Tuesday August 31, 2010
THE ACU has negotiated an exclusive new benefit for its members for a 10% discount on cross-Channel SeaFrance Ferries. The offer is open all year round to ACU members and to access it all you have to do is quote AUTOCYCLE when you call SeaFrance Ferries and make your booking on 0871 22 22 500. SeaFrance is the only French operator on the Dover to Calais route, so you can soak up the French atmosphere the moment you step onboard. With the addition of the SeaFrance Molière in September 2008....
Tuesday August 31, 2010
The OK Supreme Long Distance Trial, due to be held on 19th September, has unfortunately had to be cancelled.
Sunday August 29, 2010
ACU CLUBS and license holders are set to benefit from a fantastic new e-mail and web-based service from the ACU that promotes Club events to license holders in select regions free of charge – and also warns competitors of any cancellations if needed. It means that any ACU affiliated Club can target its event to competitors to maximise the grids. The service allows them to target 10 postcodes of their choice and then sends the event information to the relevant ACU license holder in those ar....
Friday August 27, 2010
The 2010 MGP Festival brings together four of the biggest two-wheel events in the Isle of Man’s sporting calendar: the Manx Grand Prix, which sees classic and modern racing machines competing around the 37.73-mile Mountain course used during the TT; the Two Day Trial; the Manx Classic Trial; the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Manx Rally.
Packing all that action into the festival, which runs from August 21 to September 5, ensures all visitors to the Island will be kept fully entertained.
The new website –
www.mgpfestival.com – includes information on travel, accommodation, entertainment and the Isle of Man, as well as dedicated sections for each of the four events.
There is also a video section, photo gallery, database containing information on MGP riders and, during the MGP Festival, reports, results and pictures will be posted online as soon as they are available.......
Friday August 27, 2010
By Colin Bullock ROUND SEVEN of the ACU Events/TRW sponsored series saw the riders travel down to deepest Devon for the Rene Pearce Trial just outside of Torridge.
Last year the organisers had suffered some poor weather prior to the trial and this year was little different. The evening before the event a thick mist had descended on the entire area and you could not see the van next door. The recent summer weather also meant that the woodlands area which included section 1 - 5 were very slipper....
Friday August 27, 2010
SPORT contributes nearly £16.7bn to the UK economy according to recent research - and motorcycle sport contributes a cool £750million or 4.5% of that figure making it one of the most economically beneficial sports to the country. The research by Sport England (Economic Value of Sport in England 1985-2008) reveals that sport contributes £16.668billion to the UK economy; while research by the Motorcycle Sport Political Group (MSPG) has shown that UK motorcycle sport contributes a....
Wednesday August 18, 2010
British Trials Championship Preview
The Rene Pearce Trial joined the ACU Events/TRC sponsored British Trials Championship in 2009 and returns for the second year at this level on Sunday 22nd August.
Devon is the fantastic setting for this Torridge & District organised trial which contains a variety of hazards that met with the thumbs up from riders last year. The venue is once again Brousentor Farm which is situated at Peter Tavy, Near to Tavistock and the post code for sat Navers is PL19 9NA. To think we used to find trials by following Castrol triangles on lampposts!
As usual with all of the Championship rounds in 2010 practise takes place on Saturday between 3 - 5 pm with the trial itself getting underway at 10am with the youth class being first off........
Friday August 13, 2010
KICK START is a retro-cool Saturday morning trials TV show from the last century that bike sport specialist Express Insurance is campaigning should be back on the small screen - and is asking for your support. All you have to do is fill in a petition to Bring back Kick Start on the Express Insurance website or Retweet the message on Twitter. Here’s what Express Insurance has to say about it:
Here at Express Insurance we are lovers of all things bikes, and in recent years we've been growin....
Friday August 13, 2010
ACU license holders and motorcycle race fans are being urged to sign a petition to allow roads to be closed for sporting events without needing an Act of Parliament - a requirement that is holding back motorsport in England, Wales and Scotland.
The UK is losing out both in sporting and economic terms as a direct result of the law that requires an Act of Parliament to suspend the Road Traffic Act on a stretch of the public highway. Throughout Europe (and also in Northern Ireland and the Isle of....
Thursday August 5, 2010
By Colin Bullock THE weather had been reasonably kind in the run up to Round Six of the ACU Events sponsored British Championship round and the ground was in excellent condition at Brimham Rocks. The first half of the course provided a number of cleans for many riders but the rocks got much more tricky as riders headed down the track to the bottom half of the course. For the first time since round One Jack Challoner was back contesting the series and he made an immediate impact with a stunning f....
