The 20th running of the San Manuel Copper Classic, hosted by the Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS), took place on Saturday, March 7, 2026. TRS welcomed over 220 “Big Bike” and “Minibike” racers to the old Gardner Middle School Campus for a weekend of competition and family fun. Riders from all over Arizona and beyond got to experience the friendly atmosphere of San Manuel.The race was a Sprint Enduro format which from the racer’s…

🌿🏍 𝐓𝐑𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🛠️📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Saturday, May 16⏰ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 7:30 AM (early start to beat the heat!)📍 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Hunters Access Parking AreaJoin us for a morning of giving back to the trails we love! We’ll ride out to the work sites and focus on 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 and 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 to keep the Red Spring trails safe and fun for everyone.🧰 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:- Your bike & riding gear- Hydration…

April 25 (Saturday): Representatives from TRS participated in a USFS Pena Blanca event last Saturday. At least 75 visitors stopped by the TRS booth to chat with TRS and receive off-road riding information. There was also plenty of interaction with Forest Service leadership. These interactions help maintain a positive working relationship with the USFS. Thanks to Gary M, John B, and Gerald E. for being on hand to represent TRS & the off-road motorcycle riding…

A really good day at the FS Pena Blanca day. Lots people stopped by to chat with us and lots of interaction with Forest Service leadership. At least 75 visitors stopped by the TRS booth. Off-road riding information was made available to the visitors.Thanks to Gary M, John B, and Gerald E. for being on hand to represent TRS & the off-road motorcycle riding community.

🏁 𝐓𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 🏁📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Tuesday, April 7⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:- Social time starts at 6:00 PM- Meeting begins at 6:30 PM📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: AZKKTJoin us for our April club meeting—plenty of important topics and great conversation ahead!📋 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:- Copper Classic Recap- Redington Pass & OHV Grant Funding Concerns- There Will Be Dust (TWBD 14) Updates- And more club news and discussions🍽 𝐓𝐑𝐒 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞:- Soft drinks- Chips- Sandwich platter🎁 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 to wrap up…

1. The Copper Classic was a success! If you were there, you witnessed another great race event hosted by your club. If you missed it, you need to participate next year. See the race summary report issued by AMRA (Arizona Motorcycle Riders Association) at https://www.amraracing.com/post/amra-copper-classic-sprint-enduro-recap-round-4-in-san-manuel-arizona.Thanks to our club sponsors & supporters that made this event possible.AWP SafetyAZKKTBHP CopperCSADubs PlumbingGR Financial Group Master DesignsOro Valley AutomotivePinal County Dept. of Economic DevelopmentPro Line GraphicsSan Manuel Schools &…

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Sunday, March 15⏰ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 (𝐑𝐓𝐑): 8:30 AM📍 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Old Gardner Middle School, 715 S Avenue D, San Manuel, AZ 85631, United States𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞! We’ll ride sections of the racecourse to collect the wooden course-marking stakes. Why do we do this?1️⃣ 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 – Stakes cost about $1 each, and we use over 1,200 for every race.2️⃣ 𝐁𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐬 – We want to leave…

Nearly 30 members were in attendance. Lively tech tips conversation was had. Also in depth review of the upcoming Copper Classic. Thanks to all who could attend and special thanks to Steve and Nathan for allowing us to host the meeting at CSA!

Get ready to race!

Sunday, February 8.Meeting at the old Gardner Middle School parking lot.Our objective is to clean up the EnduroCross section of weeds and other brush.Starting at 9:00 AMLunch around noon at Mel's burger joint.See ya there,George

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:…