baldilocks Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Ok it's a long drive unless you have a friend in Spain to lend you a bike. But I rode the 2 Days Trial Encamp last weekend, fantastic trial, really recommend it. Single lap each day of 20 sections, yes that's not that many but it takes around 7 hours each day as it's a long way round. If you have ever ski ed in Andorra the first day is based on the ski slopes of Soldeu and Pas de la Casa. To make the trip worthwhile contact Sandra Bonet, this lady provides accomodation a few km from the start and also does trials excursions. So you could do a few days practice / trail riding in the pyrenees followed by the trial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybond700 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Sound like great fun. Maybe next year. Is there some sort of calender for amature riders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Not that I know of but I'd recommend any of the following in no particular order Tre Giorni Valtellina - Italy - staged in Bormio, spectacular location, search YouTube for videos. Usually Aug Bank Holiday Santigosa 3 day - Spain - about an hour north of Girona , some of the best natural sections I've ever ridden. Single route trial always runs Easter weekend. Trial Encamp - see above French Four day - Sardent, it's on this week. No water sections as not permitted but with 5 routes there's a section for everyone. Reeth 3 day - uk fantastic location, great sections 3 routes Alwinton 2 day UK as Reeth but two day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 And of course the SSDT ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 And of course the SSDT ! Sure, because who wouldn't want to get wet and frozen in Scotland when they could be catching a tan somewhere in the vicinity of the Mediterranean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Weather is a challenge at either extreme. 36c last year in Italy, it was a nine hour day. What I would have given for some rain that day. When it's bad weather in Scotland you simply wear the right gear. But no matter how hot it gets you are always going to need boots, trial pants, gloves, top , helmet and a rucksack. All of these events present their own challenge and I've enjoyed competing in all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Id say santigosa is now not suitable for clubman, you need to be a good centre rider. Sardent was much better 10 years ago when it had a more intrnational flavour. Reeth is very popular and im definately doing Alwinton next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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