Tommi Ahvala, former World Observed Trials champion, performed demonstrations throughout the weekend. And what a show of absolute control over a motorcycle it was...

Jumping the bike around like it was a pogo stick, spinning on one wheel, performing motionless wheelies and stoppies, jumping over pretty volunteers from the audience AND jumping on and off a 25 foot two-level platform - an awe inspiring performance.

The Gas Gas trials bike was an extension of his body, an extension with power and suspension. These trials bikes have very high compression and incredible brakes. The brakes and clutch levers are managed with one finger. Try one finger clutching your Moto Guzzi or Ducati...