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by Peter King
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: All about....me!
Topic: The new guy
Replies: 4
Views: 5863

Re: The new guy

Hi Tomac,

I'm <over 35!>, 6'2", 100kg & ride (not very well) a Beta 125 in C+ grade.

Don't be concerned about which bike - find a second-hand bike & try it for a season, you'll then have a much better feel for what suits you best.

Regards
by Peter King
Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: Trials Talk
Topic: Sunday Ride
Replies: 2
Views: 2637

Re: Sunday Ride

Didn't see your post until this morning, so hope you managed to get out for a ride yesterday...

The Melbourne Moto-Trials Centre is open most Sundays from 10-3 and, during Daylight Saving, on Thursday nights.

Located in Simpsons Rd, Clayton, the MMTC is conveniently located for many metro-based ...
by Peter King
Tue Apr 27, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: Trials Talk
Topic: A late blooming returnee.
Replies: 1
Views: 2109

Re: A late blooming returnee.

Hi Cactus Jack,

If you've found the directions to the Tooborac trial on the Supp Regs, you may have also noticed the rewtriction that only competitors bikes my be ridden on the property - insurance requirements continue to get more onerous, unfortunately.

The good news is that the Emu Flat site is ...
by Peter King
Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: Trials Talk
Topic: new would be a understatement
Replies: 4
Views: 3162

Re: new would be a understatement

Borgy1

You are on the right track - drop into the Tooborac event at Emu Flat on Sunday & chat to a few people - see you there!

Depending on how far north you are based, the Oakleigh clubgrounds may be convenient for you also.

Most Sundays 10am - 3pm sees a freindly crew out practicing, drinking ...
by Peter King
Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:09 pm
Forum: Trials Talk
Topic: NEW FIM RULES
Replies: 6
Views: 4360

Re: NEW FIM RULES

Hi Guys,

Interesting rule changes & thanks to Kev for the background.

I suspect that the 'top riders go first' rule will be abandoned as it will create an anti-climactic finish to the event. At Barzio last year there were several hundred spectators gathered around the final sections watching the ...