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TALK TRIALS TONI BOU

BOYS & TOYS No, I am not talking about boys and toys on Christmas day, the fun began just before the festive celebrations, but without the outcome I wanted! Along with my good friend and fellow Repsol Honda team rider Takahisa Fujinami, we were invited along with our fellow HRC athletes to the Honda ‘Thanks Day’ in Japan in mid-December for a celebration of the 2018 season.

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s part of the celebrations and fun element of the occasion, various activities are organised at the home of Honda racing the Motegi Twin Ring race circuit and facilities in Japan, some three hours from Tokyo.

Its title ‘Twin Ring’ comes from the fact that facility houses two racetracks, which are a 2.49km (1.540 mile) oval and a 4.8km (2.98 mile) road course.

It was built in 1997 by Honda as part of the company’s efforts to bring the Indy Car Series to Japan, helping to increase their knowledge of American open-wheel racing. It is well worth a visit.

We all want to race; it’s a fact that keeps us all competitive, whether it’s on two or four wheels. After giving invited guests a trials display, we were all asked to take part in both GoKart and Scooter racing, amongst other things. In the Scooter race we all wanted to beat the road racers, and unfortunately, I got a little over excited and crashed out, which resulted in two broken ribs! The Japanese doctors confirmed everything else was okay, but it’s not the best way to come home on a Trans-Atlantic twelve-hour flight. Talk about uncomfortable.

Once back in Spain I underwent an examination by the team doctor Joaquim Terricabras who concluded that, yes, I had suffered two fractured ribs. Doctor Terricabras recommended some rest, and as I always I listened to his excellent advice.

Feeling much better with just a little discomfort I took the win at the opening event of 2019 at the Sheffield Martin Lampkin Invitation Indoor Trial in the first weekend in January.

As always it was a pleasure to perform in front of such an enthusiastic crowd.

After my first ride in Budapest at the opening round of the 2019 FIM X-Trial series, I am heading the world championship, so I am very happy with this result and looking forward to another winning year.

Until Next Time – Ride On! – Toni

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Congratulations Dave Rhodes It’s a huge round of applause to Dave Rhodes as in late November he was inducted into The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which was founded in 2006 by Bar and Hedy Hodgson after a suggestion by the former Welsh Road Racer David Lloyd to preserve and promote Canadian motorcycle history for the Canadian Motorcycle Community and the general public.

Since 2006 more than 130 distinguished motorcyclists and organisations have been inducted into The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame, which is a non–profit association with charitable status governed by an independent board of volunteer directors from across Canada.

The annual Gala was held at the Burnaby Delta Hotel in Vancouver BC to recognise the Inductees for the Class of 2018. They were as follows: Peter Gagan, for his work in promoting Vintage Motorcycles; The Shanks Family, who were instrumental in forming the Victoria

Motorcycle Club; Joseph and Vera Godsall, both long-time members of the Canadian Motorcycle Association and MX promoters; Al Perrett, Cross

Sunter joins Inch Perfect

Bringing his experience to the Inch Perfect trials dealership is John Sunter. Customers visiting the Montesa dealer can now talk to John who will be happy to pass on his years of knowledge on the Spanish Montesa four-stroke machines, enabling the rider to have the personal touch added when he purchases his machine.

Anyone familiar with the Scott Trial will have seen John in action his quest – as he does every year – to set the standard time.

Country and ISDE competitor, and a Motorcycle dealer for 50 years in British Columbia; Wally Klammer, motorcycle enthusiast, race promoter and journalist; Dan Amor, one of the best ever Canadian Cross Country and ISDE competitors, who sadly died at the age of 28; Dave Rhodes, trials enthusiast and long-time trials dealer and clerk of the course at the 1975 FIM Canadian World Round; Alan Dyck, Canadian Motocross Champion, team manager and promoter; Rick Hobbs, race mechanic for many famous teams both in Canada and the USA; and Steve Crevier, one of the most successful Canadian road racers of all time and winner of numerous Championships.

At the Saturday evening presentation the room was filled with more than 300 people from the Canadian motorcycle world, including World Road Race Champion Stevie Baker and his tuner Bob Work, both of whom were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.

OSET and Jitsie collaborate OSET Bikes and Jitsie are delighted to announce their collaboration, to present a special limited-edition range of OSET branded clothing products for the trials community.

OSET has selected Jitsie to develop and distribute trials riding apparel and casual wear bearing the OSET brand name on a worldwide basis as a first step in their ongoing partnership. OSET are synonymous with trials, with many youth champions competing and winning on OSET Bikes, and this partnership with Jitsie further cements their position in the youth trial scene globally. “Jitsie is an industry leader and innovator on the trials scene” said Ian Smith, Founder and CEO at OSET Bikes. “The brand is synonymous with innovation, quality and passion for trials and we are excited about the opportunities this partnership creates for both parties.”

The OSET branded Jitsie product line will be sold globally through Jitsie and OSET dealers. The first products are available to buy now via the OSET Bikes website: www.osetbikes.com/gb/clothing/

Train with Bernie Schreiber 1979 World Trials Champion and the 1982 winner of the Scottish Six Days Trial, Bernie Schreiber, will return to the trials school arena with the launch of the ‘Schreiber Experience’ at Alvie Estate in the Scottish Highlands.

Bernie will run his ZER(O)BS coaching and training experience in conjunction with the Inverness & District MCC Ltd who promote the annual Highland Classic Two-Day Trial on the Alvie shooting estate at Kincraig, a few miles south of the holiday town of Aviemore. The date is set for Monday 10th June 2019. The training will be run over a full day which includes a classroom session and some on machine time and will be

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run under an SACU training permit. The guest coach Allister Stewart, Chairman of the Scottish ACU Trials Committee, will be on hand and in a supporting role is the ACU coach Richard Allen.

Schreiber told Trials Guru: “When I was invited to attend as ‘Guest of Honour’ and take part in the Highland Classic I thought it would be a good place to launch my ‘experience’ and dovetail it with my stay in the Scottish Highlands over the weekend of 8/9th June. For the trial, Martin Matthews of MotoSWM is supplying me with an SWM to compete on, and I will use it again as my demo machine for the experience day”.

Interested parties for the ‘Schreiber Experience’ in Scotland are asked to contact the IDMCC Secretary by e-mail to obtain the necessary application form on highlandclassic@outlook.com

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FIM and Sport7

YMSA Trials National Championship Dates 2019 27th January YMSA HEBO Winter Trial Dudwood Farm, Elton, Matlock DE4 2LZ. 11.00am Start.

National Championship Rounds

Further to recent discussions between the two respective parties, the FIM and Sport7 can confirm that by way of mutual agreement and with immediate effect management of the FIM Trial World Championship, the FIM Women’s Trial Championship and the FIM Trial des Nations, including all associated classes and FIM World Cups, has been passed to the FIM. Following the latest restructuring of the FIM’s administration and management, it was decided that the running of future editions of all outdoor FIM Trial World Championships should become the sole responsibility of the FIM Trial Commission. With the kind co-operation of Sport7 it has been possible to arrange the prompt transfer of assets and rights, allowing the FIM to continue with preparations for the forthcoming season with no disruption or delay. Final details are currently being confirmed with local organisers but it is expected that the 2019 calendar as previously released by Sport7 will remain as was originally issued.

Moreover all rider entries received to date remain valid and will be confirmed by the FIM in due course.

FIM President, Jorge Viegas said, “The FIM would like to thank Sport7 for its good work over the last two seasons, and for its support and cooperation in effecting a prompt handover. The FIM is excited to have all the outdoor FIM Trial World Championships back in its care and will do its utmost to ensure that the series continues to enjoy ongoing improvement.

Sport7 Director, Jake Miller explained, “It has been an incredible couple of years at the helm of TrialGP; undoubtedly much has been achieved in a relatively short period of time, all of which we can be proud of. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Sport7 staff, associates, partners and not forgetting the riders for making it such an amazing experience. We would like to wish the FIM Trial Commission every success for the future” The relationship between the FIM and British based collaborator, which dates back to 2004, will continue with Sport7’s sister company G2F Media, having recently renewed its PR/Press agreement for a further three-year period.

With immediate effect all enquiries relating to the FIM Trial World Championship should be sent to Anna Clarena, Trial Commission Coordinator: anna.clarena@fim.ch

17th February Rd: 1 Talon Trophy Trial Burycliff Quarry, Elton, DE45 1LL. 11.00am Start.

17th March Rd: 2 Beta Trophy Trial Dudwood Farm, Elton, Matlock DE4 2LZ. 11.00am Start.

7th April Rd: 3 Gas Gas Trophy Trial Foxholes, Tansley, Matlock DE4 5LF. 11.00am Start.

15th September Rd: 4 Kia Trophy Trial Carsington, Derbyshire. 11.00am Start.

13th October Rd: 5 SXS Trophy Trial Burycliff Quarry, Elton, DE45 1LL. 11.00am Start.

3rd November Rd: 6 Sherco Trophy Trial Dudwood Farm, Elton, Matlock DE4 2LZ. #9.30am Start.

Results and awards presentation after the trial.

Richard Thorpe

Classic Dirt Bike Show 2019 The annual off-road and road-racing Classic Dirt Bike Show, sponsored by Hagon Shocks, will be returning to Telford International Centre over the weekend of 16th-17th February 2019.

It will once again draw in the biggest names in the off-road scene.

Multiple world, indoor and British Trials champion Dougie Lampkin has been confirmed as a star guest at the show alongside BSA factory racing team member and four times Motocross British Champion John Banks. The off-road legends will appear on stage alongside supreme commentator Jack Burnicle who will probe into the highs and lows of their careers. Dozens of clubs and private owners will be displaying their beautifully prepared off-road machines at the show while hundreds of traders will be offering new motorcycles, parts and accessories including riding gear. Why not have a rumble in the autojumble, starting at 9am and get your hands on an off-road bargain!

Finally, join us on the Saturday evening where off-road legends Dougie Lampkin and John Banks will recount memories of their exploits to assembled guests during a threecourse, sit-down meal for just £33.

Visit www.classicdirtbikeshow.co.uk for more information and to get your tickets.

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Barry Robinson: “The trials rider and lubricants expert and supplier Richard Thorpe passed away with his wife Christine at his bedside in Pinderfields Hospital, in late December.

“Richard was 72 years of age and had battled cancer for over a year. He was the PJ1 oils and lubricants specialist, based in the Batley area of Yorkshire. He rode a Montesa 4RT machine up to and during his Illness and had for many years ridden his James in numerous Pre-65 and classic events.

“His business was as a specialist lubricants retailer and he was very well respected in the trade. He sponsored national trials star John Reynolds for many years as well as many other riders and teams across all motorcycle disciplines.

Motorcycle sport has lost a respected competitor, sponsor and a gentleman.”

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NEW MODELS 2019

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It’s looking quite exciting for Beta in 2019 with the new younger riders of Frances Benoit Bincaz and Toby Martyn from Great Britain joining the experienced James Dabill in the team who will use the new 2019 Evo Factory model. The new Beta arrives from Italy with a perfectly styled racing look and special components that make it a must for trials riders who want to reach the highest level of their abilities. In the Evo Factory MY 2019 range are three two-stroke versions: 125cc, 250cc and 300cc, and a four-stroke 300cc model. These Betas have all undergone meticulous technical development to make the machines even better than the previous models. Beta, as Italy’s only motorcycle trials manufacturer and the undisputed global market leader, provides an engine with a distinctly ‘Racing’ character that together with the first-class chassis set-up provides ultra-high performance without diminishing the fun factor of our favourite off-road sport.

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Black magnesium covers: these provide major weight savings, combining even more agile, enjoyable riding with eye-catching design.

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Titanium exhaust front pipe (with conical cylinder connector 125cc model only) which boosts performance significantly and reduces weight. Profiled clutch discs that maintain clutch precision and control even under the most extreme conditions while providing a light clutch-lever feel for the rider.

Cylinder barrel with revised porting providing a more powerful and consistent power delivery

for the serious rider without removing the userfriendliness that the Beta is popular for. Cylinder head with specially designed volume and ‘squish’ (300cc model only) for a considerable performance increase. The red colour also offers a ‘Racing’ look.

An optimised control unit (ECU) with mappings to enhance low-rev power delivery and maintain excellent performance at mid-high revs. Black anodized engine oil plugs.

