HOW to LEARN TRIALS - A COGNITIVE APPROACH to DEVELOPMENT

[@roosterjames]

Great video coming from one neuro-geek to another. As a beginner I have been blessed to be able to learn from both Chris & Abigail Buzzelli and Ray Peters. They have taught me to stay focused on the basics and not to look at that bright shiny object that everyone else is focused on. For me trials is not just about tricks, it's about consistency and repeatability. I have said it more than once on here, if that rock or log looks too big, it probably is.

[@TrialsProgression]

I ran after the bright & shiny 😜. Now I'm back on the path to consistency of the basics thanks to conversations like the above. 👌

[@maxjah3524]

So many words for "imagine what you want, do what you can, observe the differences, correct, repeat".

[@TrialsProgression]

Great Summary

[@monsieuroxyopia8262]

It’s more than imagining what is wanted and observing. There is discussion on appropriately breaking down techniques into their sub components, establishing the markers for success, learning to recognize decay, managing the variables that contribute to cognitive bottlenecks, etc.

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

That was THE BEST instructional Trials video in my opinion. Game changer. So much logic and gems for ways of thinking through the proper way to learn Trials or anything else for that matter. Thanks Chris for helping us all along the path better. I’ll be re-watching this video a few times to always remind myself to it properly

[@TrialsProgression]

Thank you. 👍 I keep getting insight from it as well after multiple watchings

[@jayrowe2093]

Great Video Tom and Chris! More, more, more please!!! I think I got the most out the focusing on what your “feeling” while doing a technique. And I’m really glad you asked Chris for examples of inputs and outputs at the end. Was also happy to hear that guys learning later in life don’t necessarily need a 4lane highway, because at 1st that sounded a little overwhelming! 😅 keep up the good work!

[@TrialsProgression]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback 😉

[@IgorTchouiko]

What an epic video, Iv loved all the videos you have put together. You are a pillar in the community! Keep at it brother

[@TrialsProgression]

Thank you

[@glenquinn7561]

this is excellent stuff, thankyou

[@TrialsProgression]

Glad you enjoyed it 👌

[@DanielBenjamin-g7h]

Good video, this is true, mind over matter. A lot of this is simplified to practice. My dad was #1 in D4 trials in 82’. Growing up I learned from him, I rode with Ray a lot, my goal in life was to reach #1 as well. I’ve been #1 6 or 7 times. My dad kept a log of his events and I read his hints and tips like look ahead, legs loose in the creek, remember you’ve done it in practice, and beat by a damn Canadian,lol. The practice technique was important though. Make a section or two, clean it 3 times forwards and 3 times backwards, then make it harder, if you get stuck, go ride the other section then come back, you might break that habit.

[@TrialsProgression]

Awesome to hear and great insight. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@johnhassall1782]

I made it to the end as well, it flew by 😎

[@TrialsProgression]

Great to hear 👊

[@shawnh2590]

Hey man, I have to say thank you! What a great video and explanation of things you may think you know, but you don’t really know. I just bought my first trials bike last weekend and have been playing with it for the last week the whole time thinking, man I wish there was a structured way that I could learn, all of the things that I need to know to become a better rider. The whole purpose in getting my trials bike was to become a better Enduro bike rider. I just started your course yesterday with the clutch and stance video. Even though it seems a little boring and monotonous I can already see a difference. I look forward to my trials progression. Thank you again.

[@TrialsProgression]

Great to hear and thanks for your support! I purchased mine for the same reasons.... Be careful, trials is addicting 😉

[@johnhassall1782]

Great video, it's like Keith Code approach for trials! Makes so much sense!👍

[@TrialsProgression]

Awesome

[@jochen6732]

More! Great zip file idea, love it

[@hunterlongshore1867]

More! I stumbled across this video while in the first few days of what will be a multi-month recovery from an injury racing with my local flattrack club. I'd never really thought about the process of learning as it applies to our sports, but this approach makes so much sense....CLICK! This has caused me to really think about the value of breaking down the elements of riding into smaller pieces that can be more easily processed and shifted into the subconscious. Thanks for bringing this valuable perspective to a broader audience.

[@TrialsProgression]

Sorry to hear about your injury man that stinks. Thanks for sharing and watching. I hope to have more in the works.

[@hunterlongshore1867]

@@TrialsProgressionthanks. I’m still processing the experience and trying to turn it into something positive. This discussion with Chris will definitely help me achieve that. Also considering a trials bike as a training tool when I get back on two wheels. I’ve enjoyed watching your content and the methods you present.

[@twowheelgeriatric]

Great video on the learning process, what helps or doesn't and how to back a level to improve. A couple things I've thought about and this video reinforced is: 1) as I'm still new to this what I'm learning is perishable and 2) recording my practice is critical for me to see my mistakes (or even see me getting it right once in a while). Thanks guys!

[@TrialsProgression]

Right on. So much good stuff there. You are making great progress 👍

[@marshalbird2480]

More! Maybe zero in a bit on dissecting specific examples of bad bike behavior while performing a basic technique - coupled with the required output and desired inputs for said technique.

[@TrialsProgression]

Great ideas. Will try to get him on again

[@cookie13spike]

I'm a street trials rider (bmx), youtube recommended this clip.. very interesting and applicable to my sport also! reminded me of the old "twist of the wrist" keith code book from my road racing days :) thanks!

[@TrialsProgression]

Awesome. Thanks for watching

[@treeturtle9378]

Fantastic video. AAA+++.

[@TrialsProgression]

Thanks so much. Chris is great

[@careymurray1027]

Great content. I'd certainly be interested in hearing more from Chris. Get him set up with some better audio equipment for the next one.

[@TrialsProgression]

Good point

[@kenrobynschrock416]

So for my Trials riding, I need to change my thinking about thinking, by making 4 lane highways so it takes less thinking? Chris and Abigail are great teachers! They have both helped me at Trials Training Days, and a special Ray Peters group training session, at Kenny Gwynn's.

[@TrialsProgression]

👌 exactly, changing thinking about thinking so you think less. 😂 Automation and reps to get there is where it's at. 👍

[@MountainStorz]

Awesome video!

[@TrialsProgression]

Thanks

[@deraderaderadera]

This is an epic video. I love the concept of skiping splats and focusing on bricks, from which we can build later on. Also fear and stress being accepted and blocking the learning (not mentioning the danger of crash). Focus on what we are doing, and being repeatable. when we are aware what we do we can alter it vs doing movements in auto-mode. the video is soo full of great stuff... Thanks Tom :)

[@s7ok3d54]

2 months late , But absolutely awesome vid ! ! Thankyou!

[@TrialsProgression]

Thank you

[@DoxiezForDad]

MORE!!!!!

[@TrialsProgression]

Thanks. Hoping to make some more content with him this year👌

[@quickcooper61]

Much more!

[@TrialsProgression]

We'll work on it

[@trishaann8988]

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