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ACU Trial GB Championships - FORWARD INTO 2024 28th October

FORWARD INTO 2024 28th October

As we approach the end of October we were hoping to be able to announce who will be looking after the series in 2024, together with a provisional list of dates and venues. However, this is not possible as an agreement to the successor to Brian Higgins has not been...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - THE FIVE 2023 CHAMPIONS

THE FIVE 2023 CHAMPIONS

We are pleased to publish the five Champions who received their Gold plates at the end of the final round at Geddinton last Sunday. From left to right the picture shows Chris Pearson (Trial Electric), Harison Skelton (Trial 125), Dan Thorpe (Trial Electric), Jack Peace (Trial GB) and George Hemingway...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - HEMINGWAY ROUNDS OFF SEASON WITH AN TRIAL GB WIN

HEMINGWAY ROUNDS OFF SEASON WITH AN TRIAL GB WIN

Riding with confidence and skill, Harry Hemingway (Beta) scored a resounding win over new Champion, Jack Peace (Sherco) at Geddington on Sunday. Billy Green (Scorpa) took the lower step on the podium, just one further mark adrift. Leading from the start, Hemingway posted lap scores of 24-8-8 which does not...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - THORPE WINS AND BAGS TRIAL EXPERT TITLE

THORPE WINS AND BAGS TRIAL EXPERT TITLE

With a superb final lap of three, Dan Thorpe (GasGas) took the Trial Expert win and confirmed his place at the top of the class in the final round at Geddington on Sunday. In extremely difficult conditions on lap one after a light shower just after the 9.30am start. Thorpe...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - FRY TAKES MAIDEN TRIAL 2 WIN

FRY TAKES MAIDEN TRIAL 2 WIN

After leading at the end of the first tough lap and reducing his subsequent totals, James Fry (Sherco) was in top form to take a single mark win over Jamie Galloway (TRRS) at Geddington yesterday. With lap scores of 33-18-6 as the hillside sections dried considerably, riding near the back...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - SKELTON WINS AND TAKES TITLE

SKELTON WINS AND TAKES TITLE

Harison Skelton (Scorpa) was in top form when he won the Trial 125 Class with a superb performance at the final round at Geddington yesterday and clinched the 2023 title in the process. Coming into the round with a slender two point lead over his arch rival Harry Blackwell (Beta)...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - Skelton and Thorpe take titles

Skelton and Thorpe take titles

Whilst Harry Hemingway (Beta) and James Fry (Sherco) came out on top in the Trial GB and Trial 2 Classes at Geddington earlier today, wins for both Harison Skelton (Scorpa) and Dan Thorpe (GasGas) enabled comfortable wins in the Trial 125 and Trial Expert classes to clinch their respective titles....

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ACU Trial GB Championships - FRIDAY AT GEDDINGTON

FRIDAY AT GEDDINGTON

With the odd shower making an unwanted appearance, the guys at Nene Valley have been putting the final touches to the twelve sections ahead of the final round on Sunday. With the sun drying the steep bankings quickly, the odd shower made for slippery conditions for around twenty minutes before...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - ROUND EIGHT START LIST.

ROUND EIGHT START LIST.

Fifty two riders have entered for the final round at Geddington on Sunday. No Rider START 97 Jacob Young 9.30.00 93 Tom Plant 9.31.30 83 Tom McCabe 9.33.00 95 Jack Taylor 9.34.30 92 Thomas O Sullivan 9.36.00 99 Malcolm Summers 9.37.30 63 George Gosden 9.39.00 90 Gary Huxley 9.40.30 74 Joe Snelling 9.42.00 76 Finlay Rule 9.43.30 101 Hugh Barker 9.45.00 104 Andrew Blackman 9.46.30 102 Joshua McParland 9.48.00 96 Daniel Greeves 9.49.30 87 Kaytlyn Adshead 9.51.00 70 Joe Collins 9.52.30 73 Brett Harbud 9.54.00 71 Cameron...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - Geddington Section Map

Geddington Section Map

The members of the Nene Valley Club have released details of the course for the final round next weekend. Unfortunately, section eleven has dropped off the bottom of our page, but as this is a new venue we wanted to give everyone as much detail as possible. The venue is...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - GEDDINGTON PREPARATIONS FOR FINAL ROUND.

