cabby Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Come Sunday I shall be competing in my first ever trial. Only just bought a bike a week ago and I'm all very nervous about it, so other than having a blast, what tips/advice do the massive have for me ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercojay Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Take your time and enjoy it, dont try and break any records. You will learn alot by watching other people P.s Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggle Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Your right, you will be nervous! But everyone has to start somewhere, so just try to stay calm at the first section and don't go first........ wait till near the end so you can watch the other riders walk the section then observe which lines they take through it! After you ride the first one then the nerves will ease........ then it's time to enjoy!!! And make sure you have all what you will need on the Day too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted April 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 And make sure you have all what you will need on the Day too! Care to expand on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggle Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Full can of Premixed Petrol, Spare Plug and Key, Things to eat and plenty to Drink ( Water or Sugary drink, Not Whisky) Change of clothes, make sure that you have a Helmet and Boots that are the Proper kind, possibly Gloves! If you need tips on Tyre pressure or anything else on the Bike setup don't hesitate to ask anyone around you. Folks will be only be to Glad to help you out, just say that this is your first trial and i'm certain you will be looked after!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the addict Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Duct tape ACU Licence Good low pressure tyre guage WD40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_scorpa3 Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 You will learn loads by watching the other riders, but don't hang around too long watching at each section or you will run out of time at the end. Have a good time and let us know how you get on. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogle Posted April 9, 2010 Report Share Posted April 9, 2010 Try and enjoy it as much as you can. From my experience I used to enjoy the trials more after I had finished them when I first started. Meaning that they were hard work at the time but when you looked back they were great. Don't beat yourself up if you drop loads of marks and if in doubt take a safe big dab, better a one than a five. I think the saying also goes if you do dab make it count, meaning get as much out of it as you can. Good luck. Where are you riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt5th Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 Don't worry about falling off in front of people. We all do it and no one cares. Watch the lines people are taking and ask advice. People love to give advice. Bring fuel for the bike and fuel for yourself. Tyre pump and pressure gauge are useful. Remember to have fun! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggyf Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 I've only done 2 trials so far and the 1st was hard work, really muddy and I was wearing too many clothes coz i thought i'd be cold, BIG mistake, bike trousers, T shirt and a waterproof are enough especially when you are puling yer bike out of holes all day. Didn't finish the 1st trial coz i was so knackered and began not to enjoy it, but i had been told just to do as much as i wanted. 2nd trial was much much better, really enjoyed it, got a few cleans and didn't come last, take any advice given, nobody seems to care what bike or gear you've got and lets you go at your own pace. Absolutely bitten now!! can't wait for the next one - ps I've only ever ridden my bike twice - 1st time 1st trial, 2nd time 2nd trial. Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Had a great day out, was really disappointed in myself after lap one, I was hopeless, far too nervous, not enough belief in myself, really felt I had let myself down. I have practised much harder sections and cleaned that some on the trial. Lap 2 I felt better, if not for a couple of stoopid 5's I'd have scored better, lap 3 and 4 I was much more confident and scored arrordingly, but overall I have a long, long way to go, but really enjoyed it, and have another one this Sunday. Only thing I am slightly puzzled with is other peoples scores, I not casting aspersions but some of the scores were very low for the "B" route, should these guys really be in doing that route ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I've just got another bike and looking to get back into it again, after a break of a few years.......................but the thought of it makes me nervous I think I'll start a Beginner's Trial and see how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I've just got another bike and looking to get back into it again, after a break of a few years.......................but the thought of it makes me nervousI think I'll start a Beginner's Trial and see how I get on Start you're own topic then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Start you're own topic then Nice welcome I was trying to relate to your experiences and that you're not the only one......................oh well............... it was lost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Nice welcome You've been a member for 7 years, I'd have thought you would've felt welcome by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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