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Chassis

To make the new Evo Factory model a true competition-ready motorcycle capable of competing at the highest level across all categories, much of the design work has focused on the suspension. The differences with respect to the standard versions are as follows.

The recalibrated fork valving is a continued development to provide the perfect setting for both Expert and Clubman riders.

Gold anodized, billet machined triple clamps reduce weight, increase the stiffness and let the rider shift the handlebar risers forwards or backwards to adjust machine set-up to perfection. A rear suspension with longer wheelbase and adjustment of both compression and rebound settings has been refined even further thanks to more progressive valving and a more stable, assertive setup that provides outstanding benefits, especially in preobstacle compression and take-off. The rear suspension linkage progression is more sensitive and progressive, ensuring better traction and take-off when faced with larger hazards.

Once again a lanyard-type kill switch ensures the machines can be used in complete safety. Black anodized handlebar endplugs protect the grips and ensure smooth, long-lasting throttle performance.New black anodized chain adjusters are designed to allow more precise adjustment of chain tension and satisfy even the most demanding riders in the machine’s set up. Billet machined foot-rests with non-slip steel pins offer maximum boot grip even under the most extreme conditions as well as offering a significant weight reduction.

Racing brake discs afford more powerful braking, weight savings and a more aggressive look. BrakTec branded brake and clutch master cylinders provide an improved braking feel and increased power. Black anodized brake and clutch master cylinder covers. A rear brake calliper with brake pad anti-vibration system.

Gold wheel rims offer a pure racing style with Michelin X-light tyres optimise performance and adhesion whatever the riding conditions. New eye-catching aesthetics complement the gold to match the classic ‘Factory’ red, white and blue.

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If you are thinking of riding to the very top of your game and you fancy a red trials machine, then we suggest you watch the Spanish factory Gas Gas rider’s world number two Jeroni Fajardo and world number three Jaime Busto.

This mixture, of experience and age from Fajardo and the young exciting blood of Busto, have resulted in this highspecification Gas Gas Trial GP model being developed to help you to the very edge of your riding abilities and beyond.

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his iconic off-road brand presents the new Trial GP model as an impressive ‘Factory’ machine which takes a step beyond the revolution experienced by the latest TXT Racing range. The addition of an extensive list of racing parts makes it one of the best, with very high-specification parts fitted throughout. As an exclusive Trial GP model range with four engine capacities: 125/250/280 and 300cc, no doubt the limited production run of only 800 units worldwide will make it very attractive to the discerning customer.

a new throttle cable is fitted with an air regulator so that the rider can adjust the carburation to their taste in the easiest and most comfortable way.

The incorporation of a new S3 branded cylinder head and inserts, together with the new clutch and Kevlar friction plates with three-position variable preload adjustments, have increased the performance of the powerful GasGas engines even more. For ease of access a new clutch cover divided into two parts is also fitted, which allows for easy inspection and maintenance of the clutch plates.

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The power starts inside, with the high-performance engine that features new crankshaft bearings to ensure the perfect lubrication of the assembly and a smooth power delivery. A change in its design now makes it possible to maintain the crankshaft seals easily and comfortably without splitting the engine cases. The carbon fibre air filter box allows the engine to breathe efficiently, and 22

The chassis and rear swinging arm mounting is new and has seen the greatest transformation with respect to previous models, making it now lighter and more effective. The use of a new progressive linkage system attached to the Ohlin shock absorber has given the GasGas competition team such great results in the World Championship.

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What’s new

New, effective, ideas and components such as the chain guide, which is now easily removable without needing to disassemble the swinging arm and the easy-to-assemble chain tensioner is more than welcome, as are new linkage bearings with protection. Also complementing the rear of the machine is a FIM-sanctioned brake disc with guard fastened directly to the brake calliper and a new guide for the rear brake hose.

The lightweight black competition rims mirror the ones used by the top riders. High precision and feel at the front starts with the suspension supplied by the Tech brand and is held in positon by the lightweight red anodised yokes and clamps, which in turn provide the location for the Renthal TRIAL MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY-MARCH 2019

handlebars and protector. Also featured are new front brake and clutch master cylinder assemblies and the new design of the front mudguard and brace.

Aesthetics

This 2019 model carries the unmistakable sign of being an authentic race-ready limited edition, highlighted with its distinctive numbered stainlesssteel plate.

The Trial GP look is further enhanced with its attractive, aggressive image dominated by stainless steel fasteners with black and red colours in order to authenticate the racing character of a model 100% ready for competition.

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Montesa 4RT and 315 Models www.SplatShop.co.uk

Putoline Action Kit Bio S3 ‘Riding’ Jacket Softshell Detachable Sleeves www.trialendurodirect.com www.s3parts.com

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A TIME TO REWIND

Looking at a very ‘Golden Age’ of motorcycle sport from 1965– 1985 this limited edition 132-page publication spans Enduro, Motocross, Road Racing and Trials. Thema jority of pictures have never been seen in print before.

You will enjoy this motorcycle adventure demonstrated with black & white and colour photos captioned with informative text. Presented in an A4 magazine format, it is a step back in history for any motorcycle enthusiast to enjoy and remember an iconic time with the great names and machines.

Inside you will find such great names as Jeff Smith, Roger De Coster, Malcolm Davis, The Lampkins, Jarno Saarinen, Mike Hailwood, Barry Sheene, Giacomo Agostini, Mick Andrews, Yrjo Vesterinen and incredible machines of their time produced

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was restricted p The first ever Anglo-American series Triumph to factory contracted riders on BSA and in machines. Both brands were still very prominent problems road racing around the world despite the facing. the motorcycle industry in the UK was from Don Number eight, John Cooper, leads the way Dave and (6) Emde Castro (5), Dick Mann (4), Don Aldana (3).

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GREAT BRITAIN John Cooper (BSA), Tony Jefferies Smart (Triumph), Ray Pickrell (BSA), Paul (Triumph) and Percy Tait (Triumph) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Dave Aldana (BSA), Don Castro (Triumph), Don Emde (BSA), Dick Mann (BSA) and Jim Rice (BSA) RESULTS: 1: Great Britain 183; 2:

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971 — The Easter Bank holidays in April would come alive for the first time to the booming sound of the four-stroke BSA and Triumph machines in the Anglo-American Match Races. Launched by the BSA–Triumph group, two teams of riders from Great Britain and the United States of America would race over three rounds at Brands Hatch on Good Friday, Mallory Park on Sunday, and finishing at Oulton Park in Cheshire on Easter Monday.

The winning team would be the one with the highest number of points.

The two main teams of five riders were limited to factory contracted riders from both BSA and Triumph. This limited the strength of the American team, but without a doubt the new series format was a big hit with the fans.

This was very much a show of power from the once mighty ailing British motorcycle manufacturers and the upper hand was without a doubt with the British from the very start. They would compete on the superior and lighter new triple-cylinder machines whereas their America rivals were on the 1970 model machines which were heavier and not as dynamic.

p Dick Mann on the left and Dave Aldana on the right, of the American team. The crash helmet Aldana was wearing was the latest offering from Bell helmets. u American Jim Rice signs another autograph. The Yanks were very popular with the ladies! q The full-on aggressive riding style from Dave Aldana was reminiscent of flat track racing as he ran onto the grass on a few occasions! You can see the ‘Gaffer’ tape holding the fairing together after numerous crashes.

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The flick of a switch

After speaking at length with the go-ahead French electric motorcycle manufacturer Electric Motion at the FIM TrialE World Championship rounds in 2018, they agreed that the way forward to promote their 2019 range of models would be to offer Trial Magazine the opportunity to test one of their machines. The relationship went a step forward in December 2018 when we asked them to provide a machine for us to put through its paces. The only dealership with the latest model in stock in the UK was Inch Perfect Trials. After a phone call to confirm that yes, they had a machine in stock, and yes, we could test it, it was found that it was the top-end model the EMsport 2019. We then found ourselves just outside Clitheroe, in Lancashire, under some threatening dark clouds to put the machine through its paces. Read on to find out how the flick of a switch gives you a motorcycle to suit a very wide range of riders and abilities.

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hen the FIM introduced the new TrialE class in 2017 Electric Motion, or EM as we will abbreviate to, joined the ranks to promote the new electric generation in the adult trials world. It was a significant step forward in the two-wheeled world by putting the machines out and on view to the buying public and, most importantly, to show just how much they had developed.

Electric Motion

It’s quite a ‘niche’ name, as it actually does what it says on the can, but where have Electric Motion come from? We believe that they came to light at the end of 2012 with a three-model range using the brushless electric motor technology, with the claim that they were the first full-sized production electric trials machines.

We first tested one in 2014, and it was quite obvious back then that the machines at some point would start to become very much a part of the modern day trials scene, which they now have. The 2019 model range includes four different machines aimed at the trials, trail and road market, but in this feature, we focus on the EMsport model.

More modern

In the blue mode (250) the power delivery really suited this river hazard up and over the log.

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All the EM models are aimed at competition and leisure use, but the 2019 EMsport is the one that we believe can become more mainstream in trials as the buying public takes the opportunity to test the electric machine’s capabilities against the marketleading petrol aspirated models that dominate the trials market. There’s nothing really that is new in the frame technology, in the fact that it’s lightweight and fabricated from steel tubing, using the sump guard for extra support and protection. The front and rear suspension come from the Tech brand, the front fork is the 39mm Ø aluminium slider type, and at the rear, it’s once again the use of aluminium with the Olle R16V shock absorber.

Quality components from S3 hold the front forks in place with the very nice CNC machined aluminium top and bottom yokes, which in turn hold the S3 ‘World’ Team replica handlebars firmly in position. The wheels very much mirror the ones used on the majority of machines on the market and carry Michelin tyres, tubed at the front and tubeless at the rear. It’s the same with the stopping power, which at the front comes from a four-piston calliper and 182mm Ø disc rotor, and at the rear a two-piston 150mm Ø disc rotor. The overall weight is claimed to be 71kg.

The aesthetics are very modern and also, in our opinion, give the machine a much more modern look, removing that ‘It’s an electric bike’, which in turn leaves it standing proud against its petrolpowered competitors.

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Using the tried and tested ‘two-stroke’ attack method I was soon mastering this testing hazard.

Power

Now, this is where it gets fascinating. The electric motor is a brushless DC type providing the following power: 5kW nominal / 12kW peak, 16CV with Primary Transmission by belt and Final Transmission by chain. For 2019, it’s had a new engine and controller offering more power, torque and speed, and it’s also claimed it runs more quietly. The vital power supply comes from the battery which is 3kg lighter than before and is a LiPo 51.8V/25Ah/1.2kWh. “The handlebar arrangement is very ‘Formula 1’, and this is where the ‘trick’ in its performance comes from. On the right-hand side is an LED light. It’s very easily adjustable by pressing it, which takes you through the three modes on offer that are displayed in coloured lights. EM has the green mode set as providing 125 power, blue as the 250 and red as the 300. We can explain this in more detail when we test the machine. On the left is the control lever, very much just like the clutch on a petrol machine, and is the only slight difference.

Titled the ‘PELS’ system, once again it’s controlled by an electric switch. The lever can be used in the same way as a conventional one, allowing the rider to ‘slip’ and also ‘dump’ the clutch to unleash the power. With a flick of the switch, it can then be used to regenerate the battery and offer a more progressive mode of power delivery and the riding experience is completely transformed. Very clever indeed.

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Quick spin

As a UK EM dealer for the last few years, we asked Matthew Alpe to give us his quick spin impressions on the new 2019 model.

Matthew: “The new 2019 model takes a further step forward in making the transition, from the current petrol powered generation of trials motorcycles that are available to the buying public, to the electric powered ones. The EMsport model we are riding today is the ‘flagship’ of the range and has all the latest French innovations they have developed from the lessons learned in the FIM TrialE World Championship.

“Riding up the fast-flowing river, you can soon feel the difference that the latest battery technology has brought to the machine. With the introduction of the new power unit and battery, the overall weight has been trimmed back by 3kg. The repositioning of these major components within the frame makes for a much more neutral riding position. EM have very much focussed on higher quality and performance in this model, and it feels so much better between your legs. To look after the battery life, I rode down to the test venue with the ‘PELS’ controlled clutch lever in the battery regeneration mode, which is also more suited to open trail and track riding. The change over to the more conventional clutch operation is straightforward with the touch of a switch”.

