bill w Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hi Guys.. I think i am having a mid life crisis .... I purchased a Beta trials bike in Jan.. but i am struggling to find somewhere to practice before i enter a trial and make a complete fool of myself... Can anyone help or recommend somewhere.. Willing to travel within reasonable distance.. Thanks Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakka Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hi Bill Welcome and were are you, this will help for a rider in your area to get hold of you All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Wakka, it's just a wild guess but I think he might be in Dumfries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill w Posted February 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, trapezeartist said: Wakka, it's just a wild guess but I think he might be in Dumfries. LOL yep in Dumfries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakka Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Haha And where is that , i come from way down under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill w Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Sorry Wakka... It is South West Scotland, UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Dumfries has long been a dead area for trials, despite the suitable terrain. Don't know why. Someone else on here is also from Dumfries way if I recall correctly. They may get in touch. You will probably have to stray in to Ayrshire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moleman Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 19 February CCMCC MHB motorcycles rd1 Aughertree near Caldbeck We are running a club trial , with normal clubman and easy routes plus an additional begginers route!!! , good long laps No better practise than riding a trial , best just to jump in , do not worry about looking a complete fool ,you will be in good company We have complete fools on all our routes .... It's good fun, good exercise , but be warned, it can be addictive 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldyam Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 hours ago, moleman said: 19 February CCMCC MHB motorcycles rd1 Aughertree near Caldbeck We are running a club trial , with normal clubman and easy routes plus an additional begginers route!!! , good long laps No better practise than riding a trial , best just to jump in , do not worry about looking a complete fool ,you will be in good company We have complete fools on all our routes .... It's good fun, good exercise , but be warned, it can be addictive What he said ^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 What they said, ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I absolutely disagree with newbies jumping in to trials rather than practise, possibly I'm in a minority of 1 but I believe a newbie will learn much more just practising the basics etc than diving in and getting stuck in sections all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 44 minutes ago, cabby said: I absolutely disagree with newbies jumping in to trials rather than practise, possibly I'm in a minority of 1 but I believe a newbie will learn much more just practising the basics etc than diving in and getting stuck in sections all day long. In this case, nowhere to go, and no one to practice with, I think this is the best option. The CCMCC usually have ideal entry sections, and friendly people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakka Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Sounds like a very nice place, Have done a lot of riding in the UK , Very little sun wet but still fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turps Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 CCMCC trials are good and easy to get to from Dumfries and also a friendly club. Heading in the other direction you can find the Dalmellington MCC, they hold trials quite close to the town to from near Sanquhar and a few sites near New Cumnock. They are a friendly and helpful bunch too. As for practise ground, if you find any give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill w Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I have joined Dalmellinton MCC and i have got my sacu card... am going to have a look at trial in Glenridding tomorrow but not riding .. If there was someone else in dumfries i would just enter , but dont fancy doing it on my own.. I have made myself a little coarse in my back garden using planks , breeze blocks , gas boltles, logs,, i have even made a see saw... lol ,, but i need to find a steam, rocks, big muddy slopes.. I can balance the bike ok, and i can go head first over the handlebars when i try to do a stoppie turn.... i am already addicted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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