes Saturday November 15. To register, go to https://trsaz.org/event/there-will-be-dust-xiii/ * Staging in Patagonia, just off Harshaw Road.* There are 3 different ride routes available.* Lunch and Dinner provided.* Lunch to be held at the historic San Rafael Ranch House.* $5K worth of raffle prizes will be available at the raffle party after the dinner.* Dinner will be held at the Wildhorse restaurant in Patagonia.Hope to see you…
In order to make our There Will Be Dust XIII a success, club volunteers, family and friends are needed. Below is a list of activities that are available to volunteers. Some take place weeks prior to the event while others the day before, of and after the event.Week(s) before the Event: Proof the 3 routes, Adventure, Dual Sport Mild, Dual Sport Hard - dates TBD. Prepare rider check-in packages to be issued at check-in on Friday - Saturday,…
Thanks to AZKKT & Andrew McGlaughlin for allowing us to use the store for our meeting.Special Guests: The Garrett Comer appreciation presentation was rescheduled to October 14th at CSA. Motorcycle Trivia: Quizzed the audience on the 2-stroke expansion chamber design and the history behind the dirt bike single rear shock. Financials Report: Financial report shows a continued good health position for the club. No major expenses outstanding, TWBD registration fees have begun to process.Membership Report:…
A huge thanks to Steve & Nathan Hollander of CSA for hosting us at their store last night—what a great space!💥 BIG News:- CSA will soon be a Beta motorcycle dealer! The first bikes should be hitting the showroom in just a few weeks.🎟 Special Raffle:- Steve & Nathan surprised us with three raffle prizes—including a $500 discount card toward a new Beta bike. Congrats to Rich B., our grand prize winner!📅 Save the Date:-…
Location: CSA Super Store, 22nd 7 SwanDate 8-12-2025🥤 Social Half-Hour – 6:00 PM🛠 Meeting Begins – 6:30 PMJoin us for our August club meeting! We’ve got lots to cover—including a special focus on There Will Be Dust, our big November event. Whether you're helping organize or just want the inside scoop, you won’t want to miss it.🍕 Food and drinks provided (and possibly more homemade cookies!)🪑 Bring a chair💬 Good conversation guaranteed
Save the Date. Volunteers welcomed. TRS members eligible for an entry fee discount.
Here are some highlights for the June club meeting held on June 10 at AZKKT.Making plans to have a special guest at a future club meeting, Steve Read. He has a long history in the motorcycle and automotive racing industry. Worked for Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda and Toyota race teams. Created the CRF 450 motor, worked with Ricky Carmichael and much more. Stay tuned for more about this.There is a Team Race being organized by AZOP…
Thanks to everyone who made it out to this month’s club meeting @ CSA! Here are a few highlights: We welcomed reps from elf Racing Products, who shared their plans for entering the U.S. market and walked us through the performance benefits of their products. They appreciated the opportunity, and the many questions received from the audience. Nice! Quick recaps on:• Royal Enfield Demo Days @ CSA• Copper Classic donations to San Manuel Schools & Fire Department• Big Bike Prescott…
On Sunday May 4th. over 30 TRS members, family members and friends attended the Appreciation Day and Dirt Dike Rodeo. As planned, participants went out and rode the trails in the San Manuel area, returned for lunch for the rodeo, rodeo medal awards ceremony and raffle party. The JWJ Cycle Museum was our staging point. We had unlimited access to the museum to check out the many motorcycles on display. I wish to thank all…
This past Sunday over 30 TRS members, family members and friends attended the Appreciation Day and Dirt Dike Rodeo. As planned, participants went out and rode the trails in the San Manuel area, returned for lunch for the rodeo, rodeo medal awards ceremony and raffle party. The JWJ Cycle Museum was our staging point. We had unlimited access to the museum to check out the many motorcycles on display. I wish to thank all who…
1. TRS Rider Appreciation Day & Dirt Bike Rodeo. Come join us for a day of riding, fun, food, and friendly competition in San Manuel!• Location: JWJ Motorcycle Museum (access to the museum will be available to us)• Address: 102 W Main St, San Manuel, AZ 85631• Date: Sunday, May 4• Ready to Ride: 8:30 AM – 9:00AM, depending on what route you plan to ride. If you plan to ride up to Mt. Lemon,…
From John Bingham.Really fun time at CSA yesterday (Saturday April 12) helping with the Royal Enfield test ride program.George Wysopal was there with info on TRS and off-road riding in general. I met a bunch of very interesting people from a wide range of ages and interests. Just felt good to be a part of the motorcycle community.
Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the club meeting at AZKKT! Here are some of the key takeaways: Awards & Recognition AMRA Trophy Awards went to Garett Comer and Steve Hollander AMA Service Award was presented to Mike Cook AMA Safety Award went to Chuck Ivy Copper Classic Recap 202 Big Bikes and 40 Minibikes competed! Overall racer feedback from the AMRA survey was positive, with appreciation for how well-organized the event was. Mixed opinions on the race format. Some C-class racers noted issues…
Arizona State Parks & Trails has released the draft 2025 Trails Plan, and they want your feedback! This plan helps shape the future of trails across the state, from hiking and off-roading to mountain biking and horseback riding. Deadline for feedback: April 10, 2025 Your input matters! Let’s make sure the voices of off-road riders and all trail users are heard. Arizona State Parks official website
While we didn’t break any attendance records this year (Big Bikes: 202 | Minis: 38), we came close to a full house at Saturday’s Copper Classic in San Manuel! The weather gave us a little extra excitement with rain and sleet on Thursday and Friday, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to create that perfect “hero dirt.” Mini racers had the advantage of an early start, while Big Bike racers faced dry and dusty conditions by…
Go to this page to see the current information (all subject to change) about the race schedule in San Manuel for March 8, 2025.https://trsaz.org/2025-copper-classic/
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Member Quotes
TRS offers riding opportunities for all motorcycle riders, single track, dual sport and ADV. We are the only club in Southern Arizona working directly with the USFS to maintain riding access and develop new riding trails.
The Trail Riders of Southern Arizona provided great trail resources, and I have created many new two wheeled friends. Great club that promotes trail preservation, and the creation of new trails!
The Trail Riders of Southern Arizona is a bunch of great guys and gals that ride dirt bikes. There is a lot of trail building, maintenance, and riding. I have always had a team to race and ride with.
Becoming a Member
Becoming a member has many perks. Our sponsors donate stuff to give away at club meetings. Occasional bike swap meets, and all the other perks with being a member of an AMRA club. We are 100+ members and growing. Meet new people, and be part of building new trails in the Southern Arizona region. You are welcome to meet us at a club meeting, or join us at Meet and Greet rides. Why wait? Becoming a member has never been easier!