dmrogers Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Several months ago I was surfing around and found some great video. It was a TV show where several trials riders competed on a special trials course. It was back in the twin shock days. I think Bernie was one of the competitors. I can't remember a lot of the details but here is what I can remember: They had a balance beam. They had a car obstacle. A tough uphill. A section near the water, they actually went in the water a little. A section in a circle, they had to enter and complete the circle, then back out. When they started the competition the came through a "gate" and the timing was started. At the end, their was a jump just before the exit gate. I can't remember for sure but it could have been a British show. It was made for tv. I have been trying to find it, without success. If anyone has an idea what I am talking about, please post a link. I would love to see this again. Thanks in advance! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart101 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) you are thinking of "Kickstart" which ran on the BBC between 1979 and 1988. chances are you saw the 1982 final which is currently on youtube. It was the best show ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J9uOmWuKr0...feature=related http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=...885468051222934 Hope this answers your question. Edited March 24, 2008 by KICKSTART101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aye sparticus Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Kick Start was my favourite program as a youngster was it Peter Purves of Blue peter fame who done the commentry? would be fantastic to see something similar back on tv now does anyone know if these old shows are availible on dvd? the BBC seems to be churning out all its back catalogue so maybe there's a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fargone Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) FLEABAY! Motocross/Trials Junior+Pro Kickstart 1984/86 Rare DVD Item number: 130208535630 Edited March 24, 2008 by 2fargone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev3chris Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 It was Kick Start, think you might be talking about the mid 80's maybe 86, there are videos on youtube, try searching; Kick Start 1986 Neston Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart101 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 The 82 kickstart final is on youtube, check the link i put in above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmrogers Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Those are the ones!!!!!! Thanks a million. The one thing I forgot to mention when I was trying to explain it was, it started with a cartoon :-) Those are some very entertaining videos. I don't have a trials bike yet, I have always ridden dirt bikes and raced some enduro and hare scramble events. I have been doing some research, trying to narrow a purchase down. Hope to get one later in the year, maybe fall. I did get to ride a trials bike last week. At one of our races, a dealer had a new Beta 125. I took it for a spin in the pits. Great bike. He is a dealer in North Georgia, plus the U.S. distributor for Beta is here in Georgia. I was really surprised at how strong the 125 was. Once again, thanks for pointing me in the right direction for the videos!!!!! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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