Trials Reviews & Previews

Sutton Coldfield trials club are putting on a trial at Birchwood Farm, Shatterford, Kidderminster. Sign posted off A449, Wolverhampton Road. DY12 1TP. All classes Expert, Clubman(50/50), Non Expert, White/Beginner route. Includes Overall youth Championship sponsored by DL Motorcycles Something for everyone. Start time 11.00am. Classic venue, we will make an effort to make it interesting for all classes without having to add death defying stuff. 10 sections, 4 laps. Relaxed atmosphere, all welcome. Plenty of parking. This is the penultimate round of the winter championship. No licence required to ride. any questions, just…

This weekend Peak Classic Trials Club hold round 2 of its 2017 Club Championship at Burycliffe Quarry, Elton, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire. Nearest post code is DE45 1LL. Start time is as usual 11.00 am. We have Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Along with classes for British Bikes, Twinshocks, Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos and Over 50's on moderns. I was up there today and will be there finishing off tomorrow ready for Sunday and i can confirm that storm Doris has passed and that the venue is drying out nicely unlike some other venues this Sunday it will be in prime condition which is why Burycliffe is such a popular all weather…

A new year and new challenges await us at Round 1 of our 2017 club championship starting at Clifton Scrambles course, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire approx post code DE6 1ND This Sunday 29th January start time is 11.00 am. Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes for British bikes, Twinshocks, Pre 95 air cooled monos, Forgotten era and O/50's on moderns Come along and be part of the fun in the Derbyshire Peak District. For more details go to our clubs website www.peakclassic.co.uk

Penkridge Trials Club will be holding a trial at Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge, ST19 5RE Sign posted off A449 just off M6, Junction 12/13. 11.00am start. If you attended the last Penkridge trial, expect something different this time. Also there is a possibility of the use of some extra land, a wooded area but this will be confirmed nearer the time. (awaiting confirmation from farmer) As always something for everyone, Expert, Clubman (50/50), Non Expert and White/Beginner route. Also includes overall youth championship sponsored by DL Motorcycles Expect a fun day out with no death defying sections. Everyone welcome. Plenty of parking. N…

The 1st WooHoo LDT - 25th Feb 2017 A newly formed club, The South Devon MCC, has been formed by trials enthusiasts to run a new LDT in the scenic South Hams of S Devon. The event will have a route of 60+ miles with about 22 sections and will be run under AMCA jurisdiction. The sections are all new and not been used before. The route is a mix of public sealed and unsealed roads and private land. The route has been set out to be suitable for trail bikes with additional classes for Enduro, Pre-65 and Twin shock bikes. There will be a timed special test and a couple of sections will be "mark takers" to decide winners. For regs and entry form email : sdmccl…

The next two trials in the Winter series are Acorns Mcc which will be at Knighton on 15th Jan and Walsall Mcc at Hobs Hole lane, Aldridge on 22nd Jan. As always something for everyone, Expert, Clubman (50/50), Non Expert and White/Beginner route. Also includes overall youth championship sponsored by DL Motorcycles Both 11.00am start. Very different venues. Plenty of parking at both. Acorns at Knighton on 15th will be sign posted off A41 Chetwynd near Newport. Near postcode ST10 0QH Walsall at Hobs Hole Lane on 22nd will be sign posted off A452 Chester Road, Aldridge, between Old Irish Harp and Plough and Harrow pubs. No licence needed to ride…

A Message from the Colmore Cup Clerk of the Course. The 2017 Colmore Cup Trial S3 is now very much alive and well! After multiple setbacks over the last 2 months the Stratford Upon Avon clubs February 12th spectacular now has a new start venue and some brilliant new land. Everything had been falling apart after the losses of DovedaleWoods and Saintbury Quarry, both of which had been used in many midland centre events for over half a century.Then out of the blue new land in the Chipping Campden area changed hands and the new owners were quickly persuaded by the sweet talking Stratford boys that a few bikes over it would do no harm at all . Then there…

Ibex trials club are running a trial on New Years Eve at Knighton, Newport. Sign posted of A41 Near postcode ST20 0QH 11.00 am start. All usual classes. Expert, Clubman (50/50), Non Expert, White route/Beginner. Includes overall youth Championship sponsored by DL Motorcycles. If you've never been to Knighton, its a great venue, it has a bit of everything going on, stream, steep climbs, tight turns, rocks and trees/logs. There's plenty of parking. Its an AMCA trial but no licence required. As its a round of the winter championship, if you want to score points you will need a licence soon. Forms available on the day and also at amca.uk.com. All welcome. co…

Regs are now available on the club web page www.southshropshiremcc.co.uk.

