January 12, 201412 yr After completing my first trials at Leamington Victory today, I'm pleased to announce I'm no longer a trials virgin. How did I get on? Well firstly I enjoyed every minute of it, secondly I spent a lot of time picking myself and the bike up out of the mud and paddling along the bottom of a very muddy trench. This was my first time out on this bike and she ran absolutely perfect, to say we have now bonded is an understatement. I hope I provided some entertainment for the more advanced members and my apologises to the observer on section 3 who I nearly wiped out. Thanks to all those who gave me tips and advice, they really are a great bunch. I did opt out of section 6 and took all fives instead, I just knew I wouldn't make it up those muddy banks and had had enough of paddling along the ditch, which is where I would have ended up. If anyone reading this is thinking about taking up trials, all I can say is do it, you'll be glad you did and if I'm anything to go by, so will the spectators. Anyway here's a pic of the bike after our romantic bonding session, I'd like to say that the mud on the helmet is a result of a pre arranged safety test, but unfortunately it was because on one of my many offs, I ended up diving head first into the thankfully soft mud.
January 12, 201412 yr Great to hear you had a positive experience and yes you are right, the trials fraternity are a great bunch
January 12, 201412 yr Author Sorry the apologises should be to the observer on section 5, who was most helpful even after I nearly took his life, must be the concussion.
January 15, 201412 yr Author Well it looks like I only have one direction to go in - upwards! Results are out, came bottom of the list scored 149 over 10 sections, is that a record by any chance?
January 15, 201412 yr Nice one ian, glad you enjoyed yourself, I take it you will be doing it again then?
January 16, 201412 yr There is something about trials huh, how else can you explain having a good day after you Ride like a dork Fall off repeatedly Come in last place This cannot happen in any other sport can it? My first trial in section one I did an endo off a log about as tall as a basketball, a woman yelled "Oh my god" Second trial I stalled my bike on a straight 10 degree incline.....on section one But I had a great time, what is it?
January 16, 201412 yr Author Nice one ian, glad you enjoyed yourself, I take it you will be doing it again then? Most definitely Gary, I'm having another go this weekend at ESTC, I just need to practice more and get used to the bike, the TY performs different to the Gas Gas in the way power is delivered, the Gas Gas is instant and constant whereas the TY there seems to be a lag and then all of a sudden hell breaks loose and I end up showing my sump guard to everyone. But I'll get used to it and have fun trying.
January 16, 201412 yr Author There is something about trials huh, how else can you explain having a good day after you Ride like a dork Fall off repeatedly Come in last place This cannot happen in any other sport can it? My first trial in section one I did an endo off a log about as tall as a basketball, a woman yelled "Oh my god" Second trial I stalled my bike on a straight 10 degree incline.....on section one But I had a great time, what is it? I suppose it boils down to ones mental attitude - we're all mental. If you participate to have fun, then surely you'll have fun whatever the outcome. Another thing is the people, trials folk are just ace.
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