I was on the understanding you should not cross your lines as well. also rolling backwards isn’t allowed We also have “non stop” rule and “stop allowed” that depends on who’s running the trial 13 • TRIALS AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2021 Reaching or passing the "2 Board" without Failure 3 Reaching or passing the "3 Board" without Failure 5 5 10 10 Failure to reach the "3 Board" When requested by a rider rather than attempt the section Not attempting a Section when called upon to do so by an official For missing a section or failing to have punch card marked. DEFINITIONS Clean: A rider traversing a Section as defined above without penalty as described under FOOTING or FAILURE shall be unpenalised and given a "CLEAN". Footing: Footing will be considered to have occurred if any part of the rider's body or any part of the machine, (with the exception of the tyres or the sump shield touches the ground or the rider benefit from any part of their body, or any part of the machine, (with the exception of the tyres or the sump shield) leaning on an obstacle (tree, wall etc.) Footing outside the lateral limits of a Section does not constitute a failure but should simply be classed as footing. Failure: A failure is considered to have occurred if: The machine moves backwards. b) C) The rider does not have both hands on the handlebar WHEN HE FOOTS WHILST STATIONARY. The engine stops WHILST ANY PART OF THE MACHINE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE TYRES, TOUCHES THE GROUND OR THE RIDER IS FOOTING. d) The rider dismounts from the machine. Dismount will be deemed to have occurred when both of the rider's feet are on the ground at the same side of, or behind the machine. A machine does not stay within the intended limits of the section as defined by the Observer. f) f) If any wheel of the machine crosses any boundary tape or goes over or on the wrong side of a marker, whether the wheel be on the ground or airborne, before the front wheel spindle passes the "Section ends" sign. g) The rider is held responsible for displacing a marker or support in an observed section whereby the observer considers it necessary to reinstate the flag/marker prior to the passage of the next rider. The displacing of any marking not relating to the competitor's route will be considered to constitute a failure. h) Travelling in a forward direction against the direction of the Section. The motorcycle crosses its own track with either wheel. The machine or rider receives outside assistance. k) A rider or person having an interest in a rider's performance, who in any way alters the severity of a section without the authority of an official.
This is really good footage of the event. What are the rules around "crossing your own path". I seem to see lots doing it in the section at around47 to 50 + mins. What am I missing?
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Great videos and amazing coverage. Looked like an incredibly tough trial!
Glad you enjoyed the coverage. It was a tough test but all the riders enjoyed it👍
So are riders allowed to cross their lines there? Im from Australia and if we cross our line in a section it's a 5.
I will find out if that's the rule or whether it's just been the observer's discretion 👍
I was on the understanding you should not cross your lines as well. also rolling backwards isn’t allowed
We also have “non stop” rule and
“stop allowed” that depends on who’s running the trial
13 • TRIALS
AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2021
Reaching or passing the "2 Board" without Failure
3
Reaching or passing the "3 Board" without Failure
5
5
10
10
Failure to reach the "3 Board"
When requested by a rider rather than attempt the section
Not attempting a Section when called upon to do so by an official
For missing a section or failing to have punch card marked.
DEFINITIONS
Clean: A rider traversing a Section as defined above without penalty as described under FOOTING or FAILURE shall be unpenalised and given a "CLEAN".
Footing: Footing will be considered to have occurred if any part of the rider's body or any part of the machine, (with the exception of the tyres or the sump shield touches the ground or the rider benefit from any part of their body, or any part of the machine, (with the exception of the tyres or the sump shield) leaning on an obstacle (tree, wall etc.)
Footing outside the lateral limits of a Section does not constitute a failure but should simply be classed as footing.
Failure: A failure is considered to have occurred if:
The machine moves backwards.
b)
C)
The rider does not have both hands on the handlebar WHEN HE FOOTS WHILST STATIONARY.
The engine stops WHILST ANY PART OF THE MACHINE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE TYRES, TOUCHES THE GROUND OR THE RIDER IS FOOTING.
d)
The rider dismounts from the machine. Dismount will be deemed to have occurred when both of the rider's feet are on the ground at the same side of, or behind the machine.
A machine does not stay within the intended limits of the section as defined by the Observer.
f)
f)
If any wheel of the machine crosses any boundary tape or goes over or on the wrong side of a marker, whether the wheel be on the ground or airborne, before the front wheel spindle passes the "Section ends" sign.
g)
The rider is held responsible for displacing a marker or support in an observed section whereby the observer considers it necessary to reinstate the flag/marker prior to the passage of the next rider.
The displacing of any marking not relating to the competitor's route will be considered to constitute a failure.
h)
Travelling in a forward direction against the direction of the Section.
The motorcycle crosses its own track with either wheel.
The machine or rider receives outside assistance.
k)
A rider or person having an interest in a rider's performance, who in any way alters the severity of a section without the authority of an official.
Sections look good wish I was there watching
It was a very good event👌
This is really good footage of the event. What are the rules around "crossing your own path". I seem to see lots doing it in the section at around47 to 50 + mins. What am I missing?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the footage. I'm guessing that rule may have been dropped, I'll have to check it out myself🤷♂️
Looks slippery! Did Toby take a 5 when the rear tire broke the tape or did they miss that? Thanks for posting and including rider names!
I don't think the observer missed it.
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Lot of 5's here, probably not marked as such🤔
Have to say, standard of observing is pretty good