Narbeth classic club are hosting their new years eve trial at west atheston farm, narbeth, Pembrokeshire, wales, 31st December 2016. Trial begins at 10.30, 3 routes, sportsman, clubman and expert. Seperate conducted route for youths. £15 to enter. 10 sections 4 laps. All abilities welcome, a great sport, come and get involved. Observers wanted, soup, tea, coffee and mince pies available.

Dont forget tomorrow sees the final round of the Peak Classic Trials Clubs 2016 Club Championship at Berrycliffe Quarry, Cliff Lane, Elton, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire. The nearest post code i have is DE45 1LL. Start time as usual is 11.00 am please arrive early as parking is limited. Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes for British Bikes, Pre 85 Twinshocks, Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos, Forgotten era and Over 50's on moderns. Please bring an observer. You dont want to go Christmas shopping anyway. Much sooner ride your bike in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District wouldnt you ? See you there.

Is there a trial at Breakheart this weekend? I've seen it on a fixture list but I can't find confirmation anywhere.

The Peak Classic Trials Club are holding round 11 of their 2016 Club Championship at Stathams Quarry opposite Matlock Golf Club on the main Tansley to Chesterfield road. Start time as usual is 11.00. Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes for British bikes, Pre 85 twinshocks, Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos, Forgotten era and over 50's on moderns. Stathams quarry is an old disused sandstone quarry and i was down there starting to lay out the course and i can confirm that even after the recent heavy rain and storms the course is almost unaffected and the ground is mostly dry so a great days sport is there for the taking on Sunday…

Penkridge trials club will be setting out round 3 of the winter championship at Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge. Near postcode ST19 5RE. 11.00am start. More details in fixtures calendar. As usual with Amca trials, all welcome, no licence needed but if you want to score points in Winter Championship then a licence will be required in 2017. This is Penkridge clubs maiden trial and will be set out in typical Amca style. Nothing death defying, all levels catered for. Also youth riders will score points towards an Overall Youth Championship sponsored by DL Motorcycles. Its a new venue between M6 junction 12 and 13. Expert, Clubman (50/50), Non Expert, Beginner/…

Wyre Forest trials club are holding round 2 of the Amca winter Championship at Mamble near Clows Top. Postcode DY14 9JB Sign posted off A456 Mamble, Kidderminster 11am start All classes catered for, Expert, Clubman(50/50), Non Expert, Beginner/white route No licence required to ride but to get championship points you will need one soon. Licence forms will be handed out on the day and also available at amca.uk.com. All classes will be included in the championship. Also an overall top 3 youth award with trophies sponsored by DL Motorcycles Great venue with a bit of everything going on. All welcome, expect a friendly trial Any queries just ask T…

If youre looking for a ride this weekend then come along to Bracken Rocks, Holloway nr Matlock, Derbyshire. Peak Classic Trials Club are holding round 10 of their 2016 Club Championship there. Start time is as usual 11.00 am and you shouldnt be late as you get an extra hour in bed so no excuses. Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes for British Bikes, Pre 86 twinshocks, Pre 95 air cooled monos, Forgotten era and over 50's on moderns. Been down there today laying out and will be back again tomorrow to finish off. The venue is dry and the weather forecast is fine and dry for the weekend so should be a great day out f…

As stated above the EFA (eastern fourstroke association ) are running the 36th edition of this trial at Thorrington Colchester Essex on November 27th and to encourage more entries in the pre unit class have decided to allow free entry to this class Details can be found here http://www.eastern-fourstroke-association.co.uk/thumpers/

Round 1 of the AMCA winter championship will be set up by Sutton Coldfield TC at Howards Wood for trial on 6th November. Starts at 11.00am. All classes catered for, Expert, Clubman (50/50), Non Expert, Beginner/white route. This winter championship will include the beginner/white route class. There are 10 rounds at at least 6 different venues. There will also be an overall top 3 youth award with trophies sponsored by D L motorcycles. Venue. A449 Kidderminster to Wolverhampton road. Near postcode DY7 5AJ. Expect a friendly trial with no death defying sections. No licence is required to ride and be included in the results but if you want to score Championsh…

I was just wanting to make sure that the Trial was still on as it clashes with the Lakes 2 Day Trial ??? Cheers as always The Wobbler !!!!

Note for your diary this Sunday 25th September we hold our trial at Longcliffe Tops, Longcliffe, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire. Incorporating round 9 of our Club Championship. Start time 11.00 am. Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes for British Bikes, Twinshocks, Pre 95 air cooled monos, forgotten era and over 50's on moderns. Nearest postcode is DE4 4HN. Signed from the B5056 Grangemill to Ashbourne road. Come along and enjoy the sections and great views at this popular venue. For more details re classes and Championship standings please visit the clubs website at www.peakclassic.co.uk