Bike Trials

Bike trials are a form of offroad cycling derived from motorcycle trials where one slowly negotiates man-made and natural obstacles. It originated in Spain and is said to have been invented by Ot Pi who wanted to practice motocross trials on an ordinary push bike.

At the most basic level, trials riding can be summed up as bicycle handling skills, therefore there is much overlap with BMX racing. It has a strong, though small following and can be seen worldwide. Skills taken from trials riding can be used practically on any bicycle for balance, standing still while still on the pedals, braking, and many other uses. Trials-specific bicycles are usually modified mountain bikes (good brakes, light with little extra baggage).

Note that this is a totally different sport to individual time trial races, which are used in road bicycle racing.