Hi all. Grew up riding trials bikes in my youth (Bultaco Sherpa's/Montesa Cota's), before moving onto road bikes. Currently run a 1996 Yamaha GTS 1000 on the road, and bought a  road registered 1998 Gas Gas TX270 last week. Plan was to scoot about various quiet brown field industrial sites around the East End of Glasgow, departing before I attract any attention, however will likely contact the Bob McGreggor academy having found them on the net. 

 

Would love to hear how long other newbies took before taking part in events? Is it something you can just give a go if your bold enough, or have you got to go through "peer" training/assessment/qualification before being allowed to take part?     

 

Thanks/regards, Stephen

http://www.lothiantrialsclub.co.uk/

Bit of a trek but ideal for finding your feet, again. Event next Sunday.

Join the club and ride.

See also http://eastneukwobblers.webeden.co.uk/

Thanks for the info. Do I need to have proper trials gear to take part? Ive got a trials helmet, but planning on using Army boots and waterproof socks initially. Don't want to buy boots until I decide I'm going to stick at it.

Someone sober enough in Glasgow to ride a trials bike! congratulations.

 

Lothians the one to start of with as there's always someone to shepherd new folk round.

 

As long as you have basic bike skills it's usually rideable with a bit help.

 

Helmet is a must and really should wear knee length boots as the shins can take a real beating,gloves too. 

 

Even if you don't fancy riding it's worth popping along to get the low down.

 

The trial will be rubbish but the banters great,just like our trials.

 

Cheers the noo..

Hi Stephen, I would suggest that you take your bike along to the Bob MacGregor Trials Academy on any Saturday, have a chat with the other riders and get some time on your bike. The people at the Academy are a great bunch, and you'll be made very welcome. You're best to contact the Academy via their facebook, as the website isn't up to date.

Edited August 23, 201511 yr by dabba

Hi Stephen,

 

There is a national trial on at Largs this Sunday run by the Stevenston club.

 

Worth coming down to check it out, or even help one of the observers

 

Hope to see you there

 

Graeme

Thanks for info and invites guys. I'll probably just have a wee shot local this weekend before venturing further afield.

Got insurance sorted out for it today. (Road registered)

Got a new car coming October, so will build a rack for that rather than traversing the country with the trailer, then get out and see you's out there

Thanks again