Youth Trials

This Sunday is the Consett Club Spring Trial, and WILL include a conducted TY80 Route. The TY80 course will be at the start point of the Spring Trial which is at Oxen Law. It will follow the normal format of half a dozen sections set out to practice then ride, followed by a break for dinner then a few sections set out in the afternoon just to walk then ride. Sections are set right from beginner ability - as long as the kids can stop and start they should be able to manage no problem. Sections are set for kids to enjoy, not to be dangerous whilst introducing them to trials. Hope to see the usual kids along, as well as some new ones are more than welcome and the sections…

looking at the bikes on the market this year and they all look very good what's everyone's view and experiences with 2012's and any problems thanks frazer

hi i have a gas gas txt 50, but my lad is about 2 inches short of touching the floor, a friend advised lowering with a mountain bike shocker, he had seen someone at a trial and this chap had done this, we bought a mountain bike shocker (about 5 inches long) but this one is too short and the swinging arm won't meet has anyone done this, what size did you use, any advise appreciated, just want to get him started, but safely,..... or grow bags and stretching rack required ALSO anyone know where i can get a new slider for the forks, or get them repaired, got some marks on them and might ruin the new seals i'm going to put in thanks again Mick

Howdy I am looking at getting a 2nd hand bike for my 9 year old son. He has grown up around bikes, and has had a 50cc trail bike, which we will now sell. He is very keen on getting into trials riding, as we have a great scene here in Spain. I was going to get him an 80cc Gas Gas, but they seem pretty hard to find 2nd-hand. It was suggested today, by a local trials guy, that we get him a 125cc bike so he can grow into it. I would love some feedback from you all. Thanks.

As it say's in the events section, there will be a kids TY80 Route this Sunday at the Castleside trial at Rogerly. Usual format will be half a dozen sections set out and the kids can practice as many times as they want, then run a 6 lap trial. There will then probably be a couple of simple sections marked which they walk then ride without practice. Usual kids who attend - please turn up. For those that are unsure or the kids have never done a trial bring them along - there's no pressure, its to develop them and give them confidence, not to make them struggle. The course will suit all kids including osets. Those who know Rogerly know that it's a great venue for the kids…

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone would be able to help me, I used to ride trials three years ago when I was 12 but unfortunately I had to stop due to unfortunate circumstances. It

Looks like one of the roads to Sidmouth has roadworks with a 17-mile detour to get around a 75 yard stretch of the A375!!!! I don't think many would use the route but it could impact on your journey. It SHOULD be completed before the Ottery St Mary Round But I'd check just in case.

Hi, I am new and have recently purchased a Gas Gas 50 txt boy for my son. The clutch fluid is low and needs topping up the owners manual says "Warning: Use the recommended oil. See quick guide to maintenance, page 8" Problem is no clutch fluid is mentioned on page 8. Is this just ordinary brake/clutch fluid ? Thanks

can anyone advise me on which bike would suit my 7 year old daughter, wanting to start trials been watching bikes on ebay and only see beta 50's or ty80. I think the ty looks a bit heavy in comparison to the beta,is the beta rev 50 around the 2003 year any different in size to the beta mini trial ? havent seen either. any thoughts on this one would be welcome andy

Hi guys I'm looking for a helmet for my 4yr old son ... His head size at 55cm is big enough for a S or XS adult lid but I was worried it might be a bit heavy for him ...been looking at the Spada and Wulf lids ... Can anyone recommend a lid that they have used with a child of same age Thanks Phil

Just got a copy of next years National calendar...ONLY 4 A&B Nationals. Doesn't auger well for future world championship hopefuls. Whats going on?

Are there any Youth specific beginner dead easy trials coming up anywhere?? I feel that my son is not yet ready for the easy route on our normal club trials, and was looking for something to take him too that he's got half a chance of doing ok in to build his confidence up. Or indeed a 'non' youth specific beginners/ dead easy trial would be good too. I realy don't want to just throw him into something thats too hard and him have a miserable day. He's nearly 10 and rides a beta 80 big wheel if that makes any difference. We are based in the east midlands but dont mind a drive for the right event Thanks

Hi does anyone know where i can get a boot strap for a childs trials boots, they are diadora, have looked on the internet and so far can only see them abroad, i.e not in britain, thanks Mick

Hi all, New here but not to bikes. I ride a lot of enduros, hare & hounds and have ridden trials in the past. My 9 year old son has been riding enduro and MX for the past 2 yeasr now on a KTM 50SX so is pretty good on a bike but is not used to gears. Hes done a couple of Enduros and rides really well. I want to start trials riding with him to help his balance practice this winter. Iv ridden trials myself but wasnt sure what bike to get him. I have been reading other posts and topics on here regarding junior bikes but im not sure of the size. He is quite short like his Dad but has good balance so I think the junior 80s would be ok for him. The 50s look small but im no…

hi next year we are thinking of entering the youth mintex trial at richmond. i was just wandering how hard the trial is? what would i need to change on my bike ''beta 2011 evo 125cc''? and any other tips or help in hand preparing for the event thank in advance

Spen Valley are running a separate Small Wheel trial for both Small Wheel and Electric Bikes at their Novice Beginners Trial this Sunday. The venue is Harden Moor with a Start of 10:30. The Novice Beginners for all other classes will start at 12:00.

On Saturday 08/10/2011 Stanley Trials Club are holding a trial at Oxenlaw near Castleside just off the A68. There will be a seperate TY80 course. Bring the kids along and have some fun Start 12 Noon

This weekends Novice Beginners will have a OSET course with a start time of 10am. The venue is Rockingstones Quarry See website for directions.

New on here just looking for a bit of advice please! I'm just looking to get my son, who's 7, involved in trials and the first hurdle is what to buy. The Osets seem like a great idea due to the low noise factor allowing him to practice in the garden. Are they a viable alternative to the TY80? With either of these options are there plenty of trials (Midlands Centre) that would accommodate either of these bikes? Or do i need to bite the bullet and spend money on a Rev50 or TXT Boy? You advice will be gratefully recived! Thanks

Hi guys New here, but here's my first question Been involved in schoolboy MX / enduro and my own enduro for years in the SE, but have now moved to Devon. My lad (about4 1/2) is gagging to get a bike, I'm not keen on him starting in MX at the mo, so I think Schoolboy Trials would be great to start with, but don't know anything about it. So any help in locating local adult and schoolboy events / clubs(Sidmouth and SE Devon) would be really appreciated. Cheers Steve