GEDDINGTON PREPARATIONS FOR FINAL ROUND.

The guys at the Nene Valley Club have been extremely busy preparing the section area for the final round on September 24th, for which entries are now live on the Ride ACU website. The sections are based in a very old Quarry area. However, the quarry is not how one...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - PEACE IS ACU TRIAL GB CHAMPION

PEACE IS ACU TRIAL GB CHAMPION

With one round remaining, Jack Peace (Sherco) clinched his first Trial GB title at the Ripon organised event at Rock & Hop on Sunday. Peace came into the event needing to ensure his closest rival in this year's title chase, Billy Green (Scorpa) finished behind him and this rolled out...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - CHILTON TAKES WIN, HEMINGWAY THE TITLE.

CHILTON TAKES WIN, HEMINGWAY THE TITLE.

Choosing to only compete in selected rounds this year, Andy Chilton (Scorpa) hoisted himself into the seeded riders group with a win at round seven which took place near Harrogate on Sunday. In an extremely closely fought contest he had to dig deep on the final lap to hold onto...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - SKELTON BACK ON TOP

SKELTON BACK ON TOP

Harison Skelton (Scorpa) has put himself right back in contention with a Trial 125 class win at Rock & Hop on Sunday. With one round remaining he heads into the final battle in September two points ahead of his season long arch rival, Harry Blackwell (Beta). Skelton was aided by...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - BULLOCK KEEPS EXPERT TITLE CHASE ALIVE

BULLOCK KEEPS EXPERT TITLE CHASE ALIVE

With a comfortable win at the penultimate round which was held at Rock & Hop yesterday, Brad Bullock (Beta) has kept the pressure on his arch rival, Dan Thorpe (GasGas) whilst we have a five week break ahead of the season finale. With the twelve sections being perfect for the...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - TWO CHAMPIONS CROWNED.

TWO CHAMPIONS CROWNED.

Jack Peace (Sherco) clinched his first ACU Trial GB title at the penultimate round at Rock & Hop earlier today. In a very close finish his second place , just one mark behind winner Toby Martyn (Montesa Honda) was enough to give him the title with Harry Hemingway (Beta) just...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ROCK AND HOP

FRIDAY UPDATE FROM ROCK AND HOP

Led by Joel Sadler the team from the Ripon Club are well advanced for a big weekend with a Youth Superstars Trial and two Kickstart type events ahead of the Trial GB round on Sunday. Whilst the twelve sections are very much based on the 2022 event, many changes have...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - ROUND SEVEN START TIMES

ROUND SEVEN START TIMES

The Start times for round seven on Sunday at Rock & Hop near Harrogate are published below. No Rider START 98 Chris Pearson 9.30.00 96 Daniel Knaggs 9.31.30 86 Tom Culliford 9.33.00 97 Aldis Blacker 9.34.30 94 Thomas Dexter 9.36.00 92 Jack Howell 9.37.30 77 Thomas Rushton 9.39.00 71 Cameron Brice 9.40.30 99 Malcolm Summers 9.42.00 76 Finlay Rule 9.43.30 78 Finlay Belcher 9.45.00 67 Thomas Swindlehurs 9.46.30 104 Danny Cockshott 9.48.00 93 Bevan Blacker 9.49.30 82 Elliott Laws 9.51.00...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - ROCK N HOP COURSE DETAILS ANNOUNCED

ROCK N HOP COURSE DETAILS ANNOUNCED

Clerk of the Course, Joel Sadler has released details of the course for round seven which takes place near Harrogate next weekend. (August 20th) We apologise for having to show the map on it's side, but the design of the course dictates this. For those who attended last year -...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - SUMMER BREAK COMING TO AN END. 1st August

SUMMER BREAK COMING TO AN END. 1st August

With just twenty days remaining until the series resumes with round seven at Rock & Hop, near Harrogate, riders are reminded that entries close in ten days time (10th August). Once again, the Ripon Club organised event is going to be a festival weekend with a Youth Superstar Trial on...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - GREEN TAKES MAIDEN TRIAL GB WIN.

