As title states I am new here and very keen to get into the sport. I have a road bike and have been riding for some years now , including commuting and touring. I also do a bit of green laning and now wish to move into the trials scene in order to improve my bike control, get out on a bike more, learn how to do a few tricks and possible compete in trials.

I am after some advice.

Firstly, I have not as yet chosen a bike yet. It would probably be a secondhand one and I have about

One thing is that for a newcomer a bike over 260 cc's might be a bit too much, unless you are quite heavy. The GasGas "Raga" version (which I pine for myself) is likely not what you want. But the "regular" GasGases, in 250 CC, would be where I would start if I was you.

CHECK ON SERVICE OF ALL BRANDS IN YOUR AREA, AS IF YOU CAN'T GET IT SERVICED LOCALLY YOU MIGHT REGRET BUYING A PARTICULAR BRAND!

You success in the sections will be mainly dependent on these 3 rules:

1. Practice.

2. See rule #1.

3. See rule #2.

Knee pads and TRIALS (not motocross or enduro!!) boots and a helmet are a "must".

One thing is that for a newcomer a bike over 260 cc's might be a bit too much, unless you are quite heavy. The GasGas "Raga" version (which I pine for myself) is likely not what you want. But the "regular" GasGases, in 250 CC, would be where I would start if I was you.

CHECK ON SERVICE OF ALL BRANDS IN YOUR AREA, AS IF YOU CAN'T GET IT SERVICED LOCALLY YOU MIGHT REGRET BUYING A PARTICULAR BRAND!

You success in the sections will be mainly dependent on these 3 rules:

1. Practice.

2. See rule #1.

3. See rule #2.

Knee pads and TRIALS (not motocross or enduro!!) boots and a helmet are a "must".

Rule 4 - see rule one

Gloves are good to.

That is great advice guys. The message is loud and clear ... I need to practice.

But where can I practice in teh Essex / Hertfordshire area ?