activities · 26
what they do
direct service · 22
- Conduct post-event cleanup and course maintenanceOrganizes stake recovery rides and workdays to remove course-marking stakes, weeds, and brush from racecourses, ensuring environmental stewardship and positive community relations.
- Develop and Maintain Recreational Trail Systems Single-Track Trail Development & MaintenanceCollaborates with the Forest Service to create and maintain extensive networks of single-track trails, such as the Red Spring Trail system, which involved approximately 1,600 volunteer hours. The organization designs recreational trail routes through areas like the Tumacacori Mountains and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Preserve, and maintains a catalog of custom maps, mostly free, available in the Avenza store.
- Develop and maintain trail systems in collaboration with public agencies Single-Track Trail Development & MaintenanceDesigned and built the Red Spring Trail system in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, contributing approximately 1,600 volunteer hours between 2016 and 2019. Activities include route design, GPS track creation, map generation, and physical trail construction.
- Developing and Distributing Custom MapsMaintains and distributes a catalog of custom maps, primarily free, available through platforms like the Avenza store, to aid in trail navigation for riders.
- Fundraising for Community Food Banks Food Packing and Distribution Volunteer ProgramsDonates funds, such as a $4,000 cash donation, to local food banks like the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank, often in conjunction with recreational events.
- Host and Prepare for Motorcycle Race Events Endurance Race Event Support & OperationsHosts and prepares for motorcycle race events, including the Copper Classic and the San Manuel Copper Classic, which will feature a Sprint Enduro format. Activities include organizing work days to clean up racecourse sections (e.g., removing weeds and brush from the EnduroCross section), conducting stake recovery rides to collect course-marking stakes, and providing AMA Safety Awards for technical inspection.
- Host the San Manuel Copper Classic race and related events Endurance Race Event Support & OperationsOrganizes the annual San Manuel Copper Classic race, including course preparation, stake recovery rides, cleanup workdays, and participant support such as meals and dry camping. The event features a Sprint Enduro format and includes AMA Safety Awards for technical inspection.
- Hosting and Preparing for Motorcycle Race Events Endurance Race Event Support & OperationsHosts and prepares for motorcycle race events like the Copper Classic and the San Manuel Copper Classic (Sprint Enduro format), including organizing stake recovery rides, cleaning racecourses, and providing support services for participants and volunteers.
- Hosting and Preparing for the Copper Classic Race Event Endurance Race Event Support & OperationsHosts the Copper Classic race event, including preparing the racecourse by organizing work days to clean sections and conducting stake recovery rides after races. The organization also issues AMA Safety Awards for technical inspection at the event and provides amenities for volunteers during preparation days.
- Organize "There Will Be Dust" recreational trail ride and fundraiser Organized Recreational Trail RidesHosts an annual AMA-sanctioned motorcycle trail ride event limited to 150 riders, featuring multiple route options (Adventure, Dual Sport, off-road dirt bike), meals, raffle, and safety monitoring. The event is held at The Amado Territory in Arizona and serves as a charity fundraiser.
- Organize Member Recreational RidesOrganizes recreational rides for members, family, and friends, such as the New Year's Day ride in San Manuel, which typically involves around 50 participants.
- Organize member recreational ridesHosts informal rides for members, family, and friends, such as the New Year's Day ride in San Manuel with approximately 50 participants.
- Organize the "There Will Be Dust" Recreational Trail Ride & Fundraiser Organized Recreational Trail RidesOrganizes an annual AMA-sanctioned recreational trail ride for Adventure, Dual Sport, and off-road dirt bike motorcycles, typically limiting participation to 150 riders. The event serves as a fundraiser for local food banks, with past donations including $4,000 to the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank. The organization provides GPS tracks, Avenza Maps, gas can transportation, and meals for participants, and implements a check-in/check-out system for safety.
- Organizing Member RidesOrganizes recreational rides for members, family, and friends, such as the New Year's Day ride in San Manuel, which has seen participation of approximately 50 individuals.
- Organizing Recreational Group RidesOrganizes recreational group rides for members, family, and friends, such as the New Year's Day ride in San Manuel, guiding riders through scenic areas like the Tumacacori Mountains and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Preserve.
- Organizing the "There Will Be Dust" Recreational Trail Ride & Fundraiser Organized Recreational Trail RidesOrganizes an annual AMA-sanctioned recreational trail ride for Adventure, Dual Sport, and off-road dirt bike motorcycles, typically limiting participation to 150 riders. This event serves as a fundraiser for the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank, to which the organization has donated $4,000.
- Organizing the "There Will Be Dust" Recreational Trail Ride & Fundraiser Organized Recreational Trail RidesOrganizes an annual AMA-sanctioned recreational trail ride for Adventure, Dual Sport, and off-road dirt bike motorcycles, typically limited to 150 riders, which also serves as a fundraiser for a local food bank. The event includes multiple routes, GPS navigation, gas can transportation, and meals for participants.
