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Earlier this year Andy mentioned that he'd like TrialsCentral to put in one of the teams for this years Scott. Having spoke to him he's willing to do all the organising etc etc. All we need now is a team of riders, who's up for it?

I raced a Harley today and after some really hard riding I managed to PASS the guy. I was riding on one of those really, really twisting sections of mountain road with no straight sections to speak of and where most of the bends have warning signs that say "MAX SPEED 40 MPH". I knew if I was going to pass one of those monsters with those big-cubic-inch motors, it would have to be a place like this where handling and rider skill are more important than horsepower alone. I saw the guy up ahead as I exited one of the turns and knew I could catch him, but it wouldn't be easy. I concentrated on my braking and cornering. Three corners later, I was on his mudguard. Catching him was one thing; passing him would prove to be another. Two corners later, I pulled up next to him as we sailed down the mountain. I think he was shocked to see me next to him, as I nearly got by him before he could recover. Next corner, same thing. I'd manage to pull up next to him as we started to enter the corners but when we came out he'd get on the throttle and out-power me. His horsepower was almost too much to overcome, but this only made me more determined than ever. My only hope was to out-brake him. I held off squeezing the lever until the very last moment. I kept my nerve while he lost his. In an instant I was with him. Corner after corner, I could hear the roar of his engine as he struggled to keep up. Three more miles to go before the road straightens out and he would pass me for good. But now I was in the lead and he would no longer hold me back. I stretched out my lead and by the time we reached the bottom of the canyon, he was more than a full corner behind. I could no longer see him in my rear-view mirror. Once the road did straighten out, it seemed like it took miles before he passed me, but it was probably just a few hundred yards. I was no match for that kind of horsepower, but it was done. In the tightest section of road, where bravery and skill count for more than horsepower and deep pockets, I had passed him. Though it was not easy, I had won the race to the bottom of the mountain and I had preserved the proud tradition of one of the best bits of Brit iron. I will always remember that moment. I don't think I've ever peddled so hard in my life. And, some of the credit must go to Raleigh cycles, as well. They really make a great bicycle...

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UK National Trials for 2006 http://www.trialscentral.com/cms/files/200...TURE%20LIST.pdf The Championship rounds are listed at the bottom. As well as this there's 1000's of Club & Regional events. Rider age / bike categories are set in stone, quite simply the kids can only compete on the correct CC machines. my 7 year old is 4' 4'' & weighs 55 pounds.

Without doubt the best way to explain this often asked question, this way of explaining it should appear in the ACU handbook.

yeah, I can goggle too I was wanting info from someone who actually new what they were on about.

Is there a bit of kit available that you could put in your pocket & it could be set to record your location at say 20 yard intervals? Information required is distance travelled & the ability to provide location references.

OK, sorry.

So you just want to freeload like most idle buggers?

Best way to get more bike time is to start helping put on events, flag carriers / helpers are always needed to both mark out & pick up after events.

Get back on topic!!! & also get a bloody entry stuck in, you only get chance to ride the BEST one day Trial in the world once a year. Not my words but those of the SSDT clerk of the course :- http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9615

Yes, I'm involved with quite a few RMC events.

The best way to see the sections is to ride, you'll learn bugger all watching. There aren't any sections that I wouldn't put in on the green route at an RMC Trial. Riding's a great laugh, just keep going until you can't stand up or the organisers stop you. The more training you do in the next 9 weeks the better.

Nah K just do your usual, training for the big day would be a waste of energy.

How do you know???? it'snot like you've owned many

I suppose you'll needing a new avatar then?

SOON VERY SOON Don't forget our Centre Trial on the 24th of September for a good Scott warm up, two laps of 25 sections planned.

Kev, stop tweaking my butt plug, I'm TRYING to look cool.

I wasn't there & I haven't had any results emailled as yet, I guess It'll be in the morning when I get them.

Our C/D is next week.

Good to see that some folk have devotion to duty, Cars was cracking good BTW.

It's a shock that the name Isherwood hasn't been mentioned.

Couldn't describe this one as being 'priced to sell' http://www.trialscentral.com/classifieds/d...php?siteid=1821

Is this for your Scott training? I've been told that the regs are due very soon.

Aye I'm about as much use as a one legged bugger in an a*** kicking contest.