Monthly Archives: April 2024

Last Saturday while out at the Red Spring Trail trailhead installing the information kiosk. The USFS arrived to present TRS with an appreciation award and certificate for their ongoing support of responsible OHV recreation on the Coronado National Forest. TRS members Gary M. (left) and George W. (right) accepting the award and certificate.

On Saturday April 27th, a small volunteer TRS crew installed the information kiosk at the Red Spring Trail trailhead.Volunteers: George W, Gary M, Mike C, Pascal F, Ty H, Jerry E.Metal Fabrication Contractor & Installer: Rob B. This project was grant funded by the Arizona State Parks & Trails OHV Program.More details about this project to come, stay tuned.Photos by George W.

Viking Seeker Pan Am tank bagOverall, I like this bag. It’s sturdy and very well built.The installation is pretty involved. Once the seat is removed, the straps actually screw directly to the tank for a secure fit. Once installed, this bag isn’t going anywhere. It’s held firmly in place.There are several separate compartments for a variety of items. The smaller pockets allow for sorting of tools, supplies, snacks, first aid kit or whatever you choose to put in them. The zippers are of very good quality and tuck nicely into the cover when zipped to keep out dust, dirt, mud, etc.The cell phone compartment is very snug. My Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus barely fit, but it did. I had to…

An article covering the March 9 Copper Classic appeared recently in the San Manuel Miner newspaper. Below is the text found in the article and photos, all of which was provided by T.C. Brown.Members of the Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) visited San Manuel on April 2, 2024 to present checks to two local organizations. The recipients were San Manuel Community Schools and the San Manuel Fire Department. The funds were raised as part of the very successful 2024 Copper Classic held in March of this year. San Manuel Community Schools received $5,000 to assist with local events and needs of the school. Community Schools Director Lisa Armenta shared that last year’s funds helped with events such as Trunk…

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1. There will not be an April club meeting. Repeat there will not be an April Club Meeting.2. Save The Dates: April 27 & 28 to assist in the installation of the Red Spring Trail information kiosk. Our own Rob Bauer will be hauling the framework to the job site and providing supervision of the installation.3. AMRA race in Camp Verde, April 20-21.