TDN Sept 2011 Tolmezzo Italy

Team Manager, Phil Whittle, helper Paul Sens. Mens team riders, Tim Coleman, Kyle Middleton, Neil Price, Boyd Willcocks. Minders, Lachlan, Ross Middlelton, Simon Price, Mike Willcocks. Women's riders, only Kristy McKinnon due to riders having to supply and fund their own minder, Kristy was doing Euro and women's world rounds.
On the flight over at Dubai airport, Troy Bayliss stopped and said hello to the team and was on the same flight to Milan, he was heading to Italy for testing.
We stayed at the hotel Albergo Trieste in the village Arte Terme. We also had the Canadian, Irish, Portugal and USA teams staying at the hotel, Neil ended up translator for everyone with his basic Italian knowledge.
Wed 14th went practicing just up from the hotel.
Thurs 15th
Went to paddock in Tolmezzo and practiced at the official practise site.
Friday 16th
Kristy rode womens world cup. Fri night we had the team presentation march through town.
Sat 17th
Womens TDN, Kristy only Aust woman riding. In morning men's team machine examination, section expection in the arvo
Aust women's team (Kristy) 7th.
Sun 18th Men's TdN
Aust start time 09:32, finish time 16:32, 2 laps of 18 sections, 4 hours allocated to first lap, 3 hours for second lap.
Finished with just seconds to spare, Ross was the overall time keeper, no time penalties. No major problems, had fuel shortage with the Gassa's at section group 12,13 & 14. Neil bent header pipe at section 18, it was leaking at flange gasket, it had torn out one of the bolts. The Beta truck Donato had to drill and tap it. The team went on, we missed section one and caught up with them at section two. My timers stop due to rain on the second lap. Riders couldn't walk the sections on the day, could only look from the tape. On section inspection only riders could walk in the sections. Each section had an observer there during inspection. During the event minders couldn't enter section except to catch. Riders could not touch any markers, observers very tough on touching marker.
Aust finished 4th compared to 7th last year and was only 25 points off 3rd place. Aust also finished ahead of the Irish and the USA. The Irish were stirring us up about the rugby world cup until we beat them in the trial.
The team worked very well together, everything flow well without any hassles. Great result, well done everyone.

2012 TDN will be in Moutier Swiztland.

Trials Demo at ALCOA Minesite

Sunday 11th Sept Team Dynamics will be doing a trials demo at the ALCOA family open day. Lewis & Alex and Meg & Luci will be riding. This will be Meg and Luci's first demo ride. It will be interesting for ALCOA employees to see their end product in use in our sport.

Neil Price takes out the 2011 Smarter than Smoking MotoTrials WA State Championship

The 2011 Smarter than Smoking MotoTrials WA State Championship has been won by Neil Price in perfect conditions at Burekup, WA on 4^th September.

Neil, who is currently Australia’s number 1 MotoTrials rider and a member of the Trials des Nations Team that is competing in Italy in two weeks’ time, showed his class in defeating brothers, Lewis and Alex Nolan in the highly technical Expert or A Grade class.

Losing only 20 points over three laps of ten demanding sections, the recently turned 30 year old showcased his superb riding skills to a small but appreciated spectator group that followed his every move as he rode the only “works” Beta 300cc motorcycle in Australia.

Early conditions were testing for all Grades as there had been significant rainfall over the last week and the creeks were flowing rapidly. There were a number of retirements due to the slippery conditions, but these eased later in the day when bright sunshine and a warm wind blew over the steep and rocky property known as Emerald Valley. Spectators included local Member of Parliament, Mick Murray, who was impressed by skills of all Grades, especially Donnybrook rider, Joel Patane who won the junior title by one point from his elder brother Luke.

The B Grade was won by rising star Tristian Lowe.

The C Grade Winner was Matt Leatherbarrow, a Dalyellup local and one of the many from around the Ferguson Valley vicinity.

The Veterans Class caters for the over 40 year olds and comprises of an age based handicap known as the Venables Handicap. Steve Lloyd-Cox had no need of the handicap and took out the grade with a clear superiority.

In the Club Class, Ritch Clarke proved a worthy Winner by dropping only one point over six laps.

