Florida Trail Riders - October 2024

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LBJ RESULTS FOX SQUIRREL

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MEETING MINUTES

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PREZ SEZ 8 CHAPLAIN’s CORNER

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WHAT’s NEW? 12 HS 1 PHOTOS 14 LBJ RESULTS 19

FEATURES

WHO TO CONTACT

MotoPT 20 TECH TIP 22 EVENT SCHEDULE 31

EDITOR: KURT LUCAS ftreditor@floridatrailriders.org All content herein is copyrighted ©

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Florida Trail Riders, Inc., P.O. Box 462 Yulee, FL 32041-0462

(352) 538-6291

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THE FUTURE IS NOW The Fox Squirrel Hare Scramble held the first ever electric bike race in FTR history.

12 racers lined up for the new Electric class and you can expect this number to grow as the season goes on.

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Area Directors & Club Info AREA #1 - Out-of-State, Panhandle

AREA #7 - Seminola, Osceola, Orange

Brandon St. John (912) 674-6127 ktm21brandon@yahoo.com

Will Busick (317) 507-6636 willb763@gmail.com

AREA #2 - Hamilton, Suwannee, Columbia, Baker, Union, Bradford, Nassau, Duval, Clay, Putnam, St. Johns

AREA #8 - Brevard, Indian River

James Benton (904) 589-0093 bentonracing116@yahoo. com AREA #3 - Gilchrist, Alachua, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Sumter, Lake Allen Pearce (352) 339-5644 Allen.Pearce17@gmail.com AREA #4 - Flagler, Volusia Mike McGuire (386) 871-0666 makmcguire@yahoo.com AREA #5 - Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, West Hillsborough Dale Ellis (727) 213-4399 dellis117ktm@gmail.com AREA #6 - East Hillsborough, Polk West Anderson (863) 604-1868 jetster220@gmail.com

Shaun Foutch (321) 390-3786 eastflorida234@yahoo.com AREA #9 - Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands Brian Dugre (941) 893-7898 brian@mycentec.com AREA #10 - Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin George Pollard (772) 349-6354 ktmgeorge811b@gmail.com AREA #11 - Charlotte, Lee, Glades, Hendry, Collier Ken Redford (239) 297-7170 redford_kenny@yahoo.com AREA #12 - Palm Beach Austin McAfee (561) 722-1318 rkyle914@aol.com AREA #13 - Borward, Dade, Monroe Mickel Pares (954) 980-7369 captmickel@gmail.com

Apollo M/C Mark Bordelon (321) 794-0993 markbord115@gmail.com

Palm Beach Track & Trail Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 motodadfla19@aol.com

Big O Trail Riders Tommy Clay (863) 532-1952 tommy_clay@yahoo.com

Perry Mountain M/C Brad Belcher (205) 340-4298 perrymountainmotorcycleclub@gmail.com

Big Scrub Trail Riders Curtis Bell (386) 679-8201 curtbell@rocketmail.com Central Florida Trail Riders AJ Stagg ajstagg@gmail.com (407) 929-2114 Columbia Enduro Riders Ricky Dennis (803) 786-0051 mastercraft@bellsoth.net Daytona Dirt Riders Joe Carrasquillo (386) 615-0722 secretary4ddr@gmail.com Family Riders, Inc. Johnny Thomas (843) 553-1463 familyriderssc@bellsouth.net Greenville Enduro Riders Chris Poole (864) 617-4342 info@greenvilleenduroriders. com Nature Coast Trail Blazers Rob Swann (813) 731-5552 naturecoasttrailriders@gmail. com Old School Dirt Riders Ben Kelly (941) 650-1473 ftr90racer@yahoo.com

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River City Dirt Riders James Benton (904) 589-0093 bentonracing116@yahoo. com Sarasota Area Dirt Riders Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 randt817@gmail.com Southeast Florida Trail Riders Frank Campbell (561) 951-3732 flawoods35@yahoo.com Sumter Enduro Riders Johnny McCoy (803) 481-5169 serma@ftc-i.net Suncoast Trail Blazers Cary Hunt 727-635-6228 suncoastbiz1@gmail.com Sunrunners Dirt Riders West Anderson (863) 604-1868 jetster220@gmail.com Tallahassee Trail Riders Mikey Rainey (350) 591-5386 trailriderstallahassee@gmail. com Treasure Coast Trail Riders Ken Harris (772) 370-4434 khei9862@gmail.com

RIDER REPS & OFFICERS RIDER REPS AA/A ENDURO Mark Mannschreck (813) 310-2067 hondamm61@aol.com B/C ENDURO Sam Boydstun (407) 467-3951 woodsracercfl@rr.com SPECIALTY A/B ENDURO Peter Magee (352) 472-6932 cr250@bellsouth.net SPECIALTY C/WOMEN ENDURO Elesa Berard (407) 376-7115 AA/A HARE SCRAMBLE Ryan McCarthy (941) 234-5086 ryanmccarthy90@gmail.com B/C HARE SCRAMBLE VACANT SPECIALTY A/B HARE SCRAMBLE Paul Lucas (305) 244-7531 happytimesamuse@msn.com

