UK Trials Talk

Hi im new to the forum and quite new to trials aswell i have been riding about 18 months, i currently have a gas gas tx320 which i have been getting on relativley well with but now have it in my mind that i want a newer bike ( a 250/290 aronud 2006 ) to help my learning. the question is, is it worth the money or is the difference in weight, power etc going to go unnoticed by someone with little experience. thanks tim

any info on camping sites near to Broughton in Furness that have been used in the past that are nice, clean and van friendly would be magic thanks

I would like to do the beginners trial at Shatterford tomorrow, does anyone know how much it is to enter and the full address? Also if it starts at 6.30 so what time do I need to be there? Thanks

Any Kent trials riders out there that can recommend a good, friendly club? I live in Sittingbourne and want to get back riding after a 2 year lay-up. Only problem is, my old riding buddies have hung up their boots so I'm looking for like-minded Kent trials riders to meet up with. Anyone in Sittingbourne or nearby want to meet up at a club trial so I'm not a Billy-no-mates? I used to be an OWLS member, but all the trials were always over in the Tonbridge direction which isn't that local to me. Can anyone out there recommend a more local club that holds club trials on a regular basis? I spoke to the Sittingbourne Trials club some time ago, but I was told they don't ho…

Has the info and rider list/start times been posted yet? Getting a little worried, trial is tomorrow?

The top three bikes at Scarborough cannot be bought in the UK, First Vertigo, Second JGas, third Ossa.

Heard something recently about an insurance scheme where your car has some kind of black box fitted that records the mileage you do and what time of day you drove. If it could be done with bikes it could be a cheap way for younger trials riders to get legal. Just riding on the road in daylight hours for say 20-30 sundays a year, 25 miles a time wouldn't put a lot of miles on your record. How it could be turned off for trials without road use may be a problem though! Mark T

I have 2 young boy's, one aged 7, one aged 13, can anybody tell me what class and what cc they can ride ?. I have tried to find out on line but with no luck. Also is there anywhere on line that I can find out what events are on in my centre (cumbria)?, tmx regs available dont go far enough ahead.

I understand that Emma Bristow has been awarded an MBE for her success in Trials. Well done Emma and also to Sherco for supporting her. Perhaps she could ride into Buckingham Palace to receive her award!

Hi. Ive just finally managed to get a registration number for my 97 scorpa 250. Crikey they make it hard work dont they. Here is my tale of woe!!! First I call birketts to ask for advice, he tells me trials bikes are exempt from Type Approval and SVA inspection. Then i ring the dvla to find out whats involved in getting a reg number. "Whats a trials bike" they say, so i have to explain it to them. It took almost an hour to make the guy on the phone understand what i was doing. He tells me that i need to get insurance, then an mot, then fill in a form (V55/5) and take the whole lot to the local DVLA office in preston and get the tax disk. Thats when i will be issued …

anyone one at brimham rocks today for mackenzie british champs? lampkin didnt ride and i heard he had a big off in practice anyone see it?

Hi all. I'm interested to speak to the above with a regards to a possible film project about the TY80. Does anyone have a contact for them? Please don't post their details on here, you can contact me at landandskymedia@gmail.com Thanks very much Dom

I would quite like details of a Scott equivalent time observation trial for next year suitable for clubman / youth.

Can you get in touch please. I've been trying to reply to your email regarding your offer but it keeps bouncing

Its nice to see tha acu take on board problems and deal with them - NOT! Just been back home for dinner and had a quick read through the selected riders list, 17 on the british championship course, 5 or 6 on the masters, 29 on the expert route, 5 riders from youth. with 9 in priority order for the reserve list - Which includes riders such as Richard Timperley, Nathan Wrigglesworth etc - who both, i will admit are better riders than me! So how does the ACU board select these riders, is it on merit, previous results etc, because i find it hard to believe that Maria Conway can be accepted straight on to the expert championship list, and Richard Timperley can't, Th…

Anyone riding or going to the trial on 23rd January? Villie

I have fond memories of rushing home from school to watch kickstart on the TV in my youth. With the events going on at Hawkstone I began thinking if perhaps it was time something like this was done again. What do other people think?

Firstly i have no connection with back cowm whatsoever apart from turning up paying my tenner and riding my bike.... I went at the weekend and spoke to one of the chaps who runs it. I am aware that there is an inquest ongoing and do not wish to comment about it and suggest we all avoid that particular point for the time being. However the guys who run the place are evidenty quite depressed about the current situation and do not know what the future holds for them. They are however, in my humble opinion, trying to run a quality, legal and enjoyable practise area for us to use. With the potential demise of addingham moorside this place (MORE THAN EVER) needs our support o…

Travers trial on Sunday, anyone going up? Has anyone seen an entry list?

Does anybody know what weekend the Reeth 3 day is next year? Will it start on 20/7 or 27/7 or a completely different weekend. Just planning ahead for next year. Cheers