ukbta Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 Just wanted to introduce myself. Looking at getting a trials bike. Probably too old, too fat (that could be a franchise film with 200 sequels I am sure) but need to get fit and wasn't allowed one when I was a kid (Junior Kickstart for those oldies out there, might remember). Got back on a bike a few years ago after a long time learning to walk again post accident. Thought, what the hell - do it before the joints completely give out. I remember a friend that did MX, and there was always the old fat bloke at the back that was 65 and they all respected him and gave him space as he was having his fun and riding his own race. That will be me, no doubt. Work wise, I work with a charity in the motorcycle industry, so if you have any theft related issues - feel free to give me a poke and I will help where I can. Not had much to do with 2 strokes or trials bikes, but build plenty of road bikes in the past. Be prepared for many, many, stupid questions and head slapping moments.😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 Welcome ukbta. Where do you live? You may find there's someone on here that is close to you. It will also help us guide you on questions like dealers, practice areas, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonH Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 Ukbta, welcome! I’m 64 and took up trials again three years ago after a 45 year gap. I’m not fat though but you make it sound like it’s fun. I may give it a try myself. Also, my friend from high school, just started up again too, and he is fat and is enjoying riding again immensely. We met up up in the Owyhee mountains in the Idaho desert just a month ago to relive old times. We had a great time! No, we’re not experts at all but it’s still a blast. Give it a go! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbta Posted August 19 Author Report Share Posted August 19 Based in the West Midlands area. Will be doing a little poking around the area soon. 58 minutes ago, trapezeartist said: Welcome ukbta. Where do you live? You may find there's someone on here that is close to you. It will also help us guide you on questions like dealers, practice areas, etc. 37 minutes ago, RonH said: Ukbta, welcome! I’m 64 and took up trials again three years ago after a 45 year gap. I’m not fat though but you make it sound like it’s fun. I may give it a try myself. Also, my friend from high school, just started up again too, and he is fat and is enjoying riding again immensely. We met up up in the Owyhee mountains in the Idaho desert just a month ago to relive old times. We had a great time! No, we’re not experts at all but it’s still a blast. Give it a go! Thanks, makes me feel better knowing I am not the only one that thinks growing up is optional, I was expecting many youngsters. I'm a little over 15st - or as I like to put it: 'I once had a six pack - now I'm older I can afford a barrel' I'm probably being harsh on myself, but was always fairly trim until I had the spinal injury which changed things being laid up so long. Came from a Speedway line from young, so bikes were in the blood. Still associate the smell of gunk with speedway bikes in my uncles garage. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marky dee Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 Hello , i am 62 and did championchip trial last year for West- Flanders in Belgium and ended secont nationals....!!!, but i ride almost all my live... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbta Posted August 24 Author Report Share Posted August 24 On 8/20/2025 at 10:17 AM, marky dee said: Hello , i am 62 and did championchip trial last year for West- Flanders in Belgium and ended secont nationals....!!!, but i ride almost all my live... Not been to Belgium for years. Won't ever forget it - got lost on some back streets on a weird one way system with the sat nav frozen, so just headed east thinking we will get to a main road eventually and find the way out. Annoyingly builders wagons kept stopping every few feet, and it was 7am - there was no traffic delays why did they keep stopping?.....then I looked at one of these tall houses, and realised we were going through a red-light zone! 😂 That turned into a frantic escape of the area, honking anyone that stopped to move! But otherwise the country was very nice and would have liked to discover more of the rural areas. Will get back over there one day I am sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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