The existing format of running the Pre 65 and Twin Shock Championships in tandem with modern bikes, has not been as successfull as I'm sure everyone would have hoped.

Is it time for a new approach ? Maybe a stand alone Championship catering predominantly for them, run along similar line to the very successful Kia Championship. (We would have to be careful not to clash to maximise the entry.)

The problem with the existing format, as I interpretat it, is too many potential riders have to make a choice between championships, and also it is very difficult to lay out suitable multi route sections.

The huge success of dedicated events like the Highland 2 Day and Pre65 Scottish clearly shows there is a demand, why not expand and capitalize on it ?

I would be interested in the views of the potential entry, both from Scotland and the North East/West of England where I'm guessing the bulk of the prospective riders live.

Thanks

Ross

Hi Ross I hope new championship happens it's a case of try it and see but should be a success

Ian

Perhaps there is a case for more good trials dedicated to pre 65/twinshocks regardless of whether there is a championship. The Highland 2 day shows that people will travel a long way to Scotland for a good stand-alone trial, and I would do so (from Yorkshire) if there were more like it.

You might get a little interest from this side of the Irish Sea.  There aren't many classic only events in Northern Ireland, so most outings are on the clubman or sportsman route along with twin shocks and moderns.  I've been keeping an eye on the classic calendar for GB but most events are just too far away.  I'd certainly be interested in a couple of pre 65 events that I could reach in Scotland.

You might get a little interest from this side of the Irish Sea.  There aren't many classic only events in Northern Ireland, so most outings are on the clubman or sportsman route along with twin shocks and moderns.  I've been keeping an eye on the classic calendar for GB but most events are just too far away.  I'd certainly be interested in a couple of pre 65 events that I could reach in Scotland.

Hi Ken. If the dates next year coincide, the Nostalgia and Newcastleton trials make a good weekend, doable from Stranraer. Sure you would enjoy them both.

Thanks for the interest.

 

Hi Deryk, dual (suitable) routes seem to be the way forward considering the range of abilities, ages and "modifications" My preferred solution to levelling the playing field, is  multiply scores by 0.75  1.0 and 1.25 depending on class. This seems to work well in Spain.

i wanted to ride the pre65 championship last year but i enjoyed the kia twinshock championship more and most of the dates clashed.i rode 2 rounds of the scottish championship 1 was a dnf as it was far to hard for the pre65 bikes (gala) i hope the dates dont clash this year.

Ross,

 

I would come and Ride .....But it would be handy to get some provisional dates out !

 

There is a fair amount on with Kia rounds - some Sammy Miller rounds etc

 

Cheers

 

as Always

 

The Wobbler

Paul, The intention is not to clash with the Kia rounds, the Sammy Miller events tend to be further south ?

Count me in - I'll support all of the rounds I can .... It would be good to get some dates & venues advertised .... Even if they are provisional !!!

Cheers

As Always

The Wobbler