February 9, 20179 yr Hi Guys.. I think i am having a mid life crisis .... I purchased a Beta trials bike in Jan.. but i am struggling to find somewhere to practice before i enter a trial and make a complete fool of myself... Can anyone help or recommend somewhere.. Willing to travel within reasonable distance.. Thanks Bill
February 9, 20179 yr Hi Bill Welcome and were are you, this will help for a rider in your area to get hold of you All the best
February 9, 20179 yr Author 2 minutes ago, trapezeartist said: Wakka, it's just a wild guess but I think he might be in Dumfries. LOL yep in Dumfries
February 10, 20179 yr Dumfries has long been a dead area for trials, despite the suitable terrain. Don't know why. Someone else on here is also from Dumfries way if I recall correctly. They may get in touch. You will probably have to stray in to Ayrshire?
February 10, 20179 yr 19 February CCMCC MHB motorcycles rd1 Aughertree near Caldbeck We are running a club trial , with normal clubman and easy routes plus an additional begginers route!!! , good long laps No better practise than riding a trial , best just to jump in , do not worry about looking a complete fool ,you will be in good company We have complete fools on all our routes .... It's good fun, good exercise , but be warned, it can be addictive
February 10, 20179 yr 2 hours ago, moleman said: 19 February CCMCC MHB motorcycles rd1 Aughertree near Caldbeck We are running a club trial , with normal clubman and easy routes plus an additional begginers route!!! , good long laps No better practise than riding a trial , best just to jump in , do not worry about looking a complete fool ,you will be in good company We have complete fools on all our routes .... It's good fun, good exercise , but be warned, it can be addictive What he said ^^^^^
February 10, 20179 yr I absolutely disagree with newbies jumping in to trials rather than practise, possibly I'm in a minority of 1 but I believe a newbie will learn much more just practising the basics etc than diving in and getting stuck in sections all day long.
February 10, 20179 yr 44 minutes ago, cabby said: I absolutely disagree with newbies jumping in to trials rather than practise, possibly I'm in a minority of 1 but I believe a newbie will learn much more just practising the basics etc than diving in and getting stuck in sections all day long. In this case, nowhere to go, and no one to practice with, I think this is the best option. The CCMCC usually have ideal entry sections, and friendly people.
February 10, 20179 yr Sounds like a very nice place, Have done a lot of riding in the UK , Very little sun wet but still fun
February 10, 20179 yr CCMCC trials are good and easy to get to from Dumfries and also a friendly club. Heading in the other direction you can find the Dalmellington MCC, they hold trials quite close to the town to from near Sanquhar and a few sites near New Cumnock. They are a friendly and helpful bunch too. As for practise ground, if you find any give me a shout.
February 10, 20179 yr Author I have joined Dalmellinton MCC and i have got my sacu card... am going to have a look at trial in Glenridding tomorrow but not riding .. If there was someone else in dumfries i would just enter , but dont fancy doing it on my own.. I have made myself a little coarse in my back garden using planks , breeze blocks , gas boltles, logs,, i have even made a see saw... lol ,, but i need to find a steam, rocks, big muddy slopes.. I can balance the bike ok, and i can go head first over the handlebars when i try to do a stoppie turn.... i am already addicted.
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