Trials Reviews & Previews

Hi just a reminder that this weekend we have round 9 of the Club Championship at Longcliffe Tops start time 11.00 am as usual. Please come along and support the club plus let your bike have its head for a change as Loncliffe Tops wide open spaces makes a welcome change from the usual pocket handkerchief venues. Usual Classes for British Bikes, Twinshocks, Pre95 air cooled monos and Over 50's on moderns plus Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. See you there

Peak Classic Trials Club held round 8 of their 2015 Championship at Carsons Farm last Sunday 30th August and firstly we would like to thank all the riders and observers who turned out on the Bank Holiday weekend to support the Club. Carsons Farm is a small compact but popular venue and the Clerk of the Course Paul Beswick had still managed to find a challenging mixture of rocks, tree roots and climbs for the riders to enjoy and test their skills on. Four laps of 10 sections was the order of the day and the Expert British Bike class was won in fine style by Simon Bown on his newly rebuilt BSA Bantam which he is slowly getting to his liking and his winning score of …

Hi guys dont forget this Sunday 30th August we have round 8 of the Club Championship at Carsons Farm, Grange Mill near Matlock, Derbyshire. The venue will be signed off the main Cromford to Buxton road the A5012. I am told the nearest postcode for your sat nav is DE4 4HY but i have never used sat nav to go to this venue so i can not guarantee it is correct. I have borrowed a sat nav today and the post code is correct but it also covers two farms a quarry and a campsite so best to look for the signs into the venue off the A5012. Start time is as usual 11.00 am and there will be Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman routes. Classes …

The next SCRMC trial is this coming Sunday, 12 July 11am start, at the excellent venue at Abington, just a mile from Junction 13 on the M74. As last year the trial will be over 3 laps of 15 sections spread round a 5 mile moorland lap with, on a clear day, excellent views from the top of the hills. The trial has Classes for Pre '65, Twin Shock, Clubman, Over 40, Air Cooled Monos, Youth A, B & C and caters for both modern and classic machines. The event will be run over 2 routes, the normal B route and the W route which is suitable for beginners, both Adult and Youth, and riders on more standard Pre '65 machines. Sections will be suitable for all Pre '65 and Twin Sho…

Trial starts at 11.00am. All welcome. Sutton Coldfield trials club AMCA. No licence required. Novice, clubman (50/50) and Expert. Novice route suitable for beginners and youth riders. No death defying stuff. Friendly atmosphere. If you in the midlands come along. Tom

Hi after spending an excellent weekend up at Alwinton two day trial I would just like to say a big thank you to all that were involved in this fantastic event. If you haven't rode this trial before you need to put it on your bucket list. Once again ladies & gentleman well done & I can't wait until next year.

Just a wee plug as details are already on TC. Great weekend for the casual rider,FREE camping (Toilets too) Live band in the clubs makeshift clubhouse. Barbecue.Campfire and great banter from folk who dont just talk about bikes all night. Even women have been known to enjoy this trial. No dear too and you can just turn up and ride.no pre enter nonsense. Don.t worry if you can,t even ride a bike,nobody bothers. See you there.

Quite simple really, I would like to thank the Somerton Classic team, the landowner, all the observers and riders for a great weekend up on the Mendips. A weekend of riding alongside other like minded riders on proper trials bikes, with sections to suit all abilities of riders and bikes - it can be done ! And all the proceeds of the trial go to charity, CLIC Sargent. How better to spend a sunny weekend ?

Hi, This Sunday Sutton Coldfield TC are holding a trial at Howards Wood. If you live in Kiddy, Bewdley, Stourbridge, Birmingham or nearby area's its worth coming down. A449 kidderminster to wolverhampton road. DY7 5AW (300 yds away). Its an AMCA trial but everyone welcome, ride as a guest. There won't be any death defying stuff,. Non Expert, clubman 50/50 and Expert. Twinshock and pre 65also. Nice guys, friendly atmosphere. starts at 11. Hope to see you there. Tom

Big thanks to the Leamington Victory club for putting on a great event this evening at Edge Hill near Banbury, very well supported, all sections covered with observers and cracking weather, thanks to all who helped put the event on.

Just to remind everybody that we have round 4 of the Club Championship tomorrow Sunday at Dudwood Farm. Classes for British Bikes, Twinshocks, Pre95 Air Cooled monos and over 50's on moderns. Weather forecast is for a sunny day so keeping fingers crossed the weather man has his seaweed the right way up. Please come along and support the club. Start time as always is 11.00 am.