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The electric motor is a brushless DC type providing the following power: 5kW nominal / 12kW peak 16CV.

Quality components from S3 hold the front forks in place with the very nice CNC machined aluminium yokes, which in turn hold the S3 ‘World’ Team replica handlbars.

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The suspension is excellent, and on a par with the petrol powererd machines.

Green, blue or red?

“This traffic light system on the handlebars affords you the opportunity to change the power mode from the electric controller. The first hazard we were riding was up a rocky river and over a fallen log. The new engine and control unit has induced a very ‘two-stroke’ feeling to it similar to the engine braking effect of the petrol machines. In the green mode (125) you have to use your body more to attack the log, and it requires more rider input, but in the blue mode (250) I felt very comfortable and rode the hazard feet-up with ease. The blue mode was where I left it for most of the test as I found this was the one which suited the hazards I was riding the best.

“Moving further up the river, we found a steep, muddy, rutted and slippery climb from out of the river. In this situation, I used the red (300) mode to power me up the bank, but it also meant that when I landed, I could feel for the grip through the clutch, knowing I had the power on hand to make the summit of the bank. Using the tried and tested ‘two-stroke’ attack method I was soon mastering this testing hazard. The whole package has moved up a gear, and once you can get your head around the lack of noise from the engine, you can really explore the limits of your riding ability.”

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Brushless DC Electric Motor 5kW nominal/10kW peak Torque 500Nm peak LiPo 51.8V/25Ah/1.2kWh, Air Cooled Transmission Primary Drive, Toothed Belt; Secondary Drive Chain Maximum Speed 60Km (Off-Road)

Battery Life 130 minutes off-road (charging time 75–100 minutes.)

Frame Perimetric 25CD4S Steel Perimeter/ Aluminium Sump Protection Suspension Front: Tech Branded Aluminium 39mm Ø 175mm Travel; Rear: Olle R16V Aluminium 170mm Travel Brakes Front: Four Piston Hydraulic Disc Rotor 182mm Ø; Rear: Two Piston Hydraulic Disc Rotor 150mm Ø

Wheel Rims Morad 1, 6’’ x 21’’ & 2, 15’’ x 18’’ Tubeless Tyres Michelin X-light Dimensions Wheelbase, 1,350mm; Length, 2,035mm; Width, 825mm; Seat Height, 700mm; Ground Clearance, 320mm; Footrest Height, 360mm Weight 71kg Price £7,499

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Come inside

It was time to come inside from the cold and wet of the winter months to welcome the riders to the capital of Hungary, Budapest, for the opening of the 2019 FIM X-Trial World Championship. Hosted by the FIM and the promoter 2Play, they invited five fixed riders and four ‘Wildcards’ to the Sport Arena stadium just on the outskirts of the capital. The fixed riders were made up from last year’s top-three finishers Toni Bou (Repsol-Honda-ESP); Adam Raga (TRS-ESP); Jamie Busto (Gas Gas-ESP); Benoit Bincaz (Beta-FRA) and Miquel Gelabert (Sherco-ESP).

Unfortunately, due to a damaged left ankle sustained in a training incident, Gelabert would miss the opening round.

The four invited riders would include Jorge Casales (Vertigo-ESP); James Dabill (Beta-GBR); Jeroni Fajardo (Gas Gas-ESP) and Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Honda-JPN). With Miquel Gelabert out injured the young Sherco rider from Great Britain Dan Peace would make his X-Trial debut to make up the field of nine riders.

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Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP): With a record twelve consecutive FIM Indoor

Championship titles under his belt this Spanish superstar on the four-stroke Cota 4RT needs no introduction. Making his debut in Budapest after missing last year’s final X-Trial competition due to a back injury, he is still carrying the effects of his mishap in Japan in late December which resulted in two broken ribs. He still looks as sharp as ever though, and certainly set the benchmark in round one.

Adam Raga (TRS-ESP): After undergoing some surgery on a

damaged elbow Adam is still the main thorn in the side of his great rival Toni Bou. Very consistent with his immaculate riding style, he knows he can win; expect him to be challenging for the podium positions at every round as the season unfolds. It was just small mistakes that kept him from challenging for the win, we can look forward to some fireworks as the season progresses.

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Under the guidance of the 2Play Event Production manager, Bernard Estripeau, the majority of the rules for 2019 remain from last year, where the riders qualify and go through to the final. As before, the new format would see three groups of riders go through the elimination stages to determine the competition’s eventual winner. The top six then proceed to the next round in two heats and then the semi-final where only the best of each of the two groups go through to dispute the final.

A new competition format also made its debut in Budapest with the introduction of a ‘consolation’ final to determine third position, taking place at each of the 2019 events. Staged prior to the grand final which settles the top two rankings, the third-place ‘Play-Off’ consists of the two non-qualified riders from round two fighting it out for the final step on the podium.

With changes to the Championship, it would provide an exciting and spectacular night for the riders and entertainment for the crowd of over 5,000. The action would be played out over a demanding selection of hazards racing against a time limit of six minutes that put the skills and balance of each of the nine riders to the test over the timed lap. The hazards were all made up of a mixture of steel and concrete objects positioned in the most bizarre situations, aimed at taking marks from the riders.

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Jamie Busto (Gas Gas-ESP): Possibly the hottest property on the world trials scene

both indoors and outdoors. This young Spanish Gas Gas rider is believed by many to be the one who will eventually topple Toni Bou at the very top. This year he knows he has to make the breakthrough to become a consistent winner if his trials career is to progress to eventually becoming a world trials champion. Unfortunately, at round one he did not look his very best.

Jeroni Fajardo (Gas Gas-ESP): The 2018 FIM

TrialGP outdoor vice-world-champion will be very disappointed not to be included as a fixed rider in 2019 at the X-Trial World Championship.

Totally dedicated and committed to the job in hand, the riding ability in his long career has never been in doubt but he knows it’s consistency that wins championships. His performance at round one left us all thinking he could maybe challenge for a win in 2019.

Round one It would consist of the three groups of three riders fighting it out to then move further in the process to the final. The first three included FIM X-Trial debutant from Great Britain Dan Peace, who would be the first out, followed by Jorge Casales and Japan’s trials hero Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Honda-JPN). Dan was very nervous, and this certainly affected his result while Casales showed some of his superb potential as he out-pointed ‘Fujigas’ to lead the opening group.

The next out in group two was James Dabill (Beta-GBR), but too many small errors would prove very costly. On the other hand, Jeroni Fajardo (Gas Gas-ESP) looked very sharp and focussed as he headed France’s new top rider in TrialGP Benoit Bincaz (BetaFRA).

The ‘Big’ three in the final group would see Jaime Busto (Gas Gas-ESP) out first, and it was surprising just how nervous he looked. As expected, Adam Raga (TRRS-ESP) looked very much like he would be challenging for the top positions. But once again the final rider out and the ‘Legend’ that is Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP) just blew everyone into the ground with just a single mark lost over the five hazards. After round one, the three riders with the highest scores would take no further part in the evening’s competition.

Round two It would see the best six riders moving further forward in the competition, and it would be two groups of three riders who would contest it. Looking very confident all the way Raga would lose just seven marks to set the standard. Fajardo was the next rider who would challenge the six hazards to be included, and he was just one mark behind Raga on eight as Casales parted with fifteen. Toni Bou was the first rider out in the last three, and he looked stunning, to say the least, with a low score of just two! Busto came out fighting on six marks lost followed on eight from Bincaz.

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Benoit Bincaz (Beta-FRA): New to the Beta team

for 2019 this young French talent has made the move from Scorpa after a very successful FIM X-Trial season in 2018. One of the five fixed riders based on his superb results in last year’s championship, has he got the talent to challenge for the podium at every round? He looked a little unsettled on the new machine but he will be on the podium at some point this year.

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Jorge Casales (Vertigo-ESP): One of the

nicest technical riders to watch, Jorge is another rider where the ability is never in question. It’s just a case of finding out how to nurture the talent into good solid results as we have seen in Budapest.

James Dabill (Beta-GBR): As we enter 2019 ‘Dibsta’ is still the undisputed

number one rider from Great Britain on the world championship scene, both indoor and outdoor. Remaining on the Italian Beta for 2019 he is not a fixed rider in the FIM X-Trial World Championship but has trained hard for the season, and no doubt will be looking at some good results when he is invited into the series as a ‘Wildcard’ rider. In round one it was not to be a good result but let’s hope we see more of him in the 2019 FIM X-Trial series.

Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Honda-JPN): Now at the ripe old age of 39 ‘Fujigas’ is

still as enthusiastic about his riding as ever before. Based in Spain after the move from Japan many years ago he knows he is entering the final years of a long trials career, but you can never knock the enthusiasm in his full-on attack of all the challenging hazards.

Runners-up final It was a case of a Gas Gas fight between its two top riders Jeroni Fajardo and Jaime Busto. Of the two it was the elder, Fajardo, who looked the most solid as his younger rival Busto made too many small mistakes, and this gave the clear advantage at the end as Fajardo would finish on the last step of the podium.

The final In the final, some of the six hazards would be ridden in the reverse direction, and some small diversions would be added. It was the two oldest rivals in trials, Adam Raga and Toni Bou, who would once again entertain the crowd to an excellent exhibition of their skills. It was very close all the way through, but Bou stole the advantage when Adam had to jump off the TRRS machine in the fourth hazard, but it was still not over as Toni ‘looped out’ in section five.

Making no mistakes in the final hazard they both passed through it keeping the feet firmly on the footrest, but once again it was that man ‘Dynamite’ Bou who left Budapest with the twenty points in the bag!

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Dan Peace (Sherco-GBR): Making his very first appearance on

the world stage in the FIM X-Trial World Championship, the elder of the two Peace brothers from Great Britain Dan was also making his international debut on a new machine. Riding as a ‘Wildcard’ entrant it’s always very difficult to engage with the format of the evening’s proceedings and, of course, the high level of competition.

2019 FIM X-TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: BUDAPEST (HUNGARY) FINAL: 1: Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP) 10; 2: Adam Raga (TRS-ESP) 14.

RUNNER-UP FINAL : 3: Jeroni Fajardo (Gas Gas-ESP) 2; 4: Jamie Busto (Gas Gas-ESP) 12.

ROUND 2: 5: Benoit Bincaz (Beta-FRA) 8; 6: Jorge Casales (Vertigo-ESP) 15.

ROUND 1: 7: James Dabill (Beta-GBR) 16; 2: 8: Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Honda-JPN) 19; 9: Dan Peace (Sherco-FRA) 25.

HEAT 1: 1: Jorge Casales (Vertigo-ESP) 15; 2: Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Honda-JPN) 19; 3: Dan Peace (Sherco-FRA) 25.

HEAT 2: 1: Jeroni Fajardo (Gas Gas-ESP) 11; 2: Benoit Bincaz (Beta-FRA) 13; 3: James Dabill (Beta-GBR) 16.

HEAT 3: 1: Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP) 1; 2: Adam Raga (TRS-ESP) 6; 3: Jamie Busto (Gas Gas-ESP) 13.

X-TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POSITIONS, ROUND 1 OF 8 RESULTS: 1: Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP) 20; 2: Adam Raga (TRRS-ESP) 15; 3:

Jeroni Fajardo (Gas Gas-ESP) 12; 4: Jamie Busto (Gas Gas-ESP) 9; 5: Benoit Bincaz (Beta-FRA) 6; 6: Jorge Casales (Vertigo-ESP) 4; 7: James Dabill (Beta-GBR) 3; 8: Takahisa Fujinami (Repsol Honda-JPN) 2; 9: Dan Peace (Sherco-GBR) 1.

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Crazy monkey Travelling as we do to all the world rounds, I usually arrange with some of my friends to have a kit bag of mine put in their vans for the European rounds.

It achieves two things: it means I can take my wetweather kit and walking boots along with extra clothing and heavy camera gear, etc.; and it also makes my trip through the airport terminal easier, as I can travel with a rucksack and save on the extortionate costs for putting bags in the aeroplane hold. Larger than life trials character Mark Eley is a strong follower of the trial world championship, supporting his two sons Andrew and Jake. Mark has often supported my travel arrangements, for which I am very grateful. It’s his son Jake who has ‘followed his dream’ in the world championship, and it’s through these two that I became aware of George Hippel. When I was collecting my kit bag from Mark’s van, he was usually next to the Crazy Condom Team and its owner George. As I am sure you can appreciate it’s always easier to make an introduction to anyone over a few beers, and that’s what Mark Eley organised for me with George Hippel in Andorra in 2018.