OFFICERS PRESIDENT Randy Faul (863) 244-3709 president@floridatrailriders.org VICE PRESIDENT Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 vicepresident@floridatrailriders.org SECRETARY Bill Toreki 352-372-1135 secretaryfloridatrailriders.org TREASURER Kayla Vawter (863) 381-2649 treasurer@foridatrailriders.org HARE SCRAMBLE CHAIRMAN Randy Rash (954) 931-5709 hschair@floridatrailriders.org ENDURO CHAIRMAN George Tolson (863) 698-3837 gjtolson63@gotmail.com

SPECIALTY C/WOMEN HARE SCRAMBLE Holly Langford (954) 504-2659 hollylangford10@gmail.com

HARE SCRAMBLE REFEREE Jeff Hazeltine 941-468-7204 hsreffloridatrailriders.org

SATURDAY CLASSES HARE SCRAMBLE Kurt Lucas (786) 385-7771 kurtlucas101@gmail.com

ENDURO REFEREE Peter Magee (352) 472-6932 cr250m@bellsouth.net

QUADS Pete Rose (941) 270-1189 pwrracingktm@gmail.com

BUSINESS MANAGER Darlene Riggs (352) 538-6291 businessmanager@floridatrailriders.org

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PRES SEZ. WORDS: RANDY FAUL

The season has finally started with a couple out of state enduros and our first HS. As I write this, our Croom enduro is just around the corner and promises to be another epic event. After just getting back from a 13-hour drive from a dual sport event in Kentucky on Monday night, unload, clean everything, load back up and leave on that Friday for the first HS event, I wondered if I hit my head too many times.

Needless to say, we arrived and after getting set up it was time to relax. With the threat of weather and the travel distance for a lot of us, I was hoping that it didn’t dampen the attendance and that the club would have a great weekend. As the parking areas started to fill up, it felt like we were all back to normal and we didn’t miss a beat over the summer down time.

As FTR continues to grow, we continually upgrade and improve on our programs to benefit our members and make the weekend of racing our dirt scooters a pleasant and safe experience. As most of you noticed and commented on our new scoring trailer, FTR is very proud of the results, ease of setting up and being 100% functional in every aspect.

With Tim Nordle’s input we

now have both sign-up and scoring facilities that are second to none and will make our series stand out even more as a top tier organization.

As the weekend started to get busy, there were a few that had to be reminded of our rules like being the age of 16 to ride a one wheel and a couple pit riding infractions, (speed/ wheelies) All in all for being the first round back, things were in check. The BSTR club provided one of the most challenging courses we have seen in many years and I might add that it brought back memories of how HS courses used to be back in the day. The northern part of Florida seems to offer a different type of terrain than what we have down here in the south portion of the state.

All in all, the club had three courses that presented many challenges for all of us and was one to remember. Great job Big Scrub in hosting the first round of our series and bringing our family back together.

One final note, FTR is hoping that our numbers and backgrounds will correspond to our rule book a little better so that going out to practice will be a brief check and no delays will incur. Whether you agree with the rule or not, or think that it

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doesn’t matter as we get scored by transponder, that’s not the point. Think about this as we delt with this issue at the first race. Mailbox numbers, small black numbers/white background stuck on a red, orange, green or blue number plate, what class is he in? But here’s the real concern, if said rider is unconscious on the trail, there is no way at the moment that our medical staff can identify the rider to call and let family/ friends know where or how their rider is. Besides the safety aspect, everyone else seems to have their numbers correct and play by the rules. For some, it also allows them to know who’s in their class by just a glance of the plates. Lets work together to do our part in making our volunteers job easier without friction and controversy as we continue to have a place to race.

Thanks for listening Randy Faul

CHAPLAIN’s CORNER WORDS: JIM EDLESTON Starting Line to Checkered Flag…

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Betty and I have seen tragedies, shared the pain and cried with the families and friends. When these tragedies occur, we ask God “why?”

Isaiah 55:8-9 “I don’t think the way you think. The way you work isn’t the way I work.” God’s Decree. For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think.

It is natural to ask God why. Jesus asked why when He was on the cross, dying for our sins. We just need to know that God does not often answer our question of why. We will probably never know the answer to our whys this side of heaven but we can know these truths: God is good.

God is love.

God is perfect.

God is in control.

God never makes a mistake.

God cares for us.

Last month, a couple who are some of our closest friends, let us know their nephew was hospitalized for a brain aneurysm. After three days, his wife and family made the hardest decision of their lives; taking their husband, son and brother off of life support.

He was 42 years old, a music minister in the local Baptist church and loved by his friends, family, and congregation.

As a member of the FTR family, Desde la línea de salida a la bandera de cuadros...

"He peleado la buena batalla, he terminado la carrera, he mantenido la fe". 2 Timoteo 4:7 Isaías 55:8-9 "Mis planes no son sus planes, mi proyecto no es su proyecto - oráculo del Señor. 9 Cuanto se alza el cielo sobre la tierra, así se alzan mis proyectos sobre los de ustedes, así superan mis planes a sus planes.”

