UK Trials Talk

Hi all, anybody off up to the show this weekend? I will be exhibiting all 4 days so if you have any sticker / logo / graphics needs for next years bike / helmet / car / van, drop in and i'll do some special rates for 'trials central' members Andy aka ANDYROTHERS and GRAFFICS

Does anyone know where I can get ngk bp5evx plugs from?

On reading the sad news of the passing away of Brian Fowler, I reflected that a lot of us must have had contact with him over the years. I certainly had a lot to thank him for in the past as he arranged rides with Beamish Suzuki and Fantic for me. We will miss his enthusiasm for our sport, he truly was a big man in all ways.

THE MHT COPLEY TROPHY BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LADY RIDER: KATY SUNTER! Any muddy face photos of #30?

My mate and me are dropping the bikes on the back of the pickup in the morning and going out to practice. We're still fettling the bikes and trying to get bike fit before we do our first trial ! We were gonna travel upto Buxton ( Hawks Nest ) for a day out ! Does anyone know if there is a trial on there in the morning ? Cant find a Reg in TMX for Hawks Nest ? Anywhere else in that area or between Buxton and Brum ? I here Dove Holes in between buxton and Stockprt is pretty good but can you practice there ? Cheers for any help ! JonH

who won, any news?

Well perce says that Marky would have been on here if he had his new bike so what's the latest on the 4rt arrivals, another week/fortnight??? James Lampkin was supposed to be on one in the lakes, he's not sure if it will be here for the Scott. the plot thickens.

What the cool Observer will be wearing this year.

I've heard you've not been training Mr Kinell

Just noticed a comment on Lochabers website about unauthorised riding, and of course we heard many similar ones on these boards after the SSDT and the Pre-65 SSDT. This is a subject that is almost certainly going to come up more and more following the "right-to roam" public access movement and all it entails. It does not seem to be generally known but many private landowners receive huge amounts of public money for various schemes involving land management, tree regeneration and, most importantly, unrestricted public access for all forms of recreation. This can involve such activities as canoeing down salmon rivers and trail biking over the hills during the deer stalkin…

A mate at work has been offered a 2004 for

We have been given the 2nd October for next year. Sandra

Who's going to be at the Scottish inter-club team trial this weekend? Alvie's always a good venue so I'm looking forward to it. Andy, are you and the camera going to make it?

Is anybody going to the peterborough trial this weekend? Ive been to one at the last meeting and it was great and really well organised, great venue as well. Let me know if your going.......... Lloyd

I did the Thames MCC in West Horsley on Sunday and had a great day out. The trial was one of the best organised I have been to and made it such a pleasure to compete (if that's the right word for my expected cricket score!). I'd like to publically thank any of the organisers on here for the time they put in and also to severely beat with a large baseball bat whoever laid out sections 6 and 11. (Just joking, but they were a bit stiff). Did anybody clear section 11? I did the easy (ha) route and struggled through it for a total of 11/15. I did hear that a bloke riding a DOT got through on a 1 which was pretty impressive stuff. Anyway thanks again to all the organise…

Have not seen any events organised by the Southern Trials Club recently. Are they still up and running?

Where's the best place to spectate at the Scott? Despite living reasonably close, I don't know the area very well and I've heard that the roads around the more easily accessible sections get very busy so it's worth making the effort to hoof it a bit. Can anyone recommend somewhere to park up that's within reasonable walking distance of at least a couple of sections (I'm assuming that non-competing bikes aren't allowed)? Would the paddock be a good place to start or would I just be adding to the congestion?

Great championship win for Steve, well done. Looking at the point spread and the photo's of the sections, this it the type of trial that will make the championship grow. Now if they could only see this at world level they may get more than three riders capable of getting on the podium.

Our BC round starting off from the new Ice Factor complex. Sections completely different from last year. More traditional but don't let that fool you with some streams having numerous steps rangeing from 4 -15 in height. Trial more suitable for the present rules. Practise starts on Sat 4-6.Trial starts 9am the following morning. The B C still has to be decided so come along and see Steve Colley attempting to close the series as Champion or push current champion Graham Jarvis for an outright win on the day!Good spectating. Sect 9 has a cash prise of

Hello, I'm new on Trials Central ( But was on Trials Action a few years back ) . I just need a bit of info on how to go about riding in trials in the Midlands and surrounding areas. Left an Email with the ACU in the Midlands centre but no reply ? If anyone knows who to contact please let me know ?! Is there a list of places to practice on Trials Central anywhere ? I have a few wicked places to practice on my doorstep but I need a bit of variation ! Also is Hawks Nest in Buxton still open to bikes ? Thanks JonH