Trials Training And Technique

So I picked up trials, I have no idea what these machines are capable of or if I should bother trying. So this is the terrain I ride in. My short term goal is to ride a small section of rock (some areas get very technical with drops) roll over them, static balance on the rocks, then look for a line and continue to roll on, static balance again, maybe a few front hops and rear hops to realign. Is this do-able on this terrain over time? I can static balance on flat dirt pavement, but when it comes to trail riding over rough terrain its impossible for me to do so. Granted its my 2nd day of riding trials, and not knowing if its achievable or not, this is why I am asking. …

I'm at a point where the double blip is not adequate to get up some obstacles. I just can not twist the throttle fast enough. I see the need for a zap with clutch dump but realize that in order to release the clutch, it must first be pulled in. So, when do you pull in the clutch? I have not been able to convince myself to do this when the front wheel is far away from the obstacle. It feels like I'm trying to crash. I can sort of do it after the front wheel has touched (stab and release) but that seems a bit late. Are there any easy progressive ways to learn this? I have no natural tallent for this support so the learning process is slow. What I think I'm doing or …

When turning to the left, full lock or close to it, what do you do with your right foot? Assuming the knee is way out as I have been taught it should be, where is the foot? Real question I'm getting to is, is the foot still in position on the rear brake or not? Or depends? Any experienced riders have some insight? I have tried to get that knee way out and still have the foot close to the brake but it's hella tricky.

Been watching a few videos on facebook, you tube etc of the current batch of WTC contenders. I cannot understand why they are still practising to balance, hop and bop, move sideways, backwards and never use flags. Looks good but a lot of 5s if it was a trial. Have the rules changed for 2016 - no flags and ride section anyway they want?

Anybody on here had any first hand expereince of attending training days at either Steve Saunders or Dougie Lampkin or another?? Is it worth the money? How did you feel you benefited from it? Cheers Stew

Hello TC people, I have a problem....I am learning to stoppie and move the back end around on my bike. Sometimes I can get the rear to lift effortlessly and sometimes not at all, what I'm saying is I don't know what I am supposed to be doing!!?? I am one of these types who has to get the theory/visualization straight in my mind first,otherwise I am just throwing myself at it pointlessly. I once went on a course that included visualization techniques ,I stood up and told the lecturer that it was all B.S. and it didn't work,he replied 'It does...you do masterbate?..don't you? ....I sat down. Back to the bike..how do I 'see it'...sink the back end??collapse my knees?? C…

Can anyone suggest a good trials training dvd for a clubman rider. I was looking at Dan Thorpe 'Basic Trials Techniques. Has anyone got it? Would anyone recomend? or suggest another?

Hi All , Im looking for trials clubs near Inverness preferebly north west I stay 60+miles from Inverness Any Info, web address would be spot on Help a newbie get some practice on his bike with a club Thanks all

Trying the learn this technique at the moment, getting better ever day. If someone out there that can wheelie very well sitting down could just give some in-depth pointers i feel that would help greatly thanks!

Hi, i am riding The Scott trial for my first time this year, and i am wondering what the best training would be to do for it? i have been riding up rivers over and over again eith out looking at the section untill im nackerd wich i think would be as good as any!

watching some video footage of me riding yesterday , mmmmm not sure im doing it right .what is the best/correct/optimum riding position ? in mx you have the attack position , elbows out reasonably straight in line with the forks etc is there a trials equivalent ? cheers andy

All the pro riders before attempting a big jump, or something hard, they "clean out the bike" by staying still, clutch pulled, and big throttle, high rpm, wait a few seconds, then shut the throttle. And only after that they attempt to make the jump. Why is this needed? It's only needed if the bike is a 2 stroke? Or the 4 stroke is the same? It's because of the 2 stroke oil in the petrol? The oil is staying in the carb, or in the crank case or in the exhaust or what?

Hello guys, im jay I just bought a 2009 Gas Gas txt pro 280. Wondering wheres the best place to start? Also when pulling wheelies on trials do you just let the bike do the work or help throw it up? Whats the best way to learn balance etc. Cheers!

Not really a motorcycle trials question, but.. I have an 11 yo who's sports mad (I also have a 13 yo whose idea of sport involves playstations). The 11 yo has a nice'ish BMX bike. So where can I look on the web for some sites that will describe tricks and techniques that he can practice on that bike to get him into trials. Sadly there's no cyclo trials scene in Auckland so that won't work nor am I going to spend NZD2,500 on a specialist trials bicycle until there's some indication of committment on his part. Billy, you'd probably have a good idea where to start.

Hello dear friends.) I'm from Russia, and I have a motorcycle to motorcycle trials Beta Techno 250 rev3 1997. Please help figure out what could be the problem: 1.When the simple operation of the engine (at idle, in gear) dual exhaust sound 2. How properly configured carburetor without stand? [Delorto] Inexperience jets shot down settings.

If you ever get a chance to attend a class given by by Ryan , do whatever it takes to get to it ... 1; THE BEST instructor ever. 2: More relateable knowledge than anyone I've ever met . 3; Patience unending ... 4; Unbelievable Skills on a bike . 5; You will come away a much better rider . 6; You will use muscles you didn't know were there. 7; You will still be sore a day or two later . 8; The grin on your face may become permanent . 9; And your Brain will absorb info on how to do just about anything you will ever encounter in a section . 10; Then Practice , Practice , Practice , Practice ,until you can just put it all into practice ... And if you ca…

I practice falling off down the garage in the evenings,and somtimes venture to local scrub land to do more technical stuff (some local plod interest at times...usally leave me alone due to it being a trials bike),incorperating local events at weekends............What does everyone else do ?? thanks Mike. Just read frontroomautos post"Places to Practice and Ride......answered all my Q's really.Count myself lucky !!

So i want to try and learn how to hop with the back wheel but im not sure how and how my clutch should be set for this particular task. Heres a link to a youtube video (with some ol music lol) of what im on about. Any advice would be greatly received.

I am relatively new to trial biking and wondered if someone could give me some tips on how to do a wheelie on one, and how to clear larger obstacles all advise would be appreciated

I posted this question before and it bugs me! I have rode mototrials all my life on the balls of my feet. Started riding bike trials a few years ago and the top riders around me said ride on the arch of your feet, on pedal bike that is. With todays techniques as a weekend warrior it seems like riding on the arches makes since. When riding this way I seem to keep my heels down more and my elbows tend to stay up. I tend to ride more sqaure, if that makes since. One huge weakness I have is not using my legs more, but moving to my arches makes me feel like I'm taking a huge amount of weight off my arms. Feels like I can hop better also, off camber stuff feels extremely akwar…