Trials Riding: Year One

[@jackmckinnon8256]

great upload Rupert. trials isn't easy, no matter what anyone thinks, but it is so rewarding, get a good ride, on a tough section, no feeling like it !! cheers :)

[@markjarman7819]

Funny how things just turn up on KZbin. I came across the video in my feed and thought I’ll watch that. Oh wait I know this man!! We both ride at poles. Great video Rupert👍

[@Rupe]

Ha! Thanks for that. The video is doing better than I expected - I thought it’d be far too niche to have more than a handful of views.

[@cliffcamfield2700]

keep at it Youre doing good

[@outtayardstudio]

Not easy bro...tbf I ain't attempted that yet!! 👍

[@Dbonesk8]

Love that, I’m after a bike to get started and I havnt a clue what to get. I’m 78ish kgs 35yo with a buggered back.

[@Rupe]

I'd try a few, if you can. In the space of a year I went from electric, to 2-stroke, to 4-stroke.

[@LynchyIan]

Well done Rupert, I enjoyed that, looks a great place to practice ☺👍

[@คตยยยสสววว]

😊very good

[@rockenjoshy]

Great job. I'm on my first year learning trials too and can relate to everything in the video!

[@Rupe]

It’s funny. I’m finding the progress - and the learning of new skills - utterly addictive.

[@twowheelgeriatric]

Super progress. I'm approaching my one-year trials riding anniversary on March 12. Well, that was when I posted my first video of it. Anyway, you are doing really well so keep at it. Seeing how you've made it to your third bike, I'd say you are officially addicted.

[@Rupe]

Ha! Yes, hard to deny the addiction.

[@TheTAMPodcast]

Love it!

[@brows1973]

Hi Rupert I’m new to trials just started at 51 ,I’d be more than happy to ride like you,what made you change from the electric bike ? I’d love a 4 stroke mont lovely bikes

[@Rupe]

There wasn’t much in it, to be honest. I found the petrol bikes a bit more rewarding, and more characterful. The skills are a little more transferable to bigger bikes, too (despite the EM having a clutch and flywheel, it doesn’t feel quite the same).

[@SaddleSore]

Niceness! Have you also been practicing your dancing for the inevitable post-ride whisky disco?

[@Rupe]

Pretty sure there’s a car park dancing ban in **checks notes** Powys.

[@BN1960]

Brilliant

[@AdamADVSpec]

🙌