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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Had a good time at the San Manuel Car, Truck and OHV vehicle show. Thanks to Shawn Barney and Troy Rosenburger for organizing this. Yours truly and Mike Cook joined in the festivities. There was a good number of great looking cars and trucks in the show. The best two dirt bikes are shown in the photos below. We made several good contacts with potential new club members. There was a lot of interest in…
If you have registered for There Will Be Dust as of this afternoon. You should have received a welcome message from TRS. Please let us know if you have not yet seen the message.See you at TWBD XI Saturday November 18, 2023 in Patagonia.
At next week's meeting, I would like to have a group conversation about the best or most beneficial aftermarket product you have ever purchased. It can be a performance or safety item for your bike or something related to your riding gear. If you can, bring in an example of your selection and share your experience.Date: Tuesday October 10, 2023 Time: 6:00pm, social half hour, meeting starts at 6:30pm. Come earlier if you wish to…
Date: Tuesday October 10, 2023 Time: 6:00pm, social half hour, meeting starts at 6:30pm. Come earlier if you wish to grill your dinner meal. It’s OK to bring in restaurant food. Bring a chair. TRS will provide side dishes, some water & soft drinks. Place: On Any Moto’s Off-Road Center building, 2535 N Jackrabbit Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745 Here is some of what we have in mind for this meeting.There Will Be Dust XIATR's National…
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From Ann, at On Any Moto. You need to check this out!The off-road center sale is employee pricing with the exception of helmets and service fluids like oil.. helmets are discounted by brand up to 25% and we will give TRS members their usual discount on maintenance fluids and parts. In-stock ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, e-bikes and their accessories (including UTV tires) located in the showroom are on sale at employee pricing sale… apparel, accessories…
1. Still seeking a volunteer for the role of Admin/Secretary Officer.2. Financials: Mike Cook reviewed our current balances which are still very strong. Our 2022 tax report is being processed by our accountant. 3. Reviewed the status of There Will Be Dust II, Dual Sport ride and food bank fundraiser.a. Event day is Saturday November 18th.b. Change from last meeting. Not able to use the foodbank property for the staging/parking/camping area. Will use locations in…
Date: Saturday September 9th.RTR Time: 8pm Coordinates to the Staging Area: 32.017294, -110.859162NOTES:• Must have State Land Recreation permit.• 25-mile loop with hardpack, sand, and whoops.• Recommend all to have a cell phone in case of getting off course. • A gpx file available for anyone who wants one.
On Tuesday of this week, TRS held their monthly club meeting inside the Off-Road Center at On Any Moto (OAM). Thanks to the ongoing hospitality from the OAM team! Nice turn out too, 35 names on the sign in sheet. Here are some of the topics covered at the meeting. · Special recognition was given to Kelly and Anthony for their ongoing membership recruitment activities. · Status of the upcoming Dual Sport / Fundraiser event,…
Hope to See you there.Date: Tuesday August, 8thTime: Meeting starts at 6:30PM, come earlier to socialize, grill available, bring a chair. TRS will provide soft drinks and appetizers.Place: On Any Moto, Off-Road Center, 2535 N Jackrabbit Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745.Special Guests: Southern Arizona Rescue Association (SARA) will be on hand to share info about their very critically important service they provide.Agenda Includes: Tech tips, ride reports, upcoming event There Will Be Dust and raffle prizes.**Oh, and check out…
Please be sure to attend the August 8th. club meeting. We will have a special guest speaker from the Southern Arizona Rescue Association (SARA). Mr. Jason Schlueter from SARA will share information about his association, the “tools of their trade” and provide TRS advice about how to best prepare before heading out to ride dirt bikes in the Sonoran Desert. Also, perhaps most important, he will educate us on what to do if something goes…
Single day event.AMA Sanctioned.USFS Permitted.Food bank Fundraiser for the town of Patagonia.TRS has secured a new location just a mile or so outside of the town of Patagonia to stage TWBD. Stay tuned for more details in the weeks ahead.Scenic riding in the San Rafael Valley and Patagonia Mountain area.TRS recommends you have your bike street legal for this ride. Plenty of time between now and November to get that done.
All,First, Happy 4th of July! Please take a few minutes tomorrow to recall the importance of this date and what it means to be blessed to live in the greatest country on earth!Second. As our club tradition, there will not be a club meeting this month, July. Our next club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday August 8th, at On Any Moto. Watch for more details.
Come join us at our next club meeting. Plenty of dirt bike topics view, discuss and share.Date: Tuesday June 13, 2023Time: Social Half Hour starts at 6:00pm. Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Come earlier if you wish to grill your dinner meal. Consider bringing a chair.TRS will provide some side dishes, desserts, water & soft drinks. Place: On Any Moto’s Off-Road Center building, 2535 N Jackrabbit Ave, Tucson, AZ 85745 *** Reminder from On Any Moto…
The Extra Copper Classic race t-shirts are now in my possession. Come get'em if you ordered one. If you live on the east side of Tucson you can stop by to pick yours up tomorrow or Friday just let me know when you plan to stop by.Next week Tuesday, May 23rd. I will be at MotoSonora from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. You can stop in then and there if that is more convenient for you.MotoSonora: 1015…
An important message from our friends up north, the Coconino Trail Riders (CTR). Please read and support this message."It's warming up in the high country and I hope everyone out there is getting excited for a summer filled with two-wheeled adventures! While I know we're all a little antsy to get out and ride among the pines, please remember that we just had our snowiest winter in decades, and the majority of our FS roads…
On Wednesday April 26th, representatives from TRS presented donation checks to the San Manuel Schools and San Manuel Fire Department. The proceeds for these donations were derived from the extremely successful Copper Classic Hare Scramble motorcycle race held in San Manuel on March 11, 2023. A check in the amount of $5,000 was presented to Lisa Armenta the Community Schools Director and a $1,300 check was presented to Assistant Fire Chief Ernest Ivy of the…
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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.
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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 60+ 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!