Sidecar Trials

Results for Round 10 of the Wessex Plant Sidecar Championships attached. RIDER LIST 2017.xlsx ZONA 1 trial results 2017.xlsx

Details of the riders entered in the tenth round of the Wessex Sidecar Championship are attached. Riders List 2017.xlsx

When there is sidecar trials action in prospect there is always a risk of a threat from Manx crews - here is a selection of them, spotted at the recent sidecar championship round at Fellbeck. Photo; Offroad Archive

The Mel Harrison sidecar national, the ninth in the series, ran on without a hitch after after weeks of heavy rain on Sunday at Kingstone Farm, Fellbeck. The twenty-eight crews applied themselves to the task admirably and were rewarded by opportunities to take points that will keep the championship alive. In the Experts Championship class Jon Tuck and Matt Sparkes showed real class throughout the thirty seven sections. Their Wessex TRS just stopping in three sections, one of which, Holly Tree, stopped the entire entry when a huge step with little juggling room had them all beaten. But Norman Shepherd let all the riders complete their first lap then moved in with a s…

For some reason the Mel Harrison sidecar national trial this weekend seems to lack interest in the sidecar fraternity despite the fact that a month ago the decision was taken NOT to run the event at Cockhill Mines, Greehow in the interests of safety. Cockhill is not exactly user friendly towards three wheelers. An approach was made to Norman Shepherd at Fellbeck to stage the trial on his acres, to which Norman promptly gave the nod. With a fine mixture of streams, woodland, rocks, and grassy climbs and gullies, wet and dry over a lap distance of almost two miles all off road the venue is ideal being three miles from Pateley Bridge town centre. Just TEN …

Results and some videos from the event held on 27th November can be found on the Normandy club website http://www.normandymcc.co.uk Mick

hi guys just out of hospital with a rebuilt leg ,with a late greeves anglian and a chair ready to fit ,i fancy a last fling before i get to old ,so what i need to know is what events are running next year ,championship or others ,something like the original series that deryk ran a few years ago ,i have spoken to a coupe of the riders i am still in contact with and at least three crews are coming out of retirement so it is going to happen , and we are not just going to make up the numbers , will

The South Birmingham team have created 12 sections to be completerd 3 times at their new venue at Hopton Wafers Shropshire. The event will start at 10.00 am. There are 13 riders already entered but if you haven,t already entered and fancy your chances at collecting some prize money contact either John Wells email johnwells.sbmc@virgin.net or Tim Fairbrother on 01562754827 to enter

Results and some cracking photos (courtesy of Gary Attfield) can be found on the Normandy website http://www.normandymcc.co.uk Mick

South Birmingham MC are organising the ACU British Sidecar Supreme Trial on Sunday 13th December near Cleobury Mortimer,Shropshire. There will be four classes, Expert & Clubman on modern machines and seperate classes for Twinshocks & pre 70 British machines. The course will be completely off road and will consist of 3 laps of 12 sections. Prize money will be awarded to the first 3 in each class. Contact John Wells email johnwells.sbmc@virgin.net

Hi folks,does anyone remember Charlie Shopland and his father in the 60's and 70's on I think, ariel and greeves outfits.I'm trying to find any photos of them competing ,as charlie has told me he has none at all,and hopefully I (you) can surprise him.After finishing with sidecars Charlie has been really successful with trials cars down here in the west country.Hope you can help.

Stumbled upon this, which perhaps might be of interest to some of you collectors out there? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EX-JACK-MATHEWS-CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING-1972-CCM-500cc-B50-MX-TRIALS-WITH-SIDECAR-/321753214284?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ae9fc6d4c

Typically what sort of percentage stiffer rear shock spring do you boys fit ??

Sidecar entries for this years trial MUST be sent in ASAP so the committee can continue to plan the event. Everything is in place, the routes have been decided and all that is needed now is for you guys to lick that stamp and stick the entry form in the post. Alternatively, visit our website www.manx2day.co.uk and go to the entries page. Here you can enter online via the ACU online entries page. Without the riders and passengers the event wont be the same. REMEMBER, book you travel and accommodation ASAP. Any queries, do not hesitate to contact us on manx2daytrial@hotmail.com

Calling all sidecar crews! The Norfolk & Suffolk group are again running the popular East of England charity trial on the 21st June 2015. But this time will be including sidecars on two routes. The venue is The Trials Park, Corton, Suffolk, NR32 5LE. Situated between the seaside towns of Gt Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Camping is available at the venue over the hole weekend. We have a small but strong sidecar following within the Eastern Centre. But would love to see a good entry of crews to show off the skills of sidecar trials to a new group of trials enthusiasts.

Hi All - I am getting married this June down in Frome, Somerset and I am looking to surprise my dad. When I was growing up my Dad was a keen sidecar trails rider and I have a great photo of me on his sidecar with him when I was around 8 years old. I am looking to recreate this fantastic image on my wedding day.... in my wedding dress! I would like to reach out and see if anyone lives in the area and would be willing to help make my dream come true and loan their bike for an afternoon.... Date: Friday 26th June Location: Frome, Sommerset I have attached the photo to hopefully pull on some heart strings out there! Please contact me on anitakinrade@hotmail.com Fing…

Thought I'd share my new sidecar outfit. I made the chair as a close copy of a Rushton a colleague lent me that he uses with a Montesa. Tubing is 19mm x 1.6 and 25mm x 2.5mm. Chair wheel lead is 10.0''. Shock is from Falcon. Wheel hub is an unknown brand with 20mm ID bearings. Rim is 17'' x 1.2'm Honda Cub with tyre to suit. Brake is Hope. Swing arm is on nylon bushes and bronze sleeved shaft - thought I'd try without roller bearings and see how long it lasted...at least it won't seize with rust! Bike is a 2002 Gasgas 250 Pro. First outing last weekend was entertaining to say the least. Hope to do some club trials at Mansfield Maun and see how we get on...

Hi, just trying to find out what wheels you run? From what bike and what size Cheers

Hi guys Got rl250 with a bolt on chair, just wondering what people use for a passenger foot peg on the swing arm and where I can get the grab handles from. Rope type or whatever is used. It's not going to be competitive, just for a bit of fun. Cheers

The final round of the A.C.U. Luscombe SAAB Leeds British Sidecar Trials Championship was organised by Thames Valley Trials Combine at Hook Woods Trials Centre. Results and pictures on the TVTC website http://www.thamesvalleytrials.co.uk/