I rode trials in the 1950s on a rigid 350 BSA B32 The bike was in

road trim as most of us rode to the trial in those days !! 

I introduced my son to the sport about 30 years ago. We went thru

various bikes Bultaco Fantic Montesa etc. Time went by and the trialing

faded for various reasons My son has taken the sport up again and

introduced my grandson to the sport with an Oset. I find I can still ride

without falling off so now have my all time favourite machine a Montesa

twinshock a Cota 200 Its an ex farm bike and because of its condition

doubt its ever been trialed Changed the oil fuelled it up and away it went !!

Now waiting for a license I hope to compete at a very very easy level Why

cause I will be 82 next birthday !! I cant wait for the day of a three generation

event. Now I have posted this cause I read somewhere of a chap of 30 wondering

if he had left it to late to start. No No No its the greatest sport ever to get involved in.

 

Edited June 21, 201511 yr by talbotvanman

Good on ya! Best of luck getting back into riding.

What other motor sport can three generations compete, possibly on the same sections?

I'm in a similar position, except being the middle generation. Our four year old boy is just getting going on an Oset and Grandad still plods on on bikes that are often older than me! Can't wait for the day when we can all ride the adult route together! I remember as a 10 year old being very pleased with myself if I'd beaten the sixty odd old timer at our local club.

The beauty of trials, not too expensive and you can make a comeback at any age.

Enjoy and keep those feet up!

well done good luck never too old

well done good luck never too old

 

You are only as old as you feel the day after your last Trial.

 

Steve,

 

You are only as old as you feel the day after your last Trial.

 

Steve,

 

you have a point that day im way too old 

Thanks for the encouragement guys hoping to attend

(or even ride) Horsforth Sunday if the helmet and boots 

arrive in time !! My Cota is white tank/red seat if theres

another one the same Im the old geezer !!! lol

Well at 56 it sounds like I'm just a pup three generatons at the same trial will be a memorable day for you and your family, good on ya

Edited July 6, 201511 yr by jono49

Outstanding, you're someone to look up to. Hope you have a great time.