By Ray Goppold
COME EXPERIENCE THE GREATEST MOTORCYCLE RIDERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
WORLD TRIALS EVENT
July 11-13, 2025
The Rhode Island Trials Club is one ot the premier trials clubs in North America putting on the event.
Event to be held at:
Rhode Island Trials Club
283 Escoheag Hill Rd
Exeter, RI 02817
- Directions: From RT-95 exit 5A to RT-102 South. Turn right onto RT-3. Follow Rt-3 for approx 2 miles to the junction of Rt-165. Turn right onto RT-165 and follow for approx 6 miles. At bottom of the hill turn right onto Escoheag Hill Road. Watch for arrows.
From the West: Rt-165. Left on Escoheag Hill Road. Watch for arrows. - GPS Coordinates: N41 35 21.6 W71 45 27.5
WHAT IS TRIALS RIDING?
Trials or Observed Trials is the extreme level of motorcycle competition that requires precise balance and control while riding over a designated area of difficult terrain. Only one rider is “observed” at a time so it is not a race in the traditional sense. The range of skills and techniques used by the top riders is deceptively varied, subtle, complex and, at times, brutal. Just imagine trying to fling yourself and your cycle up and over a seven foot wall. How about leaping and balancing your way up a mountain stream loaded with rocks, ledges, boulders, logs, and waterfalls? Trials is truly a battle between the rider and the terrain. He who makes the fewest mistakes wins.
There are tons of videos on You Tube, just search “Trials Riding Competition”. You will not believe your eyes!
Come see for yourself, it is a well planned and organized event. Be ready to walk thru the woods from Section to Section. Bring a backpack with some water, snacks, bug spray and your camera. The best in the world will be riding in Arcadia – Exeter Rhode Island !!