Saskatoon Track N’ Trail celebrates 50 years [Video]

Motors were roaring, and tires were spinning as Saskatoon’s biggest names in motocross gathered together for the 50-year anniversary of the club’s founding on Saturday.

While professionals ripped through the trails on powerful bikes, people new to the sport were invited to come and put on the training wheels to try the sport for themselves in a controlled environment.

Dallas Bartel is the president of the Saskatoon Track N’ Trail. He spoke to CTV News right after getting off the same he’s been riding since he was a child.

“I started here when I was about seven, or eight. I had a little bike and I just wanted to ride and race with others,” said Bartel.

Bartel says he fell in love after his first ride. He stresses that Track N’ Trail is a good environment for anyone no matter their skill level.

“Anyone just starting out racing on a …