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Team Hippel is located in the tranquil Waldgrehweiler, which is a small town in the southwest of Frankfurt, Germany.

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ress him up however you want: ‘Crazy Monkey’ – ‘Crazy Condom – ‘Mad German’ but look at his passion for motorcycles and his enthusiasm for helping anyone in the trials paddock, and all you get back is a warm sense of a man very passionate about motorcycles and in particular trials ones; this is George Michael Hippel from Germany. He’s just one of those guys who when you need help is a good one to have in your corner, the trials one in particular. It’s not just trials motorcycles, but he is very apt at turning his hand to anything, including repairing camera straps!

The rough diamond

But what makes this ‘Rough Diamond’ so special?

Above all, he is a simply a good guy, anything but ordinary, but a person with rough edges and above all with a good heart and a corresponding soul. The 49-year-old, trained as a certified master motor vehicle technician, has been active in motorcycle racing as a mechanic but now concentrates his passion for anything two-wheeled in the trials world. His own company is located in the tranquil Waldgrehweiler, which is a small town in the southwest of Frankfurt in Germany. The company is managed by George himself, so that he can apply

his values of being reliable and honest, always being focused on putting the customer first and supporting them with their needs.

George embraces the ‘family’ feel-good factor, which he passes on to all his employees; for example, they all eat lunch together to further endorse this, which creates a good atmosphere and makes everyone he employs feel valued. He also tries to carry these attributes across to any of his riders in his trials team. He arrived on the trials scene through his son Timmy, and then the whole thing took on this new passion as he formed his trials team.

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As George is the team owner, he looks for and studies riders before offering them the chance to join his team. There are three key elements that he is looking for in a team member. 1: That he is a ‘colourful dog’ – which is a German saying for a person being positively noticeable – and in a positive sense ‘Trials crazy’ as he wants to see the passion. 2: He stands proud, like none other in Germany, for the Italian brand Beta. He already has a good machine in the Beta, but he must be prepared to add his special touch to the machine both visually and technically a very special way.

In other words, it must be very well prepared and looked after if you want to be part of the Hippel Beta Team. And 3: The team and the rivers are work like a family, a team where everyone joins in, and everyone helps each other; this is the golden rule!

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He is very proud of his team machines and the presentation, which is a very important part of portraying a professional team, and that’s why the Hippel motorcycles have their own aesthetics, which in turn makes George very proud of the team.

Rider support

George has the knowledge to apply his skills to the machines to make any changes, no matter how large or small, to accommodate each rider’s changes.

comfortable, and with this, it means we can leave them to focus on their riding – a good team is a happy team. There are no ‘extra sausages’, which is a German saying for special treatment, for the better riders in the team either. From setting up the team in the paddock to stowing away all the things after the events, everyone has to help each other.”

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Rider support depends on what event the team is attending, and so the range of riders is stretched right across the world. In the national German Championships, the European Championships and World Championships these are currently the following drivers from Australia, Germany, Great Britain and Japan who we support: Max Reeb, Brett Harbud, Jana Horr, Max Eck, Moritz Rau, Pascal Backes, Rosita Leotta, Jake Eley, Gabby Witham, Connor Hogan, Chiaki Kaito, Jessica Wulf, Tobias Wulf, Marco Gehlken, and Timmy Hippel.

George is, in particular, very happy to have the Japanese rider Chiaki Kaito, as she is very nice and fits the in the Crazy Monkey team well and helps with the team in an important part of the world.

Everything is working out very well, with more and more riders who are asking for technical support from Hippel Racing at the FIM European and World Trial Championship — and for a good reason.

Mark Eley, sat on the left, has massive respect for George and his Hippel Team. Mark: “Very professional and dedicated is how I would describe George, his enthusiasm for motorcycle trials is an inspiration to us all”.

As an independent satellite team, everyone can help one another, which is the attribute that George instils and expects from everyone in the team. The 2019 riders in the FIM Trial World Championship will be: Trial 125, Brett Harbud (GBR) and Jake Eley (GBR); Trial 2 Men, Conner Hogan (AT); Trial2 Women, Gabby Whitham (GBR); and TrialGP Women: Rosita Leotta (DEU) (if not Trial2 Women).

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One rider who has benefited so much from the team’s help in the Trial World Championship is Great Britain’s Jake Eley, seen here in Japan 2018.

Another UK rider to benefit from the team’s help on the international scene is Gabby Whitham, seen here totally focussed in the Trial2 Women‘s class in 2018 riding on home soil.

Crazy Monkey Condoms

Yes, George is very much a big believer in safe sex and is more than happy to hand out condoms at events to anyone who wants them, and this is where George Hippel’s nickname ‘Crazy Monkey’ comes from. His team sponsor ‘The Crazy Monkey Condoms’ is a very young German condom brand.

The responsible marketing and sales manager Marco Gehlken has himself has been a trials rider for over 40 years and, at the age of 49, is still an active competitor in the German over-40 championship. Marco has found in George and his Beta team an ideal partner for achieving targeted communication for this new condom brand. In parallel, he supports the German Championship Series with Crazy Monkey as a sponsor. This support includes not only sponsoring and their social media reach but also the distribution of free condoms. George will always be very discreet when he is asked for the condoms, but internationally he has become a very important part of supporting safe sex, making him logically a very special part of the trials paddock. For sure he is still the better team manager and mechanic, but the ‘condom education’ is always better off his safe hands!

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Team 2016.

Ready for the 2018 German Championship.

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Young talented British rider Brett Harbud joins the team for 2019 with Jake Eley in the Trial125 World Championship.

All the way from Australia, Conner Hogan will join the team in 2019 in the Trial2 class; without the help of the Hippel team this would not be happening, something the Hogan family are very gratefull for.

Living the dream

To state that George lives for trials is a massive understatement as it’s his whole life. He lives for and loves his team to the maximum, and as a sponsorship partner, he could not be better.

That is what makes him, as a human being and a real partner, simply 101% credible and authentic, as they say, the ‘real deal’. Aside from the human point of view, his Team Betas are also something very special. He has the knowledge to apply his skills to the machines to make any changes, no matter how large or small, to accommodate each rider’s changes be it to the chassis, suspension or, in particular, the engine characteristics. He is very proud of his team machines and the presentation, which is a very important part of portraying a professional team and that’s why the Hippel motorcycles have their own aesthetics, which in turn makes George very proud of the team.

One of the most eye-catching parts is the transparent clutch cover, where you can see the clutch revolving as well as all the oil! Other parts are now anodised or engraved with the Hippel Racing and Crazy Monkey logos. Basically, no single part is safe from George’s ideas; again and again, new innovations come to his mind. This positive restlessness thinking and coming up with ideas drives him and his team and makes the world of trials a much richer place for having this crazy German George Hippel on board for the ride.

A very modest man, George Hippel should be very proud of what he has achieved in the trials world – he gains the utmost respect from Trial Magazine.

It’s all happening at the Team Hippel pit at the 2018 Italian World round!

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RICHARD SADLER

Weekend winner

Every weekend you will find Richard Sadler enjoying motorcycle trials and the banter that comes with being as competitive as he is and surrounded by a great bunch of friends and rivals. Based in possibly the most competitive centre in the UK, North Yorkshire, he is very much established as the one to beat, not just in his local centre, having just won the both 2018 ACU British Experts and S3 championships. Very realistic about life, after a successful schoolboy career, which resulted in British championship titles in the A and B classes, he moved into the adult classes and soon realised he would not be one of the very few privileged riders to make a career from the sport. In truth, he loved motorcycle trials but the financial possibilities to succeed were out of his reach, and he moved into an apprenticeship to secure his future. Now well established in the family business having served his time as a joiner, he has just made the move for the 2019 season from the Acklams supported Beta to John Shirt’s JST Gas Gas UK team. It was time to check out this ‘weekend winner’ and catch up on his move from the Italian Beta to the Spanish Gas Gas. ARTICLE: TRIAL MAGAZINE WITH RICHARD SADLER PICTURES: TRIAL MAGAZINE, BARRY ROBINSON, BARRY WATSON AND JAXX LAWSON

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RICHARD SADLER

2008: On to the MRS Sherco in the Youth B class

there were on average 40 riders competing. Richard finished second in 2007 to Jack Sheppard before eventually winning it in 2008 and every round with it.

A new machine for 2019?

Yes, that’s correct, I have moved on to the JST Gas Gas for 2019 after four successful years on the Beta with John Lampkin and the Acklams Beta Team.

I just felt the time was right to move on for a new challenge. Winning both the S3 Championship and ACU Expert British Championship was the perfect way to end, and I want to thank both ‘Johnboy’ and the Acklams boys, who have been fantastic and wished me well for the future, thank you.

At the start of 2016 a very serious eye injury meant he could not compete for three months.

Why motorcycle trials?

I’ve been a massive enthusiast of the sport from as early I can remember. I was always going with mum to watch dad compete, and I always had a massive interest.

My first motorcycle was the legendary Yamaha TY80 on my sixth birthday in 1999. I pretty much badgered my dad every moment for him to take me out on it! My first trial did not come until December 2000 as my dad didn’t think I was good enough to

compete until I’d had 18 months of practice; anyone that knows my dad will understand this still hasn’t changed. It was not the fairy-tale debut win, coming in sixth position, but I remember loving it and couldn’t wait for another crack. Unfortunately, the following year was the foot and mouth outbreak, and we couldn’t hold trials so I never really got started properly until 2002, where I managed to finish fifth in the BTC D class behind a certain Jack Sheppard and Ben Morphett.

2017: “For me my favourite events are the Scottish Six Days and Scott trials. I couldn’t separate the

events as they are so different but brilliant, I am really proud of my fifth-place finishes in both trials”.

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2018: “The ultimate test of man and machine is the

Scott trial, I won’t be happy until I’ve nailed a podium”.

Your early success came on Sherco.

In 2006, I moved on to the MRS Sherco in the youth B class. It really was a great time to be in the schoolboys, not only because the level was so high but because everyone seemed to be camping in vans, motorhomes etc., and there was a real atmosphere, it made it into a weekend trip rather than just being there for the trials. The competition was tough in my first year and getting in the points at every round was a good achievement, as there were on average 40 riders competing in the B class. I finished second in 2007 to Jack Sheppard before eventually winning it in 2008 and every round with it. I moved into the A class in 2009 again finishing second to Jack Sheppard – notice the pattern – before winning the championship in 2010, which was my final year as a schoolboy.

At what point was the decision made to abort a trials career?

When I left school in 2009, I moved into a joinery apprenticeship instead of following the normal trend and competing on the world scene. Financially and realistically this was the best option for me as there was so few making the jump that I wanted to secure a future for me. I did, however, get a crack at the WTC at the GB round in 2010 and finished fifth in my class. It was my first introduction to a very close pal of mine Richard Timperley as he was on minding duties.

With a change of direction in life, how did it affect your trials riding?

From 16 I was working full time as an apprentice joiner, so the time to practice was limited. I started competing most Sundays in events and winning, as I was really enjoying riding my machine after working all week. In 2011 I jumped into the adults, which was a massive learning curve competing in trials against riders I had never even heard of; my first Colmore Trial was an experience I will never forget, ask Richard Timperley. I learned so much from my first few years in the adults, mainly due to getting stuck in and riding in different types of events up and down the country. For me, this is a must for younger riders wanting to become national contenders.

How many years did you compete at the very top of the British Championship?

In 2012 I moved into the Championship class of the BTC due to the rule change to no-stop. I competed for four years in the top class with good results, but by the end of 2015 the gap was widening to the riders that were riding daily, and I started to lose my sense of enjoyment. At the start of 2016, I had a very serious eye injury which meant I could not compete for three months. When I came back, I decided to have a go at the Expert class and really enjoyed the competitiveness of it. The great thing with the class is you don’t need to be riding every day, and there are always six or seven riders capable of winning.

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You moved from Sherco to Beta in 2015.

At the end of 2014, I was hitting a low in trials.

