If you?re into bikes, you?ve probably heard of GASGAS. They?ve been around since the 1985 and won 15 World Championships. But the fact that all of those World Championships have been in trials, a fairly niche sector of motorcycle sport, means GASGAS hasn?t ever really been much of a household name. Even in off-road motorcyclist?s homes. But all that?s about to change. Because in 2019, KTM bought the Spanish brand and have since introduced a massive range of off-road bikes; 26 altogether, including trials, motocross and enduro bikes. They?ve even got a handful of e-mountain bikes, although they?re not available in the UK just yet.

To celebrate their new range of weaponry, GASGAS invited us along to sample some of their wares, at the UK leg of their ?United in Dirt Tour?. It was one of those days that I was absolutely buzzing for. Because what could be better than a day riding a motocross bike, or a day riding a trials bike or a day riding an enduro bike" ? A day riding them all.
After a frothy coffee, a sticky bun and a few quick words from KTM?S marketing boss, they let us loose on the bikes. To ease myself into the day I jumped on a 125cc trials bike, a TXT GP 125. I?ve got a GASGAS trials bike at home (albeit a lot older) so I was looking forward to seeing how much better the latest, all-singing-all-dancing model performed. I thought I was alright on a trials bike and I was quite impressed with what I could do on the little 125. But when I saw Jack Dance (r...