Canada Trials

I was just wondering how most people like to spend thier time on the pegs, here in Courtenay on Vancouver Island we don't have an official club so we mostly ride trail. where do you ride and what do you prefer? Trails or events or just a practice area?

With nothing to do except browse the web: - I thought the rest of the World would like to know that Global warming does not apply in Canada !! - In the usually balmy Okanagan Valley of British Columbia it is a crisp -14 today, but that is warm compared to Calgary with a temperature of -32 + windchill = -49!!! And that children, is why I'm sitting at the keyboard today, instead of heading for Alberta.- I don't care how many customers are hollering for parts or Oil, I 'aint movin. - Oh ! and as for the brand new bikes sitting in the shop - looks like they will remain shiny for at least a couple more weeks.

I used to ride trials and enduro bikes in the early 70’s and have had street bikes until about 4 years ago. I thought I might get back into riding trials bikes again. I was hoping to ride a bike before purchasing but that has proved hard to arrange. Ride the vibe has cancelled it’s schools at Ioco and Popkum is open only on weekends. I have attended a couple of trials at Ioco but was unable to take their course due to lack of a bike. If anyone knows where I can get a test ride I’d be grateful for the information. I intend on joining the club I am also wondering if there are any other places to ride nearer to White Rock than Ioco. What brand of bike has the…

Hello all, I've got a '77 Bultaco Sherpa T 350. It has a fiberglass tank. I'm concerned with putting ethanol-based gasoline in the tank. I've been told by several people and read that the ethanol dissolves the fiberglass resin causing the tank to weep fuel over time. I've also read online regarding concerns about its solvents. As far as I am able to research, all Ontario pump gas contains at least 10 % ethanol by law. I've got several takes on preventing this but was hoping to gage your opinions on the subject. 1. Tank was "sealed" by previous owner using an unknown chemical. The "Kreem" tank sealer website states that it may not be compatible with some fibergla…

Some very exciting news will be announced about the future of Trials in North America next week! Stay tuned!

A great Canadian trials rider...

From the MCC web site the press release http://www.motorcycling.ca/news.html?id=08Mar27_1 March 27, 2008 Historic Moment In Canadian Motorcycle Competition Toronto, Ontario

Pretty disappointed to see that Sherco has changed from Mountain Motorcycles for the Canadian distribution of their motorcycles. Not sure of all of the details as I can't see where Sherco has announced the change, but this is from the TrialsPlus website of Mountain Motorcycle: "Mountain Motorcycle Ltd is no longer importer of the Sherco brand of trials motorcycles for Western Canada. That function has recently been assigned by the factory to Bob Billyard at Sherco Canada in Ontario, whose territory encompasses the entire country. We thank our loyal Sherco customers for their support and friendship over the years. We are working with the Sherco factory and the new import…

New member (beginer)looking to get into the sport and want to know what levels of competition there are on vancouver Island. I have no interest in hopping around on one wheel so was looking into twinshocks and posibly building a bike so could someone point me in a direction for more information? So far looks like the twinshock requirments are Twinshocks, aircooled, drum brakes. Dan

I have been watching "Ice Road Truckers" and I just had to post something about it. I definately have huge respect for those guys. Driving on ice, the heaviest load I have seen so far was 95,000 pounds. Plus some of those guys are pulling 30 to 42 hour days. And some people say us trials riders are crazy.

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So I have come to find out that owning a 2003 sy 250 scorpa in Canada has it's challenges...I know that (from what i have read) the sy is good all around reliable bike and I am thoroughly enjoying its rideability and ample power (for my novice riding skills) Here'e the question...If and when the time comes...where can I a) find parts, like for example clutch components... b)fenders, fasteners, fork seals etc... I have recently placed and received an order from "the tryals shop" and i must say I was impressed with their service and speedy shipping.. (dutie fees sucked though) I was able to get some "consumables" like, levers,grips, adjusters...etc. I guess i'm more or l…

What are you all doing for insurance on these bikes? Liability only or Fire and Theft too? Thanks, J

I live Idaho and I'm interested in completing in the Pacific Northwest. I've been confused for months, at first I thought WTC was the world trials championship but now after reading into it I discovered it means world trials Canada. My question is are they affiliated with each other? Can anyone tell tell what events to attend on the Canadian side of the border? Ray Rotney

I just read through the recent "Trouble at AHRMA" thread on the USA forum. Yikes! Almost as bad as reading CMA/WEC politics for modern Canadian Trials! As for the former, all politics aside, the riding issues sound very familar to ones I have heard since starting to help organize and compete in vintage events here in Canada over 20 years ago. Ironically, some of the vintage bikes we see out in recent times were being used in modern events back when we started "vintage" trials in Eastern Canada! Much has changed and the old guard of BSA and Triumph riders are almost completely absent now, while the ubiquitous TY's , TLs, Sherpas, etc. are all over 30 years old. Turnouts…

Just wanted to note that this year we are having Trials demonstrations right across this big country of ours. By working with the Canadian Motorcycle Show the sport of Trials has been given some great visibility. Last year Jordon Szokes had done a few shows out West and in Toronto. This year I jumped on the band wagon and tried to organize a show for the East Coast. In my efforts to organize it I found out that Stephen Fotheringham with ATAQ was already planning a Demo for Quebec city and Montreal. The Moncton show was the week in between the 2 shows so the show organizer was able to transport all the staging between the three shows and the Belanger family was nice enough…

Hi, Anyone know of any places to ride in the Winnipeg area? Any other riders in or near Winnipeg? Scorpaguy

I see that there are Four Canadian riders in the SSDT this year, the largest contingent for quite a while. - The best known of these is Stan Bakgaard, who last rode the event in 1984 finishing 13th on a TY 250. - Stan will be mounted on a Sherco for this year's Trial.

Dean here buddy! Still riding twin shock & looking ... BIG LOL Your thoughts... Bad right knee ... Really would like an E start. A 200 Randonne surely would be a great replacement for my US spec reflex wouldn't it? To TMI/tryles shop's glory days! 615 545 1111 texts ok

All riders in Canada have now been automatically directed to TrialsCentral forums here, Due to the fact that one of the trials websites in this country, has decided to remove its forum altogether. Sighting constant problems with spam, upgrades etc. Interesting enough, that over a long period of time, people who have wanted to post responses were faced with the response of " forbidden". This is unfortunate. It is quite humorous though that it became not worth the work to correct things, at the same time as some constructive and perceptive comments were made about the enigma known as the "WTC". No, that's not World Trials Championships, it stands for world trials Canada. …