kramit Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I am somewhat disappointed to see the RMTA is using age to determine the winner of the UTE Cup. I read the Article (in T.C. newspaper)and understand their reasoning, but believe it is wrong. Would it not be possible to incorporate a couple of very difficult sections in the Trial to possibly separate the top riders. Such a Classic event should be scored equally among the entry, at least for the top award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) I am somewhat disappointed to see the RMTA is using age to determine the winner of the UTE Cup. I read the Article (in T.C. newspaper)and understand their reasoning, but believe it is wrong. Would it not be possible to incorporate a couple of very difficult sections in the Trial to possibly separate the top riders. Such a Classic event should be scored equally among the entry, at least for the top award. Why does this bother you? This was not in Cali, they do not have to attend to minorities in CO! Edited October 1, 2010 by copemech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leanin Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Everyone I heard discussing the age tie breaker rule in the pits thought it was a great idea. IF Keith, didn't like the new rule, he certainly didn't let it show at the awards ceremony. I was more impressed with him because of his attitude at the awards ceremony than if he'd won the event in a ride off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for artie Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Why not add in a few Gate Sections as tie breakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I am somewhat disappointed to see the RMTA is using age to determine the winner of the UTE Cup. I read the Article (in T.C. newspaper)and understand their reasoning, but believe it is wrong. Would it not be possible to incorporate a couple of very difficult sections in the Trial to possibly separate the top riders. Such a Classic event should be scored equally among the entry, at least for the top award. I haven't read the tie-breaking rules lately but it used to be at the sole discretion of the Trialsmaster to select the way to break ties. I remember a very high-level Trials decided at Hollister Hills in California by a wheelie contest. AHRMA "classic" events are held under the same rule as I remember. The famous Geritol Trial that PITS puts on each year uses age as an element of score so the concept of age in selection of the winner is not unusual. Jon, the older I get, the better my chances of winning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) First I will preface my statement with this one: I am not totally familiar with the exact situation. Trials is about the ability to control a motorcycle, not how long you have existed on this planet. So any tie breaker should be based on ability to control the motorcycle. I.E. section ride off, Wheelie contest, bunny hops, balance contest, being able to urinate into a gas can 5 feet away while doing a nose wheelie. etc. etc. Edited October 1, 2010 by ZIPPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgshannon Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 AHRMA "classic" events are held under the same rule as I remember. Yep. I been shafted by that one. Tough to ride a clean trial, and end up with third place cause a couple of guys were a year older than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Trials is about the ability to control a motorcycle, not how long you have existed on this planet. So any tie breaker should be based on ability to control the motorcycle. I.E. section ride off, Wheelie contest, bunny hops, balance contest, being able to urinate into a gas can 5 feet away while doing a nose wheelie. etc. etc. Now THAT made me laugh, and I tend to agree with it pertaining to non-AHRMA events. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I may need to incorporate this into a trial, with a point per year handicapp for the senior riders! Jon could start off with a good advantage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) Now THAT made me laugh, and I tend to agree with it pertaining to non-AHRMA events. Jon Glad I could provide a chuckle. Why not pertaining to AHRMA events?? Edited October 2, 2010 by ZIPPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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