Sidcup Long Distance Trial-April 27th

[vanman]

Regs are out here http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/fixtures/sidcup_ldt/2008/sidcup_ld t_2008_regs.pdf - come on don't be shy It is a great day out with money raised for the Kent Air Ambulance- check out the list of riders already signed up here http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/fixtures/sidcup_ldt/2008/sidcup_ld t_2008_riders_list.pdf - Any one with a road legal trail/trial bike can enter, it is not at all intimidating ,plenty of laughs and some new lanes to learn Cheers Steve

[boboneleg]

nice one I thought all LDT's had sunk since NERC came along. Our local club hasn't run one for ages

[vanman]

BTW- there is no need to be a Sidcup member to enter,and you can get ACU day membership with your application-It is a good idea to get there an hour or so before your allocated time to set off(you will get instructions and start time in the post before hand)there is basic scrutineering,nothing heavy you will be given the route which is about 10 sheets of A4 paper with simple directions and milages between junctions etc, some use a road book holder,joining all the sheets to form a single roll a bit easier to read on the move, but does go pear shaped and twisted if you get it wrong a lot of people simply have a clear plastic A4 wallet hung round their neck and change the top sheet every half an hour or so.Nearly every one ends up in a group of 2 or 3 helping each other if they get confused , it is much more satisfying to follow the instructions than just follow the others,they could be going the wrong way .There are about 10 trial sections which are observed(marked) these are always in byeways and there is usually a bit of a queue, so time to have a laugh at every one else before they laugh at you -all good hearted and most don't take it too seriously, but there are some very good riders who will clean the lot.Take your time it is not a race,it will probably take any where between 4 and 6 hours to complete and there will be a posee of observers(including me!) and the course closer making sure all got back ok- Have fun and see you there- Plenty of time for more entries,contact me if you have any questions. Cheers Steve IP Logged

[Mudwiz]

When is the closeing date?

I've done a big bike version of an LDT, they are fab fun, "gentle" competition if you're as un good as I am!!

I could be tempted, shoulder permiting. .

Would a bigger bike get round? Tyre regs??

Thanks.

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[vanman]

closing date 20th april or when full-120 max.- I know of at least 1 650 Husky which competes very regularly and will be out again