No More Competions At Tf?

**3leggeddog** · 07-02-2006, 03:45 AM

so i am beside myself with anger.the one event.meant to bring us together,is tearing the site apart.i have no problem giving someone credit for having a better,faster machine then me.it's all good.but other do.whats up with the personal attacks on the otc?all because of the events,and the fact we take home most of the trophies,that we provide in the first place?WTF.somone help me out here.should we not hold any sanctioned events next year?

**sandpuppi101** · 07-02-2006, 10:09 AM

I was kinda wondering if some stink would come,and I guess it did at sometime!! I would like to say on my own behalf,that I thought that the OTC treated me and my brother great down at TF and I had no issues at all with any of you's! We felt welcome to hang with you guy's and found everyone to be very hospitable! As far as personal attack's,I guess I am out of the loop-but the only thing I know that kinda erkked people was the constant casting of OHIO,at the award's ceremony!! I did hear some comments from people on that matter but,I personally had no issues with the OTC or anybody from Ohio,as far as that goes,and I am from MI.. I look forward to hanging with the OTC in the future,and as far as personal attack's on everyone,we just need to remember that we go to these events to unite,and have a good time amongst eachother,not to argue and attack one another!! Competition has always been part of my life ,and there is only 1 ,1st place-the OTC as well as all others are always invited to ride with this Michigan boy, and I personally, am wanting to unite the 3-wheeled community,not seperate it. I see no reason for attacking one another!!!Just my 2 cents!!! Sandpuppi

**Dammit!** · 07-02-2006, 10:26 AM

I haven't seen any OTC bashing. Where is this coming from?

**OldSchoolin86** · 07-02-2006, 10:38 AM

I like everybody from the OTC, you guys are good people. The whole presence was very strong but I personally thought that if you guys were grouping together in a big camp and busting out a banner then you guys were welcoming some good competition. So far all I've seen is a little spark lit that is going to make TF totally nuts next year. That's a good thing and as an added bonus we can now all spell OHIO.

As a representive of the WTC ( j/k

) I can say that any rubbing, joshing or simple joking is all in good fun. After all, we have too much beer and brats in WI to actually be mean.

**Bryan Raffa** · 07-02-2006, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by OldSchoolin86

I like everybody from the OTC, you guys are good people. The whole presence was very strong but I personally thought that if you guys were grouping together in a big camp and busting out a banner then you guys were welcoming some good competition. So far all I've seen is a little spark lit that is going to make TF totally nuts next year. That's a good thing and as an added bonus we can now all spell OHIO.

As a representive of the WTC ( j/k

) I can say that any rubbing, joshing or simple joking is all in good fun. After all, we have too much beer and brats in WI to actually be mean.

TOTALLY AGREE!!!!!!!

**Billy Golightly** · 07-02-2006, 10:58 AM

Brandon, Derrick, Rick, all of you OTC are good people that are cool to hang with. Anything that has been said is just joking with you guys. I havent meant to say or do anything in an un-sportsmanship like towards ya'll. I don't have any interest in saying stuff to hurt or piss you guys off. If I did, I'm sorry

**seadoo650** · 07-02-2006, 11:13 AM

After reading the whole thread about this subject me and the miss's know it's all in good competitive fun. No harm, no foul.

B, buddy the ribbin is good. Keeps us on our toes. You going through ridin' withdrawal? Hang in there buddy Craig's in two weeks. It'll all be cool.

**Louis Mielke** · 07-02-2006, 11:19 AM

Yah man, no real hard feelings. just funnin. Talk some trash about other people and you'll feel better.

I know one thing that louis mielke guy...he's full of himself, and that stupid 500 he built, like a freakn train wreck. Have you seen him start it? He looks like a dang monkey on there...can't even keeop the coolant in the rads...some trike builder he is...jeezee...

he can't type either...lol

**350Xhilaration** · 07-02-2006, 04:05 PM

I've been hanging back and waiting to see how this all played out.

I think that some folks were irritated by the awards ceremony spelling bee. It might have been a bit much looking back. It didn't seem like it from the "inside". There's a proud bunch of guys that have a certain amount of right to be as proud as they are, like it or not.

They ride hard all year at hare scrambles, flat track, MX, and all put a great deal of effort into TF06. There were folks this year that were too busy or too hurt to do as much as they usually do (but they all still did a TON with the Tshirts, flyers, coozies, etc.) and the OTC picked up some of the slack. At least one OTC rider was involved with organizing or running every event at this year's TF. I think it was probably at least 2, but it doesn't really matter. They didn't do it for the recognition. They did it so that everyone could have a good time and help TF grow. Who knows if another group of guys/gals would have stepped up if the OTC didn't, but they all deserve a good bit of thanks instead of a good bit of BS that they've been getting.

I don't believe anyone has any truly hard feelings toward anyone else and some feathers are getting ruffled over the internet.