Adding to the spectacle was a MotoTrials Sidecar outfit piloted by Leo Nolan with Glenn Ursino in the chair as a demonstration class. A clear crowd favourite, the chair was always a hit with the younger spectators.

MA Steward, John McGlone commented that the event was very well laid out and was run in a friendly, though competitive atmosphere. “MotoTrials is about skill and determination.” he said. “However, as all grades are on the same venue at the same time, riders of different ages, different genders and different skill levels are able to interact and learn.”

A large contingent of WA Riders and Supports are now gearing up for the trip to the Barossa Valley in South Australia over the first weekend of October for the National Championships.

Well done to all competitors at our State Championships and good luck at the Nationals!

For those remaining in WA, the next Pathfinders Trials MCC event is the annual Nobby Clarke Memorial Charity Trial and Auction in Toodyay on the 1^st and 2^nd October.

2012 EVO - First Shipment due November

A constant evolution of the motorcycle, the chassis and the engines, always developed to support both expert and hobby riders. This is the approach followed by Beta to improve the EVO 2012 following the great success of the EVO 2011 range and allowing the marque to remain at the top of the world’s Trial market.

The experience gained during the season and participation in major World competitions, has allowed further refinement of a motorcycle already highly regarded in the sport of Trials.

The ”Top of the range” EVO takes a further step by the 2T displacement which increases from 290cc to 300cc. Also introduced are a series of changes designed to further improve performance, ergonomics and ease of maintenance.

From an aesthetic point of view the EVO MY2012 is aligned to the new Beta "family feeling", associating black frame with a bright red, very "Italian Style".

Donato Miglio, Factory Beta Trial Team Manager, comments on the new EVO: "The new 300cc engine is probably the biggest evolution made since the birth of the EVO. This is an entirely new engine, very similar to that used by the Factory riders over the last year. It is very progressive and at the same time powerful, with a large reserve of torque. We believe we have made available for every rider the performances of a highly competitive bike, very easy to ride by hobby riders and highly competitive when used in a race. "

New Features

New 300cc engine: the entire cylinder has been completely redesigned taking the bore to 79mm and the displacement to 300cc. The piston has been redesigned in the profile and shape of the top to improve combustion characteristics. We have also changed the profile of the combustion chamber to optimize engine behaviour and performance. These changes allow a significant increase in torque combined with a greater power at high engine speeds. This allows an improved ease of driving, most immediate and progressive reactions to throttle opening and easier management of the bike especially by hobby users. At the same time, increased engine power allows performance improvement in competition. The power and torque curves graphically represent the different behaviour of the 290cc engine and the new 300cc.



New clutch plates: improve torque transmission, especially in higher gears, increase the progression and convey a better feeling when you look for traction in low grip conditions.

The thermostat of the radiator is now located at the bottom of the radiator for improved accuracy and precision.

Revised gearbox cam with a different thickness, for even smoother gear engagement.

New suspension setting, optimize for the new 300cc displacement and improved for the all the other models.

Lights switch positioned laterally next to radiator fan. Less interference when driving in extreme position, less space taken on the handlebar and easy maintenance in case of replacement of the handlebar.

Electrical system modified for a better layout and simplification of the cables.

New colour for the front fork tubes for an exclusive look **.

New colour and new graphics aligned to the coordinate image of Beta range and "Made in Italy” style **.

Availability: end of September 2011

**: Also for EVO 250 / 300 4T MY 2012

FIM Australian Women's Moto Trials Camp 2011

We were invited to represent Western Australia to attend the Women’s Trials FIM Training Camp at Pacific Park, New South Wales in mid July of this year. The camp lasted for three days, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Over 30 female riders arrived at the Camp for training from all around Australia and New Zealand to be coached by special guest Laia Sanz, 10 Times Women World Champion, and Australian top riders Kristie McKinnon, Michelle Coleman, Kevin Zarcynski and many more. The riders ranged from Novice to Expert Riders. The days consisted of splitting into smaller groups, according to our skill level. Each group then learnt many different techniques and skills with each coach offering their individual advice.

