Tim - that is an excellent video - thank you. I am glad that Rosie kept looking back to make sure you didn't get lost and that you were keeping up.

Alex - one of the things that has been alluded to is that smaller and lightweight can be better - as has been said before " no-one wishes that they had a heavier bike".

As far as training in concerned I had a very enjoyable day at "Trials Day" near Leek in Staffordshire - I have to say that I ached afterwards for a few days using muscles that I had forgotten about. I have been riding for many years but all on road - they taught me so much about riding off road and I know there is lots more for me to learn still - much of which can be transferred to road riding as well - low speed skills in particular.

I went with my godson to Trails Day and he had never ridden a motorbike before - he had an absolute blast. We will both be going again.

Oh, and welcome to Horizons Unlimited.

Hi Jay
Thanks for the encouragement! I've just had a look at 'Trails Day' and it looks great so I'll definitely get a day there later in the year.
Thanks again
Alex

Thanks Tim!
Loved that video!
Alex