California Establishes New Classification for Electric Dirt BikesCalifornia has enacted new legislation creating a clear off-highway vehicle classification for electric dirt bikes, formally distinguishing them from electric bicycles under state law.Senate Bill 586 established the category of Off-Highway Electric Motorcycle for electric motorcycles built primarily for off-road use and not equipped with pedals. The law took effect January 1, 2026.Under the new framework, off-road electric motorcycles are regulated similarly to gas-powered OHVs. Vehicles must be…

Be sure to "Save The Date" for the 20th Running of the San Manuel Copper Classic, Saturday March 7, 2026.TRS is working behind the scenes to prepare for the race. This year the race format is a Sprint Enduro.

📍𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The old Gardner Middle School, 715 S Ave D, San Manuel, AZ 85631⏱️ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞: 9:00 AM.🍔 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡: Around 12:00 Noon, provided by TRS.𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠?· Your bike and riding gear and hydration system.· Favorite tree/brush trimming tool.· TRS has a limited supply of tools.You are welcome to trail ride after lunch. Overnight "dry camping" allowed. Please RSVP

1. TRS’ New Years Day ride in San Manuel was epic! Thanks again to Parrish Traweek for allowing us to use the JWJ to stage this event. Almost 50 TRS members, family and friends were on hand to ride despite the rainy/foggy weather. Special thanks to Billy Sickman who work the grill to cook the brats and Chicago dogs, to Carla Parrish for making the homemade soup (potato and taco), and to Shawna Hollander for…

TRS presented a $4,000 cash donation to the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank (ESCCC FB) located in Patagonia Arizona yesterday. This was made possible by TRS hosting a very successful & epic There Will Be Dust motorcycle ride and charity fundraiser on November 22, 2025. Pictured left to right, Tony (ESCCC FB Board Member & Warehouse Mgr.), George (Pres. TRS) and James (ESCCC FB Manager).Thanks again to everyone involved in making this happen.Enjoy…

The Trail Riders of Southern Arizona is pleased to announce a $4,000 cash donation will be made to the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank located in Patagonia, Arizona. This donation was made possible through the generosity of the club and family volunteers, the record number of riders, and many business supporters of TWBD. This donation reflects TRS’ ongoing commitment to supporting families in need within our community. Below is a listing of the…

1. Presented Garrett Comer a TRS Appreciation award.2. As a result of a successfully TWBD, TRS will be making a $4,000 cash donation to the East Santa Cruz County Food Bank.3. AMA Safety Awards issued to Pascal Fortin, Tim McGuire and Rod Harris for the “top shelf” level of Tech Inspection at the Copper Classic.

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:…

Power Sports Economic Impact in Arizona

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.

Roadless Rule Rescission: A 59-Million-Acre Win for the Grand Reopening of our Public Lands

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…