Results had become poor, and the enjoyment was beginning to go. I decided on a move to Beta for 2015; it was a tough decision to leave the Rathmells as both Malcolm and Rhoda had been great with me personally and trials wise, I still to this day have nothing but respect for them. I cannot thank them enough for the start they gave me in competing at a high standard of competition. I had been there for eight years.

Acklams Beta – now there’s a story!

The move to Beta and Acklams dealership was certainly an eye-opener. The first thing that struck me about them was that nothing is serious, and if you can’t laugh at yourself you don’t go in the shop.

In all seriousness, though it was great times all the way and some of my most enjoyable times in trials.

There was never any pressure to perform, just go out and bring back some stories to tell ‘Uncle Paul’!

I have nothing but respect for both Paul and Joel and the business they have created, we remain great friends, and I will still be popping in their shop for a brew and some banter.

With the move to Beta, I started travelling and training with Guy Kendrew on the weekends, and we became great pals. There is always plenty of stick between us, usually aimed at Guy. We have had many travelling and drinking experiences over the years — which, I must say, he is absolutely rubbish at! One of my funniest experiences with Guy was coming home from the Lomax Trial in Wales after he had a bad day and was in desperate rush to get back to Yorkshire; we duly got pulled over by the Police and another three points were added to Guy’s score that day — speeding points, I might add!

He has recently put me on best-man duties for his wedding in June, so no pressure there!

What keeps you so competitive week in and week out?

I just generally love getting on my motorcycle on a Sunday and riding a competition with my friends.

I enjoy competing at local trials and riding with people who I grew up riding with and having a catch up in general about life. I don’t get much time to practice as I would much prefer to be riding an event than practising. During the summer I try to get out one night a week, but in the winter months, it’s impossible.

What’s your favourite event?

For me, my favourite events are the Scottish Six Days and Scott trials. I couldn’t separate the events as they are so different but brilliant, I am really proud of my fifth-placed finishes in both trials but won’t be happy until I’ve nailed a podium; I think I have got it in me, it just depends which Richard turns up on the day. I do enjoy the national trials scene, riding with friends and having a proper day out which is what trials is about. The British Trials Championship is lacking some of this in my opinion, and it’s playing second fiddle to events such as the Jack Wood, White Rose, Travers, Lakes Two Day etc. I would love to see the BTC to be a 15-round series with these trials included.

Does the classic twin-shock scene interest you?

It is not something I am particularly up on, but it seems to be very popular at the moment, due to the fact people are enjoying riding in the trials.

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2018: “The first competitive ride on the Gas Gas was different. What struck me straight away about John Shirt Jnr was his passion for the brand JST Gas Gas UK and winning”.

People generally just want a good day out on their motorcycle. Who knows, maybe in 2030 I will be competing against Guy Kendrew and Richard Timperley for a title on a twin-shock, ha ha!

Your thoughts on ‘Shirty’ and the move to Gas Gas?

What struck me straight away about John Shirt Jnr was his passion for the brand JST Gas Gas UK and winning. I want to do all I can for him in 2019 to repay him for the faith he has shown in me. He’s certainly going to keep me on my toes, and I’m

really looking forward to next year, I will be giving it 100% as always in promoting the JST Gas Gas UK team, especially now Guy has moved to the red machines!

I would like to finish by thanking everyone who has helped me in my trials career: Mum, Dad, Grandparents, A. R. Calverts and all my sponsors I have had throughout the years. A Massive ‘Thanks’ to my better half Lucy who must get sick to death of listening to all my stories on a Sunday night! Thank you, everyone, I wouldn’t be where I am today without you all.

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YOUTH FOCUS BROTHERS

HARRY & GEORGE

HEMINGWAY By my own admission, I do not attend as many youth trials as I would like to. Having been friends for many years with the Hemingway family brothers Dan and Ben and their parents John and Janet, I have always followed their careers with interest. Both of them have enjoyed some superb results at home and abroad and spent many years chasing world championship honours, but they never fulfilled their ambition at this level, much to their disappointment. Roll the clock forward, and a new generation from the Hemingway breed is coming along nicely who may well fill their riding boots better than they ever did. The two sons of Dan and Emma, Harry and George, are looking like a huge trials talent, and with his brother Ben on hand for minding duties, the future looks like it’s a trials one.

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alk about cold; it was indeed that when I found myself just before Christmas heading up to the Hemingway home, which is around 30 minutes from Leeds. Dad, Dan, had rung me to say he was about ten minutes away from home but ‘when you arrive, find the boys and ask them to put the kettle on’!

As I pulled onto their icy drive, I could see two young boys all wrapped up and out and about, one fetching some coal in and the other checking the logs were all okay ready for the cold weekend that had been forecast. As I put my van window down it was the elder son Harry who came over and asked if I wanted a brew; with a quick ‘park your van up and follow me’ we headed into the warmth of the family home and the kitchen followed by George just as Dan turned up.

With a decent cup of Yorkshire tea in my hand, it was time to find out a little more about these two young boys and their trials life so far.

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When I first met the boys in the warmth of their kitchen it was quite apparent that they were well mannered and, shall we say, pretty tuned in to modern life. On the radio, on the way up to Leeds, was music from Professor Green and The Rag and Bone Man; I thought both pretty cool customers and maybe one to ‘Get down with the kids’, and to break the ice I would ask the boys what their favourite music was. George did not give it much thought and replied: “Pretty much anything” and then it went quiet; had I said the wrong thing? Then Harry after some thought looked at me and said: “I quite like Liam Gallagher” hmm… that will do for me!

A young passion

Both Harry and George had a passion for anything bikes at an early age, learning to walk at eight- and nine-months-old, followed shortly with their first bike. The ‘Rossi bike’ was a plastic one with four wheels formally belonging to Dan and Ben. The bike wasn’t pretty, always repaired over the years with pop rivets and a new duct-tape seat, but it was the ideal size for small legs and good for small sections.

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The boys then progressed to balance bikes, and wherever mother Emma took George in the pram, Harry would follow at speed on his balance bike.

The balance bikes were great as they would always keep the boys busy in Scotland while we would wait for their Dad Dan and Uncle Ben. At just over two years of age, both boys could ride a 12.5 Oset. The electric bikes were an excellent introduction to trials as they are lightweight and great fun, and with no noise and no maintenance, they provided hours of entertainment. The boys then started competing at four years old in the Oset cups and with their local club Yeadon Guiseley. As a family, they were very fortunate to have such a great club on their doorstep with conducted trials which were made harder by Junior Secretary at the time Paul Whittam. The trials were every week, which certainly helped the boys to improve their skills. The Club, and indeed the Yorkshire centre, hold really good testing trials most weekends and the Yorkshire centre is most definitely the place to be if you are a trials rider, such is the standard of riding and competition.

Aged seven, both boys started to compete in the ACU British Youth Championship on their Oset bikes. Team Hemingway travelled all over the UK in ‘Hotel’ caravan, usually tying in the family holidays as a part of the trip. Scotland, Devon and the Scarborough two-day trial were usually the venues, with Scarborough being a favourite as they got to spend a whole weekend with their pals Henry and Freddie Stephenson; they would return home with multiple midge bites!

A time for change

At this point Dan was still competing in trials including the Scottish Six Days and the Scott but was mostly focused on Extreme Enduro, travelling all over the world in events such as The Roof of Africa, Romanians, Sea to Sky, and Dan’s favourite ultimate test of man and machine, the Erzberg Rodeo. These events came at a high price though, with lots of injuries causing a huge disruption in

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the family’s lives. Although it didn’t cost anything to do the Enduros, with Dan being self-employed and

being injured most of the year it wasn’t good.

Some of the Enduros clashed with Youth Championships, and with both boys keen to ride, Emma couldn’t look after both. In 2016, after doing three two-mile laps of the hazards at the Cogden Hall Youth Championship on crutches minding for Harry, it was decided that Dan would retire from Extreme Enduro. From then on they have travelled together as a family, usually with Emma minding for George and Dan minding and catching for Harry.

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2018

Mum Emma Hemingway: “We had arranged to do the Santigosa Three Day Trial in Spain, which coincided with a European Championship round and also, dare I say, my 40th birthday. After Dan had ridden in the Scottish Six Days Trial, we headed to Castelloli near Barcelona. With Harry riding his 80cc Beta we didn’t have great expectations for the event, but we were all really pleased when he finished second against Spain’s Pau Martinez in the International class. From then on we decided to do the other rounds. I sold my car to put some extra money into the year, and a bit more was raised, and we invested in a motorhome so we could do all of the rounds as a family.

“At the end of May, we travelled to Poland for rounds two and three. On the first day Harry had a cracking ride but unfortunately fived the last section costing him the win, so, on the second day, he was determined to do better. Harry won on day two and really enjoyed the national anthem being played. It was a very proud moment for us all.

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Beta didn’t cope well at altitude. Harry still managed to finish fourth, after losing out on a tie-break with three other riders. The last round was held in Bilstein, Belgium, were Harry managed to win.

We all enjoyed travelling together and seeing some fantastic places. There was a great crowd of British riders and families showing that ‘Team Great Britain’ certainly has some future talent.

“This year we plan to do all of the British Youth Rounds and Harry will move up to the European Youth Championship although still only 12 years old. He is looking forward to this challenge and will as always endeavour to do his best.”

Education

“George is in his last year of primary school and will join Harry at Wetherby High School next year.

Both schools are really supportive and take a great interest in their sport, allowing them time off for important competitions and supplying work for them to do in their own time. Harry’s homework is set each term allowing a full six weeks for completion, which is great as if we are away we will always get work done first.

“Harry enjoys a range of sports at school including Rugby, Trampolining and Badminton.

He also plays some football at lunchtime, but his nickname at school is ‘Missy’ as he always misses the ball! Both boys love their mountain biking, so the majority of their time is spent either digging jumps and berms or riding them. They sometimes take Dan along for some entertainment or to just to show him a thing or two!

“They compete in some Downhill, Enduro and Four-Cross events when time allows. George also loves Fishing and the tranquillity that goes with it, if only to get some peace and quiet from his brother.”

As a family, skiing and snowboarding are also things that they all enjoy.

Mum and dad

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brothers riding Motocross, it was inevitable that mum would have a go! At the age of eight, Emma rode her first — and last — motocross event, before later moving on to riding horses. Every weekend when her brothers went motocrossing with her dad her mum would take Emma to various show jumping events around the country.

Emma now enjoys running to keep fit, and of course the boys and their trials careers. She works part-time at the family-run pay and play golf course and also does the accounts for them and Dan’s plant hire business.

As for dad Dan, he has had a very rewarding offroad career in both Trials and Extreme Enduro. He runs a small plant-hire business along with younger brother Ben. Now almost retired from riding motorcycles, his hobbies include the odd trial such as the Scottish Six Days and the Scott!

Mountain biking, road cycling and general fitness are all part of the enjoyment he can spend with his boys. He is also the chief mechanic for ‘Team Hemingway’, but it’s a very rewarding task as he can pass on his skills to both Harry and George as they prepare the machines together. Both sets of respective parents are also very supportive of the family when that extra helping hand is needed.

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Sponsors

All of the boys’ sponsors are vital, and much appreciated, to help the team function as it does. 2019 is going to be a hectic year, and they fortunately managed to get a few more sponsors, which is great. Harry also managed to get picked for the ACU under-23 squad this year, which helps finance some of the European rounds. The support from the sponsors is second to none, and huge thanks go to Michelin, Putoline, Hebo, Apico, Renthal, Boyesen Reeds, Twin Air, Beta UK, Goabstall Hinterglemm, DC Aircon, Northern Sink Supplies and Timberland Sheds.

Every year they go skiing in Hinterglemm, Austria, and meet with their sponsor Toni Enn and his family. Toni has many years’ involvement with trials, sponsoring The Hallen Indoor and also another rider Manual Lettenbichler. Toni is really enthusiastic and also has the best Apres Ski Bar in Austria… it comes recommended!

Apico have not only sponsored Harry and George, but they also sponsored Dan and Ben for many years. When Dylan and Anna took over at the head of Apico from Yrjo and Diane Vesterinen they continued their support.

