On The Pegs June 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 6 | Page 165

On The Pegs
Vol. 4 Issue 6 - June 2019
165
Markham unfortunately passed away in 2018, but his dedication and the tireless
commitment to support youth trials will live on with the Sacramento PITS Small
Wheels Championship series. This year’s series will not only be dedicated to “Mr.
Bill”, but also memorialized with the creation of the Bill Markham Perpetual Youth
Trophy with support from Vertigo USA and Lewisport.
This all new series welcomes riders up to 12 years old into friendly trials competi-
tion. The format features four classes; Mini Clubman (balance bikes), Junior, Expert
and Pro. Three unique lines encourage the newest riders while challenging the
seasoned “Pros.” The season culminates with the champions of each class hav-
ing their names added to the Bill Markham Perpetual Youth Trophy and receiving
recognition at the awards banquet.
Early in the first few rounds, several riders are already showing great promise
for the future. Charlotte Lange received her Oset 12” at 2yrs and started paddling
around local club events. As a 4yr old Lange rode her first NATC Youth National to
a 4th place finish. Her progression has continued with her new 2018 Vertigo Mini
Vandal 16” 50cc. Already with a few podiums, look out for some great rides from
her in the Expert class for 2019.
Royce Arnesson shows everyone they don’t call it the Pro class for nothing. New
to Sacramento PITS and trials riding this year, Arnesson comes from Flat Track and
Off Road background. At just 6 years old he won his first NATC Youth National at
Donner Summit. He’s kept that streak alive this season with 3 wins to his credit.
A true iron kid, he rides his Oset 20R in the Small Wheels Championship, then a
1970’s Yamaha TY80 in the Family Trial (where he also has a few wins to his name). I
think we’re going to see much more from this young man.
The great Warren Miller once said “If your parents didn’t have kids, odds are you
won’t either.” If that’s true the odds are probably pretty good that kids who grow
up riding are more likely to have kids who do the same.
Upcoming events include:
Round 5 @ Petaluma, Ca 5/18
Round 6 @ Soda Springs, Ca 6/8
Round 7 @ Soda Springs, Ca 7/13
Round 8 @ Soda Springs, Ca 8/3
Round 9 @ Donner Summit, Ca 8/17
Round 10 @ Bear Valley, Ca 9/14
Round 11 @ Soda Springs, Ca 10/12
Round 12 @ Rancho Cordova, Ca 10/26
Round 13 @ Tracy, Ca 11/9
For more dates, flyers and more information please visit sactopits.org or find us
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