Sunday August 1, 2010
SPORTMOTO, the action-packed bike sport magazine of the ACU, is now available to download online free of charge for the first time...
Wednesday July 28, 2010
The Trials & Enduro Committee will be holding an Open Trials Forum at ACU House on Saturday 7th August 2010 starting at 11.00am prompt.
AS ONLY 4 PEOPLE HAVE CONFIRMED THEIR ATTENDANCE, THE FORUM HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Thursday July 22, 2010
WITH five rounds completed and just three to go the ACU Events sponsored Trials Championship is on the homeward run.
The weekend of July 31st and August 1st sees the second visit of the season to Yorkshire with the Yeadon and Guiseley organised MacKenzie Trial to be held at Brimham Rocks, Pateley Bridge. The venue is off the A61 Ripon to Harrogate Road and the B6165 Pateley Bridge to Summerfield Road. For Sat Navers the info you need is HG3 4DW.
As with all of this year’s Championship rounds, practice sessions are on the Saturday between 3 - 5pm with the actual event starting at 10am on Sunday when the first of the Youth competitors are flagged away.
Monday July 12, 2010
The Trials & Enduro Committee are inviting applications for the 2011 British Solo and Youth Trials Championships.
Once these dates are in place, applications will be requested for the other Chmapionships and Nationals.
Details are available fro Alison Devine. alison@acu.org.uk or 01788 566409
Tuesday June 22, 2010
ACU Prepare for World Trial Championship Visit
While World Cup fever grips the nation the ACU and SACU has its eyes on an entirely different event this June, as the 2010 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship heads to the Scottish Highlands on the weekend of 25-27th.
Organised by L+M Events with assistance from the SACU, the UK leg of the World Trial promises to be one of the most exciting, spectacular, and compelling weekends in the championship’s eight round calendar.
Monday June 21, 2010
ROUND five of the ACU Events sponsored British Trials Championship saw riders back in South...
Thursday June 17, 2010
AFTER three months of competition the ACU Events sponsored Trials Championship reaches round...
Sunday June 6, 2010
In just over three weeks time, what promises to be the biggest trial in the UK calendar is set to roll into the Scottish Highlands, as the Nevis Range ski resort just outside Fort William hosts round four of the 2010 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship. Three days of massive action, over Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June has been devised by L+M Events after two years of intensive planning.
Friday June 4, 2010
The Yorkshire Dales Pre 65 Trial is a round of the 2010 ACU Sammy Miller Products Championship. Starting and finishing in Pateley Bridge on Sunday 25th July. Regs and full details will be available shortly at www.ilkleymotorclub.org.uk
Thursday June 3, 2010
AFTER just a two week break it was back to the ACU Events British Trials Championships last Sunday with The Mitchell held once again at Morlais Quarry just outside of Merthyr Tydfil. East South Wales Centre were the organisers and as is the norm with the Championship there were 12 subs to be ridden over three-laps with a 5hour 30 minute time allowance. Practice on Saturday had been held in wet conditions but Sunday was very different with it being dry and sunny with a cooling breeze drifting through the quarry
Wednesday June 2, 2010
Ysguthan Farm, Heol y Mynydd, Garnswilt, Ammanford, SA18 2RY
Wednesday May 26, 2010
MAY has been a hectic month on the Trials Calendar with The SSDT followed by the British Championship round in Devon and now it is back for Round 4 this weekend, with The Mitchell in Merthyr Tydfill.
James Dabill has got off to a dream start in the ACU Events sponsored series winning all three rounds to date and he is riding with a Champion’s confidence. Michael Brown has taken second at Scarborough, Lochaber and the Anthony Rew down at Kelly farm two-weeks ago. Brownie now need to takes some first places quickly to ensure James does not get too far out of reach. He managed a win at this venue last year after Dibs had suffered a first lap crash that meant a major bike rebuild.
Tuesday May 18, 2010
Cross Country Championship update
Championship points will be awarded to competitors of any Nationality.
The title “British/ACU Cross Country Champion” will be awarded to the competitor with the most points who holds British Citizenship. If the rider with the most points is not a British Citizen he shall be awarded the title of “British /ACU Open Cross Country Champion”. This principle shall apply throughout the classes
Further rules click to the next page
Tuesday May 11, 2010
HARD on the heels of the Scottish Six Days Trial is the third round of the ACU Events
sponsored British Trials Championships and we go from one end of the
country to the other.