On Saturday 25th April, Stratford MCC will be running a trial for beginners / newcomers, with a practise session in the morning. This will be at Saintbury Quarry, opposite Dormy House Hotel, near Broadway Golf Course, Worcs. This will be for anybody who has little or no experience of trials riding. Riders will be expected to come in the morning to practise the actual sections they will be riding in the afternoon trial. We plan to have only five sections, each with a different focus (eg rocks, steps, cambers, tight turns, climbs). There will be easy and slightly harder routes to each section. The day will go as follows: Arrival 10am sign-on for 10.30 start of pra…

On Saturday 25th April, Stratford MCC will be running a trials for beginners/newcomers, with a practise session in the morning. This will be at Saintbury Quarry, near Dormy House Hotel/Broadway Golf Course, North Cotswolds. This will be for anybody who has little or no experience of trials riding. Riders will be expected to come in the morning to practise the actual sections they will be riding in the afternoon trial. We plan to have only five sections, each with a different focus (eg rocks, steps, cambers, tight turns, climbs). There will be easy and slightly harder routes to each section. The day will go as follows: Arrival 10am sign-on for 10.30 start of prac…

Hi All, If the whole course isn't under water, we'll see you Sunday. Bring your waders At the moment, local forecast gives good weather Saturday and burning sun on Sunday. Watch this space First rider off at 9.31 starting from the Cann Office Hotel in Llangadfan, 20 miles West of Welshpool along the A458 Postcode for start - SY21 0PL If anybody would like to help out with observing, please speak to the secretary Kev Bowden on 01938 850292 Or reply on here and I'll pass it on. Be great to see the day go smoothly as far as observers are concerned. s3 powys cup riders list 2015.pdf

Peak Classic are holding another round of their 2015 club Championship at Stathams Quarry opposite Matlock Golf Course on the A632 Matlock to Chesterfield road. The nearest post code is DE4 5LZ which is the golf club opposite the entrance to the venue. Classes for British Bikes, Pre 85 Twinshocks, Air Cooled Monos and Over 50's on moderns. Routes for Expert, Classic Expert, Intermediate, Classic Intermediate and Clubman Start time is as usual 11.00 am dont forget to reset your clocks guys ! and entries close 15 mins before the start. For more information results Championship positions etc go to the clubs website at www.peakclassic.co.uk See you there

Hmmmmmmm tough day, wasn't there, but it seems it was too tough!

Round 1 of 2015, EXCEL PRECISION ENGINEERING championship trial Non stop, AMCA, no license required for entry. Venue- Yerbeston Gate, Pembrokeshire. Turn right at Yerbeston Farm shop. Follow signs from Canaston Bridge Roundabout, Postcode of nearby farm SA68 ONT. Sign on from 10am, start 11am. Classes- A pre 65 machines B Twinshock C Modern monoshock D Youth (under 16) E Conducted mini route (80cc machines/ electric bikes) Entry fees- 12 pounds on the day, Class E 8 pounds The trial is a 3 route trial with no silly dangerous sections, Blue route- sportsman/ easy, White route- Clubman, Red Route- Expert plus a separate conducted course. 10 se…

Lothian Trials club first event of the year is at their Aikeyside venue(neighbouring farm to Kidlaw). 4 laps of 10 sections,2 routes and a couple of green routes for those wanting an extra challenge. Suitable for all abilities and machines(twin shock/pre 65 friendly). 10.30 start.More details on the clubs website. Cheers the noo Brian

Middlesbrough & District Motorclub are holding the Cleveland National trial on March 15th 2015. starting from the village of Castleton this is a 1 Lap 36 section event. Closing date is 1st of March and rides are still available the trial caters for Expert, Clubman and Intermediates on a 50/50 course. entry forms and regs can be found on the club news webpage https://sites.google.com/site/middlesbroughmotorclubtrials/news2 or can be downloaded off this post (if i have done it right) i hope to see you there. Regards Paul. CLEVELAND TRIAL ENTRY FORM.pdf 2015 Regs.pdf

Hi, if your looking for somewhere to ride tomorrow, Sutton mcc trial is at Birchwood Farm, shatterford. Its slippy but not set out hard. Expert, clubman (50/50) and non expert. starts at 11,00.