TommyBrew Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Is bracken rocks easy to find using the given postcode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i like cunning stunts Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) Well ive had better days to be honest! Rocks were super slippy today and it started like this at the warm up Then went from bad to worse on only the third section of the day went over the bars with the rear lever nearly finding a permanent place in my stomach and the other snapping Then my mate was lucky to escape without death right after me on the same section doing what was probably the biggest drop out of all the sections, it was the first rock in the elite route of that section over 6ft but a sort of a gap down were you had to stay on the rear wheel so was more like 7 - 8ft which ended with him on his ass, handlebars still in hand and the bike flying down the hill. Culprit : Gutted about the day better luck next time ay. Edited March 18, 2012 by i like cunning stunts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 what an epic day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Quality day despite the obscene mud, bring on Blackpool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 ^^^heard about that man. The worst! Comp felt good in the morning then seemed to get worse in the sunshine I think I spilt my beans on the mud... Thanks again to all the observers and of course Barbara! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 swapping concrete and tarmac for mud and grime is quite a difference! I didn't go to win so I was larking about in sections (when I wasn't puking up a lung or pin-balling my way on some of the downhill sections) so I was a little surprised with 4th place, perhaps if I hadn't fallen off when using roots as kickers and got a couple of silly fives I would have won......oh well, Tom Rankin is a worthy of 1st place, I don't mind losing to the likes of him Thanks again Barbara and the group of section setters and observers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnnBee Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Was great today. Half a ride and half day observing. Good to see so many faces new and old all smiling even though the mud made it a hard ride. Can't wait for the next one. Cheers to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 i enjoyed my self. pretty good to get a price on my 1st comp. (shame it was sort of for being old enough to enter senior ) i will see you all again at blackpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevind Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi All. Thanks again to all observers and officials especially Barbara for another great trial from the only Scottish team. Having Neil as an observer was worth the 5 hour trip home alone!!! Boys are improving and still having fun. See you all at Blackpool or Bob Macgregors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rankin Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) Oh my god i feel like i have been beaten up! Stacking it down a pile of rocks isnt advisable once you hit 25. The mud was a bit of a pain but the sections were set out very well....Overall a good start to the season Big thanks to observers and organisers for a well run event. Time to get some sort of fitness training in before Blackpool, cant wait Very nice of you to say so Ali but i really didnt ride very well! Edited March 19, 2012 by Mr Rankin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Yep, great day! Shame about the weather overnight and in the morning making everything muddy and slippery! I think everyone still had a good day though. I was pleased to see the sections taking points off everyone and separating the riders out nicely, hope you all enjoyed riding them! Thanks to everyone that came along and entered, and especially to everyone that helped out with the organising, setting up and running of the trial, especially Barbar Wright for her tireless (almost - I saw her yawning towards the end of the day ) efforts in organising and running all of the competitions - she does so much work behind the scenes! Thanks Barbara! Well ive had better days to be honest! Rocks were super slippy today and it started like this at the warm up <image> Then went from bad to worse on only the third section of the day went over the bars with the rear lever nearly finding a permanent place in my stomach and the other snapping <image> Then my mate was lucky to escape without death right after me on the same section doing what was probably the biggest drop out of all the sections, it was the first rock in the elite route of that section over 6ft but a sort of a gap down were you had to stay on the rear wheel so was more like 7 - 8ft which ended with him on his ass, handlebars still in hand and the bike flying down the hill. Culprit : <image> Gutted about the day better luck next time ay. Gutted. An expensive day for you guys in the end then! Hope your leg's OK and that Andy wasn't hurt when his forks snapped! Comp felt good in the morning then seemed to get worse in the sunshine I think I spilt my beans on the mud... Thanks again to all the observers and of course Barbara! Still managed a podium finish though, eh? Glad to see you were staying cheerful despite all the mud and falling off I enjoyed my self. pretty good to get a price on my 1st comp. (shame it was sort of for being old enough to enter senior ) I will see you all again at blackpool. Don't worry, there'll be a few more of us in the senior class at Blackpool, so you'll have a bit more of a challenge for those podium places! Think there'll be at least five of us Hi All. Thanks again to all observers and officials especially Barbara for another great trial from the only Scottish team. Having Neil as an observer was worth the 5 hour trip home alone!!! Boys are improving and still having fun. See you all at Blackpool or Bob Macgregors. Thanks for making it down again Kevin! Was great to see you and the boys, glad you all enjoyed it! Swapping concrete and tarmac for mud and grime is quite a difference! I didn't go to win so I was larking about in sections (when I wasn't puking up a lung or pin-balling my way on some of the downhill sections) so I was a little surprised with 4th place, perhaps if I hadn't fallen off when using roots as kickers and got a couple of silly fives I would have won......oh well, Tom Rankin is a worthy of 1st place, I don't mind losing to the likes of him Thanks again Barbara and the group of section setters and observers! Was good to see you there Ali. You had a good ride, despite the unlucky (silly?) fives when you were messing about! Hopefully see you at the Blackpool round - it's right on your door step after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeTrial Federation Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi everyone Glad that everyone seemed to enjoy the trial yesterday. Shame about the rain before the start causing the mud, but at least the rest of the day stayed dry for us! Great to see so many of you there, and especially so many new faces. The results are now on the website and pictures should follow soon. Quite a few retirements due to broken bike parts, but thankfully no major injuries this year! See you all (and more) at Blackpool - but please do your entries in advance. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbeginner Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 if i was still in blackpool i would of entered but i moved! will try for the surrey one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pengsmelly Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Other then traveling 690miles in one day, the day was brilliant, it was really good experience for me and I was really pleased with my result. Thanks to all of the people who helped it happen. Looking forward to Blackpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackMeek Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Layout of sections was spot on i think. Need to get fitter and quicker in section so i can get out of them on time. HaHa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I reckon top highlight over Neils observing had to be Jo dropping his burger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I reckon top highlight over Neils observing had to be Jo dropping his burger Haha Jo seemed gutted about that as well Really enjoyable day, made me realise how unfit I was, and how much i need to get on it for Blackpool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAP Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I had a look at the results and photos, it looked a great day!! I was suprised and excited to see a 'senior' class... .. Im very tempted if I can get off work. Never ridden at Blackpool, might bob over and take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyBrew Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 where are the photo's? wouldnt mind having a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 There's a full write-up with plenty of photos on Tribal Zine - I'm on my phone, so can't give you a link, but there's one in the Tribal Zine News thread. Some people have some photos up on Facebook as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I'm entered for blackpool, one more in the seniors now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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