Advice for Trials Riders

[@fprintf]

Absolutely agree with Charlie, definitely have hurt myself far more from not enough gas than too much gas. Almost all of my bruises (to body and ego) have come from not making it up an obstacle and falling off backwards. Thanks for sharing the wisdom!

[@TrialsProgression]

Yes. I had a bad crash recently same deal. Big log at the top of a hill. Better to be up than fall backwards.

[@brucehilger95]

Many bits of helpful advice for any rider. Thanks, Tommy

[@TrialsProgression]

Yeah, I was considering titling it for any rider, good call. Just Changed the title 😉

[@pierceferriter4664]

Charlie taught me everything I know. He is the man ! Nice video Tom.

[@TrialsProgression]

Thanks Pierce. Yeah, I'm lucky to get to ride with you all. 😉

[@jasonluhmer4792]

great content!

[@TrialsProgression]

Milt and Charlie have been my mentors for the last year and I'm very fortunate to be able to ride with them and learn from them. 👊 Do you have a Milt or Charlie in your corner?

[@bcaron3535]

Love the first thing being maintenance on the bike. My next thing would be to learn the basics first and then move on to obstacles getting bigger as you get better. Agree with the point made that many take a bunch of points before they even get to the obstacles because they do not have the basics down. Another thing I recommend is remove your pack when you get to a riding area. That pack is messing with your weighting and throwing your balance off - not going to help you get better!

[@TrialsProgression]

Good points to add. Thanks for adding value with your comments. 😉

[@bobm23]

Hi Charlie, Was looking at trials videos and found you. Great advise as expected. You need to come out to RI and ride EXETER - NAT'L ROUNDS 7 & 8 (East 3 & 4) Sat Jul 29 2023 - Sun Jul 30 2023. Hope to see you there. Bob Mourachian

[@TrialsProgression]

I'll let him know 👊 -tom

[@0cernnunos0]

Best video yet

[@TrialsProgression]

Lots of nuggets right?

[@ericbrackenbury]

Why do you not wear pads and a back protector ? at 77 I do and I take all the time aloted for the competition. So still haveing FUN :-)

[@TrialsProgression]

I wear knee pads under those MX pants. Elbows if it's really rocky. 🤔 I should get a back spine protector. Keep it up, awesome to hear you're still at it at 77 😀

[@ericbrackenbury]

@@TrialsProgression god stuff, I have the Jitsie knee and elbow sleeve pad setup with a Leate spine protector or on hot days I can get away with a camelback and fannypack, avoiding the larger rock zones. It did worry me not seeing any elbow pads even in the tree and log location you were riding. Enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@briansmale5457]

Good stuff Fella's, i can relate to the over 60 comment, i turned 69 in June, so it's more about me doing what i can & enjoying it :)

[@TrialsProgression]

Exactly 💯 that's what I've really enjoyed about trials. Everyone can enjoy and challenge themselves as they are able. 😉