El mes pasado, una pareja de amigos muy cercanos nos informaron que su sobrino fue hospitalizado por un aneurisma cerebral. Después de tres días, su esposa y su familia tomaron la decisión más difícil de sus vidas; quitar a su marido, su hijo, y su hermano de los dispositivos que los mantenían vivos. Él tenía 42 años, era ministro de música en la iglesia bautista local y era amado por sus amigos, familiares y congregación.

God allows things to happen in life that don’t make sense to us… but they do make sense to Him. His understanding compared to our understanding is like the ocean compared to a tea cup. When we ask God our why questions, His response is typically something like, Como miembros de la familia de FTR, Betty y yo hemos visto tragedias, compartido el dolor y llorado con familiares y amigos. Cuando ocurren estas tragedias, le preguntamos a Dios "¿por qué?"

Es natural preguntarle a Dios por qué. Jesús preguntó por qué cuando estaba en la cruz, muriendo por nuestros pecados. Sólo necesitamos saber que Dios no suele responder a nuestra pregunta de por qué.

Probablemente nunca sabremos la respuesta a nuestros porqués de este lado del cielo, pero podemos conocer estas verdades: Dios es bueno.

Dios es amor.

Dios es perfecto.

Dios tiene el control.

Dios nunca comete un error.

Dios se preocupa por nosotros.

Dios permite que sucedan cosas en la vida que no tienen sentido para nosotros... pero sí tienen sentido para Él. Su comprensión comparada con la nuestra es

“My child, you would not understand even if I explained it to you. (Our teacup minds cannot contain the size of the ocean.)

So just trust Me.” In the midst of the heartbreak, we need to trust God and pray that He would use the tragedy to somehow further His Kingdom.

May He use these tragedies to create opportunities for believers to have Jesus conversations with those who don’t know Him. We need to pray for the families, the friends and all those hurting.

Finally, we need to remember that this sin-filled world is not our home.

We are citizens of heaven and need to hold all things loosely while we are here. Nothing really belongs to us, not our friends, not even are children. Everything belongs to God — “Behold, all souls are Mine” (Ezekiel 18:4). We are simply the managers of His stuff. May we manage well, trusting Him. como el océano comparado con una taza de té. Cuando le preguntamos a Dios por qué, su respuesta suele ser algo así como: “Hija mía, no lo entenderías, aunque te lo explicara.

(Nuestras mentes en forma de taza de té no pueden contener el tamaño del océano). Así que, confía en Mí”.

En medio de la angustia, debemos confiar en Dios y orar para que Él use la tragedia para de alguna manera promover Su Reino. Que Él use estas tragedias para crear oportunidades para que los creyentes tengan conversaciones sobre Jesús con aquellos que no lo conocen.

Necesitamos orar por las familias, los amigos, y todos los que sufren.

Finalmente, debemos recordar que este mundo lleno de pecado no es nuestro hogar. Somos ciudadanos del cielo y necesitamos controlar todas las cosas con holgura mientras estemos aquí. En realidad, nada nos pertenece, ni nuestros amigos, ni siquiera los niños. Todo pertenece a Dios: “He aquí,

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Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our condition, and keeps us present before Him. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good. (Romans 8:28).

Blessings on and off the road, Jim and Betty Edleston Chaplain FTR todas las almas son mías” (Ezequiel 18:4). Simplemente somos los administradores de Sus cosas. Que nos las arreglemos bien, confiando en Él.

Mientras tanto, en el momento en que nos cansamos de la espera, el Espíritu de Dios está a nuestro lado ayudándonos. Si no sabemos cómo o qué orar, no importa. Él hace nuestra oración en y por nosotros, orar a partir de nuestros suspiros sin palabras, nuestros gemidos de dolor. Él nos conoce mucho mejor que nosotros mismos, conoce nuestra condición y nos mantiene presentes ante Él. Por eso podemos estar tan seguros de que cada detalle de nuestra vida de amor a Dios se convierte en algo bueno. (Romanos 8:28).

Bendiciones desde la carretera y el monte, Jim and Betty Edleston Chaplain FTR

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WHAT’S NEW? Hare Scramble Commitee Meeting Minutes - September 14th New Business Welcome new commitee members:

Proposal 3-25

Troy Gardner - AA/A Rep Derek Tremain - Saturday Rider Rep Three women petitioned to move from the Women B class to the Women C class, all three were unanimously approved to move down.

Alexandra Shin Natasha Baird Amber Brown Proposal 1-25 A proposal was made to create a Quad Expert Vet class.

Orange/White number plates Age 35 and over Add a row and start on Row 2 The intent is to allow older AA riders to move down without going to other classes where they are considerably faster.

A proposal was made to allow age class riders i.e.

30+/Vet etc. to ride AA class and moved to their age class in the same season.

Vote 11 for, 1 against Proposal 4-25 A proposal was made to set the Pre-Modern bikes at 2004 or older.

Vote 5 for, 6 against Proposal 5-25 A motion was made to move Elite Master B from Row 10 to Row 11 and move Golden Master B from Row 11 to Row 10.

Vote 11 for, 0 against

Vote 12 for, 0 against

Proposal 6-25

Proposal 2-25 A proposal was made to create a 700cc and above Adventure Bike class on Saturday afternoon.

