European Trials

Gents - a few of us are going to venture into Europe in 2015 and would like to do either one or both of the Ventoux / Roregordo in 2015 ....We will have people travelling from Carlisle & Manchester / Wrexham so its a proper "Road Trip" and with between 6-10 possible riders. I understand the dates are around the beginning of October - can anyone confirm the dates ?? Some help on the following would be ideal. Best way to travel ie : Overnight Ferry to Santander / Bilbao ?? with 3 people & the bikes in a van and the others flying and meeting there. What is the nearest village or town to the start of each event. Any special requirements for the twinshock / C…

Hi guys I'm thinking of going and doing the French 4 day trial at sardent but would like to speak to a few people that have been before to help me out with a few thinks like what license I need??how long is each day?? Do I have to have working lights on my bike? And generally what it is like tbh I'm currently riding a Gas Gas txt pro 250 2009 model!! Have been doing white routes but just moved up onto yellow what are the classes like out there?? Many thanks

Calling anyone living and riding in France! Hopefully moving to France permanently next year, can anyone please tell me what the process and cost of getting a french trials licence is? Whilst I'm asking, my bike is UK registered, but SWMBO's 125 isn't (she also doesn't have a full UK bike licence)..... Do I have to reregister them in France to be allowed to ride and does SWMBO have to take her full bike test? Thanks in advance

Speaking to some chums yesterday, the word is that this might be the last ever trial held there. Apparently there are Mayorial elections next year, and there is a new candidate, who if elected wants to turn this whole area into a natural park. Result, no motobikes... So, whilst not set in stone, anybody who has always wanted to ride or its on a bucket list, I suggest when the entries come out later in the summer, to do it. There is a previous thread on what you need to do and how your bike needs to be... will be a real shame if it goes its the best two day twinshock / Pre 65 in France.

Looking for hastle free transporting of trials bikes to France, Belgium and Spain. What documentation is required to take a bike to mainland Europe, is getting it back ant different ? Also, if the trial is all off road, such as Robregordo, and a non registered bike is used, any additional/alternative documents required. Thanks in advance. Ross

The recent classic trial at Rochepaule, France, attracted an entry of over 100 riders, the trial was held over 55 kms of interzone, and had 16 sections, 10 in the morning and 6 in the afternoon. When I mentioned at the weekend it seemed rather too little section action and not for me, I was met with a little gailic backlash. So would competitors on here, be happy with a trial with only 16 sections, would you travel up to 200 miles for this, or am thinking this is the slippery slope. .

Does anyone know if the uem european championships will be stop or no stop?

Hello We are pleased to welcome everybody to our first EC since 2007. I can assure that we are working our a*** out to make this a great event. For those who will like to come looking its not too late. Ryanair got tickets still for £55,- Time schedule for the weekend: http://www.trialavisa.no/resultater/EMogVM2013/Oslo/Tidsskjema.pdf Weather seems to be ok: http://www.yr.no/pla...bukta/long.html Whats going on (besides trial of course) in Oslo this weekend: http://www.visitoslo.com/en/ -Jan

It remains a little place near Liège in Belgium where people can still do a little trial ... Without causing any ecological damages or neighborhood disorder ! Of course, some "neo-ecologists" attempt to classify the area as "Natura 2000" (protected area of ecological interest) You can appreciate the "ecological interest" of this place which was laid out and cleared of rubbish by people who took care : If you can help, sign the petition to show your opposition here : https://www.lapetiti...ment-12385.html Thank you for them.

Is anyone familiar with trials around the Bilbao area. Any trials shops in or around the city ?? Any clubs in and around the city ?? I know Gerona is a big trials area but not sure I'll be over as far as that but I will be in the Bilbao area for a few days soon.

Are there any forum members living in Spain and riding with Spanish clubs? Interested to know how licensing works, how clubs are run, if they mostly have their own land to practice on, that sort of thing? Thanks in advance ?

A very welcome announcement from the Belgian Motorcycle Union: "After a thorough evaluation showed that it was better for our national competitions to return to normal 'stop' formula."

Anyone done it? Any tips or info much appreciated. Thanks

Entries for Robregordo 2013 are now open in http://www.motoclubs...calendario.html 200 Entries available in strict order of registration date. Entry list http://www.motoclubs.../insc/lista.php This year 45km route all off road and 25 sections (6 1/2 hours + 1/2 hour time on penalty of 1 point per minute) on Saturday and 20 on Sunday (5 hours + 1/2 hours time on penalty of 1 point per minute). 3 categories: Yellow / Amarillo (clubman) + Green / Verde (intermediate) + Blue / Azul (expert). Classifications both individual and teams of 3 pilots racing together in the same colour. Handicap depending in the year of the bike: PRE 65 0,7 PRE 72 …

Just got my first trials bike and wondering if anyone lives in the Limousin that wants to meet up for rides. Or if anyone has any leads of a local club I can join, can't find a lot of info on the internet.

Apparently Luxembourg is allowing roll backs as long as feet is off the ground. 2 min time limits and stops with foot down is still a point. Belgium is allowing stops as well even though they really tried the no stop thing last year. Hrmmmm have the people spoken? --Biff

Just on the off chance someone out there might be interested. The Easter weekend 15 th 16th April we are organising a classic trial here in the best bit of the Dordogne. Just a few km's from Sarlat, 20 sections of fantastic quality, with a ride round of 20 odd km's. Might even be an excuse to get away, you won't be disappointed. We will accept modern bikes for over 40 riders.. all non stop. Camping is avaliable from Friday until Monday with toilets, and an evening Saturday night meal is arranged to help empty the French wine lake. Further details available by PM

Toni bou not at spanish champs? Why?

Why no X-Trial round in the UK...? Is the Sheffield Indoor Trial seen as a proxy event...?

A great 5 days, UK riders top the results in S2, S3+ & S3 Vets. http://espace-loisirs-boade.com/themes/Boade/prog/Trial_BSP.html Results and videos at bottom of the page.