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GWENT SCHOOLBOY TRIALS CLUB CAMP 2007

The Gwent Schoolboy training camp has been successfully run for the last 30 years. The format of 3 days training followed by a trial on the final day has been fine tuned over this period. The riders are split into groups of ability with usually five instructors taking care of approximately eight riders per group. Each day the riders have three two & a quarter hour sessions with breaks between. Each session the riders get to change the instructor. The camp caters for riders of all abilities including youth and adult riders from national level to absolute beginners.
The venue provides an excellent variety of sections with steep banks, roots and rocky streams. The severity of the section attempted by the group will be varied according to ability by the instructor. All instructors are ACU licensed and are highly recommended with experience and enthusiasm. During the week each group will receive two tuition periods from each instructor on the various techniques of trials riding. The instructors demonstrate the various techniques required for a particular section and answer trials related questions. Riders with catchers often attempt and eventually clean sections they would not normally ride. With many riders the improvement during the week is noticeable.

The training camp this year is being held at Coldbrook Farm, Longtown, signposted off the A465 Abergevenny to Hereford road at Pandy.
The date this year is Tuesday 24th July to Friday 27th July. You may camp on the Monday evening.
The Fee this year is £140 for club members and £150 for non-members. A reduction of £25 will be allowed for any 2nd family member riding. Each family attending camp will be allowed 1 extra bike to support their rider, for this second machine a fee of £15 must be paid for insurance. (No insurance, no ride). All riders must abide by the club rules, all schoolboy riders, (especially the inexperienced) must be accompanied by an adult at all training sessions.
All bikes should be proper trials machines, in good running order (noisy motocross/endure machines are not allowed by the farmer, even for parents). No spares are available at the camp, (there are several local dealers) you may wish to bring along a selection of your own.
The camp timetable consists of three training sessions a day between 10am and 6:30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, on Friday the Junior trial takes place in the morning followed closely by the senior trial. Observers are required for both trials, please volunteer your services. Could each rider bring along a raffle prize as we have a draw on the Friday along with the barbecue and presentation of awards.
Accommodation must be provided by the rider and any accompanying adults. There are no electrical hook-ups etc, a water standpipe and toilet block is provided. There is a Village Store and post office with a Local Pub, which does good food at reasonable prices.
Training instructors have yet to be finalised, but you can be assured that they will be of the usual high standard.
The venue is provided by Mr & Mrs C Lewis, it is a working farm and should be treated with respect. No dogs are to be brought to camp, as there are sheep in the fields. All litter should be taken home with you.

Secretary Mrs Sue Payne, Colbost, Newport Road, Magor, Caldicot, NP26 3BZ. Tel 01633 550 442

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