An emergency rule change, for safety reasons, was made to create an additonal row and moved the Electric Bike class to Row 3 by themselves and move all other classes back a row.

Vote 0 for, 12 against

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starting hot.

Scott Gawler Jr. is off to a great start to his season. The AA rider finished 2nd overall at the LBJ Enduro (1st in FTR), 1st overall at the Fox Squirrel Hare Scramble and 1st overall at the Orange State Enduro.

Photo by Tyler Miller

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FOX

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Linkin Bischoff AA 3rd Place

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Fernando Ramos Vet B 12th Place

George Edwards Silver Master A 1st Place

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Dimitri Epting Quad B Open 3rd Place

Raymond Coburn B 250 3rd Place

Cory Dady Senior B 2nd Place

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Jay Levan Pre-Modern Super Senior 9th Place

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mini warrior.

Moises Pita is an impressive little ripper. The young rider conquered both the Little Brown Jug and Orange State Enduro aboard his GasGas MC65. These are considered two of the toughest enduros in our series with the steep uphills and rocky descents at LBJ and the monstrous sand whoops at Croom. Kudos to you Moises.

Photo by Tyler Miller

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RACER

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Cade Henderson AA HSQ 24:56

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Scott Gawler AA KTM 27:27

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Zack Hayes A 30+

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Alexander Ashworth

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Derek Gravitt AA YAM 33:09

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Clay Lyons A Vet KTM 34:30

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Lee Hallman

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GAS

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Tucker Cook

A Open

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Mitch McRee A Vet KTM 35:19

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Doug McCarson A Sen GAS 35:39

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Mark Anthony A Vet YAM 35:49

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James Howard

A 250

YAM

35:52

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Keith Holtzclaw

A 250

YAM

36:28

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Dylan Rash AA KTM 36:31

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Jason Chancey

A Mas

KTM

36:34

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Noah Walker

A Open

KTM

36:50

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Luke Armour

A 250

KTM

37:19

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Scott Calicutt

A 30+

KTM

37:54

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Hunter Lurz AA KTM 38:23

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Caleb Franklin

KTM 28:20

AA YAM 33:07

A Open

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JUG ENDURO TOP 20 OVERALL

* Gold lettering denotes FTR member

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PEACE and LOVE: A Doctor of Physical Therapy’s Guide to Soft Tissue Recovery for FTR Racers

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YOUR MOVE WORDS: DR. MATT DAUGHERTY

Hello FTR Family, This month I wanted to cover one of the most frequently asked questions. As a dirt bike or quad racer, pushing your body to the limit is part of the thrill. But with that comes the risk of soft tissue injuries—sprains, strains, and bruises that can sideline even the toughest athletes.

Understanding how to treat these injuries with the latest evidence-based practices can accelerate recovery and get you back on the track faster. That's where the acronyms PEACE and LOVE come in (Dubois & Esculier, 2020).

in the acute phase. Inflammation is part of the body's healing process, and reducing it can slow recovery.

C: Compress Use compression (such as an elastic bandage) to limit swelling and provide support. This is especially helpful after the initial injury to reduce fluid buildup (Thomas, 2022).

Let’s break it down:

E: Educate Understand that the body is resilient. In most cases, rest and gradual activity will promote healing without over-reliance on medications or passive treatments. You don't need aggressive interventions right away.

PEACE (for the first few days after injury) This acronym outlines the best practices for the initial soft tissue injury management phase.

LOVE (for the recovery phase) Once the initial inflammation subsides, it's time to focus on long-term recovery with the LOVE approach.

P: Protect Avoid movements or activities that could worsen the injury.

This may involve temporarily offloading the area (e.g., using crutches or avoiding racing).

L: Load Slowly reintroduce loading and activity to the injured tissue. For racers, this might mean gentle strength training, range-of-motion exercises, or light biking.

Controlled movement helps the tissue regain strength and flexibility.

E: Elevate Elevate the injured limb above heart level to reduce swelling.

For racers, keeping your leg elevated can be tough, but it’s essential for speeding up the healing process.

A: Avoid anti-inflammatories Contrary to old advice, avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen

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O: Optimism Maintain a positive mindset throughout recovery. Mental resilience significantly affects how quickly you can return to racing.

V: Vascularization Increase blood flow through

pain-free cardiovascular exercise, like stationary biking or swimming. This promotes tissue healing and overall fitness while avoiding further injury to the affected area.

E: Exercise Rehabilitation exercises specific to the injury are crucial. As a dirt bike or quad racer, regaining balance, strength, and agility through targeted exercises will ensure you return stronger. A PT is the best person to prescribe these exercises.

Why It Matters for Racers Racing puts unique demands on your body. Crashes, hard landings, and overuse are all common sources of soft tissue injuries.

Applying the PEACE and LOVE principles will help prevent longterm issues and keep you in top form for future races. By taking a proactive approach to injury recovery, you can get back to doing what you love—pushing your limits on the track—with confidence.

