2021 New Mexico MotoTrials National Recap with Pat Smage

What a way to end the trials season with a 1-1 in New Mexico! A lot of easy sections made for a very low scoring weekend (4 Sat, 1 Sun). My competitors were riding awesome and Josh really kept the pressure on all day on Sunday not allowing any room for mistakes. I’m really happy I was able to keep it together and end the year on a good note. A big thank you and props to the NMTA for pulling off this national and saving the series with very little time to prepare.

This also wrapped up my 12th US National Championship! This one feels pretty special after not having a chance to try for one last year. Sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gone, and I’m so glad they were able to make it happen this year to give all the top riders in the country something to push for. I had so much self doubt after such a long break and missing a lot of time on the bike, but I didn’t give up and it paid off.

This would not be possible without a great team to support it. I am so thankful to be on Team FactoryONE Sherco. They had some big shoes to fill but they went above and beyond doing everything they could to support me so I can’t thank them enough. The Fajardo Replica Sherco worked awesome at every location and felt like new every event. Thank you Ron, Rhonda, and the rest of the Sherco family and sponsors for this opportunity!

Finding a minder was another challenge this year. Ron Lee stepped up early but unfortunately had an injury in PA that he is still recovering from. Thank you for your effort Ron, here’s hoping for no more healing complications! Luckily my dad and brother David were able to handle the rest of the series, thanks for spending your time helping me! Thanks to the rest of my family for always trying to convince me I don’t suck (especially Hannah who saw all of the struggles), and any trials fans that cheered me on. I appreciate it and will keep pushing to try to be better next year. ✊

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