[Mark Berg - CPD]

The day has finally arrrived! New Zealand trails are about to be ridden by 600 riders twice a day for 5 days (last day is just motocross special test).

So far weather has teased us with one day of sunshine and no wind....today looks like scattered showers between the sun. The mood has been very relaxed and alot of free time compared to other years it appears. Bungy jumping and jet boat rides between walking special tests for most of the riders. Beautiful place with so much to do, but that's over now, time to concentrate on our boys and girls out riding. They are on a relaxed "B" schedule the first two days. If you want any updates on a particular rider let us know, 40 riders makes it hard to keep tabs and tidbits on all, but we'll try.

5 GasGas's on US Team including Fred Hoess and Eric Bailey (gofasters.com sponsored rider) on the trophy team. Lacey on the women's team. Derek Steahly on a GasGas bike for a future article in dirt rider. Daniel Janus from Hall's Husky/GasGas is on our club team with Pat Garrahan and Brian Sperle.

Junior Trophy team has worked together quite well and are hoping for good results. As is the ISDE seasoned Trophy team. Well, gotta get out there, 10 minutes before first rider leaves for the day at 7 am!

GO USA!