If you're ever unsure, consult with me, I can personalize these strategies to fit your specific needs and goals. Before acting on any information in this article, I recommend you consult a physical therapist or physician for a general health and physical activity readiness screening. If you are experiencing pain while riding, it is always beneficial to have a complete evaluation by a physical therapist or physician.

If you have any questions or

comments, please email me at contact@motopt.com or call/text 904-395-5379. Let's IMPROVE YOUR MOVE so you can ride pain-free with MotoPT. Dr. Matthew Daugherty PT, DPT, OTR/L, MOT, DBA Associate Professor Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Manual Therapy Certified Intramuscular Dry Needling Certified References Dubois, B., & Esculier, J. F. (2020). Soft-tissue injuries simply need PEACE and LOVE. In British Journal of Sports Medicine (Vol. 54, Issue 2, pp. 72–73). BMJ Publishing Group. https://doi.org/10.1136/ bjsports-2019-101253 Thomas, K. (2022). IS COLD THERAPY Still Applicable Today? Co-Kinetic Journal, 92, 25– 29. https://prx-usa.lirn.net/login?url=https://search.ebscohost. com/login.aspx?direct=true&d-

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race TECH TIPS

with JESSE ANSLEY

The Importance of Chain Tension on a Dirt Bike When it comes to maintaining and setting up your bike, many riders focus on the engine, tires, and suspension. However, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of bike maintenance is chain tension. Proper chain tension plays a key role in performance, safety, and the longevity of both the bike and its components. Let’s explore why chain tension matters and how to keep it properly adjusted.

A loose chain can cause sluggish acceleration, inconsistent power delivery, and even slipping. On the other hand, an overly tight chain creates excessive friction, reducing power and making the bike harder to control. Incorrect tension doesn’t just affect the chain; it impacts the sprockets and drivetrain components. A loose chain can lead to premature sprocket wear, while a tight chain can put unnecessary strain on the engine and transmission. Maintaining the correct tension also results in a smoother ride, as a properly adjusted chain absorbs bumps and provides better traction and handling. Engineers carefully design the ideal chain tension not just for durability but because it significantly affects how your bike handles.

Before each ride, always check your chain tension. Some riders prefer the old-school method of measuring with three fingers behind the chain slider, while others opt for a modern measurement gauge from companies like Works Connection. The best approach is to consult your bike's owner’s manual for the manufacturer's recommended specifications and adjust the tension accordingly. In our shop, we work with a wide variety of makes and models, so we custom-cut and label aluminum bar stock for each one, ensuring the chain is set perfectly every time. Contact us to get yours custom made today!

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GPS Coordinates: 27°52'39.3"N,81°46'40.6"W To 80ft Rd, Turn South to Cox Rd, Turn West to Gate

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FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS presents the 2024 –2025

AMA FLORIDA HARE SCRAMBLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Gates open: Friday 4 pm - 12 am. Sat 6 am to 12 am.

TrickOr Treating Sun 6 am to Noon Gate Fee $30.00.

Pre-enter at Mototally. Adult $70. PW $30.

SaturdayNight Day of the Race Adult$ 80. PW $40. @6PM bring CANDY to pass out

Join us on Saturday for National First Responders Day. Drop off Thank you cards and gift cards for our Volunteer Safety Team at the sign up trailer

All PIT RULES

HOLE S hot WINNERS For Ever y Row

ENFORCED

Check out the FTR Official Rule Book for updates on the FTR Website.

• ARMBANDS MUST BE WORN BY ALL PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS AT ALL TIMES. • NO GROUND FIRES. • ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES. • 96 db MAX sound limit.

• Tether switches required for all Quads.

• FTR transponders are required for scoring.

They are available at signup.

• NO PIT RIDING • Riders are responsible for correct colors. numbers. and letters — see Hare Scrambles Section of the FTR rulebook.

Riders and Guests are responsible for following all FTR rules.

WILL BE

SATURDAY  Signup 7:30a–10:30a  Peewee Track Practice: 8:30a-8:35a Peewee C / Beginner 8:40a–8:45a Peewee A / B 9:55a–10:05a Peewee: Clear Bikes 10:05a–10:10a Peewee Quad A / B 10:15a–10:20a Super Peewee Quad A / B  Peewee Races  Race 1 8:50a–9:05a Peewee Beginner  Race 2 9:10a–9:25a Peewee C  Race 3 9:30a–9:55a Peewee A / B  Race 4 10:25a–10:45a Quad Peewee B  Race 5 10:50a–11:10a Quad Peewee A  Race 6 11:15a–11:40p Super Quad Peewee B  Race 7 11:45p–12:15p Super Quad Peewee A ►►

 Big Track Practice: 8:30a–9:00a Quad Practice 9:30a– 10:00a Bike Practice  Mandatory Riders Meeting 11:30p  Race 8 11:45p–1:15p Row 1 Mini A Row 2 Mini B Row 3 65A Row 4 Mini C & Mini Girls Row 5 65B Row 6 65C, 65 Girls Row 7 Mini Beginner 1 Row 8 Mini Beginner 2  Race 9 1:45p–3:15p Row 1 Pre-Modern A Row 2 Junior A Row 3 Electric Row 4 Junior B Row 5 Pre-Modern B / C Row 6 Pre-Modern SSR, Evo Row 7 Junior C, Junior Girls Row 8 Vintage, Evo Senior Row 9 Women C Row 10 Beginner  Sunday Race Signup 3:30–5:30p

