KOXX-UK Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 (edited) The organisers of the Fort William Down Hill World Cup, (10/11. 09. 05) have invited me to run a Trials Comp to run in conjunction with the main competition, I’ve accepted. The event will take place in the finish area at the foot of the Down Hill course. There will be both natural and man made sections. Its early days yet and the format is still evolving, but I envisage that riders of all standards will be given the opportunity to compete without licence complications As yet the Trial is still to be named; it will almost certainly be run on the Saturday, details are already being circulated to would be sponsors. All sections will be accessible to the thousands of spectators that regularly gather to watch the Down Hill, with the man made sections positioned in the heart of the spectator area. Many Down Hill fans have never seen trials before so it’s an ideal opportunity to take our sport to the cycling public, no doubt the Comp will attract the attention of the assembled media. Further details to follow………………. Fred Savage. Edited June 8, 2005 by KOXX-UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newb Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 sounds real good ,i would definatley try to get up there . if there is any help needed then i will try to give it ? :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 great idea when dates are available ill see if i can get up there! good to see effort being put in :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newb Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 The organisers of the Fort William Down Hill World Cup, (10/11. 09. 05) have invited me to run a Trials Comp to run in conjunction with the main competition there is the date mate .yeah if you can go best book a hotel or find a tent as the downhill attracts alot of people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 haha sorry im really thick and slow! ill try and get all things sorted by then:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 located at my house :P" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Shaw Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Sounds good (Y) Would it be a UCI or BIU event? In 2003 i went to watch the Downhill World Round there and it was amazing, really nice venue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boon racoon Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Would it be a UCI or BIU event? ← UCI :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuntMan_Stan Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Shame its the same weekend as the last round of the UCI trials world cup in Lausanne in Switzerland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOXX-UK Posted June 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Yes it’s an unfortunate clash, but the organisers want a Trial, so it’s unavoidable. It will give some British riders the chance to compete in a new environment as U.K. Comps are not normally run along side of other major cycling events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Shaw Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Yes it’s an unfortunate clash, but the organisers want a Trial, so it’s unavoidable. It will give some British riders the chance to compete in a new environment as U.K. Comps are not normally run along side of other major cycling events. ← True, and it should give Trials some decent publicity. Looking forward to it (Y) Stan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 True, and it should give Trials some decent publicity. Looking forward to it it sure will stan, if your going up il probably see you there, never done a uci comp yet. im sure this one will be good fun. Waynio................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 trust my fooking luck, my boss being a wanker about me getting the time off work to ride this comp, apparantly the DH'ers from the shop come first to go watch, but for me to ride a comp there (the only one in scotland) its not a good enough excuse. i hope to be there guys, i really do, obviously some more specific details would be great times etc. i assume this will only be a one day thing? anyhow..... looking forward to getting there to ride. many thanks ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacman001001 Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 kool! i was there last year with a few mates, well good event! and if it's the same thing im thinking of, its the last event for the downhill world rounds or something realy special, and its ment to be like a big party!! im deffinatly going to fort william this year, duno about taking my bike though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunkey_monkey_boy Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 i'm up for it, all the N wales crew should go on mass :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robonatomz Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 big shame about lausanne being at the same time though, that means no world class top riders to watch in scotland, and it means i cant go as i already have planned to go to lausanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOXX-UK Posted June 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 I am meeting with the event organisers later this week to finalise some details. The entry form for the trial will be available for down load from the main event web site soon. Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 (edited) i no longer think ill be able to come after a dual cracked my levelboss so i need a new frame, if i have large amounts of money soon ill defo coem thou :P edit: i know this is of topic but fred do you have any levelboss long mod frames for sale like ex display or something?cheers :D Edited June 21, 2005 by craigdavies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Sounds interesting, just wondering what categories you'd have for this comp (beginner, inter, expert and elite?). It's a hell of a long way from me but I may have to give it a try. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson© Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh... something close to home( ish :P ) hopefully I'll deffo beable to go, should beable... will be ACE!!! Meet up with mental people, such as Ben and some other crazy dudes (Y) :) Watson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOXX-UK Posted June 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 The Trials comp in Fort William is slowly taking shape; the event now has a name – The Scottish One Day Trial, you never know, it may become as famous as the six day event held in the same area! Trials info has started to appear on the main event web site; www.fortwilliamworldcup.co.uk For four days Trials riders rode for audiences at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, promoting the event. Entry forms will be available soon. Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavtrials Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Just noticed this, Hope i aint away doing anything else as im well up for this event! Would be amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Harsh........... But true so it's fair. ← I'm hopefully marshalling at fort bill, so see you there. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsni Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 The organisers of the Fort William Down Hill World Cup, (10/11. 09. 05) have invited me to run a Trials Comp to run in conjunction with the main competition, I’ve accepted. The event will take place in the finish area at the foot of the Down Hill course. There will be both natural and man made sections. Its early days yet and the format is still evolving, but I envisage that riders of all standards will be given the opportunity to compete without licence complications As yet the Trial is still to be named; it will almost certainly be run on the Saturday, details are already being circulated to would be sponsors. All sections will be accessible to the thousands of spectators that regularly gather to watch the Down Hill, with the man made sections positioned in the heart of the spectator area. Many Down Hill fans have never seen trials before so it’s an ideal opportunity to take our sport to the cycling public, no doubt the Comp will attract the attention of the assembled media. Further details to follow………………. Fred Savage. ← sounds good must try to get there Fort william is a top spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOXX-UK Posted July 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 The entry forms are almost ready for release. The Trial will take place on Saturday the 10th of September, starting at 11.00. We plan to have four levels of severity in the sections, similar to most club events. In addition to the norm a “Stock” class will be included where riders may compete on machines that are obviously not Trials bikes, criteria yet to be set, but I’m sure you get the idea. A team of helpers/observers is needed. If you plan to travel with a friend that can help out they will receive £30 expenses plus access to the competition area. The total number of riders will no doubt have to be capped to avoid congestion in the sections. If you wish to pre-book an entry or register as a helper then mail your intentions to ucitrial@hotmail.co.uk Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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