Ben Swales

The 2011 Koxx Sky frames - The new 2011 Sky frames have arrived at K-124 and will be available by the end of the week from K-124 House. They have understated lines, a classy purebred look that returns to the very essence of the brand : the quest for pure performance.

It all seems to have been mentioned here, but the full article is now up: The 2011 Koxx Sky frames

Vincent has sent us these pictures of the new Sky frames for 2011. We'll have a proper article up, hopefully today, with full details and more pictures, but I thought you might like to see these!

Ordered a copy at 16:24, email saying it's been dispatched at 16:46. Bruddy Brirriant!

Trials in Indonesia - Yosnison Maretsa, a rider who lives in the South of Jakarta, tells us about the trials scene in Indonesia and his club, YH Biketrial, which plays an important role in the promotion of tirlas in Indonesia.

At the risk of sounding like a 'square', what about some volunteering? It doesn't have to take up loads of time, just one night a week (for example), and can really help with boredom etc. In some cases it can almost be like a real job (except you don't get paid) and it looks pretty good on your CV and can help with real jobs. Plus you get a buzz from making a difference to people, it keeps you occupied for X hours a week, gets you out the house and away from computer games, etc. I volunteered one night a week at a local centre for disabled people for 5+ years, went on to work in a care home for a few years afterwards (one of the 'best' jobs I've had) and every employer I've had since has serioulsy bummed that part of my CV. Jus' sayin'

K-124 Land! - The K-124 group is leaving the Parisian region, where they have been based for a decade, to set themselves up in the dynamic Rhône-Alpes region, in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. Their goal: to bring their business into a new dimension with the creation of K-124 Land! This sounds pretty f*cking amazing - a purpose built practice centre based around K-124's new headquarters, with an Olympic standard bmx track, what they say will be the biggest trials park in the world, dirt jumps, a slope style course, a north shore track and what they say will be the largest indoor skate park in Europe! Maybe I'll move house.... Also... No, you're right. I don't know what's happened to the video as I'm not really involved in that side of things. I've emailed the guys that were working on it and if I hear anything I'll let you know. It's been so long without hearing anything though, I'd assume there won't be one now

The deadline for entries is this Wednesday as we need to have our food order in on Thursday, so please all get your entries in asap! There will be a trial with two laps of five sections, followed by a hot buffet at the Guide Inn, presentation of prizes, including a special prize, supplied by Phat Works, for the best Christmas decorated bike, and the club's Annual General Meeting. We would like as many club members as possible to attend the meeting - it's your chance to have your say in how the club is run, where and when competitions are held, etc. - so please do come along. The weather forecats looks good for the weekend - it's supposed to warm up between now and then (up to a scorching high of seven degrees!) and there's no snow forecast, so we should be OK! *crosses fingers* I'm not sure why you'd want to come and ride but not enter - might as well ride the comp if you're there? You'd have more fun I'm sure, and would get to push yourself a bit more and compete against other riders, plus you get a hot buffet and the chance to win some cool prizes to boot! And as Barbara said, it wouldn't really be fair to turn up and use the venue/facilities we've provided/etc. when everyone who is taking part has paid for the privilege. Don't forget - get your entries of ASAP

The Where's The Seat series - Talented Canadian street rider Kevin Liu has been sending us the HD episodes of the Where's The Seat series for some months now; The ninth episode was recently put online. Here are all nine episodes under one roof!

Toni Bou: bike or motorbike? - There are loads of good videos about at the moment - perfect for the snowy weather! Check out this little gem from Sergio, Toni Bou chucking his motorbike about on his training ground as though it were a push bike!

Yeah, cos THAT'S the weird thing about these photos! I'd like it if it turned out that this wasn't for charity (my first thought) and that these guys just had the idea one day and did it for their own amusement.

Morgan Vassor signs with Koxx for 2011 - It’s official: the French Expert Champions and European Junior Vice-Champion Morgan Vassor has renewed his partnership with Koxx for the 2011 season!

Yep, either: a. my brain's slowing down with old age or, b. I've only just looked at this thread and noticed your comment.

Gilles Coustellier with Koxx until 2015 - The former World Champion who, with the exception of this year's World Championship, has won pretty much every comeptition he's entered, has signed with Koxx for the next five seasons. Benito Ros, Tribal Rider! - Benito Ros, 20" Spanish, Europan and World Champion, has joined the ranks of the Tribal Riders - welcom to the tribe Beni! Kenny Belaey Belgian Sportsman of the year? - World Champion Kenny Belaey has been nominated for the 2010 Belgian Sportsman of the year award and has a favour to ask of the trials community: go to the Sporza website and vote for him! It only takes a minute or two and you could be in with a chance to win tickets to the event! Adrian Lengyel & TNN - Hungarian Tribal and Rockman Rider Adrian Lengyel has sent us a link to his latest video, which promotes his new sponsor, TNN Engineering. Vitoria 2010 by Benito Ros - You can now keep up with all of Benito Ros’ news on the blog that he has just integrated into his site. He recently published an article on the mega street ride in Vitoria... Neil Tunnicliffe - Video 38 - For those of you who, like us, missed this the first time round, here’s another look at the latest opus from UK street rider Neil Tunnicliffe, with some astonishing gaps to front...

You can't see her ring...

The new site looks great!

Info here too. Don't forget you can print the form off and enter by post as well. Harden is a cool venue Will, should be interesting in the snow!

Fancy trying out a competition in a couple of weeks? The Tyke Trial Christmas Special is on the 12th December at Harden Moor

Swiss Monty - In the Beginning - The Gavillets (Jacqueline, Robert and Joël) are an important part of the history of trials and have played a key part in bringing it into the new decade. Heres a look back over this familys passion... The Swiss Monty Adventure Continues - The continuation of the story of one familys passion that left its mark on biketrials in Switzerlaznd and beyond... Part 2 of the Gavillet saga : the Swiss Monty Adventure Continues ! Thanks to Monty for the translation of the original article.

You definitely don't need a licence for the British Trials Cup (2011 dates not yet confirmed), not sure about the Championships, as they're run by someone else. The British Cup usually has rounds at Addingham Moorside, as does the Tyke Trial club championship. Feel free to drop me a PM for info on the British Cup or Tyke Trial

Fletcher Gillet? He was all over MBUK a few years ago, rode a mix of flatland and trials on an Ellsworth Specialist - used to love that frame!

Amazing Dave - some quality pictures in there! I remember bashing about on bikes like that just riding whatever anyone was doing that day - dirt jumps, XC, trials - it was mega! Brought a smile to my face!

Is that not just him painting his house? Is that what the purpose of the whole trip was? Danny's Mum: "The house is starting to look a little tattered - the walls could do with a paint. I'd do it myself, but my back......" Danny: "Hang on Ma, I've just had a brilliant idea!" (rings Red Bull)

Vitoria 2010 by Mireia Martin - Photographer Mireia Martin was in Vitoria last weekend to immortalise the huge street session organised by Miguel Ruiz : Benito, Diego and the rest were all present... Don't forget that you can change the Tribal Zine homepage by clicking on the Union Jack on the camera image so that it only displays the articles in English. There is also a Tribal Zine iPhone app (now in version 2.1) that is updated in real time with all of the news and media that we post on the site and it's FREE!

João Sousa, king of Portugal - João Sousa wins the first ever title of Portuguese Elite Champion. Comp report, video and photos. The 13th Cahors Urban Trial - This year at the Cahors Urban Trial there was a dedicated bike competition as well as the usual Moto action. Check out the video and photos here! Danny MacAskill: Way Back Home - As if any of you didn't know: Danny's got a new video out. It's quite good. The 2011 UCI-UEC Calendar - The UCI/UEC have released their international calendar for 2011. Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and France are the venues. Léo Nobile in Danny MacAskill's footsteps - A great new video from comp rider Léo, who recently converted to street à la Danny. Alessandro Alegretti - street - A cool little street video of comp rider Alessandro by Alan Cappellaci. Jamie Williams - Speedrace FANS Evo - Tribal Rider Jamie Williams picked up a new sponsor not long ago: Easy-Bike.cn. Here's his latest video and some photos of him in action on his new FANS Evo. The EBU 2011 Calendar - Here is the calendar for the next Bieke Trial European season, which will consist of a European Championship in Sweden and thre European Cup rounds in Spain, France and Italy! The Ozonys Curve V2 20" & 26" - A closer look at the new incarnations of the flagship models of the Ozonys range, the Curve V2s, which are even more elegant that the V1, both aesthetically and technically. The 20" frame weighs just 1240g and the 26" weighs 1460g!