wynthorpe Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Hello Everyone, Just found the forums and looks great, just wanted to drop by and say hello. Im Simon, im 36 and im from Blackburn in Lancs (sounds pretty much like an online dating profile doesnt it, promise im not here to try and have my way with anyone! ha), Ive had trials bikes right through from being 4 to about 18 (Yamaha TY's mainly), Then i went to college etc and discovered, beer, women etc! Now im married and have twins its time to stat again. My Dad build and rides pre 65 trials, mainly builds bike from old Bantams, but recently started with some Japanese stuff too, i'll get some pics of his builds if anyone is interested? I have a budget of around £1300 to start with a bike, currently thinking a Sherco is what i'd like, looking at around 2007 for that money? am i on the right track? I know theres Darwen Trials club just around the corner from me, so i'll be going along to the next trial and trying to make some new freinds haha (i'll not be trying to hold hands with random people, so people of Darwen please dont worry haha). Anyhow, i think my main worry is, am i to old?? Im pretty fit and im keen for trials to help me get fitter and hopefully get my twin girls into something outdoorsy that we can all enjoy together as they grow up, I know i loved riding with my Dad (still will when i get a bike). Thanks Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony121 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Definitely not too old. I'm still riding at 53 and loving it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wynthorpe Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Cheers Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spen Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've got clothes older than you, Si, and still have a go. Wonderful way to have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wynthorpe Posted September 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 I've got clothes older than you, Si, and still have a go. Wonderful way to have fun. Haha fair enough! I really cant wait to get a bike and my gear, need me a tow bar on the car now and a bike rack so im ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakennstirred Posted September 21, 2016 Report Share Posted September 21, 2016 Im 54 and only did my first ever trial last week. Won my class first time out (first twinshock) Never to old to start or get back in to the sport, Im loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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