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TRIAL GB CLASS REMAINS STATUS QUO.

With mirrored results over the two days of competition for rounds two and three, Toby Martyn (TRRS) extended his winning run to three at the weekend in the Trial GB class, Brimming with confidence on Saturday at Kelly Farm, Martyn almost turned in the perfect ride until a lapse on...

TWO THIRDS FOR DANBY BAGS MOST POINTS

Two third places was enough to promote 2020 ACU Trial 2 Champion Ross Danby to the top of the standings after two hard fought battles in the West Country over the weekend. No single rider dominated rounds two and three which made up the weekend proceedings and after a re...

AFFLECK UPS THE GAME IN TRIAL EXPERTS

With a win backed up by a second position the previous day, Tom Affleck now heads the Expert class by a comfortable eighteen points following the second and third rounds which took place over the weekend. The Sherco rider from the North East also grabbed the best lap point for...

ACU TRIAL 125 WEEKEND ROUNDUP.

After dominating the Trial 125 Class at round two on Saturday, it was a closer call for Harry Hemingway (Beta) on the other side of Dartmoor when round three was hosted on Sunday. On the dry rocks of Kelly Farm, Harry H took the win from his arch rival Harry...

Martyn, Chilton, Hemingway and Affleck reign.

Toby Martyn TRRS and Harry Hemingway kept up their one hundred per cent record of wins after the third round of the series in Devon today in the Trial GB and Trial 125 classes respectively. Despite describing his performance and sub standard, Tom Affleck (Sherco) extended his lead in the...

ROUND THREE UPDATE

Of course, we cannot give details of start times for round three until the ballot has taken place on Saturday evening which will allow the organisers to adjust the seeded riders in the Trial 2 and Trial Expert Classes. However, as a taster, here is a picture taken this afternoon...

FOUR NEW PLATES FOR FOUR NEW LEADERS

With rounds two and three just three weeks away there will be four new class leaders going into the Anthony Rew Trial which forms round two on Saturday 26th June. With an oversubscribed entry for the event (and round three the following day) all classes are brimming with talent and...

SCORPA HEAD MANUFACTURERS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Post event Friday is the day we examine the Manufacturers Championship and with three good scoring rides by Billy Green, Andy Chilton and a class win by Chris Alford, Scorpa take a nine point advantage into the second round in one months time. TRRS and Sherco are currently level on...

MARTYN EMERGES AS TRIAL GB MASTER

Despite suffering four maximums in the first five sections and trailing his fellow competitors, Toby Martyn (TRRS) fought back to take a convincing win in the elite ACU Trial GB Class at Hookwood on Sunday. However, the Cornishman fought back hard and quickly so by the end of the first...

WIGG TAKES ACU TRIAL 2 SCALPS.

After a break of five years from major events, Alexz Wigg (Vertigo) surprised many, including himself, when he won arguably the most competitive class in this year's championship. Now thirty one years old, avoiding maximums was the key to his success, recording just four throughout the three lap, twelve section...

ACU TRIAL 125 BATTLE CONTINUES

With the reigning Champion, Jack Dance moving up two classes, it was expected that both Harry Hemingway (Beta) and Harry Turner (pictured Scorpa) will resume their battle for supremacy again this season and these two quickly rising stars topped the podium at Hookwood with the younger Hemingway brother, George still...

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE TRIAL EXPERT RESULTS.

A total of fifty one riders set off in the Expert class at Hookwood yesterday with three laps of twelve sections in front of them and right from the first few sections a pattern began to appear. It was also obvious that Clerk of the Course, Jim Connor had set...

Martyn, Wigg, Hemingway and Alford take wins.

In a high scoring event, Toby Martyn (TRRS) scored a convincing win over Jack and Dan Peace (Shercos) in the ACU Trial GB class at Hookwood earlier today. With many superb rides, but mixed with some hard crashes the Cornishman laid down the gauntlet for his rivals. Martyn failed in...

Biggest Trial 2 entry to date. 18th May.

There is no doubt that the most competitive class throughout the season could well be the ACU Trial 2 category. Twenty one riders will all be chasing the fifteen point scoring positions, whilst a handful will have their eyes on a podium spot. Consistency will certainly play a part in...

A LOOK AT THE ACU TRIAL GB CLASS. 19th May

Whilst the other three classes have grown in strength and numbers it is disappointing to note that there are only five riders contesting the premier class this season. The truth is Britain only has five riders capable of tackling the harder route at this moment in time, although there are...

A LOOK AT THE ACU TRIAL 125 CLASS. 17th May.

From when it became recognised as an official British title class just a few years ago when introduced by the Trials & Enduro Committee, the Trial 125 class has gradually grown in strength and numbers. This week, the top ten of Britain's best hopes for future world success will be...

ROUND ONE TRIAL EXPERT PREVIEW 16th May.

After a long winter break of seven months, action gets under way again next Sunday (23rd) with the opening round of the 2021 series which takes place at the Trials paradise of Hookwood. With one of the largest entries in recent years a massive fifty two riders will contest the...

Spectators allowed at Hookwood

Whilst it is accepted that fans will not be allowed to be as close together as this picture taken in a pre Covid year, the Hookwood Club are pleased to announce that a limited number of spectators WILL be allowed to attend the opening round on Sunday 23rd at their...

Large Entry For First Round

Reaching new heights in the era of ACU Trial GB, a massive ninety riders will contest the opening round at Hookwood in two weeks time. There is no doubt that the Surrey venue is popular with all and the Connor family, led by Clerk of the Course Jim, are busy...

New year, New Sponsors, New Innovations.

