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  1. I've got the LWB Vivaro double cab Sportive Got it 18 months ago after 8 years with a LWB Sprinter 30,000 miles later I'm glad I downsized We get two bikes in no problem (nine pushbikes on holiday last year!!) Mine is 100% factory standard Not sure about 3 bikes without resorting to removing wheels Hope this helps Mike
  2. That's how I read it. Does that mean a lad just off an 80cc bike, fresh out of C class, (who would in the past have spent the next 3 years riding B class sections) now jumps straight to A class sections if he wants to be 'in the Championship'? Break out the bandages !!!
  3. Your lady may find a 125 just right. My 14 year old is 5' 2" and 6.5 stone. He has no problems riding or starting his 2010 Gas Gas. The bike feels very light and the throttle response at low revs is quite docile, however, wind it up and it flys !!! I would say the same about all the Gas Gas 125's we've had since 2004. This latest version is the best so far though. Good luck.
  4. I remember my two lads doing a Richmond C & D National in 2003. It was a boiling hot day and a Yorkshire sized lap !!! The start/van/petrol/spares/punchcard swapover was at the top of a massive hill, which, by the fourth lap was of Everest like proportions. I remember being so knackered, I couldn't drive home, so I called in on my cousin near Hawes and crashed out for the night. I think my youngest was 3rd but I never made it to the presentation, as I was flaked out in the van! Happy days.
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    Hebo Boots

    Bought a pair of Diadora Stone 3's for my son (17) 14 months ago from Kelcoat in Leek. Been worn nearly every weekend since and still look great. Leather very tough, hardly marked. Soles worn, but to me that just shows how good the uppers are. He says they're very comfy as well. Highly recommended. Mike.
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    Just A Thought

    Back to the origional suggestion. I know this will get shot down but what the heck. How about a team of 3 entering under one riding number, three bikes or one it makes no difference they all have the same number. Each person rides for two days, minds/pit crews/acts as goffer for two days and observers for two days. For those that like a bit of action/rest/involvement in their weeks holiday it might be quite appealing. Needs refining, but it's a start. Fire away !!!!
  7. Wanted to wait and see where the rounds are next year before contributing to the thread. On first glance I thought the venues seemed fairly well spread, but being rather sad and having a spare few minutes, I decided to use my friend Google and do a mileage check. I used a parent/rider living between York and Lancaster (The North) and a parent/rider living between Bristol and London (The South). I appreciate these places are not on the extremities of the UK, but they are generally accepted as a reasonable North/South divide. Over the 7 rounds, our parent from the North will clock up 2470 miles, whereas our friend from the South will do 2888 miles. Interestingly if you ignore the last round in Scotland they would both do exactly the same mileage over the previous 6 rounds. OK the Southerners come off worst, but 500 miles is a tank of fuel in my Sprinter/
  8. At that age and with the value of hindsight, I'd go for the Beta 80. Full size wheels/tyres means plenty grip and tyre choice, but smaller frame cycle parts means easy control and lightweight. Suspension will suit the smaller riders, while the 125 is fine if you're 9st plus. Bulletproof engine will take a huge thrashing and return for more of the same. They have been on the market since 2003 so there should be a good few in the classifieds. My lad is 13 now, still only 5 stone (suspension issues) and quite small but has moved onto a 125 Gas Gas. He had two Beta 80's during 2005 - 2007 and loved them both. The small bikes are good if he is particulaly little and lacks confidence, but I believe at that age they learn very quickly and with the Beta 80 he will still be looking for it's limits 3 years from now. Good luck.
  9. What a BRILLIANT event! The atmosphere as riders left the start area was quite special, apprehension, excitement and anticipation of what lay ahead. All the riders I saw gave it 100% from begining to end. They were ALL fantastic. My eldest lad was disappointed that an observer had missed him on the first lap, however he's already looking forward to entering the Scott next year. The first words my 13 year old uttered to me when I found him at the finish were, "we ARE doing this trial again next year". Thanks, to the Richmond Club. A proper good do!!
  10. We currently have an 07 beta 125 and an 07 Gas Gas 125. The Beta is the heavier of the two but as the rider is 5ft 10 and 10 stone it makes little difference to him and he likes it. Whilst the Gas Gas feels much lighter, which suits my smaller son it has proved to be just as reliable as the Beta and my 13 year old would rather walk than ride his brothers bike !!!!!!!!! Having had two Beta 80's, which I thought were brilliant bikes, either of the above will feel much much heavier and bigger but big smiles with the extra power. Try them all is the best advice. As we've never had a Sherco I can't comment on them. Good luck. Mike.
  11. Hi There. How old is he and what size (height & weight) is he ? Mike
  12. My cousin had the same dilema with his daughter a couple of years ago, she had never been on a motorbike but had seen my boys and her Dad enjoying themselves and fancied a bike. My youngest (then 11) had a Beta 80 at the time which I thought would be an ideal starter bike. Very light, bombproof engine, not too much power, slow action throttle, extra flywheel weight and featherweight clutch. Whilst she did ride it round the field a few times you could see she was scared of it and found standing up not at all natural. Shortly after this he got her a Yamaha PW80, which she loves. Gears, 2 or 3 but no clutch and a big comfy seat. Have you got a bike ? If so I would let her have go on that, if she seems happy and confident with the controls then a 125 would be ideal. Gas Gas would be my choice but condition is probably more important than make. Good luck. Mike
  13. Think the Youth 2 day in August runs all 4 classes (ABCD) over both days. It is probably one of the best Youth trials of the year. Brilliant venue, huge camping area, great social and organisers who know exactly what is needed. There are 4 routes, so each class is catered for. The British Championship Youth National in September (at the same venue) is usually run, C & D Saturday and A & B Sunday. A great opportunity for the young ones to compete on the Saturday, stay over, and watch the bigger lads on the Sunday. Two chances to enjoy the Harwood Dale hospitality !!! Mike.
  14. We did the South Shrops round a couple of years ago. Seem to remember it was a very good trial. The COC was in touch with the abilities of the riders and set a varied and fair test. Don't know which venue they will use this time, but then it was quite a hike round. Probably made worse by the copious amounts of wine drank the night before !!!! You will need to enter in advance (see TMX for regs) with 2 SAE's. About a week before the event you will recieve a programme which will detail the days timings. Each rider has a set start time and an overall time limit for the event, say 5 1/2 hours. The day will fly by, so take what you think you may need in a rucksack as walking a mile back to the van for a spare lever is as frustrating as it is knackering. Rules are fairly obvious, one difference to a club trial is the only people allowed in the sections are supposed to be the riders, so don't be surprised if an observer tells you to get out of the section. You are allowed to assist once a 5 has been given. Enjoy yourselves. Mike.
  15. Back to the origional question. As far as I know there are only two routes. C Class and D Class. Severity wise it's hard to say. How long is a piece of string ? At that young age size and ability seem to vary by an enormous amount. The Cadet looks a brilliant bike, my two had to put up with a TY80 and a Gas Gas Boy, they coped ok and had a great time. So there's only one thing to do, get that entry in the post, book the accommodation and go !!!! It's the only way to find out. Good luck. Mike.
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