August 17, 200620 yr I ride at clubmen level trials and wwas considering entering the scott trial but im not very sure whether isd be able to manage the sections? Ive watched the trial at places like bridge end, surrender, fremmington edge, underbanks and didnt think these sections were very diificult ( hard yes but not impossible for a clubman) are all the sections very similar or are these just the easier ones? any advice would be good.
August 17, 200620 yr Usually the sections start off easy and get harder the further you get round but you also find your legs and arms stop working about half way round which makes them even harder. I'd say go for it, if nothing else it'll give you something to talk about for the rest of your life.
August 17, 200620 yr Author What level do you ride then chris? clubman aswell. I just think th sections would get to hard when really tired for the not very good riders.
August 17, 200620 yr The sections are easy when you are stood looking at them, but id have to say it is a different kettle of fish when youre riding them. You get a quick glance at the section, then you have to ride it. I would also mention the fact it is not uncanny to get a bit of abuse from the quicker riders, ie if youre stuck in a section and in the line, and not making much effort to get out, because you are so physically tired. Then you'd end up getting some grief. However dont let that put you off - you have 9 weeks to get fit, and have a go. As the entry form says its open to all!!! Get that entry in the post.
August 17, 200620 yr I`m a clubman rider and, ive entered for the last 3 years. First year 28 sections before out of time, then 29 and last year 49 sections. It is very hard on the body, but great fun. Give it a go, but the entry does fill up very fast!!!
August 17, 200620 yr Author 9 weeks isnt very long to get fit tho, i think ill go and watch again this year and thinka bout next year, what are the best sections to watch? apart from ones like underbanks surrender,grand canyon,bridge end?
August 17, 200620 yr You should by rights only follow where the programme allows you to go. There are a number of sections you could watch, such as whaw bridge, walk upto richies revenge by grouse moor, also you could watch winterings and potting, which are at the back of gunnerside ghyll, but easily accessible from the road. then watch back on by roys rocks, over to goats then rotten wood and then back to the start, but you'll have to be quick, its easier to watch on a bike. But keep off the moors and the tracks - if you stick to the road, and walk to the sections you are fine!! Alot of spectators forget this and it puts a magnificent event in danger of being stopped! If you want to have a go - just get your entry in, you get to see at least 20 or 30 sections you wont have seen before!!!!
August 17, 200620 yr Author Ill buy the programme and try to find some of these sections then, ive seen photos of richies revenge and that looks really hard.
August 17, 200620 yr The best way to see the sections is to ride, you'll learn bugger all watching. There aren't any sections that I wouldn't put in on the green route at an RMC Trial. Riding's a great laugh, just keep going until you can't stand up or the organisers stop you. The more training you do in the next 9 weeks the better. Edited August 17, 200620 yr by PERCE
August 17, 200620 yr Author Ok thanks ill have a look up there then are these decent sections like? Yeah thats true but like boydw says it wouldnt be very good if people strating taking the p*** cos you couldnt get up them tho!
August 17, 200620 yr So do you help set up the Richmond motor club trials then Perce? Yes, I'm involved with quite a few RMC events.
August 17, 200620 yr Author I take it by that post then that you are involved highly in the running of richmond motor club then!
August 17, 200620 yr I take it by that post then that you are involved highly in the running of richmond motor club then! Get back on topic!!! & also get a bloody entry stuck in, you only get chance to ride the BEST one day Trial in the world once a year. Not my words but those of the SSDT clerk of the course :- http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9615
August 17, 200620 yr Author Ill have a think about it but obviously cant wait to long becasue all the entrys will of gone, butr either way ill have alook up on the day even to watch.
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