David Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 hey everyone, Ive had a look around and I want to start doing comps this year. I have decided to do ymsa trials are they are closest to me. I have looked at their website and I know there was a similar thread but what exactly do I need to start doing comps this year?? Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 To send off the entry form and go. That's the beauty about YMSA comps - no stupid ACU licenses, etc. The trials are run really smoothly, they take into account weather, queueing and so on really well when setting up the sections and the over-all time allowed, and they're generally in nice rocky locations so it's not just "Ride up and down this muddy bank". The sections are pretty fun to ride, apart from the not to technical but just awkward parts (N) So yeah, just go to the site, download the entry form, send the money and the form and you're good to go, assuming you've got a working bike/helmet. They're well worth going to - you learn a lot; it's a good day out just riding; you meet shitloads of cool people; you get to see the Elite riders doing some nuts stuff. Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Ah cool. Next dilema is wether to do novice or inter??? I have ridden natrual before so I know how different it is to street. If i did novice for one trial and it was too easy could I swop to inter or would I loose championship points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Just start on Inter. Novice is pretty straight-forward really, and you might as well do a category that'll push you. Inter stuff isn't big, burly stuff really. There are some bits that just require a bit of bottle, but it's all just technical, low-level stuff really, unless they drastically changed it in the last round :P But yeah, go for Inter. It won't be anything huge and scary, it's just difficult stuff to ride so you might as well go for it (N) Not sure about changing categories through the year - I'm guessing they wouldn't transfer points 'cos it'd be a bit shonky if you won Novice, then went up to Inter and took the points for a win, if you get me? Otherwise the Elite riders would all ride Novice then change to Elite at the last round :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 I'd recommend Inter (N) They make it relatively easy at the start of the season, and then gradually increase the difficulty to try and get people to move to Expert the season after. My first comp - came last in inter, had an awesome time, got hooked, and won 4 rounds later :P See you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 You still riding Inter Ad? Might chance me arm and ride the next one, assuming I get my merde together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendee Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 You still riding Inter Ad? ← naah hes far to good for inter now expert next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 naah hes far to good for inter now expert next year. ← Haha... Expert for me unfortunately (N) Death: coming soon to a tart near you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Ok cheers for help! See you there! What time do they usually finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishwog Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Can you just 'enter' any category? Or do you have to enter like intermediate and then be brought up into another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 Can you just 'enter' any category? Or do you have to enter like intermediate and then be brought up into another? ← As far as im aware, you can go in anywhere you like (N) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 21, 2005 Report Share Posted February 21, 2005 I think most finished near enough around 4pm, which was the end time for the trial. You can stick around and ride after and wait for the results if you want, assuming it's not pissing it down or anything (N) I was tempted by Expert too, but some of it was just a bit beyond me. Managed to get through some red routes only dropping one or two dabs, even cleaned one, but they were pretty challenging. Good luck Mr. Read :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I cant seem to get on the ymsa website?? I dunno if im going to the wrong url?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 I cant seem to get on the ymsa website?? I dunno if im going to the wrong url?... ← Do you have flash player? http://www.ymsa-biketrials.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Do you have flash player? http://www.ymsa-biketrials.co.uk ← Oops, I had the address wrong! Cheers. (Y)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson© Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Quick question... do you need to have 5 working gears to enter??? :ermm: Watson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Quick question... do you need to have 5 working gears to enter??? :ermm: Watson ← No :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson© Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 No :ermm: ← Minted... thanks :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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