Introduce Yourself

Hello all, I thought I would say hello. I got into riding as a young teenager in the mid '70s. My parents bought me a brand new Honda XR75 and I had a blast with it for four years. What a great way to build your independence. I also had a TL125 I rode as a trail bike at the time and an XL500. In the early 80's I got very heavily (3-5 days a week) into rock climbing for about 10 years. Our riding areas slowly dissappeared as well so I got rid of the bikes. I live near Baltimore, Maryland in the US and stumbled across Mid Atlantic Vintage Trials About five years ago. MAVT holds about 15 events anually. I picked up two Tl125's, one with a 170cc conversion and have been ha…

hi all me and a couple of mates have been messing about on trials bikes in the loch lomond area, we would like to hear from any clubs or beginners trials coming up cheers john.

Hello guys I am Richie Harrison a road racer from Darlington in the north east. I have just bought a trials bike (Scorpa 250 easy) to get some fitness in over the winter before racing in the British Supersport Cup in 2008. Just popping in to say hi to all! Check these out! www.myspace.com/richieharrison48 (please feel free to add me as a friend) or http://mysite.freeserve.com/hbr4849 Cheers Richie

Hi my name is Jon. Heeley and I'm new to this forum but not to trials as i have been riding for nearly 30 years. Not very often these days though. It has been good to read from some names from the past and look forward to hearing from more soon.

Hi to everyone on the forum. Just been looking for trials bits and bobs and came across the forum. I've not ridden for about 18years, used to ride schoolboy trials in the 80's and 90's. I've seen Chris Hanan's name mentioned and Shirty Jnr who I used to ride with. Used to ride for Sheffield and Hallamshire. Just bought a gasser 280 and will be riding first trial on Sunday at Barnsley if I can remember how to ride, not had any practice!!!!!.

Hello, I just joined the group and thought I should introduce myself. My name is Eddie, I live in Oakland, California. A few years ago I enjoyed riding AHRMA vintage trials on my Sherpa T 191 and also on a Suzuki RL Exacta. After falling off too many times I have retired from competition (I had great fun but never even placed except for the time I came in 2nd out of 2 at Hangtown) had both shoulders re-built, both knees scoped and now I'm rebuilding my bikes. Next on the bench will be the Sherpa T 191 that is intact with a fresh motor and just needs extensive cleaning up. I also have a Sherpa T 199 Miller's Section One Products special that is about 85% completed. The 19…

Hi there, I am new to the forum (but not trials), based in the midlands (Tamworth), and was looking for recommendations as to where best to buy Trials boots - I see many on the internet (such as Appleyards) but need to find somewhere to go and try a few on. I don't know any local trials (bikes or clothing) dealers - any suggestions in the midlands area please ? Cheers

Hi This is my first post im west yorkshire based ride a 4RT and im looking for somewhere to Practice

Hi , I mean Ciao , I am 30 years old & live in NZ , rode trials 4 the last 15years on and off , We are coming to Bergamo to live & work for a year , I am bringing the wife and 2 boys as well & will be working 4 trw team, one of NZ up & coming trials star (Jake ) 16years old , is riding for the Furture Trial team in the Yourth world rounds next year , I will be his minder for the world rounds for the year & we all look forward to meeting all of you near Bergarmo & around the world at the rounds , We arrive on the 10th of January , How cold is it there at the moment in Bergarmo , Hope 2 C U Soon Cheers Ciao Karl . NZ

Hi to all, I have just picked up my first bike, its a Kawasaki KX65 and its awsome. have been riding in a mates field so far, brilliant!!!!! looking forward to meeting other bikers and to find new tracks. Ellie65

Hello my names Nick im from bridlington i do trials at low north camp near scarborough.

Hi I'm an ex Midland Centre rider from the 60's and 70's disappearing to Australia in 1980. Still riding in trials although I've slowed down a bit after a hip replacement a few weeks ago. I heard a name mentioned the other day on this website (I think) and would love to hear from him and a few others who were around in those days. As the Galpin brothers, Mike and Roger we used to ride BSA's with the Slinn brothers and the Winwood brothers and it was Pat Slinn who was mentined. My dad, Eric, used to know Reg Slinn and whatever happened to Alan Wright, Scott Ellis, Mick Bowers, Dick Hearn, Pat Brittain and a host of other top Midland centre riders. Chris Leighfield is o…

Hi Just decided that I should join a trials forum. So Hi to all Matthew

Hello my name is Jordan Young, i am new to the forum. Hopefully i can answer some questions some people have; and maybe some people can answer some of my own questions when i have them.... This is a great site, i really respect what this does, is doing, and will continue to do for the sport of Observed Trials.

hello all, i am new to this trials stuff. i have just bought my self a gas gas txt 250 and i love it. enterd a trial the other week and i found it quite hard, just wanted to know if any one know were i can get a bit of practice around the lcaster area,with out entering anouther trail! (dont like coming last) Thanks scott

I am new here. I own several old trials bike. Most of them are projects. I am looking for information and parts for some of them. Here is what I have: 198? Fantic Trials Type FM403 197? GRM Trialsmaster 197? Penton/Wassell Trials 1981 SWM 240 TL 1956 Triumph Tiger Cub T20 (modified for trials) 1974 Yamaha TY250 (x5) 1975 Yamaha TY175

Hi all, just joined the forum and thought I had best say Hi, never done trials before but allways fancied a go. I have been riding supermoto for the last few years, not in competition just social rideouts (if there is such a thing on a moto ) and the odd trackday, sitting here today recovering from my last trackday adventure 8 days ago. Anyway being nearer to 60 than 40 I thought I would give twinshock a go, and have got myself a cota 348. I intend joining the berko club and getting a bit of practice in, I will see if I can master staying on before trying to master keeping my feet up.. Can anyone give pointers on helmets? I would prefer one thats road legal if possib…

Hi my name is Des and originally from Cape Town - like many of us - started MX as schoolboy (got older) enduros 20`s & 30`s (got older and married) sold toy`s and bought a baby-seat ! And here i am with a cup of coffee in the shed restoring a `76` Cota 348 and riding green lanes with my Husqvarna 410. "Youth and enthusiasim is no substitute for experience and cunning"

Hi - we posted last week just before we picked up Pat's new toy on the Beta forum.....well we got it, so now we can relax and do 'proper intro'.....Hello we are Pat & Crystal.........Pat rides and Crystal types!! Pat got a 1998 Techno 250 for his first Trials Motorcycle (5th Motorcycle in all) (I think Motorcycles are to Men what Shoes are to Women - it seems you Never Have Enough) Anyway, for starters, we would appreciate any tips, links 4 beginners, etc. and especially a recommendation for a US based Magazine that would have the most focus on this sport. Thanks in Advance....also Thanks to the friendly responses we had last week......kinda refreshing how 'friendl…

Hi every body, I am french arrived in the UK last January. I move my Montesa 315 last September and I am now looking for new trialist friend nearby Hale in south Manchester. I have two children, my son is 6 and a half, my daughter 9 and they would be keen to try trial. It is not easy to go alone in a competition when you didn' t ride the last 9 months... If any body around here is trialist we can chat and why not go a ride .