redstormv Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Hi to all, from a damp and blustery Bratford (spelling intentional). Bikes are in my blood, although I've had an on/off relationship with them for years (sometimes literally). Mainly road bikes up to the last year or so. Name's Graeme, born n raised in Bradford just like the Scott. Bought a TY80 for my 2 year old grandson about 5 years ago. It was at the right money and I thought he'd grow into it. Virtually his first word was 'bike'! Got him started on it on his own on his 7th birthday in July. He's getting on fine and worryingly or not, shows no fear. I bought a TY250 mono '96 from a friend last year and spent a while restoring it to a pretty smart, but rideable trials iron. Having been, I suppose, 'bitten' by the bug, I also took delivery of an '02 Beta 250 Rev3 on Sunday. It's the only 'modern' trials iron I've had the pleasure of throwing my leg over and I do like it, a lot! Think that brings our impromptu collection of bikes to 12. Our being the wife & I. Big Rossi fan. Love the TT but prefer the Manx. Drink real ale, love all kinds of music but rock/metal the most. Was an active diver till around 08, would still dive, just don't find the time or money somehow. Like walking in the hills and dales. We have more pets than a small zoo. Work for Openreach. That's pretty much me. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmorgas Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi there. If you and the lad are looking for somewhere to have a ride out between some flags, come along to the next beginners trial we're holding. Bratford club natch' http://www.bradfordtrials.org/ You'd be welcome. We run series in the summer (WBS) and winter (Autowbars) and you can get a feel for what theyr'e about on the website. Go to "News" tab on the top, and then "Peter" and check out the blogs. Start at the bottom for the first one from last summer. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstormv Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hey yeah thank you, will be checking that out. Was wondering if Bradford still had it's own trials club. Apartment from taking my grandson to the Scott a couple of weeks ago (One of my bucket list things for years too). I've not been to an organized trial since I was a lad and the Hirst brothers were late teens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomanandy Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Hi there. If you and the lad are looking for somewhere to have a ride out between some flags, come along to the next beginners trial we're holding. Bratford club natch' http://www.bradfordtrials.org/ You'd be welcome. We run series in the summer (WBS) and winter (Autowbars) and you can get a feel for what theyr'e about on the website. Go to "News" tab on the top, and then "Peter" and check out the blogs. Start at the bottom for the first one from last summer. Cheers, I havnt got my acu registration back yet but would love a go at the novice trial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstormv Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hi there, think I'll do some more pottering about and make time to go see some more observed trials before I take the plunge, but I'll be looking to get my ACU license in the meantime. Having just thrown my leg over the Beta I'm enjoying getting used to the differences. Had a browse of the Bradford site and read the blog with interest thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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