As you know, I’ve started riding trials again and have a long way to go just to get back to the level I was riding with Chad back in the 1980’s. Here is a YouTube link that shows what can be done with vintage trials bikes. If you let the next video run after this one you will see the current world trials level of competition. Enjoy
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Yes, very impressed with the rider and machine. Riding among rocks looks scary.
I assume grade B is next to highest ranking. Most trials clubs seem to have there own system of ranking such as: expert may be “A” or “1” etc. along down the ranks. Most systems I’ve seen have at least four rankings, but sometimes double that. I’m guessing it depends on the number of riders they usually get. That way there would be enough competition in each ranking. I’m sure AMA and AHMRA have set categories but I don’t know what they are. Many clubs prefer not to be under these official organizations, that way it cost less and you can run things the way members want. The actual scoring is much more consistent and may be run under either the “no stop” rule (Vintage) or the more modern rules that allow hopping, back and forward movements, etc. But the number scores are always “0”, “1”,”2″,”3″, or “5”.
Pretty amazing things they do with the bikes. Especially jumping those vertical tree stumps. Looks like it could be very painful if they missed.
Does Grade B refer to the skill level of the rider?