We are very thankful to Laia and all the volunteer coaches who gave us their time and expert advice. Also a big Thank you to everyone at Pacific Park for use of their grounds and facilities and making us all so welcome. It is an amazing trials ground, which included high hill climbs, sweeping valleys and much more. We thoroughly enjoyed the Camp in NSW and we both felt the Camp has overall improved our riding skills and techniques. We hope to keep improving, and achieve a level to one-day represent Australia in the World Series.

We would like to say a Huge Thank you to all who kindly gave us donations to help us get to the camp including the AJS Moto Trials Club,the Pathfinders Club,  The ‘Prices’ Simon, Neil(for all there support and training), Moto Dynamics, The Boorer Family (Beta NSW), Mazparts WA, City of Wanneroo, Our Wonderful mother for the Fund Raising, Dad and many Moto Trials club members.

Megan and Luci Clarke.

 

WHATS LEWIS and ALEX UP TO ?????????

LEWIS  hopped on a plane last night,flying to SYDNEY  for Jack Field and his  FLAIR ACTION SPORTS PROMOTIONS for a 3 DAY show in the Sydney area,  doing backflips and all the other stuff he loves doing most of the time. Also taking his 24" N/S MOUNTAIN BIKE along with plans to spend an extra week in Sydney with the boys to ride as many skate parks and other area's as he possibly can.........

 

ALEX hopp's on a plane saturday night , also flying to SYDNEY for Jack's  FLAIR ACTION SPORTS PROMOTIONS  to ride another show for Jack on SUNDAY in another part of SYDNEY at the same time!!!!!!!  again doing  backflips and all the other stuff he loves doing as well ------  Flying home Monday night sometime........

 

WHAT A WAY TO SPEND THE WEEKEND,,,,, Jack  supply-ing  the GasGas  RAGA'S for them to ride, and every thing else as well,,,,,,,,Hope they have a ball.........LEO......

Meg and Luci Training with Laia Sanz

Recently Meg and Luci had the opportunity to train with Laia Sanz at the first ever FIM womens trials Australia training camp at Pacific Park NSW. It is also the first time a camp like this has been held outside of Europe. From all accounts the girls have had an awesome time and learnt heaps. It is an awesome opportunity to be able to ride with someone who has accomplished so much, for anyone who doesn't know Laia has won 10 world trials championships and last year finished 39th overall in the Dakar! For more photos check out the MA facebook page

Moto Trials Mechanical Course with Neil Price August 20th and 21st

 

As I have spoken about at previous trials, I am running a mechanical course for Moto Trials riders. The course is aimed toward people who are relatively new to Trials/motorcycling and/or don't have a great deal of mechanical knowledge. It aims to cover all of the mechanical work that a trials rider may come across. It is simplified to give you a sound basic understanding, from which to learn more through experience.

Dates: Saturday 19th of August or Sunday 20th of August 2011

Duration: 1 day /8 hours

Time: 9am-5pm

Cost: $150 and includes morning and afternoon tea and lunch and drinks (tea coffee juice etc) and the booklet with everything covered through the day.

Location: 17 Pages Way Martin (Gosnells)

Numbers: Max of 5 people each day

The day will be fairly comprehensive and long with one part theory and one part practical, so you will also need to wear work clothes and expect to get greasy.

By the end of the day you will have a good understanding of;

• 2 stroke engine cycle,
• Carburation,
• Electrical system,
• Clutch,
• Hydraulic system,
• Suspension

Also by the end of the day you will be able to;

(These things you will actually have to do during the practical part of the day)

• Problem solve a non starting bike,
• Clean the carburettor
• Change front and rear tyres
• Change fork seals
• Bleed Hydraulic lines
• Remove and re fit a fly wheel
• Repair threads

At the moment there is only the two days available, if there is sufficient interest more may be done in the future. If you are interested contact me ASAP to secure a spot.

neil@beta.id.au

0415 471 315

 

Neil

ALEX IN AMERICA-------

Alex has missed  a couple of trials lately BUT thats ok he said because he's just finished a 2 week stay at Camp Woodward ,sports training camp in America. Woodward is one of the biggest training camps in the WORLD so all he's had to do for the last couple of weeks is ride his push bike, ALL DAY LONG ,,,,EVERY DAY,,,,training with some of USA's top pro riders,,,learning heaps of new tricks and style...THEN he has a week with his mate [from Belmont] who lives in USA riding and competing for 6 months of the year.,,,,HAVING A BALL ,,,,riding the parks the pro's all use ,,,for practice and competition...Looking forward to seeing him ride when he's back,,,, LEO.