GREEN TAKES MAIDEN TRIAL GB WIN.

In front of a large gathering of spectators, on form Bill Green (Scorpa) recorded a convincing win over Harry Hemingway (Beta) by eighteen marks at Brimham Rocks which was round six held on Sunday. Returning from injury, current Champion Toby Martyn (Montesa Honda) edged out Champion elect, Jack Peace (Sherco)...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - THORPE IN COMMAND.

THORPE IN COMMAND.

Dan Thorpe (GasGas) has put himself in a strong position to retain his Champion status in the Trial Expert class with a very controlled ride in the thirty six sections at Brimham Rocks on Sunday. His main championship rival, Brad Bullock (Beta) kept the Yorkshireman honest throughout the day, with...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - SUCCESSFUL RETURN FOR PRICE.

SUCCESSFUL RETURN FOR PRICE.

Returning to mainstream competition after a three year absence, 2019 Trial GB Champion Jack Price (Vertigo) took a ten mark victory from Oliver Smith (TRRS) in the Trial 2 class yesterday. Local favourite and series leader, George Hemingway (Beta) had to settle for third, but actually extended his championship lead...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - BLACKWELL EDGES AHEAD IN TRIAL 125 CLASS.

BLACKWELL EDGES AHEAD IN TRIAL 125 CLASS.

With a narrow four mark victory, Harry Blackwell (Beta) has crept ahead in the Trial 125 class with just two rounds remaining, following the sixth round hosted by the Yeadon Guiseley Club at Brimham Rocks on Sunday. His season long rival, Harison Skelton (Scorpa) was unable to recover from a...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - FRIDAY UPDATE ON BRIMHAM SECTIONS

FRIDAY UPDATE ON BRIMHAM SECTIONS

Our picture shows sections seven and eight, right in the middle of a tough group of hillside sections which await close to sixty riders for the sixth round on Sunday. Clerk of the Course, Danny Cockshott has eased and shortened some of the twelve sections and he is going to...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - TRIAL 2 CLASS CRAMMED WITH TALENT FOR ROUND SIX

TRIAL 2 CLASS CRAMMED WITH TALENT FOR ROUND SIX

Jack Price (Vertigo) returns to the series in the Trial 2 class at the sixth round which is hosted by the Yeadon Guiseley Club at Brimham Rocks on Sunday. The 2019 Trial GB Champion has been concentrating on Extreme Enduro events since his retirement in 2020 and has been confirmed...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - PEACE MAINTAINS PATH TO TRIAL GB TITLE.

PEACE MAINTAINS PATH TO TRIAL GB TITLE.

With just one bout of footing, one failure and seven single dabs throughout the thirty six sections, Jack Peace (Sherco) continued his run of wins to set himself up for his first Trial GB title with just three rounds remaining. Posting lap scores of 4-9-2 Peace fought back from an...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - THORPE NOW AHEAD IN TRIAL EXPERT CLASS.

THORPE NOW AHEAD IN TRIAL EXPERT CLASS.

Aided by two fellow Yorkshiremen who finished second and third, winner Dan Thorpe (GasGas) now enjoys a nine mark series lead after his arch rival Brad Bullock (Beta) slipped to fifth in the Torridge Clubs promotion on the slopes of Dartmoor on Sunday. Tying for ninth place at the end...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - YOUNGEST HEMINGWAY ON TOP AGAIN.

YOUNGEST HEMINGWAY ON TOP AGAIN.

Once again, taking the little 125 Beta to the top of the category, George Hemingway extended his lead in the Trial 2 class at round five on the Western fringes of Dartmoor on Sunday. Finishing second in the event and extending his second in the series after five rounds, James...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - SKELTON DRAWS LEVEL IN TRIAL 125 CLASS.