This Saturday and Sunday May 15/16th we head down to Devon for the Anthony Rew
Trial with practise sessions on Day One between 3-5 pm and the event
proper staring at 10am Sunday.
Thursday May 6, 2010
After day six in the 2010 SSDT Alexz Wigg, Beta managed to retain the lead he's held since day four, Michael Brown, Sherco finished second with 17 marks lost, a tie with Ben Hemmingway 17 on a Beta. Ian Austermuhle Beta wrapped up the top four on 21 marks lost.
The results and reports can be seen at ssdt.org
For daily reports also see www.trialscentral.com/
Friday April 9, 2010
ACU Insurance. Make sure you are protected, it can and does make all the difference....
Tuesday April 6, 2010
ROUND two of the British Trials Championships comes up this weekend a few weeks later than originally planned. It had to be postponed due to the FIM changing the Indoor World series dates.
However it is a trip up to Scotland that is on the cards this weekend for the Macdonald Trial held at Kinlochleven at The Mound right on the Loch side which provides one of the most spectacular backdrops to any sporting event.
Last year the organisers had a few problems with parking as the old school playground was no longer available due to re developments. This year however there should not be the same issues as facilities at the old site are available. All of the sections are just a few hundred yards away and within easy walking distance of parking. There will be three laps of 12 sections with three completely different routes for the Championship, Expert A and Expert B riders.
Friday April 2, 2010
L+M Events, organisers of the UK leg of the 2010 SPEA FIM Trial World Championship to be held at Nevis Range, Fort William – Scotland over 25/26/27 June, are pleased to reveal that their plans for their summer event are very much on schedule despite the recent bout of wintry weather in the Scottish Highlands. Whilst the upper part of the mountain at Nevis Range remains under heavy snow, conditions on the rest of the course and in the paddock will be perfect when the most recent snow clears.
Wednesday March 31, 2010
Coles takes round two of the British Womens and Girls Trials Championship.
Tuesday March 23, 2010
SIX-TIMES British Champion Becky Cook heads the start list for this Sunday’s Moorlands Ladies Trial...
Thursday March 4, 2010
1 – PRE-UNIT RIGIDS - EASY ROUTE
2 – PRE-UNIT SPRINGER - EASY ROUTE
3 - 2 STROKE - HARD ROUTE
4 – UNIT 4 STROKE - HARD ROUTE
5 – PRE-UNIT SIDECAR - EASY ROUTE
6 – UNIT SIDECAR - EASY ROUTE
7 – TWINSHOCK SIDECAR - EASY ROUTE
8 – TWINSHOCKS - HARD ROUTE
9 – BRITISH REPLICAS & PRE-UNIT SPRINGER - HARD ROUTE
10 - OPEN EASY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR CLASSES 3, 4, 8 & 9 & TRAIL BIKES WHO WISH TO RIDE AN EASIER ROUTE - EASY ROUTE
If any rider has already entered the West of England or South Birmingham rounds in the incorrect class, please let the Organisers know asap.
Thankyou.
Trials & Enduro Committee
04/03/10
Friday February 26, 2010
IF you are interested in motorcycle sport then you are invited to receive the Auto Cycle Union’s (ACU)...
Friday February 5, 2010
World Champion – Toni Bou ready for his maiden trip to Scotland
Thursday January 14, 2010
Due to a late date change by the FIM to the World Indoor Trials calendar, the Lochaber round of this Championship has moved from 28th March to 11th April.
The full Trials calendar can be seen in a separate News Item on this page.
Friday December 18, 2009
The easy Trial being organised by Pickering & DMCC which was due to be held on Sunday 20th December has been cancelled due to the poor weather conditions.
Wednesday December 16, 2009
The Trials and Enduro Committee confirm that after consultation/ survey with the riders in the 2009 Novogar Championship, the marking rules for 2010 will move to the “ No-Stop” format.
Potential organisers are asked to take notice of this change when applying for 2010 rounds.
Tuesday December 15, 2009
Please click here for the 2010 Registration form.
The closing date will be STRICTLY 31st January 2010
Tuesday December 15, 2009
Please note the following changes to the Classes in this Championship for 2010:-
1 Pre-Unit Rigids **
2 Pre-Unit Springer**
3 2 Stroke
4 Unit – 4 Stroke
5 Pre-Unit Sidecar **
6 Unit Sidecar **
7 Twinshock Sidecar **
8 Twinshocks
9 British Replicas
10 Open Championship – open to classes 3,4,8 & 9 and Trail Bikes **
** signifies Easy Route
All 10 Classes will form part of the Championship.
