The AMA NATC National MotoTrials Championship returned to the Turkey Rock Trials Area in Howard, Colorado, July 11-2, for the first time since 2019 for rounds five and six of the 2026 season. Turkey Rock demanded more than clean lines from the NATC paddock. At 6800 feet, thin air robbed motorcycles of power and riders of breath, while clear skies and temperatures in the 90s turned the exposed rock into an endurance test.
Story & Photos by Steph Vetterly
Saturday’s Pro contest became a battle of survival as the field worked through long sections and towering rock faces. TRRS’s Jorge Casales remained composed, surrendering only two marks across two loops to take the win. GasGas’s Sondre Haga followed in second, with Trial Store USA’s Josh Roper third. With heat, altitude and fatigue creating safety concerns, the Pro and Women’s Pro riders stopped after two loops, taking maximum scores on the third to finish the day.
Casales returned Sunday in command, riding patiently and adapting each section to his strengths. Several sections were unintentionally marked with enough freedom to create multiple routes, allowing riders to customize their attempts rather than follow one obvious line. As trials riders searched for the path of least resistance, the Pro field found creative ways through the rocks, finding approaches that matched their individual style.
Casales made the most of that flexibility, selecting efficient lines on his way to a flawless 36-clean performance. Behind him, Roper delivered one of his strongest rides of the season, finishing one point ahead of Haga for second after Section 12 helped determine the final order.
Trials Superstore’s Madeleine Hoover matched Casales with a weekend sweep in Women’s Pro. She adapted quickly to Turkey Rock’s terrain, winning Saturday ahead of teammate Kylee Sweeten and Beta USA’s Abigail Buzzelli before strengthening her advantage Sunday.
The Colorado weekend also concluded the 2026 Western Regional Championship. Following Sunday’s round, regional champions from across the classes were recognized during the awards ceremony, bringing the Western portion of the season to a close.
The series returns for the final rounds of the season, as well as the conclusion of the Eastern Regional Championship, on October 10 and 11 in Toronto, Ohio.CN
2026 AMA NATC National MotoTrials Rounds 5-6 Results
Saturday Pro (Top 5)
- Jorge Casales (TRS) 62
- Sondre Haga (GG) 69
- Josh Roper (Bet) 90
- Murphy Aaron (GG) 92
- Alexander Niederer (Bet) 122
Saturday Women Pro (Top 3)
- Madeleine Hoover (GG) 79
- Kylee Sweeten (GG) 96
- Abigail Buzzelli (Bet) 152
Sunday Pro (Top 5)
- Jorge Casales (TRS) 0
- Josh Roper (Bet) 12
- Sondre Haga (GG) 13
- Murphy Aaron (GG) 52
- Alexander Niederer (Bet) 78
Sunday Women Pro (Top 3)
- Madeleine Hoover (GG) 38
- Kylee Sweeten (GG) 76
- Abigail Buzzelli (Bet) 145