Beta UK, and the main man John Lampkin, have supported Dan and Ben for many years, and this excellent relationship has now moved to both of the boys. Beta are market leaders in the youth class with their excellent Beta 80, which comes in two wheel sizes. The elder brother Harry will move to the adult-sized Beta 125cc for his 2019 season.

Sponsors away from the mainstream of the sport also include Danny Cockshott at DC Aircon.

A new-for-2019 Danny is a lifelong friend and Chairman of Yeadon Guiseley Motor Club and enjoys working with the boys as they progress with their riding. Other sponsors include Northern Sink Supplies which is a Yorkshire-based company headed by Liz Scott and Timberland Sheds based in Hull.

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The story so far: Harry Hemingway, aged 12.

TRIALS 2018 Youth C Class Standard Wheel British Champion winning all six rounds, Santigosa Three Day Juvenile winner and overall the best points in the European International Class.

2017 Santigosa Three Day Trial Juvenile Winner, (he broke his collarbone shortly after), 5th Youth C Class Standard Wheel British Championship – Missing two rounds due to injury.

2016 Youth C Class Medium Wheel British Champion, Yorkshire Centre Champion and West Yorkshire Group Champion.

2015 2nd Youth C Class Medium Wheel British Championship.

2014 Youth D Class Small Wheel British Champion.

2013 2nd Youth D Class Small Wheel British Championship.

MOUNTAIN BIKING 2018 U12 Winner Peaty’s Downhill.

2016 Winner U12 Scottish Downhill at the UCI World Cup.

The story so far: George Hemingway, aged 10.

TRIALS 2018 2nd Youth C Class Standard Wheel British Championship.

2017 Youth C Class Medium Wheel British Champion.

2016 Youth D Class Small Wheel British Champion.

2015 2nd Youth D Class Small Wheel British Championship.

MOUNTAIN BIKING 2017 U12 Winner Scottish Downhill at the UCI World Cup.

Looking forward to 2019

Dad, Dan Hemingway: “First of all Team Hemingway would like to thank all our sponsors for what has been a very successful 2018 campaign, with Harry taking the overall championship in the International European class and Youth C class Standard Wheel British Champion. George, who is two years younger and riding up a class in 2018, finished second to Harry in the British Championship. Without your help, this would not have been possible.

“Now looking towards 2019, we are seeking sponsorship new and old to help run and fund both boys in the British Trials Youth Championship and to run/fund Harry at the European Youth Trials Championship. So far Beta UK and the Beta factory have confirmed their support for the boys by way of factory supplied machines and parts. We have also gained some financial support from DC Air-conditioning, which will go towards the everincreasing costs of travelling not only in the UK but in Europe too.

“2019 is going to be a busy schedule of mixing both the education and the competitions, and so if anyone out there can offer product support or some financial assistance to go towards the estimated £8,000 to £10,000 running costs for the British and European championships, it would be greatly appreciated. If you or your company do decide to help then rest assured ‘Team Hemingway’ will endeavour to uphold your company name in the highest regard and with professional results. You will also be sent reports from each event and be included in any social media updates to give our companies maximum exposure. For the sponsors we already have on board for the new season it’s a massive thank you from us all.”

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Steve’s bit on the side If you have never been to a motorcycle sidecar trial, then go and have a look. It’s a very family orientated sport, and I am told the social side is second to none, and the fun factor is most evident. The official TRS importer into the UK, Steve Saunders, needs no introduction with a motorcycle trials CV that many would kill for; you name it he has done it, and on most occasions won it. Steve and his wife Sarah have two children: Izzy who is the eldest and James and, as it happens, both have ended up involved in motorcycle trials. For both the children it’s been a very casual affair with motorcycles as the parents have left them alone to find out for themselves if they wanted to compete or just ride for fun. For James, it’s been a natural progression to ride solo trials with his dad and the same for Izzy. For Izzy, though it’s sidecar trials at the moment where she is enjoying her Sundays in the chair, as Mick Treagus takes control of the handlebars. With a free Sunday in late November, Steve decided to see just how good a TRS with a sidecar attached would be for himself, and that’s how we arrived to find out about his ‘Bit on the Side’, which in this case was the loan of the TRS sidecar outfit from Phil Sparkes.

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Two people, one vision.

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he event that Steve and James would compete in was the final round of the 2018 A.C.U. Wessex Plant Hire (Bristol) British Sidecar Trials Championship, which was staged at the Hookwoods Trials Centre, West Horsley in Surrey, more commonly known as the home of the Connor family headed by Jim and his sons. This venue is well known as quite a difficult one in winter, with its heavily wooded going also featuring a magnitude of rocks from around Great Britain — we’re sorry, but that’s a story for another day!

2016 TRS 300

The machine they had on loan was one of the very first TRS machines that Steve imported into the UK in 2016. The TRS is a 300cc model, for obvious reasons as the engine capacity is ideal for pulling the weight of two people. It’s a standard model, and for sidecar use, we were surprised to find that the changes are minimal.

On the engine the ten-teeth gearbox sprocket is changed for a nine-teeth one, that’s all. At the rear, the shock spring is heavy duty, and the front fork settings have also been changed to suit the extra weight of the two people.

The sidecar literally bolts on and is located at key parts of the TRS frame where the stress can be spread out on the machine. The sidecar is fabricated from lightweight tubing, with aluminium panels forming the body giving a very smart appearance.

A small seat is located over the rear wheel for the passenger’s ‘backside’. Most outfits use a 17” wheel with a Talon hub fitted with a brake disc and master cylinder, which is controlled by a pedal controlled by either the rider or the passenger. A single shock absorber uses, for obvious reasons, a heavy-duty spring.

What’s good about the ‘bolt-on’ sidecar is the fact that it can be removed and the solo machine sold, and then to upgrade your ‘outfit’ you can purchase a new machine, and you’re away again — simples!

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Steve and James looking very focussed.

Sometimes it’s best to close your eyes and hope for the best!

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The TRS was a 2016 model, but it still looks in very good condition and Steve was more than happy with its performance.

On trial

With nothing to lose apart from a good day’s trials riding with his son, Steve and James entered the Newcomer class, which is a superb introductory class to this discipline of motorcycle trials. They had both been on a sidecar before to ‘play’, but neither knew what was in store for them when actually competing in a trial, and what the outcome would be.

Steve Saunders: “The TRS sidecar outfit we were riding is, as stated, one of the very first ones I imported in 2016. The 300cc power is ideal for sidecar trials, and this is reflected in its ease to cope with the weight of two people. Considering its age, the TRS was still in very good fettle engine-wise, and the clutch felt very good despite the sidecar abuse. General cycle parts were good and the brakes, etc., all worked very well.

“When you first get on board, you do notice the changes to the front and rear suspension, but once James jumped into the chair, it felt so much better.

“With the mixture of hazards found at Hookwoods I knew it would be very demanding, but to say I was fatigued at the end of the two laps is a massive understatement. Just riding in a straight line is difficult and when you start wanting to climb banks or turn on cambers the whole ball game changes!

“Power-wise the performance was impeccable as was the excellent diaphragm clutch which, despite the constant abuse, remained consistent at all times. I did try to ride as a solo rider using my knowledge to negotiate the hazards, but you soon have to take into account the position of the passenger. By talking and moving together, we did get quite used to passing through the hazards; thank God the front and rear disc brakes work so well on the Spanish machine!

“The coordination between driver, passenger, clutch, brake and throttle has to be at its very best to maintain control, and as well as being physically tired it was also a massive mental challenge I felt after the day’s riding. I have ridden and been in the chair of a few sidecar machines over the years and, yes, it’s very hard work. However, I can now state that I have won both solo and sidecar British Championship wins – I won’t tell you who was second as you will have to find that out in the report found elsewhere in the magazine; oh and thanks to Phil for the loan of his ‘bit on the side’!”

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Both give 100% as they search for that elusive rear-wheel grip whilst remaining in control.

Working as one is a key factor in the sidecar world, as demonstrated here by Mick Treagus and Izzy Saunders.

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It’s not always the driver who determines the outcome, as the passenger does all he can to keep the outfit the correct way up!

Is it really that hard?

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I cannot emphasise enough just how demanding Steve explained that the day was for him and his son James and so I came round to thinking ‘is sidecar trials really that hard?’ It was time to call my good friend Scott Rowland.

After starting sidecar trials in 1982 with his friend Antman King in the chair using a Fantic 200 model as the solo machine to pair to the chair, they finished second in the British Trials Championship in 1983, winning the series in 1984 and 1985 before taking a break from the sport. He returned with Robin Morewood as his passenger to win again in 1990 on a Beta.

We asked Scott about sidecar trials: “One word, Triangulation; yes you all remember the triangle at school, I am sure; if you can get this mindset into your thinking you will soon be able to master the art of sidecar trials. Every move is about three-way coordination and implementing the thought that every move is a three-way thing. It does not matter whether you are riding up a river or a muddy bank, you have to always take three elements into your thinking. Turn left or right or ride in a straight line, you have to be aware of this triangulation in your thoughts.

“In my opinion, the rider has 95% control and the passenger the remaining 5%, be it good or bad. ‘Antman’ was an ideal passenger as he was so light, and on many occasions, I could ride ‘solo’ as he had the natural knowledge to move where and when he should do. Sidecar trials are tremendous fun, and one of my best achievements during my championship years was never getting beaten by my biggest rival Robin Luscombe; happy days indeed”.

Scott Rowland and Antman King in their 200 Fantic, seen here during their winning days in the mid-eighties.

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Teamwork winners

Nigel Crellin & Chris Molyeneux (Scorpa)

As a motorcycle sport, sidecar trials has always had its dedicated following who enjoy watching a team of two people in charge of the machine’s destiny. This bond between the driver and passenger is a vital ingredient to success, where a slight change of action or position can ultimately lead to success or disaster.

In 2018 the ACU Wessex Plant Hire (Bristol) British Sidecar Trials Championship has enjoyed its fair share of action, from the start way back in March with the Doncaster Cup right through to round eleven, the final one, in the south at the Hookwood trials venue.

A total of 38 contestants scored championship points proving just how healthy this two-wheeled motorcycle discipline is, where teamwork wins. The rules state that each event should be contested over 36 hazards, making for a hard day’s competition, to ultimately find the British champions. Here we take a look at the action from last year’s series, which concluded after the previous Trial Magazine issue of 2018 had gone to print.

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Jon Tuck & Matt Sparkes (Wessex SXS TRS)

Class A Expert With neither the eventual winners in the series Josh & Luke Golding (TRS), nor the second-placed finishers 2017 champions Jon Tuck/Matt Sparkes (Wessex SXS TRS UK) attending the snow-bound round one, the opening victory of the season would go to the eventual third-placed finishers Oliver Lace with, on this occasion, Ealish Baxter looking after the third wheel.

At rounds two and three, on the Isle of Man, Nigel Crellin and Chris Molyneux took the Scorpa to victory on their only championship outings in 2018, but the clash between the two leading TRS riders had begun with the two Golding boys taking an early lead.

At round four, the DK Mansell trial, Jon Tuck and Matt Sparkes laid down the gauntlet with the first win of the season. It was then the turn of the Golding pairing to make their championship intentions clear with a run of four consecutive wins until this was stopped at round nine, the Mel Harrison trial in Yorkshire. It was vital for Josh & Luke Golding to win round 10, which they did, leaving them knowing they had one hand on the title and that barring a disaster they would be the 2018 champions.

In a very close contest at the final round, Jon Tuck and Matt Sparkes secured the victory as the Goldings had a scare with a broken chain – but this was fixed for them to finish in the all-important second place, and they held on to the championship title for 2018.

Tony Jones & Jamie Howe (CTC Beta)

ROUND 11, NORMANDY CUP RESULTS: 1: Jon Tuck/Matt Sparkes (Wessex SXS TRS UK) 38; 2: Josh & Luke Golding (TRS) 41.

2018 ACU WESSEX PLANT HIRE (BRISTOL) BRITISH SIDECAR TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: 1: Josh & Luke Golding 183; 2: Jon Tuck/Matt Sparkes 175; 3: Oliver Lace/Ealish

Baxter and Gaz Temple 153; 4: Nigel Crellin/Chris Molyneux 40; 5: Rupert & Chris Kimber 13.

