Trials Reviews & Previews

The BUMPY Trial is off. The Clerk of the course is unable to set out so it has been cancelled. West Leeds will be on at the usual Post Hill Venue at 1pm. All classes including Small Wheel.

This afternoon I'm off to rural northumberland to a small village called Alwinton. Bedlington and Seaton Delaval clubs in the North East Centre both run events in this area. In September the Bedlington club are to stage a two day trial based at Alwinton which will use a new area next to the existing Bedlington trial. Today i'm going to walk round with Colin Battensby, club secretary, and see how many sections we can find. Hopefully we can run two days with two laps of 20 different sections. It would be great to get riders from other parts of the UK to ride as well, its an excellent location with lots of natural terrain. There is limited accomodation in the area but th…

The Stratford-Upon-Avon Club will be running the OK Supreme LDT on Sunday 18th September starting at the Sheldon Bosley Hub in Shipston on Stour. This years event will include three brand new venues on the way around the 70 mile route based on the Cotswold Hills near Broadway. The OK Supreme is a round of the ACU's National Trail bike championship, riders in the championship class will ride the hard route on a number of the sections, those wishing to enjoy a less challenging day out can opt for the easier route. The OK Supreme Trophy will go to the winner with awards for the top trail bike under 350cc, over 350cc, Twin Shock, British machine and lady rider. Anyone wis…

The Glorious few could have been the perfect title for the 19 riders who supported the Peak Classic Trials Club when they held round 8 of their club championship at Dudwood Farm, Elton, Nr Matlock last Sunday 18th September. The Trial also incorporating round 5 of the East Midland Centre ACU Classic Championship. Perhaps the disappointing numbers were because of a dates clash with two other local Classic Clubs who chose to run a road trial and an endure on the same day who knows but the organisers Paul and Donna Beswick are very grateful to the riders who did turn up to support the Club. The forecast rain failed to materialize until after the event which was thankfully m…

Sorry for the long title but thats what it is Peak Classic Trials Club are holding Round 8 of their Club Championship this Sunday 18th September at Dudwood Farm, Elton Near Matlock Derbyshire. The Trial also incorporates Round 5 of the East Midlands Centre ACU Classic Bike Championship. There will be a mixture of mainly stream orientated sections using the usual stream plus we have the use of the parcel of land over on the other side of the valley towards Elton where there is another stream and some grassy climbs to tackle. If we get enough observers HINT HINT !!! we will run it as 4 laps of 11 sections if not then we will regrettably have to revert to running the tria…

Anyone on here ride at Hound Tor at the weekend ? I thought it was a brilliant weekend,perfect on the Yam,really enjoyed it.Maybe a good thing I didnt take the Ariel....

Regs for the 2011 edition of the above trial are now availible, the event will run on the 25th of september and will be run over the tried and tested route of the past 3 years, using some old traders sections and new groups that have replaced lost old traders groups.(no tremorithic ) This year the trial will take in 13 groups, covering one lap of between 25-30 mile route round. Sections will be laid out with Pre 75s and Twinshocks in mind, and the best out of these two classes will be awarded the trevor hunt trophy. Two routes to choose from. Standard Or Alternative easier route Classes as follows. A Pre75 Brit. B Twinshock C Air Cooled Mono D O 40 Modern bike E…

That time is approaching........... Middlesbroughs 2 day charity event @ the fantastic woodhead farm Fryup. This is the 3rd year & with all proceeds going to the Great North Air ambulance. Clarkes motorcycles will again sponsor the event that is growing in stature each year. Work has been underway a while now for this years sections, incl some work on the bottom gulley - resulting in even more new sections, there is so much scope at this venue, if you havent been you need to go. This years event is 10/11th sept - there is free camping at the venue - messers Wright & Currey will be there from Fri 1st thing putting the final touches - there will be toilets on si…

Appologies for the short notice, the 7th Club Championship Trial has been moved from Sunday 11th September 2011 to Sunday 18th September 2011. This is due to the Huddersfield Falcons Club are having a Charity Trial on the same day not too far away and asked the Spen Club if we could rearrange dates. The venue and start time remain the same.

