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If you gain assistance bu leaning your arm on a tree then that counts as a dab. The same is true for using your feet, even if they are still on the pegs. You might even get another mark for a stop if the observer is keen.

I am riding in this one, it's always a good event. Although I must admit I am only on the wobbler route riding as an over40. It's a round of the midland centre championship, to see who the main players are so far this year, you can access the championship table at; http://www.midlandcentreacu.org.uk./page15.html There are a number of 'Young guns' out to take Mark Hickens crown on the A route. Look out for Shaun Fox, Ben Sprigg and Richard Evans. The main question on the B route is; can anyone beat reigning Over40 champion Clive Charleton? Even a silly stall at section one in the first round did little damage to his championship hopes, Clive clawed it back to beat almost everyone despite his shakey start. For those who enjoy an easier ride, I believe there is also a non Championship C route available.

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Everyone has a different take on this; I am quite happy for any rider to 'scuff' the line a little whilst walking the section, especially when there are so many loose leaves around which could hide a hazard but no blatant moving of obstacles. We all spot a loose twig or branch lying in the section which could pick up and go through a wheel, but would not allow a log to be rolled out of the section.

They are very popular. Look lovely when new. Are competitively priced. Some would also say that they are the best on the market; Usually those who own one. Perhaps you might ask 'why shouldn't I?'

They've had 1000cc fours for three years.

Sam Connor.

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There was some grip as demonstarted by no 8 (I think) Scott Farley

Very provisional results. Dan Thorpe 3 Sam Connor 9 Chris Pearson 12 Sam Haslam 14 Mika Vesterinen 22 James Fry 25 David Pye 26 Rob Warner 27 Mark Hicken 35 Wayne Holdsworth 40 Gary Jenkins 40 Rob Wrigley 47 Jack Lee 49 Simon Welch 51 Richard Allen 53 Colin Crease 54 Ben Sprigg 55 Shaun Fox 56 Ben Wibberley 57 Neil Jones 58 John Luff 58 David Clinkard 59 Greg Marshal 62 Stephen Foord 63 Ashley Hall 69 Andy Noad 74 Tim Connor 78 Steve Harris 81 James Burroughs 81 Barry Husband 82 Barry Roads 87 Nick Sims 89 Dean Basford 89 Darren Butcher 92 Kevin O

Dan Thorpe mastered the freezing conditions to win the Stratford-Upon-Avon clubs National Colmore Cup on Sunday. Dropping a miserly three marks, Dan beat Sam Connor who lost nine, in an event which punished the unwary with unexected fives on sections which polished up like glass in sub zero temperatures. Full results to follow soon.

Buy by condition not age! The model changes are so slight that a good condition 03/04 model would be a far better bet than a well used 05.

It was irrelevant!

I must say, I always thought it strange that there was no Championship for the B route ladies. The easier route is already there, for the Youth B's so why not have an adult Clublady (or Lady Clubman) championship running at the same time anyway?

Continuous tone horn, speedo, big numberplate & reflector + good mechanics (ie wheel bearings)

Yes, you could be right there. I suppose, with hind sight, it wouldn't have mattered at all this year as the Colmore is not a championship round. I've set out nine sections and eight of those could be described as Clubman routes...... but there again, it might be snowing!

Yes, a little disapointing, we know we murdered one or two of the lesser lights last year, for which there is no excuse. Jarvis on 15! Ooops! We are working hard to put it right this year and know that it will take a damn good trial to gain back riders trust for the future. Fingers crossed for the weather, it snowed heavily at Top Farm (right on top of the Cotswold hills) this afternoon when we were setting out.

The entry list is now available for the Stratford-Upon-Avon Club Colmore Cup on Sunday.

Get a certificate of newness or a letter from the importer stating the bikes age. Get the bike MOT'd if it is over three years old. Pick up a covernote from your broker. Take the documents to your local DVLA office, together with a utility bill and another form of ID. If they don't require an inspection (which is not always the case with trials bikes) then you will leave with a reg number and a tax disc. With my Brand new Beta last year, I did all this in one morning easily, but then I had the cert of newness with the bike and it didn't need an MOT. The longest amount of time spent overall was in the queue waiting to be served at DVLA, this took two hours or so, and if you miss your spot you have to join the back of the queue. When I did the same thing with an enduro bike last year, they wanted to see the bike. I made an appointment for the following week, took the bike along at the correct time and 10 minutes later left with the tax disc. This bike was second hand and the DVLA accepted a letter from Yamaha stating the year of manufacture. They issued an age related plate on that occasion. Once you have the paperwork it is straight forward. Hope this helps.

Jap spec Scorpa

I rode the Jap spec one at the BVM test day and I can honestly say, for a rider of my somewhat limited ability, it would cost me a lot of marks compared to the standard UK model.... appreciably more zippy.

Most Insurers will give you cover on the frame number. You then need a certificate of newness or a letter from the importer stating which year the bike was manufactured. Then you have to present the documents along with a cheque for

There are plenty of half decent bikes around for

Spot on, plus starting all the riders on each route at the same section allows a furthest clean tie break if needed.