WE LOVE, LOVE, LOVE A BIT OF TRIALS RIDING OVER HERE AT VC!
Sited as one of the best moto disciplines to learn to translate into better more controlled riding in all of your two wheeled exploits, trials is proving very popular amongst moto riders across the world and across motorsport right now!
Ahead of this years Camp VC event where the awesome Inch perfect trials will be bring their Electric motion electric trials bikes to site for trials sessions we spoke to Inch Perfect Trials first female trials instructor and pro trails rider, 28 year old Hannah Styles about her life on a trials bike and why trails = smiles for miles!
And don’t forget - We have just a few tickets left for this years CAMP VC event so jump in fast if you still wanna come along by going to:
WWW.CAMPVC.CO.UK
Hey Hannah! Where are you originally from?
I am from the Peak District, Derbyshire.
When did you start to get into motorcycles and why?
At the age of 3 I started to get interested in motorbikes. I loved them so much and early on, it became an obvious natural talent.
When did you take the step to start competing? How many years have you competed for now?
I started competing when I was 7 years old meaning I have now been competing for 22 years.
Which series do you currently compete in?
I have competed at both the World, British and European Championship level as well as completing the Scottish Six Day Trial (SSDT) and Scott Trial.
What bike do you currently ride?
At the moment I ride both a Vertigo and an Electric Motion.
So, when did you start working with Inch perfect and what made you want to become a trials instructor?
I started working at Inch Perfect Trials in April 2021. It is a great opportunity to give back my experience to a sport that I love.
What is the age range of people that you teach at Inch perfect?
All ages, from 6-70!
Do you teach complete newbies to riding motorcycles?
Yes and they are the most rewarding to teach!
What is the best part of your job?
Watching riders grow in confidence with my teaching experience.
What is the best thing about teaching people how to ride trials?
It doesn’t feel like a job, trials is a big part of my life.
Are you seeing more women getting into trials right now?
Yes, more now than ever!
A lot of professional riders say that trials riding is one of the best motorcycle disciplines to try out to build riding skills for most other disciplines of moto riding. Why do you think
If you can master trials, you can enjoy anything on two wheels a lot easier.
Where is your favourite place to ride motorcycles in the world?
Italy – I have so many amazing memories there such as winning the European Championship and finishing second in the world womens Trials Des Nations! Amazing riding, views, people and food!!