Trials & Enduro Committee 15/12/09
Friday December 11, 2009
To all interested parties
2010 Under 23 Trials Squad.
In 2007, the ACU Trials & Enduro Committee made the decision to change the emphasis for both the Trials and Enduro U23 Squads more to the form of direct financial support for rider development. This system has been a great success and will be continued for 2010. This support will be available to a limited number of squad members rather than the method of home based training for larger numbers adopted in recent years.
While it is envisaged that some limited home based training will still be in place, the intention is to try to help a small dedicated squad in both disciplines to develop their potential with some direct funding.
The following criteria has been laid down for the Trials Squad.
Tuesday November 10, 2009
Click here for Fixture List. If there are any changes, they will be mentioned here.
Since the last update the West of England Sidecar round has moved from 31st May to 29th May.
Mansfield Maun have withdrawn their Castrol Ladies fixture from the calendar. This was not part of the Womens & Girls Championship.
Lochaber & DMCC Ltd have withdrawn their Youth A & B Championship round. This round will not be replaced and the Championship will now run over 6 rounds.
The Spanish UEM and FIM rounds due to be held on 10th & 11th April have moved to 17th & 18th April and the Portuguese FIM rounds have moved from 17th & 18th April to 24th & 25th April. As a result of this Scarborough have kindly agreed to move their A/B/C/D Youth rounds from 24th & 25th April to 10th & 11th April. The Trials & Enduro Committee would like to thank Scarborough for accommodating these changes.
The Lochaber round of the ACU Events British Trials Championship has moved to 11th April. This is due to a late change by the FIM to the World Indoor dates.
Unfortunately due to weather conditions the Colonial Trial, due to take place on 7th February, has had to be cancelled.
Last updated 28/01/10
Friday November 6, 2009
The Trials & Enduro Committee would like to thank all 2009 National Organisers and Sponsors for their enthusiasm and support this year.
Tuesday October 27, 2009
MRS Sherco rider Graham Jarvis came out of retirement to take a ninth win at the Scott Trial at Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Tuesday September 29, 2009
The 2009 ACU Events sponsored Trials Championships came to a close on Sunday 27th September after seven months of great competition.
Tuesday September 22, 2009
The seventh round of the Sammy Miller Products Championship, which takes place on 18th October, is the 62nd Greensmith Memorial trial organised by the South Birmingham MC.
Monday September 21, 2009
The mighty foursome of Toni Bou - Repsol Montesa HRC, Adam Raga - Gas Gas, Jeroni Fajardo - Beta and Albert Cabestany - Sherco romped to victory at the 2009 FIM Trial Des Nations held at Darfo Boario Terme, Italy.
Monday September 21, 2009
Great Britain are the FIM Women's Trial Des Nations champions once again after narrowly defeating Spain by a single mark following a day long battle of nerves.
Monday August 24, 2009
The Trials & Enduro Committee will be holding 2 National Licencing Seminars on 5th December 2009 and 16th January 2010.
Letters will be sent, a little nearer the time, to all those who's current National Licences expire at the end of 2009.
Anyone who wishes to upgrade a Regional Licence to National status or is a member of a non- Territorial Club should contact Alison Devine at the ACU.
e-mail alison@acu.org.uk or tel 01788 566409/0
Monday May 17, 2010
ROUND three of the ACU Events sponsored British Trials Championships went down to Devon last...
Friday February 19, 2010
Click here for Championship Regulations.
Click here for Entry form.
Click here for the Priority Entry List (2) issued after the 1st round in Scarborough.
Click here for Standings
The ACU Events British Solo Trials Championship 2010 Supported by Michelin and TRC Trucks. Announcement: The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.Rs of the ACU, the ACU British Solo Trials Championship Regulations and any Final Instruct....
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Click here for Championship Regulations
Click here for Entry Form
Click here for Results
The ACU Novogar Trials Championship 2010Announcement; The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.R,s of the ACU, the ACU Novogar Trials Championship regulations and any Final Instructions that may be issued. Round 1: February 21st. The Wallace Cup Trial organised by North Berks MCC. Permit No ACU 27659.Sec of Meeting....
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Click here for Championship Regulations.
