How to splat on trials bikes︱Cross Training Trials Techniques

The first video in our advanced trials techniques series - how to splat or splatter big obstacles, undercut ledges or jump big gaps. The splatter is one of the key advanced trials riding strategies needed in A and B grades of observed trials or moto-trials competition. Start learning to hop the front wheel on a smooth area with the bike facing up the slope. You may find it easier at first to just concentrate on hopping up and down in the one spot, and leave hopping to the side for later. The key to hopping the front wheel is balance, compressing your suspension, using your body weight and good timing. First compress the front suspension. Do this by bending your legs forward, NOT by throwing your upper body forward. Go to WDTC for more trials training vids and written info on observed trials techniques. Thanks to the Western Districts Trials Club for their riders and expertise in putting together these trials training vids. Trials website: http://wdtc.org.au Facebook:   / 167905573420579   Youtube:    / @crosstrainingtrials   Unlike most other forms of motorcycle sport, Trial is not racing. It is simply you and your bike pitted against the terrain. Moto trials is a sport of balance, skill and concentration. Competitors will ride over an obstacle course of boulders, streams, hill climbs, logs, drop offs, and nearly anything else they can find. And did you know that trials is the world's most popular participatory motorcycle sport? In Australia about one thousand riders compete, - in Europe hundreds of thousands compete regularly. Trial riders compete in all sorts of weather conditions! As the front suspension full compresses, straighten your legs and move your body weight backward. The key is NOT to pull on the bars but let your body weight and suspension do the hard work. This way you will keep better control of the bike and not wear yourself out either. Your legs are far stronger than your arms so let them do all the work! A note on timing, the common mistake is to move the body too quickly before the suspension has full compressed. Take your time and don't rush, so that it all comes together smoothly. If it seems too hard, then you'll be doing something wrong in terms of timing, not using the suspension, or using your upper body instead of your legs. It may pay to get an experienced rider to provide you with feedback. Try hopping in a complete circle. You'll probably have a favorite direction, remember to practice the other direction as well! Once you have mastered this on smooth ground, try in rough terrain or facing downhill. Try hopping the front wheel over obstacles in the way like a small rock. In most cases, it is best to keep both brakes applied. Remember in competition you will lose points if the bike rolls backwards. There is a natural tendency to release the rear brake as the bike springs up so watch for this. As with balancing, keeping the engine running provides gyroscopic force that will keep you balanced easier. Some riders will also use a small throttle blip and clutch to help bring the front wheel up, then immediately reapply the rear brake. To turn the bike, keep your body weight slightly to the side of the bike in the direction you wish to hop. When learning, it's best to move in a series of small hops. Your suspension is critical to hopping the front wheel easily, so it may pay to ensure your suspension is set up correctly for your body weight and style of riding. Hop the front wheel with the engine off so it is harder to balance. #trialstraining #trialstechniques #learntoridetrials Copyright B. Morris 2014 MUSIC CREDITS This video uses music loops kindly allowed by www.looperman.com We would also like to thank the following for use of their Creative Commons music in other videos: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Music: https://audionautix.com/ Music by Tobu: https://tobu.io Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free... Music: https://soundimage.org Let us know if we used your music in other vids but forgot to credit you! #trials #mototrials #howtoridetrials https://sites.google.com/view/crosstr...