Well, Its not quite been a year yet, and I'm just now feeling like I'm making progress on my trials bike. I've done the research on 'how to', finding some helpful websites out there. Most of what I've learned is complete trial and error. I have a good friend that is learning this sport with me (thank god there's someone else to motivate me), and between us, we secretly ride in an area well hidden from on lookers or other riders.
Ocassionally my buddy and I ride with a larger group of trials riders (we are actually in "Paradise found"... but you don't see us doing anything). Most of the people are helpful in helping out a beginner in the world of trials riding. Theo Takeda once told me "Timing is everything", something I've learned is a good moto to have.
To get into this sport you either fart around on a non trials bike and have a hell of a time, or you do what I did and just buy a PX from a bike shop, and go into it full bore. I've done just that.
After 9 months of struggling, I can now finally pedal kick from a track stand off a 3 foot platform. I actually feel like I'm getting somewhere... I've still got a long way to go!
Is there such a thing as a 'trials clinic'? I'm looking for one for Beginners. Hell, I'd pay for sessions from the guys from Paradise Found. I just don't want to get into a bad habit and start headin' down a rat hole only to find I need to modify my style.
Does anyone out there want free beer, maybe some food money? I'm not an idiot, and I take criticism well. I just need some one to coach me on balace, body position, etc so I can progress my trials riding further.
I should write down the things that I've learned that have helped me out so others can benefit from this sport.
The African American Pirate
Ocassionally my buddy and I ride with a larger group of trials riders (we are actually in "Paradise found"... but you don't see us doing anything). Most of the people are helpful in helping out a beginner in the world of trials riding. Theo Takeda once told me "Timing is everything", something I've learned is a good moto to have.
To get into this sport you either fart around on a non trials bike and have a hell of a time, or you do what I did and just buy a PX from a bike shop, and go into it full bore. I've done just that.
After 9 months of struggling, I can now finally pedal kick from a track stand off a 3 foot platform. I actually feel like I'm getting somewhere... I've still got a long way to go!
Is there such a thing as a 'trials clinic'? I'm looking for one for Beginners. Hell, I'd pay for sessions from the guys from Paradise Found. I just don't want to get into a bad habit and start headin' down a rat hole only to find I need to modify my style.
Does anyone out there want free beer, maybe some food money? I'm not an idiot, and I take criticism well. I just need some one to coach me on balace, body position, etc so I can progress my trials riding further.
I should write down the things that I've learned that have helped me out so others can benefit from this sport.
The African American Pirate