Team Dynamics Beta Press Release

Team Dynamics Beta are please to announce the expansion of Team Dynamics. Meg and Luci Clarke have accepted an arrangement to join the team, this will provide them with the full support of the team. Meg and Luci along with Neil, Tim, Lewis, Alex and Luke will be a fully diverse team that will provide benefits for all. Meg and Luci will be heading to NSW in July for the Laia Sanz women’s training camp. This will be a great opportunity for them and good exposure to the other women riders in Aust.

We wish them well in their trial future.

WHAT LEWIS DID IN DARWIN!!!!....

LEWIS had a weekend in Darwin, joining up with JACK FIELD to RIDE for lots of people an do what he does.Lewis did all the MTB stuff an the clever people should be able to pick Lewis from Jack on the RAGA'S.

Jack put a video together of their WEEKEND in DARWIN....... Heres the link ------   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJsmGoHyd0w         Have a LOOK :::::::              LEO....

BETA EVO FACTORY

BETA EVO 290 FACTORY

The EVO290 FACTORY is designed to be an improvement in all aspects from a standard Beta EVO 290 not just adding some bling. Changes are in three areas;

1. ENGINE - the engine compression ratio has been raised. This gives more power and torque throughout the rev range. Crisper and quicker engine responses down low in the rev range gives the rider more confidence when approaching big obstacles.

2. SUSPENSION - a high quality TRP rear shock is fitted. TRP is used by most of Australia's top expert riders. There is a choice of three different springs to suit the different weight of riders. TRP's are fully rebuildable by the Australian TRP agents - Suspensions R Us.

3. BLING - The EVO290 FACTORY comes with the usual Beta Racing alloy footpegs, front fork, swing arm and frame protectors. In addition red anodised Beta bar ends, red anodised brake and clutch mastercylinder covers, red silicone radiator hoses and red rim tape are fitted. To complete the picture a Beta Factory Racing decal kit is fitted.

The EVO290 FACTORY represents great value at only $9900. The retail value of parts fitted is well over $1000. This bike compliments the Beta range of standard bikes.

EVO290 standard $9450

EVO290 Factory $9900

EVO300 Factory $10500

EVO300 Factory $10900 When fitted with a TRP rear shock

This includes transport to WA

BETA EVO 300 FACTORY

The EVO300 FACTORY brings the Beta FACTORY range to two models – the 290cc Factory and the 300cc Factory. The 300 boasts magnesium crankcases, 300cc capacity, titanium exhaust, billet aluminium front fork triple clamps, Michelin X-light tyres, larger clutch plates giving a bike that weighs in at only 65 Kg – 3 Kg lighter than the standard 290. All this at only $10500, this includes transport to WA.

The R&D team at the Tuscany House has drawn on the experience of the factory World Championship team to produce a lightweight, state of the art Trials machine. This bike will satisfy the most discerning and demanding enthusiast.

ENGINE

1. Increase in bore size of 1mm to 79mm giving an engine capacity of 300cc.

2. A new domed piston and new cylinder head. The extra engine capacity combined with new piston and cylinder head combustion shape gives more torque and power throughout the rev range.

3. Crankcases made from magnesium alloy providing a 1.5 Kg weight saving.

4. New clutch plates with increased guide surface. This reduces vibration and ensures a more accurate and stable operation.

5. Red silicone radiator hoses. These hoses provide greater heat dissipation due to the characteristics of silicone.

6. Titanium exhaust gives a weight saving of 500 grams as well as increasing performance at high engine revs.

FRAME

1. New red anodised triple clamp CNC machined from billet aluminium providing a significant weight saving.

2. 6 different positions for handlebar mounting allows the bike to be adapted to your riding style.