Misbehavior will result with vacating the property and no refunds. For more information call Randy Faul at 863-244-3709

 Race 10 3:45p–5:15p Row 1 Quad AA Row 2 Quad A Row 3 Quad B Open Row 4 Quad Plus 30 & Quad Veteran Row 5 Quad Senior & Super Senior Row 6 Quad Utility Open Row 7 Quad Women & Quad Master Row 8 Quad C Open Row 9 Quad Junior Row 10 Quad Women Master, Quad Women Vet, Quad Golden Master, Quad Silver Master SUNDAY  Signup 7:30a–9:30a  Practice 8:30a–9:30a  Riders Meeting 10:15a  Race 1 10:30a–12:30p Row 1 Senior A Row 2 Super Senior A Row 3 Master A Row 4 Silver Master A Row 5 Senior, Women A Row 6 Super Senior B Row 7 Golden Master A, Elite Master A Row 8 Master B

Row 9 Silver Master B Row 10 Elite Master B, Legends Row 11 Golden Master B Row 12 Senior C, Women Vet Row 13 Super Senior C Row 14 Master C, Women B  Race 2 1:00p–3:30p Row 1 AA Row 2 A Open Row 3 A 250 & A 200 Row 4 Vet A & Plus 30 Row 5 B Open Row 6 B 250 Row 7 B 200 & Vet B Row 8 C Open Row 9 C 250 Row 10 C 200 & Vet C

Pre-entry available at floridatrailriders.org.

Pertinent info is specified in FTR rulebook at floridatrailriders.org:

FTR, AMA and AMR (Annual Minor Release) Numbers Required — Available At Signup Name

Class

Address

Age

City

Phone#

Emergency Contact

FTR#

Bike#

AMA#

AMA Exp

State

Zip

Emergency Phone # Make of M/C AMR#

cc Email

THIS IS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - READ IT BEFORE SIGNING I HEREBY GIVE UP ALL MY RIGHTS TO SUE OR MAKE ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DUE TO NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER AGAINST THE PROMOTERS, SPONSORS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, PARTICIPANTS OR ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING OR CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT FOR INJURY TO PROPERTY OR PERSON I MAY SUFFER, INCLUDING CRIPPLING INJURY OR DEATH WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND WHILE UPON EVENT PREMISES. I KNOW THE RISKS OF DANGER TO MYSELF AND MY PROPERTY WHILE PREPARING FOR AND PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND WHILE UPON THE EVENT PREMISES AND, RELYING UPON MY OWN JUDGMENT AND ABILITY, ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS OF LOSS AND HEREBY AGREE TO REIMBURSE ALL COSTS TO THOSE PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT FOR DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF MY NEGLIGENCE.

THIS IS A RELEASE SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT

THIS IS A RELEASE

SIGNATURE OF PARENT (REQUIRED OF ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) CLUB USE ONLY

CLUB $

MEMB $

TRANS $

AMA$

T-SHIRTS $

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS™

TOTAL $

OCTOBER 2024

25

JACK SON VI LLE, FLORI D A

The 4TH Annual

St. Mary’s Shoals Enduro November 24, 2024

Registration & Packet Pickup

GPS Coordinates: 30.340465, -82.194513 St Mary’s Shoals Park, 9316 Odis Yarborough Rd, Glen St. Mary, FL

Saturday - 3:00 to 5:00 PM and Sunday - 7:00 to 8:30 AM at the main pavilion

Inspection Requirements Spark Arrestor requested Tear offs not allowed unless properly disposed of by rider.

Course Information Complete course is approx. 60 miles.

No Camping allowed onsite. Everyone must exit

the park by 6:00pm each night. Gate will open Sunday 6:30am Camping available at Baker County Fairgrounds (6 miles away) Enter off Tom Wilkerson Dr. Macclenny, FL (GPS: 30.304580, -82.132536)

Limited hook ups available $40 (Water, Elec, No Sewer) Dry camping $20 (Restrooms available) Reservations/Info. Contact Dan Masterson (904) 962-5845

Main Gas is at parking.

Camping

available.

All riders are encouraged to pick up their rider packets on Saturday to avoid delays and confusion on event day.

No alcohol or firearms allowed (This is a county park) Motel Options (MacClenny, FL) Hampton Inn & Suites ............904-259-9826 Holiday Inn Express……...…..904-774-2100 Motel 6……............................ 904-259-5100 Red Roof Inn.......................... 904-259-3000 Island Oaks RV Resort………904-420-7822

CR125

Sprint Format – Cumulative elapse time of all test sections.

Ample Resets.

Single event membership will be available at the event signup.