Click here for Entry Form
Click here for Results
2010 ACU TRAIL BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP Announcement; The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.R,s of the ACU, the ACU Trail Bike Championship regulations and any Final Instructions that may be issued. Round 1: July 17th. The Ivor Morkott Trial organised by Caerphilly MC. Permit No ACU 2....
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Click here for Championship Regulations
Click here for Entry Form
Click here for Results
2010 CHALLENGELUSKY.COM BRITISH/ACU CLUBMANS SIDECAR TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP Announcement; The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.R,s of the ACU, the British/ACU Clubmans Sidecar Trials Championship regulations and any Final Instructions that may be issued. Round 1: February 6th The Andy Smith Trophy Trial ....
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Click here for Championship Regulations
Click here for Entry Form
Click here for Results
The Challengelusky.com British Solo Youth A & B Trials Championship 2010Announcement; The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.R,s of the ACU, the British Solo Youth Trials Championship regulations and any Final Instructions that may be issued. Round 1: February 28th. The Mansfield Maun Youth ....
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Click here for Championship Regulations
Click here for Entry Form
Click here for Results
2010 WOMENS & GIRLS TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP Announcement; The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.R,s of the ACU, the British Womens & Girls Trials Championship regulations and any Final Instructions that may be issued.
Round 1: March 21st The Basingstoke Womens & Girls Trial organised by Basingstoke MCC.....
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Click here for Championship Regulations
Click here for Entry Form
Click here for Results
Congratulations to Paul Anstey who has won the Best British Performance Award 2009.
2010 SAMMY MILLER PRODUCTS CHAMPIONSHIP Announcement; The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.R,s of the ACU, the ACU Sammy Miller Products Trials Championship regulations and any Final Instructions that may be issued. Round 1: Mar....
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Click here for Championship Regulations
Click here for Entry Form
Click here for Results
2010 ACU TRADITIONAL TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORED BY NORMANDALEAnnouncement; The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.R,s of the ACU, the ACU Traditional Trials Championship regulations and any Final Instructions that may be issued. Round 1: February 7th The Phil King Trophy Trial organised by&n....
Wednesday December 30, 2009
Click here for Championship Regulations
Click here for Entry Form
Click here for Results
2010 CHALLENGELUSKY.COM BRITISH SOLO C & D YOUTH TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP Announcement; The following clubs listed below will be organising a National Trial on the date stated and held under the N.S.C. the T.S.R,s of the ACU, the British Solo Youth Trials Championship regulations and any Final Instructions that may be issued. Round 1: March 20th. The Dartmoor Youth C & D Trial orga....
Tuesday September 15, 2009
Becky Cook aboard her Sherco rode to third place during the second round of the Women’s World...
Tuesday September 15, 2009
The final round of the ACU Events British Trials Championship will take place on September 26th - 27th and it goes to another new organiser at this level and a different venue.
Monday September 7, 2009
The final round of the 2009 European Trials Championship at Castelloli in Spain saw Alexz Wigg finish in second place while Jonathan Richardson won the UEM Cup.
Wednesday August 12, 2009
The ACU Trials and Enduro Committee is pleased to announce the riders who have been selected to...
Monday July 20, 2009
The third round of the European Trials Championship took place at Myslenice in Poland and it was a...
Friday July 10, 2009
Applications are invited from Organisers who would like to run a British Solo Trials Championship or British Solo Youth Trials Championship round in 2010.
For further information please contact Alison Devine either by e-mail alison@acu.org.uk or telephone 01788 566409.
Applications for these 2 Championships must reach the ACU by 31st August 2009.
Tuesday July 7, 2009
This weekend the 11th - 12th July sees the ACU Events sponsored British Trials Championships move...
Thursday July 2, 2009
Last weekend saw the FIM World Championship move to Andorra where the event was based high...
Wednesday July 1, 2009
The young guns will be out in force this weekend as the British Youth Trial takes place at Glyn Mil...
Tuesday June 30, 2009
Following an enquiry, the Trials & Enduro Committee would like to draw your attention to the following change of wording to the Trials Standing Regulations TSR1 and TSR35 where the following wording will replace the existing:
Monday June 15, 2009
The Italian Grand Prix at Barzio this coming weekend marks the start of the final four rounds of...
Wednesday June 10, 2009
Click here for latest fixture list
Please note Bradford's Youth A & B Trial due to be held on 14th June has had to be cancelled.
nb. This was not a round of the Youth A & B Championship.
