The Trials Training Center at Sequatchie, Tennessee is a hive of activity today, as the purpose developed venue prepares itself for the second round of the 2013 FIM Trial World Championship. The series last stopped off at this well-appointed facility back in 2008, so after a five year absence anticipation amongst the riders and fans alike is high.
The terrain that surrounds the central paddock area, where the teams are busily unpacking their respective flight cases after logistical delays meant some of the factory bikes did not arrive until late last night, is ideally suited to the sport of Trial. The majority of the twelve sections that will be ridden over the two days of competition, starting tomorrow, make good use of the natural waterways that flow through the huge wooded grounds.
Many of the sections are also within close walking distance of the public camping area, which is now beginning to fill with eager spectators who have travelled from across the USA.
The local weather forecast for the weekend is mainly sunshine, with only a very slight chance of rain late on Sunday, so with little change in the conditions expected the organisers are confident that no further alterations to the hazards will be needed to create a perfect platform to exploit the new no-stop rules.