has the venue that is being used next week for the final round of the world championship been used before for such an event. had a look on a couple of world trials vids but could not find it. if it has can anyone remember the year so i no which video to watch. just curious to see what terrain it is. cheers

The event is held within the famous Spa Francorchamp racing circuit - home of the Belgian Grand Prix. Whilst the circuit itself makes for an interesting and unique venue with some cracking backdrops for photos, the sections are mostly man-made and, IMO, not that great.

My photos from last year are here

You'll be able to get video from this event next weekend on Trials Central. I do believe Mr. Kinell is making the journey and will be handling video. However, most of it will be Supporters-only.

cheers andy big help. more concerned about the terrain as my brother is riding. so its been used before then? any idea of what year?

cheers andy big help. more concerned about the terrain as my brother is riding. so its been used before then? any idea of what year?

Err - last year, hence my photos!

well obviously but is that the first time its been used?

you minding for adam matt?

i am planning going to Spa/belgium to watch the riders the last round.

Is there parking on the circuit, as this will be the first time i go there?

Is taking a ATB with me smart? So i can follow the top riders during the whole round?

There is plenty of parking there and they had no problem with people staying in campervans/tents last year. I would recommend taking a push bike with you, a lot of the sections are very spread out. Last year they were all connected by an internal road, so easy to get to, just a long way!

Thanks Dan.

A few pictures of Belgium.

Waiting for the start. Who has the coffee?

In style.

Watching over his son.

A little debate is going on. Hey, i think this is a better line, don't you think.

Looking at the photo's can't help but think, were are the spectator's!!.

A place like that is geared up to cater for large numbers, the top riders are walking/riding the sections, in my experience that is when you get the most spectators round the section, and it's a one day event.

Its just the camera shot ishy there was thousands, best viewing was behind and left and right of the lens

Yes, it was viewed by many spectators, only this non-stop section was situated in the back of the circuit, and i was one of the first to arrive. And i felt that the most people were watching fujinami and lampkin. And they were a little behind of Raga, and the other spanish guys.