Jotagas owners and other trials riders had a real blast, last weekend when they were invited to Zona 1 , the trials ground near Birdlip , Glos.
The weather was kind to us , which made the Spanish guests 7 times World champion Jordi Tarres and Jotagas main man Marc Arano feel more at home There was an excellent turnout by riders and folk visiting.
There were trade stands , new Jotagas bikes in all capacity's to try out , all day Trials training sessions divided into 2 groups. They were run by ace riders Joe Baker and Simon Welch. At my age i generally dont learn a lot , as im stuck in my bad habits . The trainers gave me lots of one to one and i feel i learnt a good bit. The younger guys and kids i could see really benefited and were like sponges soaking it all up.
There were lots of the latest bits for your bike as well as some freebies. Did i mention the free chocolate cake as well - nice and moist , just like i like it . The new model bikes were there to test ride. My early 2013 is superb , but i could feel the small changes for the better on the later 2013 bikes when i rode the the same model as mine.
The highlight was seeing Jordi Tarres riding. Although he didnt do special displays , he was on an off the bikes like a jack in the box.He was helping with riders bike set up and just there for a chin wag , which everyone loved. There were some serious Tarres fans there , including one guy with a huge Jordi Tarres riding picture tattooed on his arm. Jordi showed us his vertical typical Tarres pivot turns , 270 degree flick turns. He is still so good on the bike. He rides most days in Rellinars , but not in trials.
It was truly brilliant weekend . Im a Jotagas owner and love my bike to bits. I feel really proud that this relatively new company have gone to all this effort of staging this superb weekend of hospitality. Jotagas build superb, light and reliable bikes that are proven in the SSDT . The build quality is superb , theyre light and they look superb and really classy .The company export all around the World and have production levels at a comfortable amount that is sustainable. They also have a good tight team as well as the best development rider there is , Jordi.
Its only a matter of time before they become mainstream.
This weekend was superb fun and great to meet so many other riders there as well.
Jotagas certainly feels like one big family , that's for sure. Im proud to be part of it :)
Here are some of the pictures from over the weekend.
The weather was kind to us , which made the Spanish guests 7 times World champion Jordi Tarres and Jotagas main man Marc Arano feel more at home There was an excellent turnout by riders and folk visiting.
There were trade stands , new Jotagas bikes in all capacity's to try out , all day Trials training sessions divided into 2 groups. They were run by ace riders Joe Baker and Simon Welch. At my age i generally dont learn a lot , as im stuck in my bad habits . The trainers gave me lots of one to one and i feel i learnt a good bit. The younger guys and kids i could see really benefited and were like sponges soaking it all up.
There were lots of the latest bits for your bike as well as some freebies. Did i mention the free chocolate cake as well - nice and moist , just like i like it . The new model bikes were there to test ride. My early 2013 is superb , but i could feel the small changes for the better on the later 2013 bikes when i rode the the same model as mine.
The highlight was seeing Jordi Tarres riding. Although he didnt do special displays , he was on an off the bikes like a jack in the box.He was helping with riders bike set up and just there for a chin wag , which everyone loved. There were some serious Tarres fans there , including one guy with a huge Jordi Tarres riding picture tattooed on his arm. Jordi showed us his vertical typical Tarres pivot turns , 270 degree flick turns. He is still so good on the bike. He rides most days in Rellinars , but not in trials.
It was truly brilliant weekend . Im a Jotagas owner and love my bike to bits. I feel really proud that this relatively new company have gone to all this effort of staging this superb weekend of hospitality. Jotagas build superb, light and reliable bikes that are proven in the SSDT . The build quality is superb , theyre light and they look superb and really classy .The company export all around the World and have production levels at a comfortable amount that is sustainable. They also have a good tight team as well as the best development rider there is , Jordi.
Its only a matter of time before they become mainstream.
This weekend was superb fun and great to meet so many other riders there as well.
Jotagas certainly feels like one big family , that's for sure. Im proud to be part of it :)
Here are some of the pictures from over the weekend.
Mark Kemp on the right talking to Jordi Tarres. Marc Arano from Jotagas is behind him. WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Ross Danby , showing us his skills WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
The trainig commenced in 2 groups This was a difficult section for me WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
The last log was quite difficult to get up over WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Sidecar riders Jon Tuck and Phil Sparkes meet Steve Saunders and Jordi Tarres WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Here they leap up 4 tyres . I couldnt do it solo ! - amazing WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Checking out our lines WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Jordi Tarres was on hand to talk with any time and offer advice or just have a chat WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
This guy is a real Tarres fan as you can see WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
A nice photo , taken by Jordi. I almost look like i know what i am doing , but no . WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Its not easy when 7 times World champion Jordi Tarres is photoing you :) WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Jordi jumps on a bike at the very start of the day .WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Now he tries the Jotagas sidecar with Steve Saunders as passenger WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Having fun WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Steve has gone all funny Jordi proves that he can still wheelie for ever WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Saturday night in the bar , Jordi trying to pinch Marc's beer :) with Anne my wife
At the dinner table , after food we presented Jordi with a cake as a token of out appreciation and thanks for him coming over to take part in this great weekend WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
After the cake , we have one whiskey because it is a tradition , not because we like it :) Jordi looks drunk but he is just playing WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
A hearty breakfast on the Sunday morning before we head back for the 2nd days training and fun WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Jordi and Marc talk with Joe Baker Jordan baker is on the right with Birdie next to him WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Joe Baker talking this super hard section WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
After the 2nd log the gap wasnt wide enough for the bike , so you had to keep going. WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
A great photo by Heath. Joe didnt manage it everytime , but he cracked it in the end WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Heath took this ace photo of the above 3 doing the section altogether WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Jordi Tarres talks to Ross Danby at the start of Saturday.WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
The Osset electric bike had a championship trial here and Jordi was kind enough to award the children with medals WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Simon Welch doing a brilliant job training us all up. WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Jordi Tarres back on the bike WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Jordi Tarres makes everything look so easy WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Jordi Tarres completes a tight 180 degree wheelie around me. I can only dream of riding that well. WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
At Sunday lunchtime all the Jotagas owners lined up for a photo WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
A close up of the line up WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
This time Jordi Tarres teaches my bike some tricks . I get back on the bike and the bike has forgotten :) WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
This log was fairly easy , but Jordi then turned left over the sloping rock. He flicked the bike around like he was 20 years old and the shot right through the markers - amazing .WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
He i am riding , making it all look very difficult :) WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
Trials freestyler Jason Finn ,with Steve Saunders , Jordi Tarres and Marc Arano WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
My wife Anne with her 2 heroes Jason Finn and Jordi Tarres . Shre carries this photo with her everywhere ;) WWW.RETROTRIALS.COM
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