Classic Trials, Modern Coaching: A Full Day on Pre‑65 & Twin Shock Bikes in Whitewell

Pull into the farm track at Inch Perfect Trials and the first thing you notice is the smell of diesel and damp grass. Set on New Hey Barn, Dunsop Road, Whitewell, Lancashire BB7 3AU, the training ground opens onto the folded moorland of the Forest of Bowland: short heather, patchy limestone outcrops and dry-stone walls that carve the hills into natural trials sections. Pre-65 & Twin Shock Full Day is a deliberately old-school offering — coaching that celebrates the tactile, mechanical feel of classic trials bikes while stripping riding back to balance, line choice and precision. This is not a casual ride; it’s a focused, five-hour clinic for riders aged 12 and up who already ride independently. Groups are deliberately small — roughly six riders per instructor — so coaching is hands-on and specific. After arrival and sign-on at Inch Perfect Trials, riders get kitted, briefed, and paired with an instructor for a morning block of technical drills: slow-speed balance, clutch and throttle harmony, and body placement to lift tired twin-shock suspensions where modern frames cannot. A hot homemade lunch — plus a bacon butty on arrival — breaks the day, then the afternoon moves into progressive sections tailored to each rider’s skill level. Terrain at the site includes grassy banks, bedrock shelves and constructed stone sections that mimic natural features; those rough limestone patches teach precise wheel placement and expose the limits of vintage suspension. Coaching drills focus on timing and footwork rather than power, which makes this day unique: the machines demand commitment and finesse, and the coaching matches that demand. The offering suits riders wanting to extend control and confidence on period machines. Bring your Pre-65 or Twin Shock trials bike and prior experience — instructors expect competence and will adapt lines for beginners within the cohort. Bike hire and full ULTIMATE packages are available for those who prefer to travel light; upgrades include riding-gear hire, damage waiver and an IPT t-shirt or hoodie. Operational details are straightforward: the day runs for about five hours, check-in 45 minutes early, and rescheduling requires at least two weeks’ notice. All participants sign a waiver; a parent or guardian must stay onsite for minors. What makes this a standout experience is how it preserves traditional trials technique within a live instruction environment, using the Forest of Bowland’s raw terrain as both classroom and proving ground — a rare chance to learn vintage skills in a modern coaching structure. Whether you arrive on your own period machine or rent a bike from Inch Perfect Trials, expect detailed feedback, measurable progress and a communal atmosphere where riders trade lines and tips long after the day ends — it's the kind of hands-on coaching that builds durable skill.