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In July 2009 started a topic in Trials Australia's Forum titled Basket Cases highlighting the long forgotten Trial bikes of yesteryears. In six years this topic which had become the most visited topic in the Forum topped 100,000 views. Moving on another five years this has become 1,000,000 views! Like to catch up on what has been happening in the world of Basket... Continue Reading »

    This is the amazing story of the origins behind the OSET brand. We speak to the founder Ian and hi son Oliver Smith who the OSET brand is named after. It's very much a family business.   Today you can get your kids into trials without at least having a think about and OSET but what stood out for me is the impact this is having on... Continue Reading »

    Stuart is a real servant to the sport. He's been a long time member of the North Berks Mototcycle Club, a minder, an event organiser and a Parent to his daughter riding competitively in European and World rounds.   I've been guilty of interviewing a lot of riders lately, and this chat with Stuart is a refreshing perspective as... Continue Reading »

    This episode follows on from last week - Episode 25: https://trials.com.au/news/ep-25-david-knight-mbe-the-trials-years--part-1-of-2-5220   In this two part interview we meet David Knight (MBE), the enduro legend. David has won almost everything in enduro however his motorcycling career started in Trials. In this episode we explore... Continue Reading »

    In this two part interview we meet David Knight (MBE), the enduro legend. David has won almost everything in enduro however his motorcycling career started in Trials. In this episode we explore David's origin in motorcycling, discuss his ascent from Isle of Mann trials to mainland UK, and how his yardstick for success went from his Dad to his... Continue Reading »

    Ross Noble is known for his comedy, but his not so secret love affair with motorcycles  has seen him undertake some of the most amazing adventures on a motorcycle.   His motorcycling resume includes: Romaniacs twice, SSDT, 24hr Dusk Till Dawn multiple times, Roof Of Africa, Frozen Lake Riding, A few non-competitive laps of the TT... Continue Reading »

    Trevor is former Australian TdN representative and rides in the Expert class. Despite only riding in 4 trials in 2019, Trevor turned up at the Aussie Titles and placed a respectable 7th. Trevor is not just about trials; in 2011 he was 2nd behind Graham Jarvis at the Wildwood Extreme enduro and continues his passion with both... Continue Reading »

    Toby is an absolutely outstanding rider; he is at the pointy end of the Trial 2 competition and a justified member of the GB TdN team.   We couldn't talk to Toby without discussing that amazing finish to the 2018 Trial 2 Championship where it was not decided until the last section, in the last round of the 2018 season. Despite... Continue Reading »

    It's unusual to have someone walk away from their sport when they are at the peak of their powers, but as Franzi Kadlec  describes in this weeks interview....there is balance needed (no pun intended). In this interview we uncover Franzi's history in the sport, the progress through to TrialGP class and the sacrifices made to chase... Continue Reading »

    This podcast is our first foray to the States. We chat with NATC Pro rider Alexander Niederer. We talk about his journey from his birth place of Austria to his move to America when he was 18, and then his progress through the ranks of USA trials all the way to Runner Up in the championship in 2019.   In addition, he is the president of... Continue Reading »

    Today we are talking with Dan Thorpe. Dan holds the record for the most win in the ACU S3 Parts Nationals, having won 148 of them. Yes, you heard correctly, 148.   Despite consistently winning, Dan has also been consistently riding Gas Gas for the John Shirt Gas Gas UK team for the last 21 years.   What I really loved about... Continue Reading »

    Today we have two seriously talented individuals. Jack & Dan Peace are brothers, who should be well know to our British listeners. These guys both have very impressive CV's.   We are sticking with the twice weekly release schedule while everyone remains in lockdown.   Dan & Jack would like to thank their... Continue Reading »