copemech Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Remember to smile and have fun, that is why we do this. Also watch some of the better riders, talk to the other riders about how they are riding the trial, etc. And try not to get too nerved up scores, Also if possible have somebody "catch" for you on things that make you really nervous. Sometimes just having somebody standing there "just in case" is enough of a confidence builder for you to really give it a go. I will stand there for you. Not gonna catch you, but I will stand there and build your confidence! C'mon Zipper, you can make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_orange Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 LOL - the sort of stuff I'm doing does NOT need a catcher! Think slippery hills and roots sort of thing. No big steps just a couple logs here and there. In fact, it's the wet, rooty turns that cause the most problems. I was really surprised about the nerves I had at the start though, something about being watched and losing points for just a tiny mistake. Can't wait for the next one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 Copemech, don't catch me, catch my bike!!! I bounce pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0007 Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I have a process to get over the first section jitters Always Five the first section in the stupidest looking way you can Sometimes I go over the bars and lay in the dirt That way you know you can improve 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee101 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Done the trial on Saturday. Was really wet and boggy. I decided to do the easier route and ended up winning It wasnt about the winning for me, I learnt lots of new little things to make the sections easier ad really enjoyed it. A guy said to me you won't get any harder trials conditions than what it was that day so I'm happy with myself. Also enjoyed watching Ross Danby clearing all the expert routes and had a great day. Roll on the next trial! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thats_a_five Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 A good thing to do to get used to riding in scored events is to mark sections in your practice area. Use the same colors as used in an event. Mark out the section, ride it a few times, then move the markers to make it tougher then ride again. I sometimes will use sticks with colored tape wrapped on them or wire survey flags so I can easily move them around. Also, it is important to walk the sections before you ride so you get the visual of where you are supposed to go before you actually ride it. I have walked sections 2 or 3 times to be sure I see the line and make decisions in advance of riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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