laird387 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Ilkley Grand National Trial. (Open Time & Observation Trial.) Starting time 13.00. 19-03-2016. Venue) Middleton Moor. Middleton, ILKLEY. Classes main course (3 laps 10 miles) Exp/Int/Nov/O40/O50/1st Timer. Clubman course (2 laps 10 miles) Clubmen/O40/O50. No Youth class entries. Event Secretary. Neil Raven, 8 North Terrace, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7JR. Tel :0112 202 9016. On Line Entries via www.ilkleymotorclub.org.uk/grandnationl Entries close first post 16-03-2016. About six travelling marshals, in the youth age group. Roughly sixteen years old are required. It would give would be Scott Trial entrants a taste of what bleak moors and ditches are all about. They must obey instructions from the C of C. Would also stress that no youth riders may compete. A condition of permissions from the landowner- The Duke of Devonshire – is that machines must be fully roadworthy, taxed and tested, etc. and drivers must hold a current driving licence, hence no youths. I am informed that Mick Grant may compete and probably some other very notable racing personalities.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_t Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 The entry link appears to be broken. I have no idea if I can swing it but would it be at all possible for a rider from Nova Scotia (Canada) over 50, novice take part in this event? It just so happens I might be in the area that weekend but would need a bike to ride . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabber Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 The entry link appears to be broken. I have no idea if I can swing it but would it be at all possible for a rider from Nova Scotia (Canada) over 50, novice take part in this event? It just so happens I might be in the area that weekend but would need a bike to ride . Have a look at to get a feel for it. Nothing stupid section-wise as they need to cater for a wide range of skills, but probably plenty of pushing out of bogs if you aren't used to riding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi Michael, Might I politely suggest that the Ilkley Grand National is the second least sensible event for anybody not knowing the area to ride in, the first being the Scott Trial itself............ Well prepared works riders on immaculately prepared bikes have been known to be almost permanently knackered after the first half lap, there are bogs that can be ridden over at speed and bogs that will swallow a bike and rider in minutes............... But if you plan to ride the Scott - then the Ilkley Grand National is a good potential practice.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_t Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I am not sure if trials riders in the UK are the same as they are here but typically if you politely suggest that trials rider shouldn't try to do something it is almost impossible to resist. So I am not sure if you are trying to goat me into it but it is working . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_t Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Never mind... I have been told that "we" will not be riding the Ilkley Grand National. Family comes first and all of that. We will be in the area earlier in the week so I might still get a chance to look around a bit. Apparently we need to be closer to London for the weekend... Still might try a simpler event a little further South on the Sunday. It was nice to dream for a bit and it certainly does look like a fantastic event!!! Best of luck to those lucky enough to attend Edited February 18, 2016 by michael_t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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