Monthly Archives: March 2023

Date: Tuesday April 11, 2023 Time: Social Half Hour starts at 6:00pm. Meeting starts at 6:30pm.   Come earlier if you wish to grill your dinner meal.  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 Topics to be discussed. Partake in food & drink and dirt bike bench riding/racing  Review of the Copper Classic Forest Service update OHVAG update Discuss upcoming multi-day rides, one in April one in June Marana Poker Run in April Open discussion about There Will Be Dust! Rider safety in warm to hot weather Raffle party More …..

George Wysopal and Gary Meeker had a meeting with the new Nogales District Ranger, Marlon and the temporary Rec Manager, Lauren today. They still don’t have a permanent replacement for John Titre. Spent about 90 minutes with them. Started out with introductions and filling them in on who we are and all the good stuff we do. Then talked about the history of Red Spring, lots of communication. Then the plan to finally get an information Kiosk installed at Red Spring. Then the really important stuff, Red Spring Phase 2. Lots discussion about the process going forward. They have committed to have the archaeologist and experts in the office review the proposed routes for any issues. If no issues, then…

Message from the Coronado National ForestGreetings Coronado, With the recent precipitation and subsequent wildflower bloom here in SEAZ, I wanted to share these bee safety resources you can use when outdoors during this time of year. Within these links are some great tips and recommendations for preventing and treating stings from these essential pollinators, as well as some of the latest information from the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center here in Tucson. USDA Carl Hayden Bee Research Center: https://www.ars.usda.gov/pacific-west-area/tucson-az/carl-hayden-bee-research-center/docs/bee-safety/bee-safety/ CDC/NIOSH Bee Safety: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/insects/beeswasphornets.html#:~:text=Wear%20clean%20clothing%20and%20bathe,Avoid%20flowering%20plants%20when%20possible. UofA Bee Safety Sheet: https://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/insects/ahb/inf18.html Have a great remainder of the week and take care,

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The Coronado National Forest is providing a youth trail crew to do some trail work at Red Spring the week of March 13. They are scheduled to work on three spots. One is where a rut is forming, another is at a short section of side hill that is too narrow. Lastly is the Ledges, make it a little easier to ride it west bound, brush it out better and add some addition trail markers to aid in following this short technical section of trail. A few TRS members plan to be present to show them locations and to coach them on what a moto trail needs to look like. Not sure how much actual physical labor TRS will supply,…

As the Copper Classic approaches, it is fitting for TRS to express its appreciation to the associations, local bike shops, a regional bike equipment distributor and business and government entities that are supporting this club’s effort to host the race. Some of these business and bike shops stand behind TRS throughout the year, not just for this race. For their support we are grateful. Copies of this banner will be prominently displayed on the Copper Classic race campus.