January 24, 20179 yr Lack of time, working full time, family commitments, bills to pay: sounds like almost every trials rider I know, but somehow they manage to turn up most weeks.
January 24, 20179 yr Big Rich! Sorry, but you don't know ****, boy. I am soon 65, working 45 hour weeks, have a house full of people to feed and enjoy, plus mortgage over my ears. Still, there is a workshop for resting and plenty of land to use for other things than farming, like mx and trial bike therapy. No death in sight for decades to come.
January 24, 20179 yr I'd add 1 to the under 20's for my lad. Speaking from personal experience he's hardly rode this year as his sister's aren't that interested and her who must be obayed was getting hacked off with us disappearing every weekend and spending no time together, to keep the peace he's taken to rugby where it's a lot more family friendly for us having 2 under 5
January 25, 20179 yr I`m just the opposite with my son. Just out of High school and going to college. We are having the time of our lives, now that he is no longer doing team sports. (Mom`s plans) We both won our class this year and camp 2 to 5 days a month. Probably do about 25 events this year!
January 25, 20179 yr Really don't know I've thought about this for years and failed to come up with any format which wont deteriorate into a flat out race. I've had ideas from other folk too but most rely on riders being sensible which a lot aren't.. I'll work out something but it'll likely be my downfall. Edited January 25, 20179 yr by breagh
January 25, 20179 yr Have a look at some of Junior Kickstart on youtube, although I have to say having a smaller trial in the style of the Scott sounds really appealing to me, lol
January 25, 20179 yr I don't think a speed element is necessarily what is needed to attract youngsters. BMX racing is a very small part of BMX overall. I've never even heard of skateboard racing. Yet both of those are immensely popular, and a nice lead-in to trials. If we want to recruit more young riders, I think there are worse places to start than at BMX and skateboard facilities. Edited January 25, 20179 yr by trapezeartist Typos
January 25, 20179 yr Young or old, I wish I could trim 30 years from my age and also some from my waist.
January 25, 20179 yr Author I think trials clubs should look at buying land and open a bit of a 'trials centre' for experianced riders along with areas for new comers to hire and ride bikes around simple sections. It would generate lots of interest from folks with other bike interests , road and mx etc . Most people will have a lot of fun on a trials bike even if it's pulling up a few shallow climbs and over a log or two. The problem at the moment is that to get into it you really need to go 'balls out' at it, full gear, bike, van, acu license .. and so on before u even get a practise ride ! .. the timed kickstart idea is great and would certainly make it more of a spectator attraction .. one thing for sure is if we do nothing, it's gonna go by the looks of the numbers in the poll
January 25, 20179 yr Author On 24/01/2017 at 0:03 AM, oni nou said: Segway trials?? I think you may have misunderstood the irony of my Segway post !
January 25, 20179 yr 1 hour ago, daggs888 said: I think trials clubs should look at buying land and open a bit of a 'trials centre' for experianced riders along with areas for new comers to hire and ride bikes around simple sections. It would generate lots of interest from folks with other bike interests , road and mx etc . Most people will have a lot of fun on a trials bike even if it's pulling up a few shallow climbs and over a log or two. The problem at the moment is that to get into it you really need to go 'balls out' at it, full gear, bike, van, acu license .. and so on before u even get a practise ride ! .. the timed kickstart idea is great and would certainly make it more of a spectator attraction .. one thing for sure is if we do nothing, it's gonna go by the looks of the numbers in the poll I've just spent a day at Muddy Wheels, which is pretty much what you described daggs888. There were three of us on Muddy Wheels' bikes and three or four people practising on their own. Of the three, there was one returner who was very competent, one who was effectively a first-timer and one who had never even ridden a motorbike before. All three agreed it was a brilliant experience. I would recommend this to anyone thinking of buying a trials bike, before they jump in with their cheque book. It may be a bit of a jaunt for many people, but you get to see a lovely corner of Gods-own-county too.
January 26, 20179 yr 75 years old ' 2 hart attacks plus 3 mini strokes but still having a go with 2 ty175s
January 26, 20179 yr I sure can see why 999 is your favourite number. When I finally lose it which may be nearer than I think I'll invest in a sidecar. All those riders I've helped over the years can take turns in driving me round the course. Naturally I will be obliged to comment on their riding ability spiced with any other derogatory remarks I can come up with. Looking forward too it already.
January 27, 20179 yr 17 hours ago, johnboy999 said: 75 years old ' 2 hart attacks plus 3 mini strokes but still having a go with 2 ty175s Show off, riding two bikes at the same time. Good on ya to keep going!
January 27, 20179 yr Had my first trials experience at 16 years old ( when Eddy Lejeune was at his peak and there was trials on TV in Belgium) on a converted (= lowered front mudguard ) Puch Cobra, riding over an old car in our backyard. This ended at 18 when I bought a road going motorcycle. Bought a real trials bike ( Montesa 315R) at 40 and I'm 52 years old at the moment.
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