European Trials

As the months fly by, just wanted to draw your attention to, two weekends later in the year that might be of interest to those looking for an outing in France or Spain. The best classic trial in France in my opinion le VTC classic , Mont Ventoux 14 th and 15 th October, entries open in a week or so... The best classic trial in Spain... in my opinion Motocats, Trial Saint Feliu , Near Girona 18 th 19th November . Places will be sort after, and there are limits to riders and followers so if you fancy riding these, start thinking about it now. For the Mont Ventoux trial you need to make up a team of three riders all on the same route. This has been…

Known for aircooled models , in an almost last gasp of breath both Mecatecno and Merlin produced prototype water cooled trials bikes , desperately trying to keep up with the machine evolution . Only brief recollections of the Merlin prototype is recorded anywhere . Practically nothing was written, all was forgotten and the whereabouts of the bikes were completely unknown. Then a friend and avid collector in Spain stumbled across them both in the space of 1 year......and has added them both to his collection. Since then he's researched them both a little more. When i was down there recently i had to visit them for photos and learn their story. Here it is , …

Anyone know where I can get a side stand for this motorcycle thanks

A very nice 2 day event

Ok it's a long drive unless you have a friend in Spain to lend you a bike. But I rode the 2 Days Trial Encamp last weekend, fantastic trial, really recommend it. Single lap each day of 20 sections, yes that's not that many but it takes around 7 hours each day as it's a long way round. If you have ever ski ed in Andorra the first day is based on the ski slopes of Soldeu and Pas de la Casa. To make the trip worthwhile contact Sandra Bonet, this lady provides accomodation a few km from the start and also does trials excursions. So you could do a few days practice / trail riding in the pyrenees followed by the trial.

Trial in Belgium seems to be on the up. The national federation has just added (for the second time) an extra contest to the calender... Nice http://www.fmb-bmb.be/nl/content/trial-memorial-diego-bosis

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.

I have been offered a job on the eastern side towards the south end of Lake Maggiore. I hope there are lots of clubs in the region but where are they? Thanks

hi everyone, my friend and i are heading over to stay at friends in france , pas de calais, st wandrille, embry in the summer. we already know there are trails and places to ride around the house. but while we are there we would like to do a trial or two! we ride expert route on 125s as we are 15. would someone be able to point me in the right direction for a club i can contact or any information about the terrain and what there is to ride out there . tried a google search and no help for any clubs . any help would be greatly appreciated ben and henry - 15

Hi Does anyone know of any events going on in mainland spain in July as we are on holiday near Alicante and would like to watch some trials? Many thanks in advance Stewart

I've been enduro riding in the area around Alhaurain El Grande with ORO and know the terrain is incredible but does anyone know about the local trials scene, clubs, events etc. Cheers Dom

Enduro might be a little offtopic for this forum, so I will only ask about trials I am looking for a trials school, preferably in Spain, I am total novice to trials and would like to start with some experienced teacher, I am looking for a place where I could go for a week or two to learn the basics. My goal is to improve my enduro skills. I searched google and have not found much information, I hope someone here might have more information, thank you

3.-4. April Aywaille / B 23.-24.Mai Gressenich / D 20.-21. Juni Baarlo / NL 27.-28. Juni Bonanza /GB 4.-5. Juli Chalford / GB 1-2.August Bilstain/B 19.20. Sept. Arnheim / NL 26-27. Sept .Gressenich / D Here are the dates for the 2015 Twinshock and pre 65 Eurocup. New for 2015 only 2 classes pre 65 and Twinschock.Not any longer a pre unit,unit and 2 stroke class.

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

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…

Hello everyone, Im looking for ideas to help our sport here in america . Do you have club dues or riding feesif you so how much? , do you hand out trophies or ribbions, how do you set up your sections? Do you have to have a license?

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. .

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...?