- Produce and distribute custom trail maps and GPS navigation tools Trail and Route Mapping for Outdoor RecreationCreates and shares GPS track files, GPX files, and Avenza Maps for event routes and public trails. Offers free and member-exclusive maps through the Avenza store, supporting rider navigation and access.
- Provide on-site support services during events Endurance Race Event Support & OperationsOffers logistical support to riders during events, including gas can transportation to remote locations, meal provision (lunch and dinner via local restaurants), and dry camping access during race preparation days.
- Providing Custom Maps and GPS Tracks Trail and Route Mapping for Outdoor RecreationMaintains a catalog of custom maps, mostly free, available in the Avenza store, and provides GPS track files and Avenza Maps for navigation to event participants.
- Trail Building and Maintenance Single-Track Trail Development & MaintenanceCollaborates with the Forest Service to create and maintain single-track trail networks, such as the Red Spring Trail system, contributing significant volunteer hours and developing custom maps and GPS tracks for navigation.
- Trail System Development and Maintenance Single-Track Trail Development & MaintenanceCollaborates with the Forest Service to create and maintain extensive single-track trail networks, such as the Red Spring Trail system, which involved approximately 1,600 volunteer hours. The organization also designs recreational trail routes through areas like the Tumacacori Mountains and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Preserve.
capacity building · 4
- Grant Proposal DevelopmentDevelops and applies for grant proposals to secure funding for trail-related projects, such as the Red Spring Trail project.
- Grant Proposal DevelopmentDevelops and applies for grant proposals to secure funding for projects such as the Red Spring Trail.
- Secure grant funding for trail development projectsDevelops and submits grant proposals to support trail construction and maintenance initiatives, such as the Red Spring Trail project.
- Seek Grant Funding for Trail ProjectsDevelops and applies for grant proposals to secure funding for trail projects, such as the Red Spring Trail project.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Advance rider safety and risk management through education and preparedness safety_and_risk_managementThe organization emphasizes personal responsibility for safety by promoting check-in/check-out procedures, buddy systems, emergency preparedness, and the use of satellite communication devices, especially in areas with limited cell coverage.
- Advocacy and collaboration for trail access and development advocacy and collaborationThe organization works with OHV organizations and government entities to advocate for rider education, participate in land use planning, and develop and maintain legal motorized single-track trails.
- Advocacy and collaboration for trail access and development advocacy_and_collaborationThe organization works with other OHV organizations and government entities, such as the USFS, to advocate for rider education, participate in land use planning and policy, and actively maintain and develop new legal motorized single-track trails to ensure and expand riding access.
- Advocacy and collaboration for trail access and development advocacy and collaborationThe organization actively works with OHV organizations and government entities to advocate for rider education, participate in land use planning, and develop and maintain legal motorized single-track trails and riding access.
- Advocate for rider access and responsible recreation through collaboration and education advocacy and collaborationThe organization promotes safe and responsible off-highway recreation by working with government agencies and other OHV groups on land use planning, policy, and educational initiatives.
- Build community and inclusivity among riders through organized events and open membership community buildingBy hosting events that connect riders of similar interests and skill levels and maintaining open membership regardless of experience, the organization fosters a welcoming and connected riding community.
- Community building among riders community buildingThe organization fosters a sense of community by organizing events that connect members with similar riding interests and skill levels.
- Community building through shared riding interests community buildingThe organization fosters a sense of community by organizing events that connect members with similar riding interests and skill levels, and is open to all motorcycle riders regardless of skill.
- Community building through shared riding interests community_buildingThe organization fosters a sense of community among riders by organizing events designed to connect members with similar riding interests and skill levels, promoting an inclusive environment for all motorcycle riders.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for off-highway vehicle use safety_and_complianceRecommends that riders obtain necessary permits, licenses, and OHV decals for lawful operation on public lands, including State Trust Land and forest service roads.
- Fundraising through recreational rides event-based fundraisingThe organization uses recreational trail rides as a mechanism to raise funds, specifically for food banks.
- Leveraging recreational rides for community fundraising event-based fundraisingThe organization uses recreational trail rides as a mechanism to raise funds, specifically for food banks, by organizing events where participation contributes to charitable causes.
- Manage events through structured registration and planning systems event_managementRequires pre-registration for events to ensure proper planning, safety coordination, and resource management, with no on-site registration available.
- Promote trail stewardship through volunteer maintenance and responsible use trail stewardshipTRAIL RIDERS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA engages in trail maintenance, advocates for responsible riding practices, and works with agencies like the USFS to preserve and expand legal motorized access, ensuring long-term sustainability of riding areas.
