Andy

http://www.trialsphotos.com/gallery.php?gid=59

It was my trusty sidekick that requested it - and he hasn't bleedin' used it! (Makes note in personnel record about wasting senior management time )

Okay - explanation since you forced me. Because I own this site I try to stay neutral on most things - hard as it is sometimes Outside of this (and I do have a life outside this, believe it or not!) I'm a big follower of WWII history. Even leaving out WWI, just the WWII stuff, if you read some factual books of what those guys went through so you can ride your Trials then you'd agree. Keep Rememberance Sunday for exactly what it is.

What Big John said. Absolutely not and it shouldn't even be open to debate. I wear my poppy and observe the silence - and still say NO.

Guests are not allowed to read the topic you posted the link to.

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Anybody know a good source for second hand Trials pushbikes? I'm thinking of taking it up. (Actually know somebody who's looking for one)

Me because I didn't like a couple of the follow-up posts and didn't like the way the thread was headed.

Username is email address, not the username you use for here. The two aren't integrated - yet! If that's not the prob, email me and I'll look into it.

Just show them your vid of "Booze Britain" Being serious for a mo, I'm watching this thread with great interest and there's a lot of good stuff coming out of it. It's certainly thrown up some ideas. At the end of the day it's YOUR site. This is the best topic for me learning what folk think that there's been. It's just unfortunate how the topic arose in the first place.

Trialsphotos.com offers you the photos to use as you wish FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL USE. Yes, you can print them or pass them to a printing company to print them for you, but pass them on to mates and we'll be down on you like a ton of bricks!

Remember and respect people's copyright. Photos on the Internet are not automatically yours to use as you wish.

No? Google says different.

Love him or hate him, Lane "when I was with Arnie..." Leavitt is one of the most controversial characters on the US Trials Circuit. He recently registered for these forums, and although I've nothing at all against the guy, am aware of his past abilities to upset people. However, rather than just reject his efforts to be part of the Trials Central community, I took a straw poll today. The results were overwhelmingly in favour of allowing him to stir things up as only he can! Ladies and Gentlemen - live from Hollywood (as if you didn't already know!) - The Beav Returns!

Yes. At

Okay, now I've recovered enough to post a sensible reply... The minimum quantity to make it viable is 250. As Psycho correctly raises - could I guarantee that 250 Trials riders will put their hands in their pockets? The answer is "no". I'd love to do it, but I could not guarantee that 10 Trials Riders would put their hands in their pockets! Any other motorsport I'd say yes, but not Trials. That makes it too risky for me to take on. There isn't money in the kitty to take a loss like that. Kinell's idea is good. One month of full access to trialsphotos.com is

I would type a sensible reply, but I just wet myself laughing at Bikespace's response.

To get a decent price you have to order a minimum quantity. That minimum quantity is more than I believe I could sell.

I was going to do a World Championship one, but couldn't take the risk of poor sales.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Love it!

I'm saddened by the demise of Trialsworld, but it's a tough one to call. Being honest, I initially felt they shafted TBM. TBM came up with the idea and those who've been around a while will remember Trials Central positively supported them and vice versa. The carpet was ripped from under their feet so I can totally understand the TBM readers "told you so" attitude. However, in saying that, Johnston Press were very well positioned to promote the sport and had more funds than the smaller players in the market. No, I didn't subscribe to it personally - I get enough of Trials as it is, but then I guess that makes me as guilty as everyone else who didn't subscribe for not supporting it. As for pandering to factories/importers - that's so easy for Joe Rider to sit at home and comment on. On this side of the fence it's not as straightforward. I got a cheque from Shirty yesterday towards the running costs of this site. He (and the other sponsors of this site) are the guys that keep this site free for you. Without their support the only alternative would be to charge a subscription. This site runs at a loss, but it's a hobby and every hobby costs so I'll take some hit. My costs keep rising and the one thing I'm not prepared to do is upset my sponsors in any way. Simple fact - I look after those who look after me and this site - I couldn't afford to run it without their support. If you, as Trials Central users, tell me you're prepared to subscribe to this site to cover the costs (I won't hold my breath ) that are currently covered by our sponsors then I'll revisit the situation. It's simple economics My major concern over the death of Trialsworld is the 2006 UK World Round. It needs a major sponsor to be viable. Who else can afford it?

This is a real shame. The sport will never develop without decent coverage.

This will belong in the UK forum then.

Dougie will be there. That's confirmed. Along with Amos Bilbao and Ben Hemingway. Amos will give mechanical tips and Ben will give make-up tips

R2W? On a Sherco? Blimey! Raga will never marry you now