talbotvanman Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) I rode trials in the 1950s on a rigid 350 BSA B32 The bike was in road trim as most of us rode to the trial in those days !! I introduced my son to the sport about 30 years ago. We went thru various bikes Bultaco Fantic Montesa etc. Time went by and the trialing faded for various reasons My son has taken the sport up again and introduced my grandson to the sport with an Oset. I find I can still ride without falling off so now have my all time favourite machine a Montesa twinshock a Cota 200 Its an ex farm bike and because of its condition doubt its ever been trialed Changed the oil fuelled it up and away it went !! Now waiting for a license I hope to compete at a very very easy level Why cause I will be 82 next birthday !! I cant wait for the day of a three generation event. Now I have posted this cause I read somewhere of a chap of 30 wondering if he had left it to late to start. No No No its the greatest sport ever to get involved in. Edited June 21, 2015 by talbotvanman 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwitting Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Good on ya! Best of luck getting back into riding. What other motor sport can three generations compete, possibly on the same sections? I'm in a similar position, except being the middle generation. Our four year old boy is just getting going on an Oset and Grandad still plods on on bikes that are often older than me! Can't wait for the day when we can all ride the adult route together! I remember as a 10 year old being very pleased with myself if I'd beaten the sixty odd old timer at our local club. The beauty of trials, not too expensive and you can make a comeback at any age. Enjoy and keep those feet up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 well done good luck never too old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonhazza Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 well done good luck never too old You are only as old as you feel the day after your last Trial. Steve, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 You are only as old as you feel the day after your last Trial. Steve, you have a point that day im way too old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talbotvanman Posted June 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement guys hoping to attend (or even ride) Horsforth Sunday if the helmet and boots arrive in time !! My Cota is white tank/red seat if theres another one the same Im the old geezer !!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono49 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Well at 56 it sounds like I'm just a pup three generatons at the same trial will be a memorable day for you and your family, good on ya Edited July 6, 2015 by jono49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbull Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Outstanding, you're someone to look up to. Hope you have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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