On the Pegs - September 2021 Volume 6 Issue 9 - September | Page 165

completed and sections cleaned up , we held our daily awards ceremony then enjoyed root beer floats for everyone . The root beer float social was a Trials Des Nations fundraiser by donation , raising $ 225 to help our US TDN team with expenses getting to Portugal this September .
One of the highlights of the Youth National weekend is to enjoy camping out and relaxing with other trials riders while all the kids run around having fun after the moto bikes are put away . There was some good pedal bike action that always seems to spring up , despite a pretty full day of competition . We enjoy catching up with old friends and getting to know new trials acquaintances , and generally just have a great time . Once it ’ s dark there are always lights moving around up on the hill as groups of kids climb up to the moon rocks and some of the older folks enjoy some libations around propane fires .
Sunday dawned clear and dry for the final round of the series . Riders once again attacked 8 sections laid out around the ‘ National ’ loop 4 times . The rain from Saturday had dried from the rocks but kept the dirt a bit moist and holding together for excellent traction . The whole weekend featured
VOL . 6 ISSUE 9 - SEPTEMBER 2021 // PAGE 165