In even worst conditions than Saturday, round three which took place on the bleak moorland course in Devon today was hit by constant rain which started to fall when the first competitor was called to the start line at 9.30am. However, the hard working Torridge MCC officials stuck to the...

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In the wake of storm Alex, the fifty plus starters at round two in Devon had a hard day battling through the three laps of twelve sections which were hounded by wind and rain on the bleak moorland course today. In a tough event, marks were high with only a...

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Despite it's best efforts Storm Alex failed to deter members of the Torridge Club when they arrived on site this morning ahead of round two of the series. Four of the planned first day sections were completely flooded and the Clerk of the Course, John Luckett quickly improvised by "borrowing"...

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With their main focus being the Trial GP's, six of our top riders have withdrawn from the two rounds this weekend. With the Italian Trial GP, which is the final round of the 2020 campaign in just one week's time, the six riders pictured have decided that the risk of...

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In brilliant sunshine, the twelve sections for round two which takes place on Saturday are all laid out, with just the tape to be completed. However, with a gale and high winds forecast for Friday, the Torridge Club have wisely decided to leave this until very late, with plenty of...

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With sixteen of the proposed twenty four sections now marked out, the organisers of rounds two & three turned their attention to some standard sign printing today in readiness for the arrival of riders and teams this weekend. Some stringent Covid 19 rules have been put in place to comply...

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In brilliant sunshine, members of the Torridge Club today started laying the sections for rounds two and three which will take place next weekend. A massive effort, including marking out no less than twenty four separate sections is the project, with two fully completed this afternoon. Effectively, rounds two and...

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Following the UK Government announcement on the 22nd September, organisers of the next two rounds of the series on the 3rd and 4th October have put further Covid measures in place. The main point is that effectively, the event will be run behind closed doors, which means that unfortunately spectators...

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The Torridge Club have changed the whole course for the second day. From the Start Area, the sixty riders will go directly to the stream area which was mid way round the previous day for two different sections which will have been "scrubbed" as part of the route on Saturday....

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We are pleased to show details of the route and sections for round two of the series which will resume at Petertavy in Devon on Saturday October 3rd. In a course of approx. 3.5kms the twelve sections are spread over a moorland area and after the opening section on some...

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We are pleased to confirm that the venue for the final round of the 2020 series will be held at Elton, near Matlock. The postcode is DE4 2LZ. With ample parking and easy access, the ACU Events team will organise the event on Saturday 17th October. The venue consists of...

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Ex British Champion, Michael Brown is one of the entries in the ACU Trial 2 Class for rounds two and three, which takes place in Devon in three weeks time. The other big part to this story is that Michael will be riding the latest E Pure Electric Motion machine...

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Following initial concerns over the possible impact of new Government restrictions, the Torridge Club are pressing ahead with rounds two and three which take place near Tavistock on the first weekend in October. A clear statement from a Minister on the BBC Breakfast programme today, Grant Shapps was clear that...

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Whilst it is full steam ahead for rounds two and three on the first weekend in October, we would like to inform you that a change of venue has been forced upon us for the final round on Saturday October 17th. With the event originally planned for North Wales, the...

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The Ride ACU website members portal is now open for entries for the revised re start to the season which will commence on the weekend of the 3rd & 4th October. With both days being held on different sections at the Trials paradise known as Petertavy, in Devon, the event...

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Following the cancellation of the Yeadon Guiseley round this coming weekend, we have scheduled three more rounds to take place, following the successful opening round at Hookwood, back in March. The Devon “double header” has been delayed for one week to the weekend of the 3rd & 4th October. The...

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The ACU Trials & Enduro Committee have sanctioned the re start of the series and round two will be organised by the Yeadon Guiseley Club at their popular Addingham Moorside venue, high above Silsden in Yorkshire on August 16th, which is one of the original series dates. However, there will...

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With so many enquiries coming from Riders, Teams and Sponsors, we would like to make this short announcement ahead of a PROVISIONAL revised calendar which should issued within a few days. There will be new stipulations which organisers are currently considering which will also be published here when the provisional...

