After watching multiple videos stressing the importance of covering the rear brake when the front wheel is in the air, I'm finding it very hard to do.  I've been on motorcycles for decades, but trials is totally new to me.  I'm riding an '02 Edition GasGas 280TXT, and the brake lever is so tiny and tucked-in I struggle to find it with my boot toe.  Is that normal placement/size for a trials bike?  It seems incredibly hard to jam my foot in to find it, yet it looks original and not bent.  The ONLY trials bike I've ever seen is the one I'm riding, BTW.

 

Thanks guys!

 Are you wearing trials boots? It`s hard to find with stiff boots.

It's supposed to be a bit more difficult to apply the rear brake, to prevent accidental braking.

 

I only cover the rear brake at all times, when I'm attempting to ride wheelies, because in this case, one is always more or less at the limit of balance.

 

In other occasions, for instance when tackling larger steps, I keep both feet in the same position, most suitable/comfortable for that instance, and only move my foot to the brake pedal when necessary.

 

For a beginner though, it's a good thing to always cover, or at least be prepared to cover the rear brake, to prevent unwanted wheelies. It should become second nature. 

Thanks guys, and no to the trials boots - haven't made that leap yet!

It will be a big help to covering the rear brake to have trials boots!