How to spot for other trials riders︱Cross Training Trials

https://crosstrainingenduro.com Spotting for a trials rider is important for safety and confidence when doing challenging trials techniques. This trials training vid covers the basics of spotting in trials riding. Want to learn how to ride moto trials bikes with our free trials training videos? Our moto trials channel also had lots of wheelies, reviews and events. moto trials training tips are based on techniques from A grade riders in our club. So get into it and learn how to ride moto trials - our vids range from basics for the beginner dirt rider to advanced hard enduro racing for experienced trials riding. Unlike most other forms of motorcycle sport, Trial is not racing. It is simply you and your bike pitted against the terrain. Spotting for a rider is providing support through a tricky section, or when someone is learning a new technique and likely to come off the bike. It can make a huge difference to how well you ride, as you can focus more on your technique and less on panicking if it all goes wrong!

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Trials riders in the top classes attempt seemingly impossible obstacles, and in the process perform some of the most amazing skilled and trick riding - including air turns, bunny hops and bouncing the front and rear wheels during turns. Ideally the trials bike should have a lanyard kill switch fitted - this reduces the chances of a trials bike flying out of control on full throttle and taking you out as the spotter. Consider getting one fitted if you haven't already. There are trials classes for everyone. Make sure you grab the bike in safe spots like the tires, handlebars or front forks - as a rule you will only grab these front parts of the trials bike. Generally you don't want to grab the bike anywhere else - you don't want broken fingers from getting jammed in spokes or the chain and sprockets. Stand somewhere safe where you won't fall down a slope or be hit by the bike flying out of control. It can be tricky to position yourself to be close enough to grab the bike quickly, but not actually be hit or distract the rider by standing too close. Usually you want to be uphill from the rider, not downhill and having to catch a falling bike. Rear wheels have a habit of spinning on slopes and taking out spotters who are downhill from the bike - there is at least one case of a broken ankle for a spotter who was downhill from the bike. On a longer steep section, the spotter will need to work out where they best position themselves for the rider's safety. Experienced riders are usually able to jump off their bikes and bring them down on the first part of a steep climb or ledge.This way you aren't moving as the bike approaches and are less likely to distract the rider. Trial is not racing. Moto trials is the only motorcycling sport that you can compete in at "Masters Games" level! The growth of extreme enduro, endurocross and hard enduro events has led to interest in moto trials skills applied on enduro bikes. Almost all the best extreme riders are previously moto trials champions. Balance in your trials bike riding also means you can spend more time standing on the footpegs in tough terrain instead of putting a foot down. Become a subscriber to this moto trials training channel and learn about traction, wheelies, pivot turns, clutch control, and other critical skills for learning how to ride trials - for beginners or enduro racers. .Look out for new riders who may be intimidated by a section, and offer to spot for them. It can be very reassuring for them to know someone is looking out for them and they can focus on their riding, not the fear of injury. As a spotter, your own safety comes first. Always wear your gloves. In a competition, you definitely don't want to grab the bike until you know the rider cannot get through successfully. Don't relax too early if you are spotting for another trials rider. It is easy to assume the rider has cleared the tricky bit but can still get out of shape and then tumble down a slope. Focus on the rider until the bike has moved well beyond the technical part of the section. Moto trials is a sport of balance, skill and concentration. Get into these trials training vids. Modern trials bikes are mostly manufactured in Europe by makes such as Gas Gas, Beta, Scorpa, Montesa and Sherco. And did you know that trials is the world's most popular participatory motorcycle sport?

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