I just started competing in observed trials this year. Although the word "compete" is a bit of a stretch for my feeble skills. My bike is a Bultaco Model 98 Alpina with a Sherpa T slimline tank/seat, aka the Sherpina. I've ridden a total of three trials so far. The first two events were modern trials. At the first one, the sections were way over my head and I had a solid lock on last place when my kick-start lever fell apart resulting in a DNF. At the second, the sections were much easier and I did a little better despite having issues with a clogged fuel tap. Even beat a couple of modern bikes. Those guy must really suck!

In August my club, CATRA, held a Vintage Trial. Sadly there were only 6 vintage bikes competing. Two in twin-shock expert, three in twin-shock intermediate and myself in twin-shock novice. Rather than take an easy trophy I rode in the Intermediate class, got lucky and snagged some hardware for second place.

Section 1

Section 8

Coming from an enduro/hare scramble back ground, trials is a lot different. However I didn't have a whole lot of fun until the vintage event. There I was able to ride with others who have a lot more experience and was able to pick up some pointers. I'm not ready to give up riding enduros, but I'm looking at buying a used modern trials bike.

You dont say where you are, but good on ya.

I rode the dartmoor 2 day last weekend. It got 90 starters and was a laff

have a look

http://www.myvideo.de/watch/2321703

http://www.myvideo.de/watch/2321729

CATRA is apparently in New York. So somewhere in the NE USA would be my guess.

You dont say where you are, but good on ya.

I rode the dartmoor 2 day last weekend. It got 90 starters and was a laff

swooshdave is correct, I'm in NY.

Thanks for the clips. Hard to imagine 90 starters at a vintage, excuse me, classic event. I've ridden enduros with fewer entries.

MAVT is the nearest vintage series to me, but the events are quite a haul just for one day of riding.