Trials Explained (diambil dari trials-online.com)

Mountain Bike Observed Trials can basically be broken down into this: Ride a bike up, over, and on things most people wouldn't dream of putting a bike on. Bicycle Trials began as an offshoot of Motorcycle Trials, which had it's birth over 20 years ago in Europe. People started taking technical motorcycle riding to more extreme levels, and eventually they figured that what you can do with a motor you can also do without, and Bike Trials was born. Spain is generally regarded as the birthplace of all forms of Trials, and today Europe (and increasingly Japan) are the hotbeds of Trials action.

Trials is the most technically demanding and difficult part of the bicycling sports. Reaching the highest competitive levels in Trials requires dedication that few people can muster, namely working for hours, months, and years on the few basic skills, continually refining the techniques until the most amazing, outrageous displays of skill are easily accomplished. With that said, anyone can learn the basics of Trials and have a lot of fun in the process, and even if you only ride Cross-Country, Downhill or Dual Slalom, the skills gained through Trials riding are invaluable. And really, with just a few little moves you can amaze your non-trials friends, instantly gaining the respect of all who cross your path (well, ok, maybe not everyone).

Trials has two main areas, Competitions and Everything Else. For most people, 90% of their Trials time will be spent practicing, doing demos, goofing around with friends and basically improving and refining the skills. This is really the most important part, because without lots and lots practice you'll never be able to accomplish anything. Even working on your balance in your basement can be incredibly useful. And if you can manage to find some people to ride with, especially people who are better than you, you'll find that just by watching and studying how things are done you'll be more encouraged to improve your own riding.