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The Hooper Trial has changed it's date from 31st May to 19th July due to land problems. Please note that the event is still in the National calendar BUT WILL NOT be a round of the Sidecar Championship.
UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED
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The Nel....
Tuesday June 2, 2009
The ACU Events Ltd British Trials Championship reached the half way stage with The Mitchell Trial held for the second year at Morlais Quarry close to Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. Perfect weather prevailed and bathed the venue in bright sunshine for both practice and trial day. The dry weather created a problem for the organisers as the Championship entry found the Quarry’s 12 sections too easy during the practice session and asked for the hazards to be toughened up. The Experts B were first aw....
Wednesday May 20, 2009
Carlisle - Saturday
Day one of the British Trials World Championship event saw yet another clear victory for the current World Champion Toni Bou on his Repsol Montesa.
Whilst Adam Raga was his nearest challenger the fantastic Dougie Lampkin took a superb third which had the huge crowd supporting him all around the course at Armathwaite. Not only did Dougie roll back the years but James Dabill was fourth on his Gas Gas and showed that he is now really belongs at the top of the Trials ladder. ....
Monday May 11, 2009
Dougie Lampkin wins his fifth Scottish Six Days Trial. The name Lampkin has been synonymous in Scottish Six Days Trial folklore for fifty two years. Dougie Lampkin is fifth member of the Silsden family again climbing the steps to motor cycle sport glory and his start to finish domination of the 2009 event has been nothing short of sensational. A member of the family has won the trial no less than ten times and a Lampkin has mounted those famous stairs on Saturday an amazing thirty times. Arthur,....
Tuesday April 21, 2009
The sun shone for the third round of the ACU Events British solo Trials Championship at Llety Farm in Wales where James Dabill on his Gas Gas machine took the top honours.
The Neath Club laid out 15 sections around the well known venue which had to be ridden twice.
The Championship Class produced a few surprises early on as Jack Challoner started his day with three fives on the trot. Section three was proving a real problem where the muddy climb and rocky gully took three points off the majo....
Tuesday March 24, 2009
The second round of the ACU Events sponsored British Trials Championship took place last weekend at Kinlochleven in the Scottish Highlands and it was James Dabill who came away the victor. The course was made up of 12 sections that had to be ridden three times and many of them were right on the edge of Loch Leven with big spectacular rock steps being the order of the day. Wet weather on Sunday mixed with high winds made riding some of the exposed sections even more difficult. The press....
Tuesday March 17, 2009
The 2009 ACU Events British Solo Trials Championship got underway on Sunday 1st March at Low North Park at Harwood Dale, Scarborough with the overall win going to James Dabill on the 300 JST Gas Gas machine. The competition this year is superb with Dougie Lampkin’s return and Michael Brown taking over the Graham Jarvis’s ride for MRS Sherco. On the opening lap Brown and Dabill took a joint lead with 15 points while Lampkin was just 3 points further back. They were comfortab....
Wednesday March 4, 2009
Mansfield Maun Ladies Training Day took place last weekend at Bracken Rocks and was a huge success. Most of the top level ACU Ladies Trials Championship title holders experienced a hard day of training in the winter sunshine at Bracken Rocks, Holloway, courtesy of the Mansfield Maun Motor Cycle Club. A total of twenty eight championship contenders entered the annual pre-championship training day where Dan Thorpe, Richard Allen and assistants Robin Morewood, Neil Jones, Nick Sims and Mi....
Friday January 16, 2009
ACU Events is the new title sponsor for the fast growing 2009 British Solo Trials Championship. ACU Events (ACUE) is the commercial arm of motorcycle sports Governing Body, ACU Ltd. In 2008 ACUE ran the Isle of Man TT races as well as the UK rounds of MotoGP and World Superbikes at Donington Park. Part of the role of ACUE is to reinvest any profits back into motorcycle sport. Backing the British Solo Trials Championship offers ACU Events the perfect opportunity to support this popular ....
Wednesday January 7, 2009
Click here for details2009 Fixtures last amended 05/02/2009....
Tuesday January 6, 2009
Toni Bou – Respol Montesa HRC opened the defence of his title with a close victory at the first round of the APEA FIM Indoor Trial World Championship 2009. Bou was locked in a fierce battle with Adam Raga – Gas Gas until the final section, when a late error cost Raga the runners up position, which was eventually taken by Takahisa Fujinami – Repsol Montesa HRC. As always the Sheffield event was a dramatic affair with the lead changing many times both in the qualifying lap a....
