Friday April 17, 2026 at 2:10pm
On the 25th of April the 2026 ACU Trial GB British Trials Championship gets under way in North Devon. After the success of the 2025 series the ACU again present an eight round championship held at four different venues. Round one is at On Point Moto on behalf of Absolute Trials Training which is a new venue in the championship calendar and welcomes the riders to Keypitts Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RW. The 150-acre Keypitts Farm will provide a challenging test as the opening event with two laps of 12 observed sections which will include a wide variety of hazards including woods, hill climbs and rivers. Opening the pathway to for a wide range of talent the ACU British Championship now includes a total of nine classes catering for all riders whilst providing opportunity for youth competitors to progress and develop at their own pace, focusing on ability and not age.
Key changes for 2026
Trial3 championship: This is a rebrand of the former Youth A class but will be open to Youth A and B license holders. There will be no change to the level of the sections but it allows fast rising B class competitors the option of moving up early with permission, and a natural progression onwards to Trial2. Trial3 for Girls and Women: This is designed for girls with Youth A and B class licenses but with a separate women’s adult category, providing a pathway to Trial2 Women and TrialGB Women. Trial4 Championship: This class is replacing the former Youth B category but will be open to Youth B license holders, and riders who will be moving onto a Youth A license for 2026. It will not be possible for a rider who competed as a Youth A rider during 2025 to drop down onto Trial4.
Two Day Event Schedule
Venue: Keypitts Farm, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9RW
Saturday
08.30: Signing on and Technical Control
09.00: Observer Briefing
09.15: Practice area Opens
12.30: Last TrialGB rider Starts
18.00: Awards Presentation – Approximate Time.
Sunday
08.30: Signing on and Technical Control
11.30: Last TrialGB rider Starts
17.00: Awards Presentation - Approximate Time.
Website News, Results, Pictures and Report
Everyone is encouraged to take a look at the official ACU Trial GB website: www.acutrialgb.org.uk Behind the scenes work has been carried out during the close season to make it more efficient and importantly user friendly and easier to navigate. All the championship news will be available and updated on a regular basis making it your number one spot to go to. The ACU is fully aware of the importance to provide a fast efficient results service and it is hoped that this can be achieved in 2026. A picture gallery will be available after every round along with a report after each weekend of the championship rounds.