OMRA Secretary/Referee

Name: Julie Barrell

Home: 503-678-2779

Email: jjtrl2@netscape.com

About me:

My favorite riding area:  Anywhere I don't fall down.

My first bike:  125 Bultaco 

When I first started riding:  I started riding in my teenage years. Watching my brother ride his bike - I was told it was for boys, not girls.

My riding experience:  I have been riding for over 30 plus years. I have ridden in the Tillamook Burn until it became the Tillamook State Forest. I used to race the events, but then I discovered that I spent more time helping downed riders and that I didn't have the competition in me.   Although I don't feel I am a good rider, I do enjoy riding and seeing the world with no hassles. Being outdoors with no phones, computers or major responsibility is such a grand feeling.


My favorite saying:

Why I became an OMRA Officer:  You can thank Billy Toman and Steve Doan for allowing me to become involved.  A long time ago, I was at a race and Steve and Billy were there.  The event wasn't going very smoothly, so I told them what I thought.  Both Steve and Bill politely said instead of complaining to them, why didn't I do something - so I did. 

I'd also like to say:  I love the sport of off-road riding.

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