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some good (and not so good) tips in this video. :hyper:

on a serious note, i can see why some fitness training works well. still pretty new to trials and just back from two day's worth, i can barely move today.

The little kid was the best part of that video!! :thumbup:

yep, takes me a couple days to recover from a weekend of trials............... I getting old.....already been outa shape for a few years.

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Apart from getting generally fit, anyone any recommendations on getting 'bike fit' erm, without using the bike? Winter evenings rule out mid-week practice.

Suggested options so far range from mountain biking to yoga.

I was wondering if using a trials bicycle would do the trick.

Thank you.

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Bare footed, close your eyes... put arms up at shoulder height out at sides (not towards front) and stand on one leg for as long as you can... then swap legs!

and then stand on a pillow or thick cushion... foot can't feel flour too well so its wobble city!! Don't crash!

Practice makes perfect... I'm not good at it but getting better!

Mags

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Apart from getting generally fit, anyone any recommendations on getting 'bike fit' erm, without using the bike? Winter evenings rule out mid-week practice.

Suggested options so far range from mountain biking to yoga.

I was wondering if using a trials bicycle would do the trick.

Thank you.

A trials bicycle is a very good idea, some top riders use them.

At page 130 - 131 of this catalog are some useful exercises:

http://www.offroadaction.net/catalogcorner/_catalogs/offroadaction-v3.pdf

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Make VROOOOM noises too

actually it takes quite a bit of effort to get the sounds right... some good (and bad) examples in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jki4OQA5D4

on a serious note, i practice balancing on the ball of either foot any chance i get... in queues, watching tv, doing the washing up. i figure it can't hurt and hopefully might be developing a better sense of balance.

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