Has anyone seen an entry list for this weekend, if so can you let me know what time I start please?!

Cheltenham Spa Scrambles Club are organising a club trial on 14th August, in aid of Gloucestershire Air Ambulance. Three laps of 14 sections with multi-route choices suitable for all grades of riders and solo machine classes. Enter on the day. For more info' see CSSC regs

This Weekend sees the Annual Youth Training day this Saturday at Brimham Rocks. This is Open to All Yeadon Guiseley Youth Members and will this year feature James Dabill and Jack Challoner as instructors, (Correct at this time). To Book a place please contact Kim Whitham. The entry form is under "Event Regs" and Kim's Email address is included on the entry form to reserve your place. Barbecue and Overnight Camping available (and recommended!!!!). On the Sunday All Yeadon-Guiseley Members are welcome to enter the Team Fun Trial. Members will be paired up with a Youth to compete on the famous Brimham Rocks course. Of course you can ride solo if you wish or all the Youths h…

RRND are running the August round of the South Coast Group Championshipts at Beare Green, Surrey on Sunday 14th August. Unfortunately this coincides with the 'London-Surrey Cycle Classic' event which is going to cause road closures and severe disruption around Dorking. These closures will not impact the trial venue directly, but if any riders are intending to travel from north of Dorking, or via the A25 then they should plan an alternative route. We have been warned that traffic is likely to be very heavy on all surrounding roads from early on Sunday morning. Just as a reminder the venue is at Beare Green, near Ockley and will be signposted from the A29. Directions: If…

With the holiday season in full swing, regs are now avialable for the above event at Coney Green nr Stouport,you can download them from the Midland Centre Web Site.

Aberystwyth club's Strata Florida Trial on 7th August has been canceled . Mid Wales ACU has made a mistake and issued another local club a permit for the same day. The club has unfortunatly had to abandon the event .

The Peak Classic Trials Club held round 6 of their Club Championship at Carson

ymsa are running the michelin 3 day trial on august 27,28 and 29. in sunny derbyshire. there are classes for youth a,b,c and d. adult exp,int novice and 50/50. there is something for everyone,my son rode the easy route last year on a ty 80 !! this trial offers a fantastic weekend,on sunday night there will be a bar and food with games and competitions for the kids,and the big kids,it`s worth going just to see barry on a uni cycle !!!!!!!!! camping on site is also availiable,see the YMSA website for details. this is one of the highlights of the year,miss it at your peril !!!! http://www.ymsatrialsltd.co.uk/

Not in TMX It's a Club Trial At Emmotts just outside Silsden. Start at 11am with Three courses. Championship, 50/50 and Clubman all classes including Youth's. Small Wheelers for the kids will also be run on a separate course. Emmotts is just outside Silsden. To get to it take the Main road into Silsden and turn into "Clog Bridge" which is opposite the Bridal Shop. Take the road past the Toyota dealer and follow it straight from Howden Road to Holden Lane. follow the road up the hill and the car park will be on the left.

Just a reminder that the Peak Classic Trials Club will be holding Round 6 of their club championship at Carsons Farm on the A5012 Cromford to Buxton road just along from Grange Mill near Matlock this Sunday 24th. It would be nice to see a good turn out after all the work put in by Paul and Donna and lets not forget the course setters. Please please please bring along an observer if at all possible or if you fancy coming along and observing please do, there will be a small reward for you if you do. As usual 3 routes for Expert, Intermediate and Clubman / Novice and classes for British Bike, Twinshock and Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos. Also as usual the PB Trialsport van will…

I've been told (not had chance to confirm this) the stated start time in the TMX for the Spen Valley Evening trial this Saturday at Cliffe Lane is 1pm. This incorrect. The correct start time is 5:30 pm.