Trials Training And Technique

I've been practicing hopping the front wheel and getting better every time. However, I find that hopping to the right (rear brake side) is almost impossible. Is the technique different when hopping to the right vs the left ?

Any tips on how to do a flick turn? I have seen people do them but could never figure out how to do them, any tips?

When watching people who can get over rocks, double blipping they make it look so slow and their body doing the work and not so much the power of the bike.also how theres a split second they leave the front wheel on the rock it looks like it aids them to keep the front wheel up when ontop of the rock. For me it all happens so fast but Ive been practicing today and the way im doing it i blip once to get front wheel on rock then touch back break to slow the bike after you raised the wheel then go again with another blip and push up with my body. I feel more controlled and it doesnt seem everything is happening to fast. Is this the correct way using a slight bit of rear brak…

Probably a stupid question , but, on average, how long does a full fuel tank last on different types of trials bikes?

First day back on bike since september as ive just finished rebuilding it and wow ive missed the fun and laughs! Only problem was i suffered major arm pump within the first half hour which meant i kept having to stop to rest and have ten minutes before i attempted any rocks or big banks. Is there any way you can train your forearm so you dont get arm pump so harshly? Im thinking one of thise sweeze things bit would that work as i dont know what muscles cause arm pump

Hi All, I am currently attempting to teach my son the basics of riding, in the garden still at the minute (waiting for membership for estc club to come through). I have got him practicing tight turns round old swarfega tubs ( abut 2 meters apart) which he is getting much better at - but how do I explain slipping the clutch a little to him?? - Is this something he needs to learn right now or should I let him get on with enjoying himself!! He can ride down the patio steps (about 3 foot) and he's been over an old log which he loves doing, but I want him to learn the basics early on and not being a rider myself (not trials)am looking for ways / exercises to help him, might…

Anybody got any ideas for relatively easy, inexpensive obstacles for some backyard practice?

Hi all, Just reading about this weekends world round in the amazing setting of the Nevis range, There is a slot on the Saturday that says a Steve saunders trials training session for 2 hours, can someone explain in more detail what this might be? And is it for the public? Looking forward to it now, both days are looking pretty action packed! See you all in fort bill......

I had never seen balance training like this. I think it would be beneficial for trials.

I have been competing in trials for the past 4 years and stalling fives are ruining my scores. Apart from a faster tick-over I have been avoiding my back break hindering my riding in other ways. Any advice please.

I just watched some trials videos and i noticed guys like Toni Bou always have a finger on their front brake at all times when they are riding. I was just wondering if i should be do this? Thanks

ok guys any tips to hop the rear about ive practised and practised but i just manage to end up tiring myself out,the lads i watch doing it seem to do it with ease so it must be technique??

I just switched from a 290 to a 200 and like it everywhere except for big steps. I suspect that the technique is different but could use some input. The obstacles are about 4' tall granite with a little bit of slope. They are either tall enough or maybe the slope is enough that you do not have to worry about hitting the bash plate. On the 290, I could approach at a walking speed, hit the step part way up with the front wheel, use a fair amount of throttle until the back wheel hit, chop the throttle and let the flywheel pull me up. The 200 has less initial punch when the front wheel hits the step and lacks the flywheel to just pull the bike up. Staying on the throttl…

I was out at the weekend just generally mincing around and started to try and tackle a small rock on a flat surface. I was trying a small wheelie over it. A guy who had been watching me came over to offer some advice. He said I need to give it a 'blip' and not wanting to sound like an idiot I just agreed. He then pointed to a small step up and said that I could tackle that with a 'double blip'. So when he said blip, is that just a bit of throttle to get the wheel up, then shut off and role over the rock? Or wheel up and shut off when over the rock? Not sure of the correct technique. Thanks

so i have been watching several videos. i think i have the concept down, can it be used for almost any situation? say a big log for example. then it would look like a bunny hop from a standstill. i got it.... like a frog jumping!! thats it. am i making sense? Also what gear should be used?

Hi guy's, As per title, how do you do that standing 180 turn flip thing? I've been trying for a week or so now and just cant do it, not sure weather its my balance or my technique. So can someone give me a step by step guide how to do it please. Cheers

Hi all, anyone got any info re trials schools in Northeast England, anyone help?

Want to learn hopping the front wheel. Have watched the vids and get how you compress the front suspension and work with it on the way back up. . . but whenever i try to stop and balance and try I always loose balance I can balance on the bike in the shed with engine off with the front wheel turned about 45degrees but cant when its straight. . . Any tips on how to learn hopping or should I go back to trying to balance with front wheel straight? I was told that hopping helps balancing and vice versa so they compliment each other was thinking about getting someone to hold the bike steady while I try hopping. . .

Just fitted 35mm bar risers to the Beta. Wow what a transformation, the riding position is great for an old codger like me with short arms. feel alot more confident with most of my weight on the pegs and less on the bars. Far less tiring, can recommend this mod to anyone with a back twinge. tom,

Your thoughts please ?? Im going BIG.