Over the years I've attended several trials schools, lasting up to two days. My instructors have included Tommy Ahvala, Ray Peters, Ryan Young, Curt Comer, just to name a few. I still can't ride evry well, but that's another post. Here's my topic for discussion: Who do you think is the best trials riding teacher? Obviously, everyone learns differently, but, who helped you the most among those who have held schools? My nod goes to Ryan Young. I felt he was superb in translating, what he does so effortlessly, into words and actions that I could relate to.

Edited February 6, 200422 yr by trialsman

I felt he was superb in translating, what he does so effortlessly, into words and actions that I could relate to.

That one sentance nicely sums up 'Steve Saunders'

I've had Ryon Bell put on a couple two-day schools for our club and they've been excellent. Ryon has a smooth, controlled riding style and is one that I've always thought is a solid riding style for club riders to emulate.

As an instructor, he effectively articulates differences in technique to surmount obstacles. He's put on a number of schools over the years, so he has the training curriculum down. Having two days really helps separate out the content so you have a break between days to review what you learned the first day, without the pressure to have to try to soak up everything in one session.

One bonus of the school is when we point him at huge obstacles and he goes right up them. Unreal. I'm going to video the next school.

Martin's Montesa World Trial Team school he put together for the '01 WTC round at Goldendale--that was an amazing experience. Nothing like having the Lampkins, Bilbao, Cobos, Alcaraz et. al. point at you to go up stuff. Best story I heard from it was Dan Larson when Dougie was minding him through the "A" sections, Dan said at first would freak out when Dougie would call his name and tell him to put is front wheel here and his rear wheel there. A once in a lifetime experience. Thanks again Martin for hooking that one up.

Mike