Trials Training And Technique

Hi, am i right in thinking there was a post advertising a new training dvd a few weeks ago? Cant find the post, i think it was posted on Facebook but cant find it?? Thought at the time oh cool i will get that at the end of the month. May be i am dreaming? Thanks...

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…

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

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!

Okay, so i thought i would start this little thing where after every time i have been on my bike or done something to my bike i will write about it, include pictures and maybe even videos eventually.. What i am hoping for is some feedback about what i am doing wrong, what i am doing right etc. I ride a Beta Evo 2011 290cc! I am going to go and give it a clean and once it is done i shall post a few pictures of it!

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 all, finally getting a tow bar fitted to car, anyone know of anywhere around the worksop area, that is good for practicing without getting in trouble with the law, many thanks !!!

Macctrial's club are running a Practise and set up day with Kev Hipwell . It will be on Saturday 7th June from 10:30 onwards, at a venue just outsdie of Macclesfield. Places are limited and need to be pre booked by emailing macctrials@tiscali.co.uk .Cost will be £10 for this unique opportunity and the day will be aimed at Novice and beginner riders

I rode trials bycicle before and its rear wheel closer to pedals than motorbike's rear wheel to foot pegs, so i just have old habit of feeling WHERE the rear wheel is and cant put it precisely Learning now how to get over one little stone to another, jumping on the rear, but always dont get exactly up on second stone, afraid to overjump the gap (little) lenght. Even when trying to jump to road's small border, dont get on it, cause if i was on pushbike, i'd be on border, but trials bike's wheel is bit far.. What useful exercise make me put the rear wheel precisely and how to reteach myself from pushbikes habit? Thanks.

Dont know about you guys, but heat stress kills me and my trials stamina, performance. Being originally from cold, rainy Scotland and now living in the really hot, dry, southwest USA the heat just saps my energy and subsequently brings on muscle cramps that are totally painful, subsequently causing me to cramp out of the trial. I have listened to many a person telling me to eat bananas, salt, magnesium, drink more water, drink pickle juice, take an Aspirin before the trial etc etc. Nothing worked. I had a doctor check my electrolytes and all was well. I tried numerous off the shelf products all claiming to stop the cramps, nothing worked. I have taken high doses o…

Hello Its been awhile since last post but here we go My riding level is intermediate/sports an leaning more towards sports an The last couple of ride I have been solo with my four legged friend so i have to slow down alot In doing so I have been riding sections and tight trails in first gear not allowing myself to use the clutch only throttle control Wow what a difference it made for riding wetsections its a simple but difficult skill to master but it pays off big time Give it a go Dustin

Got a bike (rev3), and a Van but am brand new to this. From 6 years of green laning and some enduro practice, I know one important thing: Really good instruction and tips from someone who knows what they are doing, especially early on, can soon save pain and damage to your equipment... In the long run this is always worth it. Everyone is different and guidance from someone who knows what they are doing can quickly help you figure out what your natural weaknesses are*, what to practice on your own and what to bear in mind most when doing something unnatural (to me, like going slowly up slopes and over logs) This is a thinking mans sport from what i have seen, and I am a…

Hi guys, a bit of a dumb question. ... When do you guys decide to change your tires, front and rear? Im presuming tire condition is more critical on trials so at whT point will tire wear effect your riding (understand this will differ acording to skill level). Thanks

hi all, first post of many, my son who is 11 and i are both members of the guisbourgh practise area near boro, we go every saturday and have been for the last few month, my son started on a ty 80 and i have a beta rev3 250. he is really loving it, but i think its time for him to get some real tuition, ii was wondering where in the north east i could take him to bring him on. if anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated, we live in sunderland and can travel. regards jeff

HI Im a very small guy(5 foot 5 inches tall and only 120 pounds) but my bike is about twice my weight I really like the bike alot so some little tips and tricks on how to ride a very big bike would be very helpful for a small guy like me

My first post after lurking for a while....Hello! I used to ride trials as a lad (a few decades ago when twin shocks were still cutting edge!) and really fancy having another go. My 'skills' will be pretty rusty but I've been racing MX til a few years ago so am not totally lost off road......however, I'll be pretty rubbish!! I'm looking for a Trials school that provides teaching + bikes for a day's try-out. I live in SE London so anywhere nearish to there would be perfect. All the ones I've found are right oop north and just too far to travel within a day In another life, distance wouldn't have been a problem, but now I've got a young family so am very 'time-poor'. …

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…

hi folks I am new to the arena of trials and have just purchased a 1985 TY 350. The bike runs as sweet as a nut but the previous 2 strokes I have ridden has had a more aggressive power delivery mine is very smooth right up to 3/4 throttle loads of torque but from 3/4 to wot the power stops building it doesn't drop off simply nothing more happens. It is standard bike it had a 145 main jet and a 38 pilot jet in the standard carby. I have changed the main jet to a 155 to see if it was short on fuel and also moved the clip position on the needle from the centre position to the lower clip position. Are these style of bikes all torque less aggression as MX bikes tend to be the…

It may seem daft but can anyone tell me when i should get a new rear tyre? My current one is still full depth on the tread but is rounded on the leading edge, not all the way though. Should i buy a new one or turn it around? Will it make a difference,i know on an old motocross i had, i did this and it improved but does it matter for trials? Hope to hear from someone[ ive never used a forum before] cheers phill....

Hello, I'm from Belgium and would like to come to UK to improve my driving skills. What is the most southerly trial school in the UK? I only know inch perfect. I would like to do a 2 or 3-day course. Greathings, Luc