You've probably heard of the Danny MacAskill, you've probably seen him on YouTube too.
The sort of tricks he performs are now a recognised sport!
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Bike trials consist of two or three laps of six to eight sections, with different routes to cater for the different classes. The rider is marked if they put their foot down or fail to get through the section in the maximum time, or fall off the bike. The rider with the lowest score at the end of the day is the winner. The sections are laid out to make sure that all riders can have a good and safe attempt at each section and it is only when you reach expert level that the parts of the sections get huge, but by then you should know what you are doing!
Bike trials have special bikes with very low weight and no seat; they vary in wheel size from 20 inch, 24 inch and 26 inch. It is down to rider preference what they compete on. These bikes are available second hand for only a few hundred pounds and from new from around three hundred to a few thousand. Generally riders buy a cheaper bike with a good frame and then modify them with lighter bits as they progress. The riders are always happy to let new riders have a go on their bikes to get a feel for what they like.
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There are several events this year including two in the Lothians -
R1 18/05/13 Kirkliston, Nr Edinburgh
R3 30/06/13 New venue East Lothian
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