paul_m Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hi, Here goes, I have never seen any trials apart from the pro stuff on tv and youtube. The thing is, I don't know if I have any ability to go and join in a trial, if so, what level/experience? Ive put up a video of me on the area near my work, but its more sort of moto X/Enduro. Anyway honest feedback and if so, places to join in. wakefield or Wiltshire/Hampshire. thanks, Paul Video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iW2mP13dxuY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Just go to an easy / beginner event. looks like you have the between the sections riding nailed, but from what I watched, you need to practice riding much slower and tight turns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Boo, watch your back ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gassaman Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I agree with baldilocks 100%, steady away is the best way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilks Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Barnsley Trials Club got a practice session Sunday the 10th only £5 to join the club and a £5 to ride the practice session.which is not too far from you,if you are at Wakefield area.Normal trials they do 4 routes beginners,novice,50/50, and Hard. http://www.barnsleytrialsclub.co.uk/ plus they are on Facebook Edited August 5, 2014 by bilks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Better to start slow and easy. I have seen many come and go thinking they are better than they really are. It is great fun. Just takes plenty of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just go to an easy / beginner event. looks like you have the between the sections riding nailed, but from what I watched, you need to practice riding much slower and tight turns What he said! Weave some S turns and U turns into the side of that hill and you can practice! Get your feet wet, go to a trial and feel an idiot like the rest of us! Nothing wrong, it is normal! And fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_m Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I do ride slower too, just don't have any video of that. I started with the figure of 8 etc, stopping and balancing, but I cant do that consistently. getting over objects is my problem. up to about 2' is fine, anything else I smash the bash plate into, I just cant seem to learn the technique without instruction. im naturally terrible at balancing so I try to get that better, bouncing the front is my next challenge on my street in an evening starting Monday. Im going to go to horsforth on sunday as I have pals who have bikes and ride there, I will try learn some bits from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahams Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just for info the Horsforth practice land is members only - more info here www.horsforthtrials.co.uk - click on 'Practice' or 'Get Started'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Also Near Wakefield is BUMPY. I think it's £15 to join and £8 to ride for the day But I could be wrong on the Membership fee. The place has plenty of different terrain for beginners to practice on with some bigger rocks now scattered about for more advanced riders. Could worth popping down on a Saturday or Sunday and you can get some tuition if you have your own bike. KIds can rent a small bike to learn on. www.bumpy.org.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_m Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 yeah been to bumpy a fair few times, but it gets boring after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I do ride slower too, just don't have any video of that. I started with the figure of 8 etc, stopping and balancing, but I cant do that consistently. getting over objects is my problem. up to about 2' is fine, anything else I smash the bash plate into, I just cant seem to learn the technique without instruction. im naturally terrible at balancing so I try to get that better, bouncing the front is my next challenge on my street in an evening starting Monday. Im going to go to horsforth on sunday as I have pals who have bikes and ride there, I will try learn some bits from them. Search on youtube for the double blip technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pro sport Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 yeah been to bumpy a fair few times, but it gets boring after a while. Enter a novice trial or take the easy route on a club trial to see if you enjoy slow riding. If you still find that boring then perhaps you should look at enduro events to fulfill your need for speed and jumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_m Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 endure is not my thing, the track we have is predominantly for those lads, been out on a few of the bikes, way too fast and out of control for my liking. after road racing for years I bought the trials to slow things down and do more technique. just been watching some UK novice stuff on youtube, think I may give it a bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 How far do you want to travel? BUMPY's own series will not be back until next month. Bradford will be running a Fun Trial at Harden near Bingley on the 17th with a round of their WBS the day before if you want to gauge how easy it will be the following day. Spen Valley and Horsforth will be running Novice Beginners but not until September. I think your best option will be the West Leeds Club Trial at Post Hill on the 23rd August. They usually have an Easy route and it's a fairly "compact" course. Basically it's just opposite the Wickes Store on the Leeds Ring Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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