250 Rider Cut-off

Event location

30 miles range per loop. Aux gas will be

http://www.mototally.com/FTR/Enduro/PreEntry.aspx

SR 121

Riders Meeting ….. 8:30 AM Start/Keytime..........9:00 AM EST

Post Entry (weekend of event) - $80 All pre-entries are on-line through MotoTally Pre-entry opens Oct. 28, 2024 at 8 PM EST Pre-entry closes Nov. 11, 2024 at Noon

For event information contact Barry Miller – (904) 613-6572

Gate open Saturday 2pm - 6pm Sunday 6:30am – 6pm

AMA, FTR, SETRA Sanctioned

Pre-Entry - $70. Includes park entry

AMA and FTR/SETRA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED – AVAILABLE AT SIGNUP Name

Class

Row Request

Address_________________________City_________________State_____Zip___________ Phone # FTR #

Age

Make

M/C______________

cc________

AMA #________________

THIS IS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT – READ IT BEFORE SIGNING

I, for myself, my executor, administrator and assignees, do hereby release and agree to hold blameless, the River City Dirt Riders., the Florida Trail Riders, Inc. (FTR), Southeastern Enduro and Trail Riders Association (SETRA), the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), the Baker County Board of Commissioners and the officers, directors, officials, representatives, agents, and employees of all of the above from all liability, loss, claims and demands that may occur from any loss, damage or injury (including death) to my person or property in any way resulting from or arising in connection with this event, whether while engaged in the competition or preparation thereof, or while upon entering or departing from said event for any cause whatsoever. I have voluntarily entered an FTR/SETRA/AMA co-sanctioned event, the St. Mary’s Shoals Enduro on November 24,2024. An FTR/SETRA/AMA cosanction indicates that this event is listed in the organization’s official calendar. The officials for this event have not been trained or accredited by the FTR, SETRA or the AMA. Motor sports are dangerous. You should take part in this event on your own assessment of your or your child’s abilities. The event will traverse public land and roads. The promoter is not responsible for their conditions or the actions of other individuals using these premises. You are responsible for the condition of your or your child’s motorcycle and protective apparel. We urge you not to compete in motor sports without adequate personal medical coverage as the promoter does not provide medical insurance coverage. The River City Dirt Riders, FTR, SETRA, AMA and the Division of Forestry are not experts in laying out and sponsoring an Enduro and I know the risk and danger to myself, so I voluntarily and in reliance upon my own judgment and ability, assume all risk for loss, damage or injury (including death) to myself and my property for any cause whatsoever. The course is dangerous. Not all obstacles may be marked, so ride carefully.

THIS IS A RELEASE THIS IS A RELEASE

SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT

SIGNATURE OF PARENT (REQUIRED OF ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE)

CLUB USE ONLY CLUB $_______MEMBERSHIP $ _____ T-SHIRTS $_______TRANSPONDER $

TOTAL $

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS™

Check Your Class ___ AA ___ A-200 ___ B-200 ___ C-200 ___ A-250 ___ B-250 ___ C-250 ___ A-Open ___ B-Open ___ C-Open ___ A +30 (SETRA only) ___ B +30 (SETRA only) ___ C +30 (SETRA only) ___ A +35 (FTR only) ___ B +35 (FTR only) ___ C +35 (FTR only) ___ A +40 ___ B +40 ___ C +40 ___ A +45 ___ B +45 ___ C +45 (FTR only) ___ A +50 ___ B +50 ___ C +50 ___ A +55 ___ B +55 ___ A +60 ___ B +60 ___ +65 ___ +70 ___ Women ___ Beginner (FTR only) ___ School Boy (12-16)

TM

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS presents the 2024–2025

AMA FLORIDA HARE SCRAMBLE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

• ARMBANDS MUST BE WORN BY ALL PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS AT ALL TIMES. • NO GROUND FIRES. • ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEASHES. • 96 db MAX sound limit.

• Tether switches required for all Quads.

• FTR transponders are required for scoring.

They are available at signup.

• NO PIT RIDING • Riders are responsible for correct colors. numbers. and letters — see Hare Scrambles Section of the FTR rulebook.

Riders and Guests are responsible for following all FTR rules.

SATURDAY  Signup 7:30a–10:30a  Peewee Track Practice: 8:30a-8:35a Peewee C / Beginner 8:40a–8:45a Peewee A / B 9:55a–10:05a Peewee: Clear Bikes 10:05a–10:10a Peewee Quad A / B 10:15a–10:20a Super Peewee Quad A / B  Peewee Races  Race 1 8:50a–9:05a Peewee Beginner  Race 2 9:10a–9:25a Peewee C  Race 3 9:30a–9:55a Peewee A / B  Race 4 10:25a–10:45a Quad Peewee B  Race 5 10:50a–11:10a Quad Peewee A  Race 6 11:15a–11:40p Super Quad Peewee B  Race 7 11:45p–12:15p Super Quad Peewee A ►►

 Big Track Practice: 8:30a–9:00a Quad Practice 9:30a–10:00a Bike Practice  Mandatory Riders Meeting 11:30p  Race 8 11:45p–1:15p Row 1 Mini A Row 2 Mini B Row 3 65A Row 4 Mini C & Mini Girls Row 5 65B Row 6 65C, 65 Girls Row 7 Mini Beginner 1 Row 8 Mini Beginner 2  Race 9 1:45p–3:15p Row 1 Pre-Modern A Row 2 Junior A Row 3 Electric Row 4 Junior B Row 5 Pre-Modern B / C Row 6 Pre-Modern SSR, Evo Row 7 Junior C, Junior Girls Row 8 Vintage, Evo Senior Row 9 Women C Row 10 Beginner  Sunday Race Signup 3:30–5:30p

