martinc Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 hi, i just wondered if any of you could let me know if there is any difference, between a beginers trial, and a novice trial, or what is the difference, between those two and an over 40s trial,??????? the reason i ask is that, when i was younger i had enjoyed owning and riding several trials bikes, (old monts and bultacos, 70s bikes) i hadnt however been in any trial, back then i had access to old pits, and woods, i carried on like that for about 10years or so. then i had a big gap of about 17 years of not owning or riding a bike at all, (except for doing some "proper" mountain bike riding). then in september, i decided to treat myself and went and bought a new sherco 290, as i have always missed owning a motorbike over that last 17 years. since september i have practiced on it 2 or three times a week every week, in january i joined scarborough club, and have been going practising up there every weekend since, what i want to do now though is start riding some of the easier trials regularly, but as the question says which are the easier?????? i am 43 years old and live at thirsk north yorkshire, so there are loads of trials going on all the time within easy travelling distance, and time and money are not a problem, are any of you in a similar situation, ?????? doing easy trials, as i wouldnt mind having someone to ride round with, to help get me in to it? cheers martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Start off on the easy course and see how it goes, gizza 5 or neon surge will tell you what events have an easy course I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordson major Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 The easiest trials to go for at scarborough are the wednesday night series which start on 19th april. They have a Very easy, easy and hard route. Weekend club trials vary in difficulty depending on whether they are a club trial or open to centre. Wednesday night trials are easiest Club trials are harder than wednesday night trials Centre trials are harder than club trials Regional restricted trials are harder than centre trials National trials are harder than regional restricted trials Best bet is to get your sen to a weekend trial and have a look at a couple of sections (not when there's a rider going through) and remember where the yellow flags were. Next time you go to practise have a go at some sections and see how you get on. If you do allright on them ride a weekend trial at clubmen B. If you don't like the look of a section just ask for a 5 or if you don't know where your going just ask an observer and they'll help you out. hope this has helped Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Beginners trials are just that. You'd probably find it useful to try them out and see how your skills work on a modern course. They don't require any "hopping" so are always a good start point to see where you fit. Steve Lampkin came out to do Beginners after years of playing football(I'm told but it could have been cricket?) in order that his son could have a go. Even on a old but tidy TY250 he was obviously a good rider and moved on quickly. The Novice course tends to be between The Clubman course and The Hard Course although most tend to be closer to the Clubman course. There are also the "easy" trials. Pickering run these thru the year. Just watch out on this site, the club sites and TMX. Most Club sites link to other clubs and dates and entry forms are avaiable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizza5 Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 gizza 5 or neon surge will tell you what events have an easy course I'm sure. Ok I've been volunteeered for an answer Good choice SDMC, probably one of the best trials grounds in the UK, nearly know every rock and blade of gras in the Camp So yopu are from Thirsk, your closest event is the Thirk club events which take place at the top of Sutton Bank, first venue being Gliding Club Lane the second is Long Plain Farm. Difficult to assess someones ability on the forums, but as beta120690 said the Wednesday summer series at SDMC is a good starter..Dead easy, but don,t blame me if you struggle. Next step up is Clubman 'B', then Clubman 'A', then Hard Course!!! Best bet is go along and observe to gauge your ability against the severity of the sections and then decide. They are always crying out for observers, at least you can say youv'e done your bit. As for over 40 you ride the easier course (Clubman 'A') and you ride against all the other ''old buggers'' for the over 40 award, only applicable in some trials. Hope this helps.................Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordson major Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 The very easy course of the wednesday night series is easy enough to be ridden by anyone who can ride a motorbike to be honest. It's just to get people used to how a trial works without having to worry too much about the difficulty. Short sections and puch cards so if you five it you can ask the observer about it so you can get it clean next time round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 go along to any 'club' trial and ask to ride the easiest route, do a full lap on that and where the sections were too easy, ride the harder route on that section, your not there to win only for practice and experience. watching or observing a trial and sections is okay but sections always look easier when you dont have to ride them. so just ride and enjoy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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