Trials Reviews & Previews

Sunday the 28th sees the Lothian Trials club holding a trial at Aikeyside(about 1 mile from Kidlaw).Usual format of 4 laps of 10 sections all welcome.Was up yesterday cutting out the sections they look Braw.A decent lap over the hill and using the burn. cheers the noo Brian

Our next Trial which will be round 9 of the Club Championship will be at Longcliffe Tops, Longcliffe Nr Matlock, Derbyshire. As usual routes for Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman. Classes for British Bikes, Pre 85 Twinshocks, Pre95 Air Cooled Monos and Over 60's on moderns. Please come along and support the club. Start time as usual is 11.00 am See you there

Its the annual Manchester 17's "Hipwell Trial" on Sunday 14th September, start time is 10.30am and its a road based trial of approximatly 5 mile lap of 20 sections ridden twice. Post code for the start area is SK17 8ES. Enteries are taken on the morning up to 30 mins before start time, with a catering van in attendance. There will be 2 routes, clubmen and expert on every section, and it will also cater for the very popular 50/50 route riders. The sections will mainly consist of grippy gritstone streams in and around the Peak District. See you there, Kev and Andy Hipwell.

Regs for this wonderful event are now ready and can be found in the Trials Central Calendar

The Saturday Event will start at 13:00 hours due to an error in the TMX advert. Tea Time Arena Trial and Sunday start of 11am unchanged. See Calendar for further details

Hello . Aber club trial this Sunday 11 am. All adult and youth classes catered for. Signed from middle of pontrhydfendigaid. Entry on day . Stop Allowed rules apply. Thanks

Upcoming events: Bike Trial at Binegar Quarry, near Shepton Mallet, BA3 4UX Signed from A37 Bristol to Shepton Mallet road Saturday 9th August 11am start We are organising a bike trial with eight sections over two laps. This is open to non-ACU members as the event will be run under a 'try our sport' permit. Classes to include Elite, Expert, Intermediate, Novice and Beginner. 20" to 26" wheels. For more information contact Ian Gill: 07720 629471 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Trial at Binegar Quarry, near Shepton Mallet, BA3 4UX (Twinshock and P65 Championship Round) Signed from A37 Bristol to Shepton Mallet road Sunday 10th August 11am start all routes from expert , clubman expert , clubman , 50/50 ,over 50 , twinshock , pre 65 , novice we run 6 routes so cater for all abilities and have the ever popular beginner route which is run away from the main trial by a few helpers We are now adding deviations for Experts and Clubman Experts £10 payment for observers 2014 ACU licences must be shown when signing on PLEASE RETURN TROPHIES AT EITHER THE AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER TRIAL - MANY THANKS.

the regs are availiable for this years 3 day trial - august bank holiday weekend. all adult and youth classes,prizes down to 5th place 3 different venues around matlock,Derbyshire. party night at dudwood with buffet,bar and games. free camping at dudwood. contact Thomas for details - 07714 451902 or e mail - thomasm983@gmail.com

Great trial on sunday at longcliffe tops derbyshire, well done Paul, hope we get to use this venue again.

this sunday 27th july the ymsa will be holding the pj1 trophy trial,all adult and youth classes will be catered for with multiple routes,at the fantastic foxholes venue,tansley near matlock de4 5fw 11am start this venue is only used a couple of times a year so don`t miss out on the famous rocky stream up a narrow valley. ample parking and a hot food van !! please bring an observer http://www.ymsatrialsltd.co.uk/

AJ2014 Just a sneak preview as to what is being planned the Allan Jeffery Trophy Trial on the 13 July 2014. Overall, there are some significant changes planned for this year. Namely, out goes the usual loop out from Kettlewell, up Park Rash and back down into Kettlewell. Course plotters Major Injury (MI) and General Disdain (GD) felt that the usual sections in Diamond Pastures were “getting a little tired and in need of a rest”. In comes new, never been used sections at Ellershaw Farm, Hagg Gill and Bouther Gill. Add to all this, a different route over the final moor and riders should have a great day in prospect. Riders will depart Halton Gill Reading rooms, first man…

BMCC are holding an evening trial at Shatterford, nr Kidderminster on Thursday the 12th June, starting at 18.00 - 3 routes for all to enjoy.

Le Allan Jefferies Trial You know, that if the biggest cycle race on the planet wants to get in on the act, it is a seriously good event! Plans are afoot for the 2014 Allan Jefferies Trial. Dates changed from the usual due to the Tour de France taking a small detour (depart) through Gods own country, the Yorkshire Dales. It is no small task to plan 40 sections around a 40 mile lap, and work starts early for the two stalwarts; Major Injury of the The Royal Engineers (gas), and General Disdain of The South Yorkshire Regiment of the Offcomeden Rifles. Aka Steve Fairbrother and Dave Wilson Accompanied briefly by myself; Private Parts, of the Bradley Hussars. For a we…

Anybody up for a open day with the Lochinver trials club Sunday 1st of june Glen Canisp 10am start please get in touch for more info free for all

Saturday the 14th and Sunday the 15th of June see's the Lothian Trials Club running their 2 day trials extravaganza.Not only a 2 day trial but BBQ,live band,evening bonfire and an impromptu sing song till the wee small hours.All classes catered for(great trial for twinshock/ Pre 65),2 routes A and B.Same format as last year Saturdays trial will be in the afternoon with the BBQ and live entertainment in the evening. Sundays trial will be usual start time(will post times when I talk to the Boss). Entry is £10 each day and £5 for the BBQ(non competitors can also enjoy the evening festivities for £5).Also the revamped clubhouse.Kidlaw is in East Lothian with good ac…

Hello everyone, tomorrow there will be a trial in North willingham at Springbank farm, 10:30 start, Air cooled mono's allowed, looking for new faces, friendly club with friendly members , More details on the Trials Central's home page Thank you

This trial is one of a series of 12 events run by participating clubs as part of the South Coast Group Championship. All riders welcome, all bikes welcome - modern, twinshock or Pre65. No licence required. Hard, medium & easy routes with 50/50 too - all in 80 acres of natural Sussex woodland. Rome Woods, Nr Rusper, West Sussex. No road work. Start will be 10 am, 3 laps of 12 sections . Regs on club webpage or TC calendar. 11 May - entries close on the 8th. www.horshamriders.co.uk And we have an "enter on the day" club trial at Mannings Heath this Sunday, see ya there!

Herefordshire Classic trials club(AMCA) will be holding a special event on Sunday 27th April. The trial will be a charity event in aid of Mike Ruck who tragically lost his life in February last year. Mike was one of the founding members of the club in 2004 and held the position of Secretary until his untimely death. The club will be donating the proceeds to The Longtown Mountain Rescue service. The trial will be at the popular Bowley venue (Waterfall) with a choice of 2 routes. and sections will be laid out with classic bikes in mind. Classes are all Brit, Twinshock, Aircooled mono and Over 50s on modern monos. If however anyone turns up on a machine which does not fa…

Lothian trials club will be running their 1st trial of the year at their usual venue Kidlaw (EH41 4JW) East Lothian on Sunday the 13th of April.Starting time 10.30a.m.,usual format of 4 laps of 10 sections and a choice of 2 routes. Suitable for all abilities ideal for twinshock/Pre 65.Ideal shakedown before the Pre 65 at the beginning of next month. As ever there will be plenty tea/coffee and cake in the barn. cheers the noo Brian