 Race 10 3:45p–5:15p Row 1 Quad AA Row 2 Quad A Row 3 Quad B Open Row 4 Quad Plus 30 & Quad Veteran Row 5 Quad Senior & Super Senior Row 6 Quad Utility Open Row 7 Quad Women & Quad Master Row 8 Quad C Open Row 9 Quad Junior Row 10 Quad Women Master, Quad Women Vet, Quad Golden Master, Quad Silver Master SUNDAY  Signup 7:30a–9:30a  Practice 8:30a–9:30a  Riders Meeting 10:15a  Race 1 10:30a–12:30p Row 1 Senior A Row 2 Super Senior A Row 3 Master A Row 4 Silver Master A Row 5 Senior, Women A Row 6 Super Senior B Row 7 Golden Master A, Elite Master A Row 8 Master B

Row 9 Silver Master B Row 10 Elite Master B, Legends Row 11 Golden Master B Row 12 Senior C, Women Vet Row 13 Super Senior C Row 14 Master C, Women B  Race 2 1:00p–3:30p Row 1 AA Row 2 A Open Row 3 A 250 & A 200 Row 4 Vet A & Plus 30 Row 5 B Open Row 6 B 250 Row 7 B 200 & Vet B Row 8 C Open Row 9 C 250 Row 10 C 200 & Vet C

Pre-entry available at floridatrailriders.org.

Pertinent info is specified in FTR rulebook at floridatrailriders.org:

FTR, AMA and AMR (Annual Minor Release) Numbers Required — Available At Signup Name

Class

Address

Age

City

Phone#

Emergency Contact

FTR#

Bike#

AMA#

AMA Exp

State

Zip

Emergency Phone # Make of M/C AMR#

cc Email

THIS IS A RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT - READ IT BEFORE SIGNING I HEREBY GIVE UP ALL MY RIGHTS TO SUE OR MAKE ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES DUE TO NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER AGAINST THE PROMOTERS, SPONSORS, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, PARTICIPANTS OR ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING OR CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT FOR INJURY TO PROPERTY OR PERSON I MAY SUFFER, INCLUDING CRIPPLING INJURY OR DEATH WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND WHILE UPON EVENT PREMISES. I KNOW THE RISKS OF DANGER TO MYSELF AND MY PROPERTY WHILE PREPARING FOR AND PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND WHILE UPON THE EVENT PREMISES AND, RELYING UPON MY OWN JUDGMENT AND ABILITY, ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS OF LOSS AND HEREBY AGREE TO REIMBURSE ALL COSTS TO THOSE PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTED WITH THIS EVENT FOR DAMAGES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF MY NEGLIGENCE.

THIS IS A RELEASE SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT

THIS IS A RELEASE

SIGNATURE OF PARENT (REQUIRED OF ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE) CLUB USE ONLY

CLUB $

MEMB $

TRANS $

AMA$

T-SHIRTS $

TOTAL $

24-25 v2.0

OCTOBER 2024

27

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS™

OCTOBER 2024

29

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS™

2024-2025 EVENT SCHEDULE 9-1-2024

Enduro #1

Little Brown Jug Enduro

Union, SC

9-15-2024

Enduro #2

Diamondback Enduro

New Augusta, MS

9-14/15-2024

HS #1

Big Scrub Trail Riders

Lake Butler, FL

9-29-2024

Enduro #3

Orange State Enduro

Croom, FL

10-12/13-2024

HS #2

Central Florida Trail Riders

Bartow, FL

10-26/27-2024

HS #3

Sarasota Area Dirt Riders

Bartow, FL

11-3-2024

Enduro #4

Gobbler Getter Enduro

Maplesville, AL

11-24-2024

Enduro #5

St. Mary’s Shoals Enduro

Glen St. Mary, FL

12-7/8-2024

HS #4

Old School Dirt RIders

Punta Gorda, FL

1-4/5-2025 HS #5 Suncoast Trailblazers Brooksville, FL 1-18/19-2025

HS #6

Palm Beach Track & Trail

Okeechobee, FL

2-1/2-2025

HS #7

Treasure Coast Trail Riders

Indiantown, FL

2-15/16-2025

HS #8

Daytona Dirt Riders Ormond Beach, FL

2-23-2025

Enduro #6

Straight Arrow Enduro

Richloam, FL

3-13-2025 Enduro #7 Alligator Enduro Ormond Beach, FL 3-15/16-2025

HS #9

Nature Coast Trail Blazers

Dade City, FL

4-6-2025 Enduro #8 Armadillo Enduro Lake Butler, FL 4-12/13-2025

HS #10

Old School Dirt Riders

Punta Gorda, FL

6-8-2025 Enduro #9 Cherokee Enduro Greensboro, GA

OCTOBER 2024

31

FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS™