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Home › Introduction to Bike Trials: What It Is, Rules, Jargon & History
Introduction to Bike TrialsBike trials is the sport of riding a bicycle over obstacles — rocks, logs, walls, pallets — without letting a foot touch the ground. It grew out of motorcycle trials in the 1970s and is contested worldwide on purpose-built 20-inch and 26-inch bikes. New to the sport? These four guides are the place to start. Start hereWhat is Bike Trials? — the sport, the scoring, and 20″ mod vs 26″ stock bikes, explained.Rules — how sections are scored, penalty points, tie-breakers and bike requirements. Trials Dictionary — a glossary of trials moves, from bunnyhop and endo to nosepick and toc. History of Bike Trials — the origins of the sport, its pioneers and early champions. Frequently asked questionsWhat is bike trials?Bike trials is an individual sport in which a rider balances and hops a special bicycle through obstacle "sections" — natural or man-made — trying to get through with as little contact with the ground as possible. See What is Bike Trials? for the full explanation. Do you need a special bike for trials?Yes. Competition is held on purpose-built trials bikes in two categories: 20-inch "mod" bikes and 26-inch "stock" bikes. The What is Bike Trials? page covers the differences. How do you score bike trials?Riders collect penalty points for touching the ground ("dabs"); the lowest total score wins. The rules page has the full scoring table. Last reviewed July 2026. |
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