Clawz114 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 hi there i was wondering what the definition of trials riding is so i had a little look round on the internet but all the places i viewed seemed to be very different, i wanted to make a definition of trials which was simple and easy to remember. (none of this crap about it origionally came from spain etc that doesnt tall you anything about what trials is) but i couldnt think of anything to cover all the aspects.Probably a crap topic i know but i was wondering if anyone wanted to chip in to try to create a definition? this is what i got so far...Trials riding is a sport ( cant think of a different word other than sport ) in which the object is to use balance and technical skill to navigate up around or through a section of urban or natural terrain which could consist of anything from...and thats it so far, please feel free to add to it, take bits out, swap parts for your own parts etc.Clawz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Wikipedias your best friend http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bike_trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_PRO Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I would say trials is half sport and half a art form, where control and balance are paramount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Trials is Nick GoddardBalanceControlStyleStrength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricalum Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Bike trials is an individual sport that incorporates the use of a special bicycle which the rider must maneuver and balance on in order to complete specially designed artificial or natural "sections." The objective is to pass through the sections with as little physical contact with the ground as possible, hence obtaining minimum penalty points.Bike Trials comes from Motorcycle Trials. Motorcycle trials riders wanted to give their kids something to practice on before moving up to motorcycles, and some of the kids grew up to love bike trials more. There are 4 different classes at competitions in the United States - Beginner, Sport, Expert, and Pro.Depending on your class, you have either 2 or 3 minutes to complete one section. There are usually about 5 different sections that are done in order 2 or 3 times. 1 penalty point is given each time riders touch the course with one part of their body. 5 penalty points are given when riders touch the course with more than one part of their body. When a rider reaches 5 penalty points in one section, they are finished with that section until the next loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clawz114 Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 its good but how about a shortened down version?Clawz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey gav Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 http://www.biketrials.com/intro/what.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) its good but how about a shortened down version?Clawzcycling from A to B using the most difficult route you can find. ?BMXing for pussies? Edited January 23, 2006 by poopipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat-jake Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 i suppose the main objective of trials is to get over a certain area without putting your feet down, or falling off......but i think street has a slightly different aspect whare you put some style in to the show.....if you look at some riders they have complete style..smooth..slow..crisp and perfect.... naturel does not have as much style..more on both wheels..and faster and not as smooth ..... more rigid and rushed...well thats how i see it...FAT JAKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 wikpedia is ace, it even has trialsnoir and 24" stuff in it!!i think trials is - 'negotiating an obsticle(s) without putting your feet down' - because ultimately that what unites every style/type of trials rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosemoose` Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) Taken directly from www.krisholm.com, but its vague enough to still apply to bike trials too.Trials: This involves riding over obstacles of any sort, either in natural terrain or in an urban environment, where the challenge is purely a function of technical difficulty over short distances. Riding techniques are employed purely as a means to negotiate obstacles. Loose. Edited January 23, 2006 by Loosemoose` Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Dave Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 read martyn ashtons cloumn in the new mbuk. thats a good definition for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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