I agree with you there Webby. Until a few years ago I was competing in the old codgers class twin-shock trials on my old Montesa 348 (I think it's a 1977 or 78 bike). I've still got the bike: Note to self - must get it back running as a winter project and do a few more events.
I enjoy doing trials a lot, even though am decidedly average at it, so a few years back I too went to Hawkestone Park for the British round to watch the real experts in action. You are right, their bike control is simply mind blowing and has to be seen to be believed.
I particularly liked one section where the start gate was about 2 feet in front of a near vertical rock face about 10 feet high and the guys were just firing themselves up this big slab of rock from a standing start. Awesome.
Jools
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