Smack will be talked, and when it comes time to put up or shut up, those that don't put up need to shut up. Those that did put up have the braggin rights til next year. Until then it's all smack. Wing clippers, Z-kickers, whatever...build up and do it again.

Everybody pull their skirts down and move on.

*3WW Star*-Yamahondaman · 07-02-2006, 04:15 PM

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i think this Thread will not go too far............
TOO Much reading makes "us OLD" People Sleepy ......
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**TimSr** · 07-02-2006, 06:06 PM

I cant believe what Im reading in this thread. Maybe the whole world needs to lose its sense of humour and replace it with sensitivity training. So Ohio brings its own cheering section, and thats a problem? I sure wont apologise for encouraging and egging it on. Im not going to say Im sorry that Ohio was overrepresented. I wish that there was a huge PA group, a huge FL group, a huge MI group, etc , etc, and each with its own huge cheering section for some good clean sportsmanlike regional rivalries, and all making as much noise as the Ohio guys. Maybe a group from .org cheering their people as well! Most of the Ohio rivalries are within the Ohio group, and we find these friendly rivalries both fun and motivating. Smack talk is for the purpose of laughter and fun between friends. I had hoped and believed we were all friends brought together by this Trikefest. I cant believe what I am reading. If the guys I ride with do well, Im going to make some OHIO noise. If a big group comes in again from NY (like they used to) and dominates everything, nothing will make me happier than a bunch of screaming New Yorkers. The Ohio noise should be taken as friendly challenge for you to get a group to band together from YOUR state to make some noise. It was intended as an invitation and a challenge, not as an insult.
I think maybe the world needs to lighten up a little bit, learn to laugh at smack, and learn to joke with their friends before, during, and after the competitions they are about to engage in. Youll have to take my word for it that it makes the competitions more enjoyable, and that placement isnt even a factor. Its pretty pathetic what shiny piece of plastic can do to friends. Hopefully nobody was offended by that Yamaha vs Honda ribbing.

**03 ORANGE SHEE** · 07-02-2006, 06:24 PM

well said tim, just think if someone had one a class with one of them "ulgy green things"

then where would we stand??

**3leggeddog** · 07-02-2006, 07:48 PM

well maybe i am taking things a little personal!??it just struck the wrong cord with me last night.if i ran my mouth all year,and then got smoked,i wouldn't get back on here,and talk more trash.and to call my ohio brothers,or the otc out in a group,was insulting.

last year,i thought tri-z jim was the man to beat.i wanted him so bad.but i never,ever called him out.it's just not sportsman like.show up,ride hard,go home proud.thats me.i am very proud of my click.it's grown so much,we had to call it something.so the otc was born.it's not meant to segregate us form the rest of the world,just meant to represent where we are from,and what we stand for.that way everyone knows,if the bikes got an otc sticker,you better belive it's gonna be ridden,and ridden hard.i also will not appoligize for being proud of this.the otc is not just ohio guys,it's international.aussie duner is a great friend,and he proudly wears his otc sticker.

i just thought there would be alittle more respect for us after we show up,and ride hard,put on a good event,and have a good time with anyone,and everyone.i don't want there to not be any compitons at tf next year.but if they are gonna cause people to dislike another group of people,i want nothing to do with it.i am up for fun,and smack talking.but some of it seemed pretty outta line,and uncalled.maybe i need some sleep.it's been a very long week,81 hours at work,and i may be grumpy.

the point of this thread......are the compitions at tf gonna ruin friend ships,and cause general dis respect from one camp to another?if so,we need to do away with them.if not,then lets carry on,but remember we are ther for fun,and fun only.i love the mx races at tf.mainly because it's the only time we get to race with anyone outside of ohio.i belive the best of the best should come to tf to settle such arguments as yamaha vs. honda.not ohio vs. flordia,or new york.i will always be proud of where i am from,and i will yell it every chance i get!!!!!!!!!!

**03 ORANGE SHEE** · 07-02-2006, 07:52 PM

well said brandon, maybe all that was said will be forgotten...

**Dammit!** · 07-02-2006, 07:53 PM

I guess me and 3razors are just going to have to bring a couple more riders out next year and kick all your arses on borrowed trikes.

Seriously though, this seems really silly. I didn't notice anything while I was there. I've seen some ribbing posted on the boards but nothing too serious. I missed the awards ceremony though (can someone explain what happened there?). If anybody is getting seriously upset about the OTC winning some events and having a large presence, that's just sad. I'm hoping it's just your run of the mill misunderstood internet comments problem and not sour grapes. Either way, if I make it out again next year I'll be sure to fan the flames and get some people riled up just to make things interesting. Maybe I'll make some signs like you'd see at a pro ball game and pass them out during the MX races or go streaking across the track with OTC written in red paint on my arse.

P.S. I just realized Arizona Trike Crew's initials would be A.T.C.

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