That nuts! Cool pics. I was doing some reading on ledges. I normaly just yank/loft the front into it getting way back and plow over the stuff/hope for traction and that I make it. They talk about not bending your arms, squatting into the bike then, jumping etc. etc....jumping?! Makes sense though when ya think of it...really cool technique and I was kinda doing some stuff backwards. If I can get my brain and body on the same page with this stuff hopefuly I can get it work on the dirtbike. Thanks guys- there's a little light bulb coming on in my head now. Learning new stuff is cool.
does this pass as trials? there are more zones there to work the climbing and descending skills. (on regular enduro bikes if no trials bikes to ride) http://www.dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=6329
PS Watch some of the world championship events, its mind boggling what Tony Bou and the others are doing with their bikes. Our national champs had a tough time getting top 15 finishes in world champ events.
Looks fun, Rob! Everything is trials for me. I'm so short I can't touch the ground. You guys are tall enough it makes them full size bikes look like mini's.
http://www.vimeo.com/806415 Adam Raga too, look up both names on YouTube, there are loads of amazing vids.
Trials.....the best kept riding secret..if anyone reading this has ever thought of trying it....wait no longer. I started in 2001 and haven't stopped. Way too much fun, and trust me....the skills you learn will transfer to anything you ride with two wheels. Brap!
you can also sign up for the local socal events under the offroad bike (non trials machine) category. to get a taste. its on my bucket list.
Fury1, that friend of yours wouldn't happen to be Ward O? I picked up my 4RT from him. Anyone thinking about trials just needs to go to an event and start talking to the guys, someone will offer you a test ride. You will be hooked. I have been for 30+ years.
Hahaha, yeh, kinda afraid of the getting hooked thing and I need another bike (bill) like a hole in my head. I really would like to learn some technique for big stuff like big logs and ledges. I aint as strong as I once was and bulldog'ing the bike over/barging into this stuff is getting old. Good info here from several sources. Thanks guys, this should help and in February I'm signing up for something. Look for the red Cafe Husky jersey (hopefully on top of the bike, not under it). Braap!
ok- enrolling in Gary Laplante's school. Dirt Bike Level 3 on my 125. full day of closed course gnarly training on some issues i'm having and i get to ride a trials bike too. the school is local and the terrain is perfect for this. after the 5 hour beating i took recently (first in 7 years, ooof!) i need to get smart about this stuff due to a new bike, my limitations and casual riding is well...my lil missle wants more. i'm so friggin pumped about learning more on and about the 125 with some expert instruction under controled conditions ho-leeee samokes i'm twitchin'! stay tuned for the make-it-r-brake-it hi-lite reels. sorry- had to share...
was riding some of those local T-Mec LaPlante zone trails...last fri.........shhhh with a certain husky racer that has a 1 on his plate. was bummed its all ready getting dusty out there. 2 morrow is another extremo enduro day in BC..................mex ,,,,from granite to mud to dust and some ugly terrain!
yepper got some hard terrrain bridgestones on the way some motosportz rad braces on the way. bleeding the 50 mm marz chambers and maybe a revalve tonight. back to dust and rocks here shortly which reminds me my filter is gross. be safe, give 'em heck and haul butt you knucklehead....braaaap!