With the first round of the season just over two weeks away, it is confirmed that there is a very large entry for the event. We will examine all of the classes in the next two weeks, so please keep an eye on this website. Whilst Wulfsport have taken over...

First round entries oversubscribed.

Emphasizing the fact that the Hookwood Trials Centre is extremely popular, the organising Club have closed the entries for the first round which will take place on the 23rd May, having already reached the maximum eighty five allowed. Nearly two thirds of the entry are made up of quality Experts...

Two Champions move up classes

Reigning ACU Trial 125 and Trial Expert Champions, Jack Dance and Sam Yeomans have both opted to move into the ACU Trial2 class for this season. Dance from Horsham, who just qualifies as he reaches the minimum age on the day of the opening round, has opted to miss out...

2021 Revised Calendar.

Following the latest announcement from the Prime Minister and a revised World Trial GP listing, the ACU have released a final calendar for the nine rounds for 2021. Obviously, all of this is subject to Covid restrictions or changes, but plans are progressing well to hold a full season. The...

Round one confirmed for Hookwood

We are delighted to announce that the opening round will remain at the Hookwood Trials Centre following a lot of behind the scenes work with the go ahead Club. Breaking from the traditional Saturday date, the event will now take place on Sunday 23rd May. It is hoped that the...

Season due to start later in May

Following the announcement made by the UK Government on Monday, lots of discussions have taken place with potential organiser's and members of the Trials & Enduro Committee with regards to this year’s series, but specifically rounds one and two. Whilst the ACU have approved the re-start of events from April...

Season start delayed until May

Following submissions from many valued partners, riders and friends requesting an early announcement, it has been decided to postpone the start of the Championship until May. With the pandemic still raging across the country, the decision has been made to delay the start until May in order to hopefully hold...

Staying positive for 2021.

Whilst the safety of all will always be the top priority, plans are still going ahead for a full season in 2021. It is accepted that the season start may have to be delayed from the planned 27th March date, but a decision will not be made until Mid February....

A year to forget - maybe not.

Whilst everyone looks back at 2020 as a year of disruption and uncertainty, the fact that the Championship managed to complete four of the panned eight rounds was an achievement in itself. A lot of people contributed to this, the ACU Trials & Enduro Committee for supporting the championship in...

Details for 2021 announced.

The ACU Trials & Enduro Committee met last week and details have been confirmed for the 2021 series, which, Covid precautions allowing, could consist of nine rounds, to include two double headers. The format will be the same as the shortened 2020 series with the four classes, Trial GB, Trial...

Provisional 2021 dates

With the FIM and FIME having released a provisional calendar for 2021, the ACU were ready with a list of provisional dates for the ACU Trial GB series in 2021. There are currently nine dates allocated, but this does not necessarily mean that there will be nine rounds in the...

TRRS 2020 Manufacturers champions.

In our last blog of the season, we confirm that TRRS are the winners of the 2020 Manufacturers Championship. With the top rider from each marque, in each of the three classes - Trial 125 does not count at present - the key to the brands success was to field...

Iwan Roberts confirmed as ACU Trial GB Champion.

Despite missing the opening round back in March, Iwan Roberts (TRRS) lifted the title in the Trial GB class near Matlock on Saturday. However, it was Toby Martyn (TRRS) who took the round win by the narrowest of margins - a single mark, from Dan Peace (Sherco) with James Dabill...

Danby retains series crown in ACU Trial 2 Class

With a calculated ride, Ross Danby (TRRS) took maximum points in round four and with it another championship title in the ACU Trial 2 Class. The Midlander set himself up with a single mark score on the first of three laps and whilst conditions worsened he maintained the advantage of...

Yeomans takes Expert crown

By the narrowest of margins, Sam Yeomans (Vertigo) clinched the ACU Trial Expert Championship by a single point from his arch rival, Dan Thorpe (Gas Gas) at Matlock on Saturday. In a relatively low scoring event, the tall Vertigo rider set himself up for the win and put his main...

Dance remains unbeaten and takes crown.

Jack Dance (Gas Gas) completed his dominance of the ACU Trial GB class with another emphatic win at the final round, held near Matlock on Saturday. However, the Horsham teenager did not have everything his own way as he was headed on the opening lap of twelve sections by Harry...

Champions crowned.

The four ACU Trial GB Champions were crowned on Saturday when the final round took place near Matlock. Iwan Roberts (TRRS), Ross Danby (TRRS), Sam Yeomans (Vertigo) and Jack Dance (Gas Gas) all collected their respective Gold plates in a nail biting finish, especially in the Trial 2 and Expert...

Final round to decide titles.

The shortened 2020 season draws to a close on Saturday with the final round taking place at Dudwood Farm, near Matlock. The full sixty entries will congregate on the venue for the 9.30am start where two of the four classes are still hotly contested. The ACU Trial 2 and ACU...

Dance remains unbeaten

With a pair of wins at the weekend, Jack Dance (Gas Gas) has put himself into a strong position to lift the ACU Trial 125 crown when the series comes to a conclusion in nine days time. With three straight wins and only missing out on a total of two...

ACU Trial 2 battle reaches fever pitch.

With just ten championship points separating the top four, the battle for the title in the Trial 2 Class is certain to go to the wire at Elton in eleven days time. Realistically, the battle is likely to be between just the top two, Ross Danby (TRRS) and Andrew Chilton...

A look at the Expert class from Rounds 3 and 4.

In the first of our four class reviews from the weekend, a look at the ACU Trial Expert class is very interesting as the final round approaches in just twelve days time. Whilst four riders have a mathematical chance of lifting the title, in reality it is just two, with...