Tuesday May 15, 2012 at 11:42am
The No Limits Trials Academy pulled it out of the bag once again as 22 riders from across the UK took part in the second round of the Southern Series OSET Cup. Luckily, drought conditions prevailed as the rain held off for the entire day.
Inta Motorcyle Services sponsored the trophies, the first of which was collected by 4 year old Alexander Horne who claimed the top spot on the easy route. Taylor Crossland and Rowan Campbell-Pilling both from Sheffield came in second and third respectively.
Intermediate route was won by 4 year old Keighley youngster Myles Hutchinson who clearly aware of the gravitas of the moment, solemnly accepted his first ever first place trophy (and not the last we’re sure!) He was joined on the podium by Sophie Bailey and Charlie Crossland.
Hard route went right down to the wire with all three podium finishers within a whisker of each other. The win went to 8 year old local lad, Alex Davies followed by Dominic Horne who only just missed out on the top spot after going the wrong side of a flag. He was joined by Lewis Hurdsman in third. There’s nothing between Dominic and Lewis this season – it’s going to be one of the closest competitions across the whole of trials between the two friends.
Rider of the Day was awarded to Ronny Taylor who was on his first ever ride out at a trial and had a fabulous day! A star of the future?.....what this space!
Andy Hogg from No Limits Trials Academy, said: “It was great to welcome so many new faces at the showground. The OSET Cup is really taking off and as well as having brand new riders like little Ronny we also saw Oliver Smith pull off some fantastic riding on the 20” OSET.”
With many families camping at the Detling showground and cementing friendships, the atmosphere post trial was great as all the OSET riders and their younger siblings got to practice many of the sections again and put right earlier mistakes. The show-stopper, down and up bomb hole with a log-jump at the top proved extremely popular in practice! And it’s worth mentioning Ryan Shepherd who showed massive courage and determination in this intimidating section!
Barry Huskinson from OSET, said: “The OSET Cups are really taking off around the UK. There was a lovely family atmosphere with lots of support for all the youngsters as parents and riders alike encouraged each other as they tackled the sections.”
The next event takes place Saturday 26th May. Venue TBC. For more details contact Andy Hogg on 07894 806 788 or email hogg-a1@sky.com