Trials Reviews & Previews

There is a club trial on this Sunday at Rileys Railway, Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire run by the Loughborough Club (see calender entry) Loughborough is a small band of enthusiastic riders who try to put on a trial most months to suit the average club rider. They run 3 routes so there is something for everyone but the last couple of events have been a struggle, heavy rain made the routes harder than intended in Feb and in March they had to cancel as the ground was waterlogged. They really need some support if they are to keep putting the effort in so if you can get along and support please do so, Richard Hodges who is the lifeline of the club would very much apprecia…

Sutton Falcons will hold the M V Breffit trial on 4 April and this will be the second round of the East Midland centre solo championship and incorporate the John Bull team championship. Note the trial venue has changed and will be Bracken rocks rather than Norwood.

Sponsored by Normandale - Sunday 14 SEPTEMBER 2008. See website for details, regs and entry forms - www.suttonfalcons.com START. The start venue will be Spencer

Contrary to my previous posting,the Sutton Falcons round of the East Midland Centre Solo championship will run on the 13th ofJuly as per the ACU handbook. The posting was my mistake and I apologise for any confusion caused. Hopefully see some of you at the trial, start time 10.30am. Steve Shaw.

Due to aclash with the local Dave Rowlands trial, the Falcons have moved this trial to the 6th of July. I would appreciate word being passed on to anyone you know who is competing the championship.Venue is still Norwood Lodge,Teversal,start time 10.30 am.Thanks

Any body wanting a good days trialing on Sunday 25th November should get along to Teversal Farm, Notts, start time 10.30. All classes, including sidecars, but not ty80, Ring Steve Shaw 07718 512173.

Came to me on the way home that it was you Heath i was chatting to at some point. Can you confirm or deny?!

I entered my first LDT last weekend and had a fantastic time! That's not me by the way. I was having a lie down by the time I got to that bit of the section. More pictures and a bit of blathering here I'm really surprised that there isn't more discussion about LDTs here. I'm definitely planning to do some more - these are currently in my diary: 20 July - Timber Woods LDT - Sidcup, Kent 21 September - OK Supreme LDT - Stratford 5 October - Witley LDT - Hampshire Anyone else?

Hi all - it's the Talmag on the 25th, many of you guys going for a watch?

Morning all. Anyone going to be heading up Hungry Hill way in a few weeks for the Talmag? I'm really looking forward to this one, especially with all the rain we've been getting. Should be a good old mud plug.... Hope to see some of you there! Pete.

What a wonderful trial we had this year. Just perfect. 200 riders, all ages, all types of bike. Sections set out as they should be, to allow riders of proper iron a chance to make a difference against the ever more tricked out machines. Proper sounds in the air and proper smells of leather, oil, and burning petrol as bikes roared happily up every one of the sections cheered on by the masses of people straining to find the best angle to watch the action. Better still, brothers won both over 300cc sprung classes on original, unmolested, standard bikes from the period, a truly unique occurrence recording for all that you do not need to spend £12k to gain every advan…

A few pictures from the trial at Hungry Hill, on 20th October http://www.normandymcc.co.uk/Gallery/Talmag%20trial%20October%202013/Thumbnails.html

I planned on going to enjoy the bacon sandwiches at Hungry Hill this year but I'm hearing rumours it's been cancelled. Can anyone confirm either way before I drive 100 miles to see a load of old coddgers enjoying themselves on bikes that should be in museums! Bruce.

A reminder that the pre 65 Talmag Trophy Trial is on this Sunday at Hungry Hill, Aldershot. Its a great day out, usually about 200 competitors, first one away at 09.30. Sidecars are quite a spectacle blasting up the steep hills. Triton

Well we're off, the Bike and Chair is in the van and the sponsored riding wear has arrived. On our way to Heysham to meet TEAM HUGHIE in the Pub. Remember we are doing this for charity so help out if you can. "Stop Press"..........Nasty Rumour...........Jezza's Stopped drinking . Bing Bong gets "Haribo" Sponsorship .(Like Hebo but Bigger) and is it true Shirty's asked you to keep your feet up......He didn't mean watching the telly. Updates to follow. Smokey and the Wobbler.

Anyone know if theyre online anywhere? or can someone email me them Ta

Went along to Hungry Hill today for Thames MCC's Mike Kemp trial for twinshock and P65 - Several people asked me where they could find the photos i was taking - they are here on a public facebook gallery. It was a difficult day for some following some considerable recent rain, and then at the very end the heavens opened just as we were going home. Hope the brave volunteers from Thames MCC didn't get too wet! - Thanks for a great day.

What a great day at Hook Woods, 3 days ago for the Old Boys Trial. Many many thanks to all those involved in organising it...I had a fantastic time. Does anyone have a link to their website?..or a link to the results?....thanks in advance if anyone does.

I just wanted to thank the wye valley auto club for making my brothers first trial so enjoyable. The day was halted early with a broken gear lever but he has definately got the trials bug. Great sections with really helpful observers and members pointing us in the right direction, thanks again Barry

Afternoon all! Was just wondering if anyone was going to be riding/watching the 'Old Codgers' at Hungry Hill this weekend? I've had a very generous offer from a friend to ride his 250 Greeves which I've accepted! I've not been before so was wondering what to expect. Being a Classic event, and at Hungry Hill I'm guessing lots of long steep climbs and descents? I imagine an assault on the Hungry Hill itself will on the cards? If anyone's going, hope to see you there! I'll be the youngster on a red-framed Greeves changing gear with the brake lever and finding neutral instead of the brake! Will be strange to get used to the gear lever being where its supposed to be! Al…