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Another oldie thinking of restarting up in the North West. Started riding a 250 Bultaco in 1974, also had a Montesa 247 UKR and my last was a Beamish Suzuki. Stopped when I moved into rallying in 1978 so thats a 32 year gap, Blimey I most be getting on at 50yrs !!!! So whats changed ? will being 50 make me a veteran ? Looking to get a Sherco as a friend works for a dealer, but whats this NO seat ! will my legs manage to stand all the time!.

Hi guys (& gals?) I'm new here and Jeez, I'm getting old... I did a lot of club trials and we used to go to the SSDT regularly in the mid 70's as a spectator. (Bultaco Frontera 370 Enduro.) Continued biking ever since and I'm about to start Classic trialing again. (57!) I live in Mallorca so it's gonna be a Montesa or a Bulto or an Ossa. Trials is big here if on the dry side! No streams & no rivers except when it rains. Then we get torrents that would wash away Ewan McGregor complete with GS. But there's loads of enduro & off-roading except in July/August and then the cops chase the young 'uns coz they'll start forest fires. (The cops have KTMs.) I'm goi…

just wanted to pop in and say hello... I am going to get my first trials bike this weekend.... it is a gas gas 200 pro.. I am a 47 yr old trail rider and have always wanted one. I have a gas gas ec 300 right now. we live in the country with about 2.5 acres at my house.... can't wait to get it home... jay

After a 25 year rest I've got myself a '98 scorpa easy and have gone back to Back Cowm quarries in Whitworth Lancashire. Still as rubbish as I used to be but am having just as much fun.

Hi there! Just now decided to register here on trialscentral. Always good to learn and to share experiences! Cheers

Well i've been a TC member for a few weeks now but i've lurked around on here for a very long time.. At the moment i'm still riding Hare scrambles/enduro's and sadly i don't actually own a trials bike just yet, but i'm on the look out for one [hence me lurking on here] with the intention to compete in a few trials between enduros etc. I thought it's only right to say Hi in here first before posting anywhere else [good manners and what not] - So Hello everyone Great site, loads of helpfull info, keep up the good work. Tricks

Evening all, im finally getting back in to trias after being away for 8 years, having moved from yorkshire i dont know any where or anyone in to trials around where i live (lower darwen) I used to own a Gas Gas TXT2000 280 but i have now been out and bought a TXT Pro 280 to play with Hope to see some of you guys out on the bikes. Kris

Morning everyone, just bought a Fantic 247 to renovate and compete in North Lancs area trials. They're a lot more technical than my old Montesa, Bultaco's and Ossa's ever seemed to be. Already met Bill Pye who seems to know more than anyone else about these machines. Can anyone direct me to any legal practice areas in North Lancs please. Thanks.

Hi All, The names John (42yrs) and I've been riding road bikes for 20+ years and currently ride a YZ250 in Junior Motocross and Club-man level Enduro. I've just taken the plunge and purchased a 2004 Sherco 290 with a view to getting access to more ride time and improving my general bike control and balance. Right now I've been reading the site for tips and general how to for the mechanical side of things and will soon be delving into the techniques side of things. So far I've not ridden the bike but will be aiming to do so ASAP. I'll probably be asking silly questions so I apologise now and beg your pardon. Any tips for a total newbe? Regards John

Hello all. I am a new Trials rider from Arkansas, USA. I got into Trials because my son did. I bought him a used 2006 GG 280 for Christmas 2007 and I bought a 2002 Montesa 315R late in 2008. My son has learned quickly and is riding Intermediate, I am riding novice. We have a lot of fun and the people we have met in the sport are great!

hi guys im just gettin into trials not yet bought the bike but should have got one in the next couple of weeks ...... anyway my dilema is now finding somewhere to ride well learn to ride in the area i have contacted local council, the police, even the acu to see if they could point me in the right direction but all have come to nothing i do have a small piece of land (lock up garage area) behond my house which will do when i 1st get the bike but has anyone got any ideas where else i can get info from or even better know anywhere in the area that i could go. I have found one place near leatherhead but looking for somewhere a bit closer im literally 5 mins from heathrow air…

I managed to get out on my bike today for a few hours this is the first time I have ridden it and it felt so alien after not riding for 28 years. I managed to get over a tree stump in the middle of the track that I use to get up to the woods. I tried a few wheelies without success but I got better by the end of the day and managed about 5Ft on the back wheel.

Hi, my name is Matt. I live in shropshire and am making a return to trials. I bought a 2000 monty 315r about 5 years ago and rode it everywhere with no problems ever.. I thought i would like to try something different so a couple of years ago i sold the monty and decided to buy a quad and try that. had a very bad quad expierience (of the maintenance kind), then sold it and got an enduro to ride the lanes. OK, but i miss the trials riding too much so have sold the enduro bike and are looking to buy a trials iron later in the month. Would love to hear from anyone else in shropshire out there riding trials and poss meet up for some days out. Usual day jaunt is toms farm or a…

Hi all just joined the site as i have just bought a trials bike and i am looking to gain some tips and advice on riding i have transisioned from road bikes - to enduro - Now to trials due to a knee injury from riding the enduro bike my bike is as follows its a late reg -2004 early 05 BetaRev3 but has the 06 graphics - ive been told the stator and CDI have been renewed (which is a good thing on the 04) and it has a Flywheel weight to tame it down a touch it does look to be very well loked after and i have been assured of the full history of the bike from the previous owner - only used for yellow trials at the most . anyways im based in Barnstaple so will look…

hay guys, im off tomoro to pick up my new beta techno, so im just here to say hi! im Martyn, 25 from telford in shropshire, this will be my first trials bike, bought becasue my dad has just bought a nice little yamaha ty 250 and we want to go make fools of our selfs havign ago at some light trials work :-) other then the beta i also own a 2009 yamaha r1! cheers snake

Hi, Just thought I'd pop in and say hello, I rode trials when I was younger and then had some time off. My mate bought a gasser a few weeks ago and as soon as I had a go I knew I needed one in my life again. Just bought a 2000 model Montesa 315, Picking it up this evening so hope its as good as it looks.

Greetings from beautiful British Columbia. I've just discovered this site and am already finding it to be a wealth of information. I've been on two wheels for many years, but have only discovered the delights of off road riding over the last five years or so; mainly dual sporting on older bikes. My current favourite dualsport steed is a '79 Yamaha XT500. I bought an '83 Fantic 240 from our local 'feet up' guru Dave Rhodes last summer, and am only now getting around to doing some serious (for me) riding. Needless to say my ambitions do not match my current capability! But I reckon that even being in my mid-50s does not preclude learning something new. My learning curve t…

Hey all, completely new to this forum and trials riding, just got myself a beta techno 250 1999. I live in the wiltshire area, Lyneham to be specific. If anyone is near me and knows some good places to ride let me know, although flat tarmac is proving to be quite difficult to ride at the mo! track stand is so much easier on a push bike!!

Hello All well i took my time in getting a bike 25/30 years , loved the sport for years (bout time i had a bike!!! ). got my self a Techno 250 (seems a popular bike to start on ) need a little work done it .. well it is 14 years old , so watch out i will what to know "whats this do " how`s this done " etc , sorry not much of a mechanic ! William

Hi everyone, Just getting back into riding again. I currently have a Sherco 290 on a 03 love the bike to bits Great site with loads of info to