Trials riding is ballet on a bike, and Ryan Young amazed spectators at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 25-27, with his Ryan Young and Stars Trials Show.
A former AMA/NATC National Observed Trials champion, Young rode his trials bike over a barrel, on a teeter-totter, bunny-hopped on the top of a car and performed other amazing feats.
"He's always awesome," said John May of Richfield, Ohio, as he watched Young and others perform tricks. "I'm a trials rider, but ryan is THE trials rider. I think few people understand trials and the skills involved."
Said Ann Mierzejewski, also of Richfield, who was with her young son, Luke, and young daughter, Ruth, watching a trials exhibition for the first time: "It's pretty cool. I've never seen anything like it.
"I just like watching him come up on the front of the bike (to do a front-wheel stand)."
Said Luke: "I liked the teeter-totter and the balance that he has."
The trials exhibition is always a favorite with the fans, and is sure to attract a crowd again next year.