SKELTON DRAWS LEVEL IN TRIAL 125 CLASS.

With a win and also gaining the best lap bonus point, Harison Skelton (Scorpa) has drawn level with his arch rival, Harry Blackwell (Beta) at the conclusion of round five which took place deep into Devon on Sunday. Skelton took control of the three lap twelve section event from the...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - LOWER WINNING SCORES AT ROUND FIVE

LOWER WINNING SCORES AT ROUND FIVE

Although he was headed by local idol Billy Green (Scorpa) at the end of the opening lap, Jack Peace (Sherco) lost a total of fifteen marks to win the fifth round of the series held on the Western slopes of Dartmoor today. Green's lap scores of 2-15- 4 reflected the...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SPECTATORS AT ROUND 5

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SPECTATORS AT ROUND 5

Working with the Torridge Club, Series Manager Brian Higgins is pleased to report that spectators who attend round five on Sunday will be well catered for with direction signs showing the best routes to take whilst visiting the sections. With the ferns growing rapidly in the warm weather, special spectator...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - THE LONGEST SECTION IN THE SERIES

THE LONGEST SECTION IN THE SERIES

Whilst taking on board the directions from the ACU to reduce severity of sections we have to report that section eight at round five on Sunday maybe the longest - but easiest - in the whole series for 2023! Making no apology for it's inclusion, Series Manager Brian Higgins commented,...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - SEVEN SECTIONS READY FOR COMPETITION

SEVEN SECTIONS READY FOR COMPETITION

The guys and girls at the Torridge Club have now laid out the first seven sections for round five which takes place at Petertavy in Devon on Sunday. Clerk of the Course, John Luckett reports that the ground is dryer than he has ever seen it since 1976, but has...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - EMMA BRISTOW GAINS KINGS HONOUR

EMMA BRISTOW GAINS KINGS HONOUR

Emma Bristow or should we say ‘Emma Bristow MBE’ has been honoured in the King’s 2023 Birthday honours list. The 8-times FIM Women’s World Trials Champion, has been awarded an MBE for services to Motorsport and Women in Sport. The award reflects Emma’s gender defying, long-term career in Motorsport and...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - COURSE DETAILS RELEASED FOR ROUND FIVE

COURSE DETAILS RELEASED FOR ROUND FIVE

The organisers of round five, which will be held at Petertavy in Devon on Sunday week have released details of the course and assured us that they have taken on board the recent directions issued by the ACU Trials & Enduro Committee. Reverting back to the traditional way round the...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - CHANGES APPROVED FOR SECOND HALF OF SERIES

CHANGES APPROVED FOR SECOND HALF OF SERIES

Following submissions to the Trials & Enduro Committee from the Series Manager and National Steward this week, the base overall time limit for the remaining four rounds will be increased by ten minutes, to five and a half hours. This follows many riders losing time penalties or in some cases,...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - PEACE TAKES COMMANDING SERIES LEAD.

PEACE TAKES COMMANDING SERIES LEAD.

In the absence of Toby Martyn who is still not fully fit to compete, Jack Peace (Sherco) took a major step forward to claiming the Trial GB title when he won round four which was held at the Inch Perfect Trials Centre in Lancashire yesterday. In one of the closest...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - George Hemmingway takes commanding Trial 2 lead

George Hemmingway takes commanding Trial 2 lead

With the series now at the midway point, George Hemingway (Beta) took the best 125cc award and stood on the top step of the podium when he scored the narrowest of wins in the tough Trial 2 class at Inch Perfect on Sunday. After thirty six gruelling sections, he tied...

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ACU Trial GB Championships - TIGHT AT THE TOP OF TRIAL EXPERT.

TIGHT AT THE TOP OF TRIAL EXPERT.

By grabbing victory from the jaws of defeat, Bradley Bullock (Beta) now shares the lead - and the leaders red plate - with Dan Thorpe (GasGas) with a stunning final lap at round four which took place at the Inch Perfect Trials facility yesterday. Going into the final third of...

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