Bill, Your compliment is well taken, thank you. Critique, in my humble opinion, is one of an artist's most valuable tools. If you can "weather the storm" it will only make you that much better... I'm guessing the mix up is in the translation, but "trails" and "trials" are two different beasts. Trail is more along the lines of following a path (usually dirt or mud), while trials lends itself more torward a balancing act. I too ride "trails", on the bike mentioned above. Hawaii (where I live) is a great place for it. "Trials" on the other hand, can be encountered just about anywhere... parking lots, parks, schools, rock faces... you name it. :) -Rob