Entering first trials and wondering what class to enter any advice would be good! Cheers

Entering first trials and wondering what class to enter any advice would be good! Cheers

The easiest one!

The Beginners or easy... Bradford MC have a great Trial for you on the 27th november see http://www.bradfordtrials.org

There will be plenty of inxperanced riders there as it is set out for the true beginner.

Peter

I would say get there early , look at the sections for different classes , to see which are closer to what you ride otherwise , but DON"T over estimate your abilities.

It's harder in comp. than it looks when waking through

If possible ride an area near a section and have an experienced rider watch and give their input on class.

My first match I did the "enter the easiest" , while fun, I got first , second had about 3x my points , I felt like a sandbagger

Sorry for hijacking your thread but I hope it's keeping on topic and saves starting a new thread.

After racing MX for 25 years with the AMCA I'm used to the simple process of going to the club on a weekday night, booking in for a meeting 2 weeks in advance, turning up at said meeting, signing in, walking the track, gearing up , practice and then racing each of my three 15 minute races during the day, packing up and going home.

As someone who has not yet even attended an amateur trial, let alone competed in one, what is the normal process for a race day? What can I expect? Do most Trials happen through the ACU or another governing body?

Thanks and sorry to original poster.

You should refer to the specific clubs website for your exact spcifics, but here is a general guideline for trials in our organization in the USA. Might give you some ideas or at least some things to consider before the event. Im sure all the specifics will vary!

Getting started Doc

Sorry for hijacking your thread but I hope it's keeping on topic and saves starting a new thread.

After racing MX for 25 years with the AMCA I'm used to the simple process of going to the club on a weekday night, booking in for a meeting 2 weeks in advance, turning up at said meeting, signing in, walking the track, gearing up , practice and then racing each of my three 15 minute races during the day, packing up and going home.

As someone who has not yet even attended an amateur trial, let alone competed in one, what is the normal process for a race day? What can I expect? Do most Trials happen through the ACU or another governing body?

Thanks and sorry to original poster.

Two main associations ACU (need a competition licence) or AMCA (dont need a licence but your MX one will cover anyway) There is also YMSA who have adult classes (again will need a licence) Best to decide the area you want to ride, find a trial you want to ride in (T&MX News ) and either ring the number in regs available or just turn up and enter. Alternatively, hang on while i climb onto my soapbox, you could turn up and offer to observe before you have your first ride as that will give you a good insight into how it's done plus how to enter along with the satisfaction of being involved. All clubs are desperate for observers and i can think of no better way to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of trials. Hope that helps ?

Two main associations ACU (need a competition licence) or AMCA (dont need a licence but your MX one will cover anyway) There is also YMSA who have adult classes (again will need a licence) Best to decide the area you want to ride, find a trial you want to ride in (T&MX News ) and either ring the number in regs available or just turn up and enter. Alternatively, hang on while i climb onto my soapbox, you could turn up and offer to observe before you have your first ride as that will give you a good insight into how it's done plus how to enter along with the satisfaction of being involved. All clubs are desperate for observers and i can think of no better way to introduce yourself to the wonderful world of trials. Hope that helps ?

I think that's a bloody good idea. being an observer means I can get a full picture of how a Trial runs without the nerve racking prospect of competing myself.

Great idea. Thanks.

Thanks for the replies, i entered my first trials on saturday at home farm, bradford. I entered the novice class and found it ok bit more practice needed now i know what to expect.