In car
For further advice on all aspects of how to go trialling please email Ian Davis. Ian can advise you about local clubs and events, car selection and even put you in touch with some local triallists, so that you're not starting out completely on your own. 

On a motorcycle
For further advice on all aspects of how to go trialling please email Stephen Bailey. Stephen can advise you about local clubs and events, bike selection and even put you in touch with some local triallists, so that you're not starting out completely on your own.

Come and spectate on an event
Nothing compares to seeing a trial in the flesh.  You'll get some ideas on the sort of vehicle that might suit you, you'll see the different ways they've been prepared and how they perform.  There will almost certainly be some experienced competitors in the crowd who'll be only too willing to chat to you.
 
The MCC has a great section on spectating but they may be a long way from where you live.  Alternatively contact the organiser of your nearest trial and ask where is a good spot to watch their next event.

Marshalling is also a good way to get to know about trialling and extra marshals are always welcome. Contact your local club if you are interested.

The clubsport route. This is for you if:
1) You're a total beginner.  You're keen, you've always wanted to do something interesting and you like what you've seen so far. You might not have a suitable vehicle yet.  You're not really sure where to start.
 
2) You're a clubman.  OK, you might not actually belong to a club but you've got a vehicle you could probably use although you might not want to make it a full-on trials machine just yet.  You've maybe done something like riding a quadbike on a stag-do, done a track day, had a corporate day or gift experience.  Maybe you do belong to a club and have done some autotests or ghymkanas but now you fancy having a go at a classic trial. If you're a biker you might have done some trail riding or an enduro but now you fancy a classic trial with proper observed sections.

More and more clubs now have a clubsport class (Class 0) which is aimed at beginners and lets you enter a classic trial without having to get a competition license.  You can enter your own club's trial in the clubsport category/Class 0.  And with clubsport events the organisers can also invite members of up to 6 other clubs to compete in the clubsport/Class 0 category. For more information click here. 

You'll be up against all sorts of other vehicles and the competition will be a little less daunting than in the main classes in the 'National B' event.  You'll get invaluable experience of how your vehicle handles off-road and how simple things like adjusting tyre pressures affect your vehicle's performance.  You get an even closer look at other people's vehicles and you get to chat to them about mods, technique etc

Hopefully you will soon be ready to move up to National B events!
 
Natural-born triallist (National B)
This if you if you've got a vehicle, you've done some club-level motorsport before or maybe some trail riding or enduros.  You know this is for you and you can't wait to get started.  You would have done it years ago if only you'd known. See How to Start for more details.
 
You will need to join a suitable club.The MCC is a national club and organises 'the big three' overnight trials.  You have to be a member to do one of their trials.  But there are no club nights, a limited social aspect and members live all over the country. 
 
Other ACTC member clubs tend to be regional so joining the one nearest to you will enable you to get to know other local triallists more quickly and you can pick up tips and advice easily.  Most organise 1 or 2 of the 1 day classic trials each year but many also organise single site 'car trials' for club members which offer good practise for the classics.

Then get a suitable vehicle , prepare it and look for a trial to enter.