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Luke Etheridge & Dave Denyer (TRS)

John Corlett & Harry Gell (Gas Gas)

Class B Intermediate

Karl Jarvis & Jana Grossman (Scorpa)

This class competes over a selection of both the championship and clubmen’s hazards chosen by the Clerks of Course. Of the three championship classes, this was the only one dominated by one ‘crew’ as the 2017 Clubmen class runner-ups Nigel and Gracie-Mae Scott moved up a class and took the wins at eight of the eleven rounds, putting the title way out of reach of the other contestants in this category. Second place in the series went to Tony Jones and Jamie Howe, but as they missed the two early rounds in the Isle of Man, they effectively were never going to win the series.

Other round winners were David Tuck and Jon Newman at rounds seven and eight, and with a single victory, finishing in sixth position overall, were Damian Owen and Gaz Temple at round three.

Riding on a non-championship points-scoring basis Jack Corlett and Beth Thomas, the 2018 Class C Clubmen championship winners, set out their stall for 2019 with a win at the final round.

ROUND 11, NORMANDY CUP RESULTS: 1: Jack Corlett/Beth Thomas (Stars Group Gas Gas) 40;

2: Daryl & Hannah Dale (Gas Gas) 40; 3: Nigel & Gracie-Mae Scott (Luscombe Suzuki Beta) 56; 4: Tony Jones/Jamie Howe (CTC Beta) 57; 5: David Tuck/Jon Newman (Wessex TRS) 58; 5: Sean & Paul Cuckow (Sherco) 61.

2018 ACU WESSEX PLANT HIRE (BRISTOL) BRITISH SIDECAR TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: 1: Nigel & Gracie-Mae Scott 209; 2: Tony Jones/Jamie

Mick Treagus & Izzy Saunders (Gas Gas) 82

Howe 143; 3: David Tuck/Jon Newman 119; 4: Matt Bond/Aleyn Taggart 97; 5: Robert Head/Harriet Shore 71; 6: Damian Owen/Gaz Temple 35; 7: Alistair Allen/Nick George 32; 8: Sean & Paul Cuckow 26; 9: Bernard & Charlie Chambers 13.

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Chris and Anna Newsham (Gas Gas) Elliott and Graham Tickner (Fantic)

Pete Pesterfield & Debbie Smith (Montesa)

Steve and James Saunders (SXS TRS)

Class C Clubmen

Class D Newcomer

Attracting the most entrants in any one class, with 20 sidecar teams competing on a variety of manufacturers’ machines eventually scoring points, you can argue that this has been the most competitive class in 2018. With eight wins and one-second position from their nine starts, you can see that Jack Corlett and Beth Thomas dominated the series. But, after the dropping of one score, as the championship allows, you can see that for the second-placed team of Paul Fishlock, with Debbie Merrell and Sam Atherton at different times in the chair, it was a tough competition all season. Paul Fishlock took three wins including the last one to interrupt Jack Corlett and Beth Thomas, who had the championship in their hands before the final round.

Rounding off the top three and finishing well clear of the rest of the championship contenders were John Corlett and Harry Gell. Behind this leading trio, the fight for fourth position was quite close at the end of the series, as Luke Etheridge and Dave Denyer finished ten marks in front of Mike Treagus with the daughter of Steve Saunders the TRS importer Izzy on board, who just loves her sidecar trials! This pairing was just five marks in front of Karl Jarvis and Jana Grossman, who rounded off the top six in the Clubmen Class.

The fact that all the championship contestants can drop one round works well for the series as sometimes work commitments and maybe a machine failure can spoil a sidecar team’s final score.

Designed very much to attract new sidecar teams to the sport, Elliott and Graham Tickner proved the point that you do not need to spend a fortune to compete. They won the series on an air-cooled Fantic mono-shock machine from the mid-eighties.

In truth, this class had very poor support with only four championship points’ scorers. They won seven of the eight rounds they contested and finished runner-up once to Toby Churchill and Tom Church.

As you can find out in a feature on page 72 in this magazine on sidecar trials, the UK TRS importer Steve Saunders and his son James contested the final round on a borrowed outfit to take the win. The last time Steve Saunders competed in a sidecar trial was 11 years ago in a Pre-65 trial! Son James was right in at the deep end having never before in his life taken to the chair of a sidecar. In the end, after, shall we say, some meaningful discussions, they both agreed they had enjoyed their day at the event!

ROUND 11, NORMANDY CUP

RESULTS: 1: Steve & James Saunders (SXS TRS UK) 115.

3: Neil Hannam/Barry Pocock (Montesa) 61; 4: Luke Etheridge/Dave Denyer (TRS) 64; 5: Mike Treagus/Izzy Saunders (Gas Gas) 70; 6: Karl Jarvis/Jana Grossman (Scorpa) 77.

2018 ACU WESSEX PLANT HIRE (BRISTOL) BRITISH SIDECAR TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP

RESULTS: 1: Paul Fishlock/Sam Atherton (PBS Beta) 20; 2: John Corlett/Harry Gell (Gas Gas) 52;

2018 ACU WESSEX PLANT HIRE (BRISTOL) BRITISH SIDECAR TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: 1: Jack Corlett/Beth Thomas 177; 2: Paul Fishlock/Debbie Merrell and Sam Atherton

167; 3: John Corlett/Harry Gell 159; 4: Luke Etheridge/Dave Denyer 107; 5: Mike Treagus/Izzy Saunders 97; 6: Karl Jarvis/Jana Grossman 92; 7: Neil Hannam/Barry Pocock 77; 8: Chris & Anna Newsham 73; 9: Pete Pesterfield/Debora Smith 70; 10: Graham Thomas/Ben Crookall 58.

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RESULTS: 1: Elliott & Graham Tickner 157; 2: Toby Churchill/Tom Church 37; 3: Steve & James Saunders 20; 4: Aleyn Taggart/Sam Baxter 17.

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The Gas Gas observer board girls. Nice!

With a good age advantage over his closest rivals the young talent of Jaime Busto (Gas Gas-ESP) is looking at moving closer to the top of the sport on every outing.

The world of trials opened its doors to the traditional indoor Martin Lampkin Memorial Trial held at the city of steel Sheffield’s flyDSA Arena in January 2019. As always, the spectators came to see the spectacle of man and machine against the demanding indoor hazards put together by a passionate organising team. This event runs under its own rules and a separate format as it is no longer included in the FIM X-Trial World Championship series, but it still provided a very challenging and intense night of competition. A winner since 2006 on the two-stroke Beta and then since 2007 on the four-stroke Repsol Honda, the undisputed ‘King of Trials’ Toni Bou arrived in Great Britain fresh from a small festive break in his training to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. The undisputed king at Sheffield he has only lost out once, in 2016, when the arrival of the new and exciting TRS brand from Spain in the very capable hands of Adam Raga had the excited spectators roar so loudly that they almost lifted the stadium roof! Two riders would be making their Sheffield debuts: Toby Martyn and Jack Peace.

Who could push Bou in 2019 with a crowd of 6,000 watching and waiting, let’s see!

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he format for the event would see the eight invited riders contest the qualifying over six man-made hazards made from a selection of suitable materials. These included some local Sheffieldmanufactured steel oil drums from Putoline UK, huge boxes from Inch Perfect Trials, earthmoving Michelin tyres, LSS sponsored yellow skips and a Mercedes HGV flatbed vehicle provided by Mertrux to decorate the stadium along with a mixture of imported rocks and logs. A one-minute time allowance also added to the action, with riders penalised a single mark for every other minute that exceeded this allowance. These same hazards would be ridden in the reverse direction in the final where a duallane race sponsored by Cloburn - 180° decided the starting positions.

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Still Great Britain’s undisputed number one trials rider on the world scene is James Dabill (Beta). A role model to the other UK riders, they will need to get some hard work in to challenge the ‘Dibsta’ in 2019.

Taking just as much concentration – if not more – the dual-lane races always throw up some surprises.

The Spanish Armada As we have seen on so many other occasions at this well-supported winter indoor competition, it would be the Spanish riders who would be the dominant force. Their ‘Armada’ was made up of Toni Bou, Jaime Busto, Adam Raga and Jorge Casales. They arrived to do battle with team GB, made up of James Dabill, Jack Price and new boys Toby Martyn and the younger of the two Peace brothers Jack.

Both Toni Bou and Adam Raga were recovering from recent battle scars. Bou had crashed in an exhibition in Japan in December, and Raga had taken time out for surgery on an elbow problem in November.

It was soon obvious who had been celebrating the festive period to the limit and who had not as mistakes came thick and fast! Each of the riders attempts one of the hazards on a rotating basis, and it’s very difficult to judge early form until all the riders have attempted each hazard.

Due to the nature of the man-made hazards, it’s very much a case of a clear passage to return a ‘0’ score or a 5 for a failed attempt. Upsets and crashes may have happened but it was soon obvious that the final would be made up of Bou, Busto and Raga, with Great Britain’s top rider James Dabill on the Beta the fourth rider to make the final. He edged away from the chasing pack of the two other home riders Toby Martyn, Jack Price and Spain’s Jorge Casales on 26 marks lost, and on 29 marks lost Jack Peace would round off the opening of the night’s action.

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Pressure all the way After the opening action, a 20-minute break was taken before the four-man final commenced. With the riders producing very much a clean or a fail from the hazards, it was clear that the final would be a close battle for the top step of the podium, adding pressure all the way.

Always committed to giving his all, Toni Bou made a mistake early on and was then off balance trying to recover the situation, and had to jump out of the HGV hazard as he slipped off the rocks and logs that adorned the opening hazard in the final. All of a sudden it looked like an upset could be on the cards in the chase for the Sheffield victory. Jaime Busto, Adam Raga and James Dabill all knew it was down to them and their skills to challenge Bou. Despite the relentless challenges that each hazard threw at the four riders it was looking like it would all come to a head on the very last hazard of the day; the daunting steel Putoline oil drums. Each hazard had been constructed under the guidance of Dougie Lampkin and his dedicated team. With the years of experience from riding in Sheffield and then following in his late father Martin’s footsteps, he had produced this superb hazard to provide us, right at the end of a hard night’s riding, the winner; who would it be?

Without a doubt Toby Martyn (Beta-GBR) is one of the trials world’s hottest new talents, he impressed everyone at Sheffield.

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On the big stage for the first time, Great Britain’s Jack Peace can hold his head high with his performance.

The winner First to go was James Dabill who slipped off the drums in dramatic fashion as the Italian Beta landed off line and ‘Dibsta’ as he is nick-named crashed out.

Next up was the 2016 victor Adam Raga, but once again this hazard produced the same result as Dabill, leaving it down to the young talent of Jaime Busto.

He had ridden very confidently all night, but after making every effort to hold the line at the most important time he landed on the edge of the steel drum to exit with a five-mark penalty; it was all down to Bou to produce a winning

performance if he was to retain his crown in Great Britain. Showing no sign of nerves or any pressure that comes with the accolade of the 24 FIM world titles the Spanish superstar entered this final hazard with his eyes fixed on the task in hand. Listening closely to his minder he guided the four-stroke Cota powered 4RT with inch perfection, and at the critical moment used all his balance and skill to execute the perfect ride. The large, appreciative crowd knew that they had witnessed a master in action, and returned it with a huge round of rapturous applaud as Bou took yet another victory.

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FAMILY

THE ARCHERS

It’s motorcycles, not the radio

Team ‘The Archers’.

This Trial Magazine’s second look at the families involved in our sport of motorcycle trials, and here we look at the Midlands co-operative that is the Archers. The Archers consists of Graham, wife Anne, son Peter and daughter Jennifer, who all have been involved on so many levels of motorcycles that it is difficult to know where to start. Let’s start with the father, Graham Archer. I first met ‘Arch’ in the sixties in the local Scout group. We did not know each other well at the time but met up again years later at a trial – him with a motorcycle and me with the camera. Since that time we have become firm family friends, and long may that continue as we follow our passion for both motorcycles and trials riding. The family was extended when Jennifer married into the Crabtree clan, gaining a sidecar ace in Tony and then two children Charlie, who is already riding, and Isla who is always at every event.

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Graham in full control of the BSA in the Pre-65 ‘Scottish’.

In action in more recent times on a modern machine; Graham concentrates hard.

The man on the mike is Graham, with Anne Gordon at the Pre-65 SSDT.

Guy Martin takes a lesson in motorcycle history from Graham.

