Wednesday February 4, 2026 at 3:29pm
The Sunbeam MCC is delighted to announce that 17 year old Trials Rider George Hemingway from Leeds has been adjudged winner of The Pinhard Trophy for 2025. He has been a member of the well known Yeadon and Guisley club from a very early age and has had outstanding success at National and International level.
Pinhard is one of the UK’s most prestigious awards, the giant 3-gallon cup having been presented since 1950 to the best Under-21 year old sporting motorcyclist competing under ACU or SACU jurisdiction.
He is FIM Trial 3 World Champion, Junior European Champion and Trial 2 British Champion. This year he was 3rd in the SSDT and 2nd in the British Trials Championship. The Judges were particularly impressed by his willingness to help in training young talent together with commitment to assist in supporting organisation of Trials at all levels.
George’s response on learning that he had won the Pinhard Trophy was “"I feel very honoured to receive such a prestigious award, following in the footsteps of my older brother Harry, who won back in 2021. 2025 was a very successful year for me and my team, and I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to travel the world while still being able to do the sport I love. I was also able to help the youth riders in my local club through training days. I would like to thank the Yeadon and Guiseley Motor Club for making me the rider I am. And also a special mention to all my sponsors and family for the support I received throughout the year. I can’t wait to see what 2026 has to offer."
Previous winners are a list of motorcycling greats over the last 70 years who have excelled in all spheres of the sport including Mike Hailwood, Jeff Smith, Bill Martin, Roy Peplow, Dan Shorey, Scott Redding, Alexz Wigg and a host of others who have gone on to be national and international household names. Last year’s winner was fellow Trials Rider Alice Minta.
Sunbeam MCC awards the trophy in memory of Frederick William Pinhard who died in 1948 whilst serving as Secretary of the Club. Judges were editors of leading motorcycle periodicals, CEO of the ACU, and 2 officials appointed by Sunbeam MCC.
Two photos and List of Previous Winners attached: Questions to Tony Lloyd, Pinhard Trophy Trustee at Sunbeam MCC [email protected] 07751300233