Yes my hair is vertically challenged (just like you) but I aint 19st going on 20 -- What do you think of the Poll results by the way? Is it what you expected?
You make a good point but its damn hard to make sections hard enough for the top experts without having some risk to injury. unless you just want them hopping and bopping at ground level It all depends on what nature provides for terrain to mark the sections out on as well
seems peeps like it towards the hard side when I thought they might like it to the easier side ?
Is it because peeps dont want to sound wussy saying they like it easier?
Doing alright mate and glad to see you here... and I notice you ride a Sherco so you gotta be a good sensible lad who doesnt like doing too much maintenance
The more I think about this , the more I like it. Someone like me who dont give a damn about the results ( except for pub banter ) to be able to turn up at a trial, look at a section then ride the one you want means you can make it as easy or as difficult as you want to.
On the face of it , it sounds great.. but.....
I might come to your trial this weekend - I like the idea of being able to try a different route if you want to section on section. I might have a go at it
We have four routes at every trial we do hence the comments by Andy above saying it all gets a bit confusing for some. Its a pig to set out as well trying to keep in view the riders seeing it for the first time and working their own route out. We did one trial earlier this year with 5 routes - an extra hard route for Ross ,Wiggy and co to ride and seemed to go ok. They didnt have any problems working out their route anyway
I think to cater for all abilities, 4 routes is essential . Thats what I am hoping I can find out from this thread whether thats the general view or not.
Normally the trials are advertised as an 'A' or a 'B' grade trial and some people mention that it has a beginners route or whatever.. We all know trials is a 'risk' sport but how much of a risk do riders want to expose themselves to based on their ability? I would like to ride more challenging stuff but I aint capable any more so I dont. (When I do, I fall off and get injured )
As a CofC I was wondering how to pitch the level of a trial in relation to its level of difficulty whereby everyone gets as much as possible out of the trial. I know you have A & B grade trials which dictate that but even they differ somewhat in their level of difficulty so I am after some customer feedback please
I rode a Llanfyllin trial on saturday and there was very little in the way of anything too taxing on the route I rode (Novice) and it was a nice ride round. No injuries for a start and I really enjoyed it. Is this something that other people enjoy or would they prefer it harder?
Age also has something to do with it I would suggest.
Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated
