Andy Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Riders who have received an entry into the Centenary Scottish will have been forwarding cheques, arranging Banker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 As far as I know thew oldest one day trial in UK is the Reliance Cup which was first run by the South Liverpool club in 1911, so not quite as long a history as the Scottish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Going off subject a little I know, but Nigel Birkett's record in the Scottish brings me to think who might have ridden most trials of any type in their lifetime. I would think Dave Thorpe is a likely contender, he's probably competed most weekends for about 45 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillary Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I won't be far off Thorpey's total, first trial December 1963, last trial yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Good point, plus Thorpey gave away a bit of time from his trials career when he spent some time scrambling as he decided there was a bob or two to be made in that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) 45 years .. pah Bill Hill is 80 years old and rides virtually EVERY weekend there are snaps of him aboard a francis barnett in 1956 thats only 55 years ago and goodness knows when he actually started http://www.yorksclassictrials.co.uk/#/the-old-days/4546193380 Edited February 7, 2011 by totalshell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Gasser Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Excellent column as usual Mike. I know of 2 trials which started before the Scottish - the Edinburgh Trial in 1904, and the Land's End in 1908. The Exeter Trial, also run by the Motor Cycling Club, started in 1910. I have competed on 2,3, and 4 wheels in these events. Now catering for cars as well as bikes, "the Classics" are a different proposition to the SSDT but a tough challenge. The sections are straightforward but not if you've been awake all night in the pouring rain, doing all your own navigation and repairs. And one dab, and the chance of a gold award is gone. Long live them all... More here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_scorpa3 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 On February 25th 1911, 46 pioneering motorcyclists took part in a reliability trial that went from the outskirts of Birmingham, through Stratford upon Avon, to Banbury and back. The route covered 130 miles and included several test hills such as Sunrising and Edge Hill. The winner of the event was presented with the Colmore Cup and the first recipient was Mr.W.D. South, riding a Scott 4hp. The event became known as the Colmore Cup trial and it has been held continuously since then, making it one of the oldest motorcycle trials in the World. For many years it has been part of the British Trials championship, enjoys a good reputation and attracts the best riders in the country. This year marks the centenary of the Colmore Cup Trial which is being held on Sunday 27th February and has attracted a full entry of 120 riders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitley Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Going off subject a little I know, but Nigel Birkett's record in the Scottish brings me to think who might have ridden most trials of any type in their lifetime. I would think Dave Thorpe is a likely contender, he's probably competed most weekends for about 45 years! So would Thorpey be a contender for most National trial wins? Edited February 14, 2011 by pitley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Excellent column as usual Mike. I know of 2 trials which started before the Scottish - the Edinburgh Trial in 1904, and the Land's End in 1908. The Exeter Trial, also run by the Motor Cycling Club, started in 1910. I have competed on 2,3, and 4 wheels in these events. Now catering for cars as well as bikes, "the Classics" are a different proposition to the SSDT but a tough challenge. The sections are straightforward but not if you've been awake all night in the pouring rain, doing all your own navigation and repairs. And one dab, and the chance of a gold award is gone. Long live them all... More here Why is it called the Edinburgh trial ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Nobody Know ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Why is it called the Edinburgh trial ? Not that i know bu66er all about the scottish but i assumed it was because it used to start in Edinburgh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highland lassie Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Not that i know bu66er all about the scottish but i assumed it was because it used to start in Edinburgh? 1904 Edinburgh Trial is chuff all to do with The Scottish...as far as I know anyway! Sorry, can't help on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 1904 Edinburgh Trial is chuff all to do with The Scottish...as far as I know anyway! Sorry, can't help on this one! See said i knew bu66er all about the scottish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dab-man Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Why is it called the Edinburgh trial ? Full explanation here Mcc Edinburgh Trial Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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