3. New wave braking discs provide greater heat dissipation. This provides greater stability in braking performance.

4. Michelin X-light tyres provide a further 500 gm weight saving.

5. Anodized CNC ergal foot pegs are light, strong with high grip.

6. Many parts eg clutch and brake mastercylinder covers, oil plugs, chain snail cams, brake and clutch lever regulators in red anodised aluminium.

7. A new decal kit including rim tape makes the bike instantly recognisable.

ALEX PRODUCES FIRST BMX VIDEO> !!!!!!!!

Lewis and Alex continue to haunt the skate parks most days after work,spending alot of time at the NEW skate park in High Wycombe,getting the video needed to finish Alex's FIRST VIDEO!!!!....

Was it worth waiting for????  ""HELL YEAH !!!!!"" have a look at this---   http://www.vimeo.com/20918803        

LEO...... 

LEWIS SKATEPARK VIDEO!!!!!!

Lewis was approached by a "gentleman"whom was interested in making a video of him riding, his name is Leon Fry and he makes alot of short productions for internet use ,mainly downhill competition, but looking to expand into other areas, so Lewis and Leon spent a day to make this----

have a look-------------------------------------------------LEO.....

 

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/181602/

Heres the link again.

the link didn't load on properly for Lewis and Alex's video. try this time.

http://www.vimeo.com/19700696        thats better...........Leo.

LEWIS and ALEX and GAS GAS.

After the arrival of two new 300 PRO"S late last year,the boys gave them an hours test in the back yard before hopping back on to the pushey's.Alex building a 26" MTB to try on the concrete,Not bad he said,BUT I like BMX more ,so now there's a "TOTAL BMX" parked in the games room,[makes a  secondhand trials bike look cheap] even down to titaium spokes,and he rides it WELL. New video coming shortly.26"MTB now for sale, only ridden on sundays, mon nites,tue nites,wed thur fri nites and saturdays ,must be like NEW..............Lewis, still loves the MTB but building a 24",,,,,,something about the wheels lasting longer????? and a little easer to manage on the big tricks.

THEN a quite trip last weekend to one of our better practice venues to really ride the 300's happened ,here's the result in the boys own way,,VIDEO....have a look..http://www.vimeo.com/19700696            ..............................................LEO..

First of the 2011 Beta's on WA soil

The first of the 2011 Beta Evo’s arrived last week.  Neil quickly had his in his shed for the first once over to set it all up.  He is leaving it standard at first for test riding before he gives it the Neil touch.  He said with a grin that his first ride has impressed him already with the longer modified header pipe clearly giving it more bottom end power like the Rev3. He said it sits up on the back wheel a lot easier and will be good for popping across gaps on the back wheel.  A Evo80 Snr has gone south and is in the hands of young Patane.  Dad reports it looks great and is fitted out with the Evo fat bars and front end, ie; triple clamps, fork legs etc.  First ride reports are that it is a top weapon and even Dad reckons he could ride it in a trial.  I’m looking forward to the full report on these and the Gassa’s of Lewis and Alex.  Also Leo is arranging a test with a number of club riders which will cover the new 2011 Ossa, Beta Evo, Gas Gas Pro and the Sherco, should be an interesting test.

 

 

2011 Beta's due soon

The first batch of 2011 Beta's have landed in Aust and are expected in WA within 2 weeks.

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Out for a ride with me mates

It's handy having Paul riding Enduro there is always a bike and all the right gear to use for a ride with me mates.
Went riding yesterday with a few of my nut case mates from work up in the foothills of the Darling Range.
We had a few dramas, one of them hit a roo, poor roo came off second best but me mate had a bit of bark off and few bent bits. Another one hit a tree when looking back to see where the rest of us where. On top of that we had one rear flat, a fouled spark plug and a chain off. A fun day sure beats going to work.
The guy who hit the roo has a habit of hitting things, he has not long recovered from a head on with a quad and a nose dive from sand dune jumping. I'm not too sure if it is safe to be around this mob. I've been trying to get them to a trial, imagine the entertainment.

Simon
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Team dynamics Gas Gas bikes

Td Gas Gas 2011 bikes arrived today. Lewis and Alex will be rushing home today to check out their new 300 Gassa's. Leo will be one happy chappy to have finally got the boys onto Gassa's. We look forward to hearing from the boys on what they think of their 2011 mounts.

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