greg@xios.UUCP (Greg Franks) (11/24/86)
In article <1986Nov19.133341.3787@utcs.uucp> jon@utcs.uucp (Jon Alexander) writes: > >Someone just posted a notice of an upcoming 'trials' >event. I am not an expert, but for those who are >curious, I think a bicyle 'trials' competition is an >event where competitors on bicycles follow a set-out >path over a course, something like an obstacle course, >where they are NOT racing so much as attempting to >maintain precise control, manouever as gracefully as >possible (ie stay on their bike) and keep an even >speed. > I believe trial's riding originates from Motorcycling where indeed the intent is to ride some sort of obstacle course as quickly as possible and with as few ``dab's'' as possible. Dabbing means putting your foot down (or falling off of course.....) The person who ``cleans'' the most sections in the least amount of time is the winner. I believe that one would need a mountain bike for trials riding. Low gears and the ability to hop BIG logs are definitely an asset. I also seem to recall seeing an article in _Bicycling_ regarding setting up your own trials course (Parking lots full of cars are fun :-)). Vermont Ain't Flat! ..greg franks