Getting Started:
Trials riding
The danger rating for this sport may be about
the same as peeling an orange, but the skill
required is unquestioned. The aim is to complete
a predetermined route (up to 70 miles), and
at various points around the way, complete
small obstacle sections (as many as 70) whilst
keeping their feet on their foot pegs.
Competitors are penalised for failing to
do this, as follows:
1 for putting a steadying foot down once,
2 for twice, up to a maximum of 5 for falling
off or going outside the designated 'taped'
route, (or taking longer than 3 minutes in
a section, at World Championship level).
As with show jumping, the entrant with the
fewest faults throughout the day is the winner.
The bikes have just a single shock absorber
to give more smooth progressive travel. There
is improved instant power from the engine
and better tyres that will provide grip in
very muddy conditions and also on very hard
or rocky terrain. Riders can start very young
right up to retirement age.
Getting started can again be attempted by
either going out and buying a bike and entering
a beginners (wobblers) trial or by booking
yourself onto a course. These don't seem to
be too thick on the ground, but the beauty
of trials is that you can enter a competition
and lose with dignity but putting your feet
down everywhere.
Again the ACU are the main organising body
and a youth series also exists.
What you will
need:
 |
A basic trials bike can cost from £500
used or from £2500 new. The Japanese
manufacturers have all given up on the
trials scene and the best machinery comes
from the specialist Spanish manufacturers
like Bultaco, Beta and Gas Gas |
| Bike |
£500
- £3000 |
| Gloves |
£30 |
| Race
Jeans |
£100 |
| Race
Shirt |
£45 |
| MX
Boots |
from
£80 |
| Trailer
or Van |
find
a friend |
| Crash
Helmet |
from
£70 |
| Cost
per Event |
Average
race fees are about £15, you may
also need tires at around £40-60
per tire. A can of fuel will be all you
need. |
Article supplied courtesy of Doctor
Danger
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