Thursday January 1, 2009
The entries for the 2009 SSDT have now closed, the event starts on Monday May 4th to Saturday 9th, the pre 65 event starts on Saturday May 1st & 2nd.If you've never ridden or spectated before and aren't quite sure whether or not you'd be up to scratch, there's also a Newcomer's Guide on there to tell you a bit more about the trial and what you can expect. As most of you will already know the event has had major issues to contend with this year after losing the Army refuelling service th....
Monday December 22, 2008
The World Championship Indoor Motorcycle Trial returns to Sheffield Arena on Saturday 3rd January 2009. Once again the world's top riders will be heading for Sheffield Arena to take part in the opening round of the highly competitive World Indoor Championship, including from Spain Tony Bou (World Indoor & Outdoor Champion), Adam Raga (World No. 2) also from Spain, Takahishi Fujinami (ex World Champion now World No.3) from Japan, Albert Cabestany (World No. 4) from Spain, Dougie Lampkin ....
Monday December 22, 2008
SPEA FIM INDOOR TRIALWORLD CHAMPIONHIP 2009
Round 1 – Sheffield – England03 January - Saturday
Round 2 – Marseille - France24 January – Saturday
Round 3 – Barcelona – Spain03 February – Sunday - TBC
Round 4 – Bolzano – Italy26 February – Thursday
Round 5 – Milan – Italy07 March – Saturday - TBC
Round 6 – Madrid – Spain14 March - Saturday
2008 Final championship standings: 1: Bou 48, 2: Raga 35, 3: Ca....
Thursday December 18, 2008
Following the recent ACU British Adult Solo Trials Championship meeting held at Rugby there are some changes to the format of the 2009 Championship and in 2009 there will be three classes.Championship Expert A Expert BThe Organisers will be required to design dual route sections which will be ridden as follows:- The Championship Class: Will be as previous however the Organisers will be required to design 50% of these Championship Class sections as suitable for t....
Saturday December 6, 2008
The news and entry regulations magazine of the South East, Southern and South Midland regions of the ACUTo get your entry forms for off road sport you will need the Sporting Motorcyclist which is available from Mr Andy Wood at 30 Westways, Edenbridge, Kent,TN8 6AA. anmar_uk@yahoo.co.ukYou will need to send one years subscription by cheque and made payable to the Sporting Motorcyclist which will cover 12 editions.One year subscription cost for second class post £2....
Wednesday November 12, 2008
Organisers potentially interested in hosting a round of the 2010 Spea World Trials Championship should note that the FIM wish to receive nominations from Federations before the end of 2008.Interested parties should contact Mary Kerr at the ACU HQ as soon as possible to receive further information.Deadline - 15th December ....
Thursday November 6, 2008
Unfortunately, having run into a number of problems, this event has had to be cancelled for this year.....
Wednesday November 5, 2008
Applications are invited for the 2009 Trials Training Squad.Please note the closing date is 6th December 2008.Click here for more information.Click here for application form.....
Friday October 17, 2008
The Trials & Enduro Committee are delighted to announce that Sammy Miller has kindly donated a splendid new trophy which will be awarded to a rider on a Classic British Machine who finishes all the rounds of the Sammy Miller Products series and looses the least number of marks whilst competing on the harder route.The cup will be presented annually, starting this year, and the three leading contenders for this award are at present Russell Jones, Peter Gaunt & Keith Gardener.The Committee ....
Tuesday October 14, 2008
The Richmond clubs Scott Trial is on Saturday the 18th October.Entries are in from Dougie Lampkin looking for his third consecutive win, Takahisa Fujinami experiencing his first Scott, Graham Jarvis hoping to score his eighth win and his first since 2005 together with Wayne Braybrook trying for a second victory and Michael Brown and James Dabill going for their first win, makes for a fascinating Saturday of trial spectating.
The event is organised by the Richmond Motor Club ....
Monday October 13, 2008
TSR 22 Method of MarkingA machine will be deemed to be in an Observed Section or Sub-Section when the front wheel spindle has passed the 'Section Begins' Card and until the front wheel spindle has passed the 'Section Ends' Card. Marks will be lost as follows: -A. STOP PERMITTED0 Clean1 Footing once 2 Footing twice 3 Footing more than twice5.Failure5 When requested by a rider rather than attempt the section10 Not attempting a section when called upon to do so by an Official10 For missing a sectio....