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efore we meet each member of the family, there are a few things that people who know them will already be aware of.

For transport, there is only one mode, and that is a Land Rover: from a 1956 Series 1 to a more recent ‘Disco’ (or Discovery to the rest of the world). For trials machines it is a Sherco for modern events and a BSA for Pre-65 classic competition; it’s written in stone, so say no more.

There has to be a project going on in the garage; if not, twitchy spanners is the order of the day!

Don’t ask ‘Arch’ if he could do you a ramp for your trailer. It will come back with one, for sure; but the chances are he will have repainted it, fixed the dodgy wiring and done any other mods he has spotted to bring it up to his usual high standards!

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Meet the Archers

Graham first got into motorcycle trials in the seventies. I don’t think he had any ideas about reaching the higher levels of the sport, but he has had a crack at most of the disciplines from modern, Pre-65, to long-distance trials and trail events during his motorcycling years. There were two attempts at the Scottish Six Days Trial; the first ride in the event was Fantic twin-shock mounted in 1987 and then on a Yamaha TY250 monoshock back in 1991, with both rides rewarded with finishes certificates. I think the Fantic ride was a bit like hard work as I recall seeing him on Wrighty’s clothing stand in the paddock on the Wednesday proclaiming that he was tired – well those were not his exact words! He has also ridden in the Pre-65

Scottish on the BSA B40. In the Pre-65 Scottish, he was probably most famous for a high-speed crash which nearly demolished a metal gate on the Mamore Road and saw him sent off to the Belford Hospital. Best not to say any more on that topic in case he takes offence! Fortunately, no lasting damage was caused, to either Arch or the BSA. Nowadays ‘Arch’ Junior campaigns the fourstroke BSA which has been well fettled, while senior has a nicely sorted BSA Bantam which he finds is ideal for events such as the Exmoor Three Day. If we have looked at Arch’s riding exploits, then his behind-the-scenes activities are wide and varied.

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Jen looks determined at Seymour’s Arena at the Ladies’ BTC.

Now more finely tuned, the BSA is in the capable hands of Peter.

events. There was work for the Midland Centre as Secretary, an observer, and he was heavily involved in bringing World trials to Hawkstone Park as a member of the Centre organising committee in the 90s. He is also the man on the microphone at the Pre-65 Scottish and the SSDT Sunday parade, bringing both humour and history to the appreciative crowds. He is also one of the background people who have supported me with camera footage from remote areas of the SSDT while being out and about on a motorcycle helping me with filming both events, which is so much appreciated.

A couple of years back when Arch was talking to Guy Martin at the Pre-65 start ramp, Graham complimented Guy on his Wall of Death programme. Guy said, “I bet you don’t know what motorcycle I used”. Arch replied, “It was a BSA 3 in a Rob North frame”. “Oh,” says Guy, “you know what you are on about then!”

Arch is definitely a case of someone who has put more back into the sport than he has ever taken out as a competitor.

Peter was always going to follow the trials path, and he progressed through the usual Yamaha TY route and then the Midland Centre youth and adult scene. Although Peter would be the first to acknowledge he was not going to rise to the top of his sport he has competed at many different events.

The Midlands centre is a place of mud, roots and gullies and is not the ideal place for training for the SSDT and Pre-65 events, yet he has ridden in 15 and nine events respectively, so respect has to be given there. Throw in a number of Scott Trials and the Weston Beach Race with his enthusiasm and determination to have a crack outside of his comfort zone. He has always been very keen to get involved in organising, and besides normal club events he has previously been Clerk of the Course at an ACU Ladies and Girls British Championship round, something he will no doubt be already turning his attention to again as 2019 sees the Leamington club awarded with a round in the series. He has plenty of knowledge of what is needed to test the Ladies’ and Girls’ abilities, having been a minder over the years for, amongst others, top international runners Becky Cook and Donna Fox. Jennifer – or ‘Jen’ – had no choice but to become involved in trials due to her father’s and brother’s involvement. Every Sunday 94

Graham in the background, observing his son Peter.

The next generation: Charlie in action at a Stratford trial.

‘Now listen, my darling, this is a trials motorcycle — you will enjoy trials!’ Jen on the Bultaco with daughter Isla.

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Tony will occasionally remind you that he is the only one of this extended family to have won a British Championship.

Out on the solo machine is Tony

it was a case of ‘are you coming with us or staying at home?’. She took the latter option. She has been a supporter of women’s trials for years, riding in the ‘Sportspersons’ class and encouraging other females to give the sport a go. She is often out and about supporting her fellow competitors at many events, and has been known to turn up at Trial Des Nations where she is always on hand with tea – two sugars please – and a very nice line in flapjacks – again, two is best! Back at the Midland Centre Jennifer has taken on the task of reminding everyone what is on and where, using social media; she also observes and has bought up two children, Charlie and Isla. Both of them are well-experienced trials travellers, endorsing just what the sport of motorcycle trials can bring to a family.

Tony is not an Archer but from the Crabtree clan from Derbyshire who married Jen – the cake stand was a model motorcycle sidecar outfit – and he is now an adopted South Midlands resident. As with many relationships in the world of motorcycles, they start by the families meeting up at trials events and the Crabtree/Archer relationship was no different. Tony, as he occasionally will remind you, is the only one of this extended family to have won a British Championship. As a competent solo rider he moved to three wheels, and it was in the Sidecar class where he won his titles when he was the intermediate winner in 2008 and 2012 with Brucie Howe in the chair. These days he has not been able to pursue his sidecar career on three wheels, but when he is not encouraging and minding for his young son young Charlie, he has been known to have a solo ride at some club events.

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The next generation enjoys family time in Scotland.

the house without ample provisions. Only a few months back Ann presented a cheque for £2000 to this year’s beneficiaries of the club’s charity weekend, the Warwickshire Blood Bikes organisation. 2019 will see them supporting another charity, and another brilliant weekend no doubt. As with many other trials families, she is also the driving force that makes sure that the annual two weeks at the ‘Scottish’ is booked well before any other holidays can be considered!

Graham’s wife Anne hands over yet another cheque from the club’s charity work.

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Rob Edwards

Making his name on Cotton machinery, Rob Edwards would eventually move to Montesa. As a global ambassador for the Spanish machines he travelled the world spreading the world of motorcycle trials to far and wide. His win in the 1974 Scott is one of his fondest memories.

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Trial 1968

My good friend Malcolm Carling let me look at some random negatives he had in a box. Over the years they had become detached from their paperwork and so were very much useless. Trying to view them on a lightbox proved very difficult, and so they were scanned onto a computer. As anyone will tell you, scanning is a laborious task which can sometimes be very well rewarded, and this was definitely the case this time! I first looked at these in 2013 and then again a year later, and it was then that they started to come alive. I noted a very young rider sat on a Villiers engined Cotton that looked like Martin Lampkin, but he had never ridden a Cotton – or had he? I called Martin on the Saturday afternoon, and he picked up the call: “Martin Lampkin here” “It’s John Hulme, did you ever ride a Cotton trials machine?”

“Yes, sometime around 1968, but only for a few weeks. It wasn’t that good, I think I only rode it in one trial, and I then moved back to a BSA. It was on ‘loan’ from Crooks Motorcycles, and when they realised I had it we had to return it!” he replied, laughing. And so the story started to be uncovered which trial the negatives were from!.

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It’s a brave Brian Hutchinson on the 250 Sprite who, despite the cold weather, has no jacket on! He, along with many riders, would move to smaller capacity machines and along with Rob Edwards would move to Montesa. On the Cota 123 and 172 models he would have some very good results.

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The formidable open and exposed Clayton Bank venue was used for both trials and motocross.

A very young looking Martin Lampkin.

The 250 Cotton was on ‘loan’ from Crooks motorcycles but it was not to Martin Lampkin’s taste and he moved back to his BSA in time for the SSDT in May.

This must be an early hazard as Rob Edwards has his cap on. This would be the last year of the Villiers engined Cottons before the micro-light machines came along and they moved to Minarelli power.

W Fifty years ago and Clayton Bank looks freezing!

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e would like to show our appreciation to the late Martin Lampkin, Alan Lampkin, Bill Pye and John Watson for their input to bringing this article to life.

We ran a picture from the negative strip asking if any readers could help to identify the venue and bingo! Fantic trials specialist Bill Pye wrote a letter to us with the venue’s identification: Clayton Bank, used in the East Yorkshire centre for both trials and motocross. With the pictures now on the computer, viewing was made much easier.

With snow and ice in the pictures, I guessed it would be late 1967 or early 1968. To get a feeling for the event, I took the time on my way to a British Championship round this year to drive past the venue and understand the nature of the terrain.

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Many riders were moving from British machines to the new models from Spain. This is very much a standard production 250 Bultaco ridden by Paul England.

The phone call

Malcolm Rathmell had moved from Triumph to Greeves in 1968.

That’s some haircut on Paul England!

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I spoke again with Bill Pye at the 2018 Telford Classic Show where we briefly spoke on the subject, and he gave me more information about Clayton Bank and its motorcycling history. I then nearly gave up on the article as I could find no reference to the event anywhere in the October, November and December of 1968.

It was then a phone call to my good friend, Alan ‘Sid’ Lampkin, which accelerated this article’s generation. As honest as they come, I got a gentle bollocking from Sid! He explained that the giveaway was the E and F registration number plates I had talked about. I had forgotten that new registrations had started on the 1st January and not the 1st of August. Martin’s Cotton was on an F plate, and so I had been looking at the end of 1968 by mistake and not the start.

I then contacted John Watson in the East Yorkshire Centre; he contributes to both magazines and was the man behind the excellent Jack Galloway article which opened the door up to more information. I sent copies of the pictures to both Sid and John.

Riding this same 250 Greeves Malcolm Rathmell would finish seventh in the Scottish Six Days Trial.

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Ray Sayer on an early 128 Gaunt Suzuki.

A dead end Still, I could find no information for the pictures, and so I put some time aside one morning and researched it in depth. I was also working on an article on the 1968 Bemrose Trial at the same time, which should have run on March 30th 1968, but, once again, I could find nothing even though I was convinced I had seen reference to it somewhere.

By a stroke of coincidence, I noticed that the trial had been moved due to snow and ice to later in the year, which further indicated that the trial I was looking for at Clayton Bank could have been around late March or early April. The Bemrose would eventually be run in November. After a few hours, I was about to give up and file the pictures away as ‘unknown’ when there I spotted Martin Lampkin in the results on a Cotton – and the event was an East Yorkshire Centre trial at Clayton Bank. What a result!

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Some riders still believed in Great Britain for its trials machines, such as Derek Winterbotham on his Greeves.

Pockets of snow could still be found at the trial, as Les Atkinson finds out on his 250 Bultaco.

The trial It was an East Yorkshire Centre trial run by the Eboracum Club. With the high ground around Clayton Bank affected by heavy rain and then snow and ice it had turned into a very difficult day. Weeks of heavy rain had left the ground saturated, and after the snow it had gone cold, leaving pockets of snow at the venue.

Two laps of twelve sections were laid out with a strict three-hour time limit in place to keep the suffering and exposure to the elements for the observers and officials to a minimum. With 73 starts it was soon apparent it was going to be a tough, hard day’s trials riding. Struggling to keep to the time limit, and struggling with the conditions, many riders retired after the first lap. For the remaining riders, many were out of time at the end of the second lap, leaving just 33 riders to finish the event in the allocated time.

The man on form was the defending centre champion Rob Edwards (250 Cotton) who finished well in front of Brian Hutchinson (250 Sprite). For the young Martin Lampkin (250 Cotton) he showed the stamina that would become evident as a rider to finish the event, as his successful career unfolded.

Ken Saddington gets his feet down to keep the Bultaco upright.

EAST YORKSHIRE CENTRE TRIAL 30TH MARCH 1968

A few hardy spectators watch Alan Fothergill take his Greeves through the sections ends cards still feet up.

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RESULTS: 1: Rob Edwards (250 Cotton) 35; 2: Brian Hutchinson (250 Sprite) 53; 3: A Herrington (250 Bultaco) 70; 4: C Davison (250 Greeves) 78; 5: Martin Lampkin (250 Cotton) 79; 6: G Walker (200 Triumph) 80; 7: G McLaughlin (250 Bultaco) 87; 8: I Clarkson (250 Greeves) 87.

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