Trials Training And Technique

I've been watching some video of Tony Bou and it occurred to me how amazing he is at hopping on his back wheel. What I'm wondering is, when you are hopping in wheelie position, but staying in place, say maybe just spinning around, is he on the gas and feathering the clutch or just the back brake?

Any advice on how to get up large steep muddy climbs? I seem to get 2/3 the way up the lose traction (I

Uphill and slippy muddy entrance to section. Tried starting off in 3rd with weight over back. Could not even get into section. Same if I sat down and padded. could not get initial grip to start off. Any advice appreciated.

I am looking to get some training to give me a kick up backside and help me improve .. I tend just to plod around and not progress my technique think formal training would be great .. Any advice would be welcome .. I will be doing project 2000 stuff in new year when they run ..I based in pontypridd Or if anyone doesn't mind a newbie tagging along that would be great Cheers and merry Christmas Chris

Hi, As suggested on this forum, I started my trials journey by learning full lock turns and figure 8's. I think I know what I'm supposed to do but I can't use my rear brake during these full lock turns because my foot is all over the place from bending my leg and ankle (O-leg). For instance in a left turn, your right foot is supposed to be on the very right end of the peg, so I can't reach my brake. Is this normal and are you supposed to just use front brake during these sharp turns then? Or do I exaggerate too much with the foot and ankle bending?

As it's scott weekend I was just wondering if there is a secret to riding fast across the hill??? Having just ridden the lakes and the ssdt a couple of times there are alot of riders who just seem to float over the moors, I try my best at going faster but just end up having a tank slapperor or coming off. How do they do it??????

I'm 6'4 and riding a 2002 280 pro. Lately I've been playing more with bar position and was wondering if anyone uses risers and if so, how much rise? The bars are the stockers and I've got my dirtbike bars up an 1" or so and like the effect. Obviously trials bikes aren't dirt bikes and in reviewing some of the SSDE pics I didn't see anyone using a riser. Do they have an adverse effect on position/turning? Any feedback is welcome.

Just sharing something that has helped me incredibly much over roughly the past year. I'm just a happy user. Neil Price is an Australian Expert level rider, 18 times West Aust. champion, 2x Aust Champ, has competed in Europe and World rounds and all round nice fella. He has been coaching trials for decades and is a real thinker - always considering the detail that makes things work. A year or so ago Neil started a Facebook online coaching group which proved the concept had wings. Six months ago (+/-) he launched a dedicated online platform - quite similar to most social media platforms - Feed, Chat, Likes, Comments, Notifications, Hashtags etc. but also "groups"…

i found an older trials you tube video in spanish.i think the guys name is di frenos? the last 2 minutes of the clip shows them using what they called a trainer.looked to be basically adustable training wheels they used to teach technices such as hopping and rolling backwards in the clip. my question has anyone on here seen or heard of this?

Is there such a thing? Im trying to train often, ie 4-5 times a week. Am I over doing it? Reason im asking is my body is taking strain....elbow issue, sore arms etc. Would I be better off doing less or should I push through untill the body adapts?

Well I'm new to this world of trials and I need major help with turning. Can anyone give me any tips to help?

just been watchin a you tube vid, I have been tryin to do this on my bike on a smaller rock but am i doin it right? When i get the back wheels up on the roc is there any rear brae involved? I play about doin trials on my pushbike and of corse i would have to use the brake! Thanks

I'm really glad I found trials and this is why... Here's my list! Please add to it, ok?!? Trials is great exercise! Outdoors, and fresh air! No one cares if you're terrible! Immensely challenging! Can practice engine on or off! Bikes (arguably) can run forever! Events are cheap to enter! Trials folks are friendly! Can do trials in any climate! Way safer than most (all?) other forms of motorcycling! I feel lucky to have found trials and all of you on TC, Happy Holidays all

The highly mentioned Ryan Young trials training DVD's are readily available, if out of stock in the UK. Both Basic and Advanced versions. Two methods, Direct at www.RYPUSA.com, via online/phone orders and charge cards $49.95 or about 31 quid. Post to UK is package rate at $14.95 or about 10 quid. 41 total. No Paypal. Indirect, costs the same at what equated today at 31 quid things, but I can get a bit better rate on the post and package at 3 quid, and I will accept the Paypal on it if needed, yet may take a bit longer at 34 quid. I am not available to run to the postal office on demand, so adjust. Normal post times are 6-10 days. I make squat on naut, so pick your pr…

I have seen ideas for off the bike balance exercises. However, has anyone tried a non bike related exercise to improve timing? timing...as in a double blip with unload over an obstacle. It is one thing to know what needs to be done and another to time/ coordinate those activities together.

I've been riding on and off road for years and always used the clutch as an "off" switch when the bike started to "buck" due to low rpm. I'd slip the clutch or down shift to get around it. However, I've been reading on the forum that I should be able to do full lock turns without touching the clutch at all as the bike will not stall due to all of the flywheel weight. My 2015 Sherco 300 starts to "buck" when I go very slow and I always jump to the conclusion that I need to pull the clutch in and slip it to keep turning. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Well first of all im new to this site and to the trials scene so hello. I recently bought an old Aprillia 240 Climber to see weather i like trials or not... ( i love it ) So i took it for a spin to see if i get along with it or not. I took a video and i noticed my stance seemed really strange. So just looking for advise, what to do next, how i can step it up a notch and help correct my stance Cheers Jack And here's the videeo

Ive spoken to the really helpful club chairman of my local club, Yeo Vale MCC today. I've got my first ever trial coming up this Sunday 7th! wish me luck!! what techniques should I work on before then? Also, any tips on bike preparation, stuff worth taking with me etc. to make my day run as smoothly as possible??

Hi everyone I'm fairly new to trials biking. I've done motocross most of my life so far. I am having difficulty approaching highish obstacles from a stand still. Every time i try slipping the clutch and popping it i either smash into the obstacle or just don't it right. Have you guys got any tips on how to tackle this problem Thanks

First double blips and slowing down what looks like a splat. As the title said. Feeling a bit mor comfy on the bike... I look at myself and notice how i can improve... But really appreciate your advice... Hows that move in which i hop up the ledge called? splat? and what if i touch the ledge with my front wheel a bit to aid going up?