Monday October 6, 2008
In conjunction with a recent Memo sent out to ACU Centres and National Organisers, the Trials & Enduro Committee confirm that the use of Telemetry (e.g. Wireless Communication) between a Rider and a Third party will not be permitted in ACU Trials in 2009.
This will be included in the 2009 Trials Standing Regulations and will take effect from Jan 1st of that year.
Trials & Enduro Committee....
Monday October 6, 2008
Dougie Lampkin rode his second Colin Appleyard British Solo Trials Championship round in his native Yorkshire at Skipton on Sunday 5th October and won the tough event by a country mile. The multi World Trials Champion did not play any part in the final scoreline at the Bradford Motor Club event apart from taking 20 Championship points for his victory.
For reigning Champion Graham Jarvis it was crucial that he finished ahead of 21 year old Scarborough International Michael Brown, which he ....
Wednesday October 1, 2008
Despite not achieving the results expected both the Motocross of Nations and Trials des Nations Teams can be proud of their top four places against the World’s best. The Motocross of Nations Team, competing on home soil only missed out on a podium place by just one mark after each rider put in a 100% effort in front of thousands of fans. Tommy Searle recorded the squad’s highest finish, 3rd place and also enjoyed a superb fight back after a slow start in a different race. Team-m....
Monday September 29, 2008
Photo Doug Lampkin at the 08 Scottish (Photo TMX News)Barnstaple graphic designer Joe Baker heads the Expert Championship from 17 year-old Jack Challoner, who arrives from Europe with a UEM Youth Championship. Jonathan Richardson aims to be the best of the non-Championship quartet of youths. Clerk of Course Stuart Cameron and his assistant Kath Eddings have planned a testing three lap twelve section course. Running times are as follows:Practice will run from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday. The event wil....
Saturday September 27, 2008
ResultsChampionship Class - FINAL RESULTS men1. Spain - 192. Japan - 403. Britain - 484. Italy - 1345. France - 1446. Sweden - 3137. USA -3288. Germany - 409Womens TDN1. Spain (Laia Sanz, Sandra Gomez, Mireie Conde) - 312. Germany (Iris Kramer, Rosita Leotta, Ina Wilde) - 453. Britian (Maria Conway, Becky Cook, Donna Fox) - 464. France (Blandine Guillaud, Maryline Journet, Sandrine Juffet) - 745. Norway (Lene Dyrkorn, Connie Ludvigsen, Iselin Mork) - 1056. Australia (Lonnie Brooke, Kristie McKin....
Monday September 22, 2008
La Rabassa, Andorra on 27th/28th September 2008
John Collins, Manager of the Team GB/ACU Trials des Nations squad and Trials & Enduro Committee Chairman looks forward to this years ‘des Nations event which takes place at La Rabassa, Andorra on 27th/28th September 2008.
The Ladies Team of Becky Cook, Maria Conway and Donna Fox face a tough few days leading into the competition, with a World Championship Round at Castelloli, Spain this weekend and the final Round on Friday 26th Septemb....
Thursday September 18, 2008
The Bingo Lotto Trials Training Day at Bracken Rocks, Derbyshire on 1st November 2008, announced only a few days ago, is now full!
Following the announcement of the free Trials Training Day, courtesy of the Bingo Lotto grass roots sports development scheme, the East Midland Racing Association received an overwhelming response, with all allocated spaces booked within 24 hours, including an extensive reserve list.
Peter Beardmore, ACU Director and Secretary of the East Midland Centre said, &ldqu....
Monday September 8, 2008
Five times British Trials Champion, Graham Jarvis, demonstrated his amazing skills at the Hookwoods Trials Centre at West Horsley on Sunday 7th September where he shrugged off wet and slippery conditions to win the 6th round of the 2008 Colin Appleyard British Solo Trials Championship.
After torrential rain, the 12 sections bordered on almost unrideable, even after the Clerk of Course Mr Jim Connor altered many of the ones affected by a coating of mud. If the rain had persisted, the slippery su....
Friday September 5, 2008
Photo Alexz WiggBritish Trials role of honour to date;
2005 FIM Junior Trial Cup Champion James Dabill UEM Trials Champion Shaun Morris UEM Youth Trial Cup Champion Alexz Wigg
2006 FIM Junior Trial Cup Michael Brown 3rd FIM Youth Trial Cup Champion Alexz Wigg UEM Trials Champion James Dabill UEM Junior Trial Cup Champion Alexz Wigg UEM Youth Trial Cup Champion Jack Challoner
2007 FIM Junior ....
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