Trials Training And Technique

At only my second trial yesterday I had a nightmare. Kept falling off on the hills, it was really getting me down, like I'd clear it one lap, fall off for a 5 the next. Then the next hill I'd fall off again, ir get stuck and take a 5. I didn't enjoy the day at tbh.

Bear in mind I have only been riding less than 3 months, but I'm struggling with these rocks.. I dont know If I'm attacknig it wrong, my body position is wrong or what, On the second one It was near perfect if I hit my brakes, I'm only attempting the 3 rocks and the forth up the top I've been avoiding so far until I get it right with this. I've tried and tried and cant seem to get it right, and I have a huge fear now of falling off and injuring myself doing it which makes it all the more as I have to swallow my bottle and just get on with it. I've tried to give as many techniques as I could in some of the videos, practice different things, even put a few of my falloffs s…

Hi I'm new here and new to trial. Have some enduro and street bikes background. Beta 250evo is my bike. Would like to ask how should look beginner training session? What exercises and how long or repetition during session should do to maximaze my learning curve? Thanks for all inputs

I am looking for advice on suspension setup. I ride an 2005 Beta Rev 3, I was riding a few sections today through some streambeds with a friend. He owns a Gas Gas 280, we swopped bikes and I noticed that his front end is super planted and doesn't deflect like mine. I am not sure whether it is the bike difference or suspension, any advice would be appreciated. This isn't a bike bashing question just looking to make my bike less nervous through the stream beds???

MY 2002 Sherco 290 seems to suffer from the front end pushing on/washing out in tight turns. I'm a beginner at trials and thought at first it is my technique, but a friend of mine rode the bike at the weekend and said he had the same problem. I'm 6'2" so I have the bars fairly far forward to make it comfier. Could this be making it worse? Any thoughts?

I've been riding bicycle trials for years and now that I'm starting to ride motorcycle trials I'm having trouble remembering to use the rear brake, I keep instinctively grabbing the front brake because it's where the the rear brake on my bike is. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you get over it?

Hi guys I think most of you have read a bit of my story, and I appreciate all the help given. I have less than 2 weeks untill my next comp....South African nationals round 3 &4. A 2 day trials in unfamiliar terain. It will be my second comp riding intermediate so im still unsure what to expect but im doing my best to be ready. I would desperately like a top 5 position although I doubt it (will be p!ssed with myself if I dont get top 10). Yes I put pressure on myself but thats what drives me In my less than 2 weeks build up......how should I train? (I know what to work on but what sort of schedule). I have a dodgy shoulder and dont want to flare it up (hopping). Iv…

My throttle side forearm has been sore and I'm working on recovery. Right now, the worst part is when the front wheel lands after going over a log or similar obstacle. I can really feel the impact and am sure it is not helping recovery. Is there a technque to minimize this impact or at least make this easier on your arms? I try to unload the back as much as possible to minimize the rear wheel impact on the log and the resulting rotation/ front wheel landing impact. I also try to get far back on the bike and try to absorb some of that impact with my feet on the pegs. Still, there always seems to be some point bodyweight is shifted to the front of the bike and and arm…

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 it just me (rubbish older novice) or is grip reduced by cold weather on a trials bike? I was out yesterday and on admittedly, very soft ground I could barely move forwards, never mind anything resembling a tight turn without the front washing out, even on level ground. 4 psi front and 3.5 psi rear. Michelins.. The bike is a 2016 250 Beta Evo 2T so I can't blame the bike at all. I'm finding it very frustrating, any confidence I had is literally slipping away. Also, long steep slippery descents, what gear do you guys use? I'm using first going down, clutch engaged and as much front and rear brake as I feel comfortable with... Feel like I'm banging my head…

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Is anyone offering training suitable for beginners in the north east? I asked at Warden Law and they said someone used to do lessons there but they haven't seen them for ages. I'm just looking to speed up my progress since I've missed the summer with bike faults. I've got about 6 hours experience on a trials bike so I'm a total novice. (I'll hopefully get a few more hours tomorrow at Warden Law, if I'm not too stiff after Fridays fall - I hesitated twice, on and off the throttle when I realised I had no idea what was over a hill I was half way up, flipped it and didn't land too well.)

If you were going to set up a bike to maximize learning how to hop (section riding be damn*d), what would you do? My list: Rotate the bars foward The shock and fork adjusters turned all the way out Any other ideas?

I know this has come up before in some sense, but in looking for advise to others, I am unsure! In the case of multi day trials, 2-3 or more, such as the Scottish even, IS there a preferred diatery intake, other than beer, that replenishes muscle loss and overdoing? Over the time? After first day, supper of ? to replenish for the next day? Breakfast of what? Which is best? More carbs in the eve, more protien in the morn, Pizza, beef, eggs or sausages? Something, anything? I know there must be some dietary science to this replinshment, other than beer!

Hi guys, I have heard from a few people now that the Ryan Young Dvd is ment to be very good, this is the first one think its called 'Trials Training Techniques and Cross Training Tools. does any one know where i could source this DVD?

Sorry if this has been posted before or if it's all old hat but I found this last night - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=UYftEgz2u78&...feature=related Some of it's a bit extreme, for me anyway, but I can so identify with the 'yes, yes I CAN do this - Oh sh*t, no I can't yet', and rescuing your upside down bike from halfway up a big climb, with the back wheel gnawing your leg. Made me feel better watching someone else do it. It also makes a good comparison to some of his later vids where he's got the moves off now.

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?

Hi all, Does anyone else get stuff fingers and knees after riding a lot? I've only been riding a few months so I'm kind of hoping it's something my body's just getting used to. It only happens after a few days of hard practise/trials. I tend to practice once or twice a week and have one maybe two trials a week also. I think a lot of it may be coming from practicing on my trials push bike in between.. first my fingers feel a bit stiff in the morning maybe my knees then if I practice again the next morning my fingers get that lock kind of feeling when I'm moving them. It doesn't effect anything other than being sore and annoying. I find I have to give it 2 days r…

As I purchase my bike and while I am waiting a snow to get off I constantly think how should I start to learn! What should be my first steps? Of course first I have just to ride it on a flat terrain to get known with bike. Should I start on a grass first? Maybe I shoul start with small wheelies? I have in plane to make a small track, any body have any pics? Have so many questions I don't know with wich to start!

Folks, Apologies if this has been dealt with before but I'm new to trials. My 10 year old son and 14yr old nephew are riding beta's in junior divisions at the moment. We've had a few instances of bikes getting stuck on full revs ( for a number of reasons, (dropping,caught cables etc.)On a few occasions the engine kill button doesn't work ( I presume because the engine is so hot at that stage. Can anybody tell me what is the best method of stopping the engine when this happens ? Some suggestions we've heard are "turn the bike upside down", "Rip the carb off asap" or "block the exhaust with your hand and choke the engine" Any help would be appreciated, Thanks