- Promoting responsible and safe off-highway motorcycle recreation safety_and_responsibility_promotionThe organization actively promotes safe and responsible off-highway motorcycle recreation through a combination of education, action, and practical safety measures, including encouraging riding with buddies, emergency preparedness, and compliance with licensing and permitting requirements.
- Promoting safe and responsible off-highway motorcycle recreation education and actionThe organization promotes safe and responsible off-highway motorcycle recreation through education, emphasizing rider safety, compliance with regulations, and responsible trail practices.
- Provide membership-exclusive resources to support engagement and access membership-based accessOffers special maps and other resources exclusively to yearly members, using membership benefits to incentivize participation and support organizational sustainability.
- Support rider preparedness with practical technical guidanceProvides actionable advice on low-cost GPS navigation and device protection to help riders navigate safely and avoid damage to personal electronics during off-road use.
- Trail stewardship and etiquette trail stewardshipThe organization practices and promotes good trail etiquette and dedicates volunteer hours to maintaining public trails, respecting other users and the environment.
- Trail stewardship through volunteerism and etiquette trail_stewardshipThe organization practices and promotes good trail etiquette and dedicates volunteer hours to maintaining public trails, demonstrating respect for other users and the environment.
- Use recreational trail rides as a fundraising mechanism for food banks event-based fundraisingThe organization leverages organized recreational trail rides as a primary method to raise funds for food banks, combining outdoor activity with community support.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Copper Classic
Annual motorcycle race event hosted by TRS, including Sprint Enduro and EnduroCross formats; involves course preparation, volunteer coordination, and technical inspections in partnership with the Arizona Motorcycle Riders Association
Rider Education and Land Stewardship
Initiatives to promote safe riding practices, responsible land use, and compliance with OHV regulations; includes collaboration with agencies like USFS and BLM and participation in invasive species prevention and trail cleanup
There Will Be Dust
Annual recreational trail ride and fundraiser for dual sport and dirt bike riders, featuring multiple route options, meals, and a raffle; proceeds support local community organizations such as the East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank
relationships · 37
who they work with
- AMA Government — The event is AMA Sanctioned and requires participants to sign an AMA Insurance/Liability waiver.
- AMA Partner — Requires participants to sign an AMA Insurance/Liability waiver for events.
- AMA Partner — Sanctioned the "There Will Be Dust" event.
- AMA Partner — Sanctions the "There Will Be Dust" recreational trail ride.
- AMA Partner — The "There Will Be Dust" event is AMA Sanctioned.
- Amado Territory Inn & Ranch Partner — Event staging location and offers overnight camping and rooms for participants.
- American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) Network — Chartered club with the AMA.
- American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) Network — Chartered club with the American Motorcyclists Association.
- Arizona Motorcycle Riders Association (AMRA) Network — Founding and member club of AMRA, and participates in their racing series.
- Arizona State Trust Land Government — Utilizes State Trust Land for event routes and recommends participants obtain permits.
- Avenza Partner — TRS has a catalog of custom maps available in the Avenza store.
- Az. State Parks Government — Works with Az. State Parks on rider education and land use planning and policy.
- Az. State Parks Government — Works with this government entity to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy.
- BLM Government — Works with the BLM on rider education and land use planning and policy.
- BLM Government — Works with this government entity to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy.
- BlueRibbon Coalition Partner — Works with the BlueRibbon Coalition on rider education and land use planning.
- BlueRibbon Coalition Partner — Works with this national OHV organization to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy.
- Coronado National Forest Government — Provides special requests and reminders for riders using their land, focusing on responsible use and environmental protection.
- Coronado National Forest Partner — Established positive working relationships with the Coronado National Forest for the Red Spring Trail project.
- East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank (ESCCC FB) Partner — Donated $4,000 to the food bank.
- East Santa Cruz County Community Food Bank (ESCCC FB) Partner — Received a $4,000 cash donation from TRS.
- Forest Service Partner — Collaborated to create an extensive network of single-track trails at Red Spring.
- Gaia GPS Partner — Mentions Gaia GPS as a paid application option for navigation.
- Longhorn Grill & Saloon Partner — Provided lunch and dinner for the event and hosted the raffle prize party.
- Longhorn Grill & Saloon Partner — Provides box lunches and hosts the dinner and raffle prize party for the event.
- Longhorn Grill & Saloon Partner — Provides box lunches for event participants.
- Longhorn Inn & Saloon Partner — Provided lunch and dinner meals for the "There Will Be Dust" event.
- NOHVCC (National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council) Partner — Received formal training from NOHVCC on how to build moto trails.
- National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council Partner — Works with the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council on rider education and land use planning.
- National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council Partner — Works with this national OHV organization to promote rider education and participate in land use planning and policy.
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