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Following the announcement by the Prime Minister one week ago, the ACU Directors held a planned virtual meeting on Tuesday. There were thirteen items on the Agenda but the main discussion was around the Covid-19 crisis and where we are with motorcycle sport. A separate statement has already been...

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Current British Champion achieved what many others haven't - showing his skills on prime time TV in the form of Britain's Got Talent tonight. Recorded back in February, the Huddersfield based World Class rider gave a confident demonstration on a man made step system before inviting judge David Walliams to...

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We are aware that Organisers, Teams, Sponsors and Riders are facing uncertain times and this is likely to continue for some time yet. The ACU is monitoring the situation on a daily basis and will follow Government Guidelines at all times. The safety of everyone is of prime importance. It...

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Whilst completely understandable, it is with regret that we have to announce that the MacKenzie Trial, which was scheduled for June 14th has been cancelled and will not run this year. The Yeadon Guiseley Club announced their decision today, coincidentally the same day as ACU Directors met by video link...

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We reckon that there were British Champions spanning 60 seasons in attendance at Hookwood when round one took place three weeks ago. With seventeen between them, our picture shows Sammy Miller (11) and Malcolm Rathmell (6) watching the action from the Sandpit section. Of course, there were others on site...

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We have to announce that with regret, but coupled with common sense, the Neath Club have decided to cancel to St David's Trial, which was scheduled to take place on April 5th, due to the ongoing Coronavirus situation. The decision was taken at the weekly Club Meeting held on Monday...

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Assisted by two class wins, Beta have taken an early lead in the Manufacturers Championship with TRRS in second and Montesa/ Honda currently in third. Reigning Champions, Gas Gas currently do not have anyone in the ACU Trial GB class which is likely to effectively rule them out of retaining...

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James Dabill (Beta) displayed the reason for his world number six position when he won the opening round in difficult conditions at Hookwood on Saturday by a massive twenty two marks. Despite failing on the first of twelve sections on lap one where all of his rivals lost minimal marks...

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Local hero, Sam Connor (Beta) repeated his 2019 victory in the Trial 2 class after a tough day, losing sixty eight marks over the three lap, twelve section course at Hookwood on Saturday. Settling into third on the opening lap of slippery rocks and climbs, big Sam managed to keep...

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Having switched to Vertigo during the winter, Sam Yeomans took a close win in the ACU Trial Expert class at a slippery Hookwood venue on Sunday.. With just two marks separating the top four, Yeomans held onto a slender lead he established on the first of three laps to take...

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Local rider Jack Dance (Gas Gas) took an early lead on the first lap of the opening round of the series which was held at a muddy Hookwood on Saturday. The event, not far from Dance's home base at Horsham, featured many gripless rocks and climbs which deteriorated as the...

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With a masterly display of control, James Dabill (Beta) scored a convincing win in the opening round of the year at Hookwood earlier today. Whilst Dabill had a convincing twenty two marks advantage at the end of three gruelling laps,, local hero, Sam Connor (Beta) snatched a last lap victory...

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The Organising Team are pleased to announce that at noon on Saturday, Trials fans around the world will be able to follow the progress of all of the seventy five riders taking part in the Surrey Cup Trial, which is the opening round of the 2020 series. Developed by...

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Although Jack Price will be dressed in green and black as a new recruit to the Vertigo Team, these two riders, pictured at Brimham Rocks in 2019, start as hot favourites to walk away with the coveted Keedwell ACU Trial GB crown at the end of the season. Whilst 2019...

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Ireland's Josh Hanlon has confirmed that he will be on the start line for the opening round at Hookwood in just over three weeks time. A clash of dates in 2019 meant that the young Irish star had to miss three rounds, including the opener which clashed with an Irish...

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A lot of work has gone on at Hookwood in recent months with some new sections and modifications to existing ones being carried out by the enthusiastic team, headed by Clerk of the Course, Jim Connor. Whilst Jim stressed that the ACU Trial Expert and Trial 125 route will be...

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Last weekend saw around six hundred riders attend the annual ACU Awards Dinner at the National Motorcycle Museum. Traditionally January is a difficult time to attract riders as many are in warmer climes training, but for the 2020 version a large number attended. ACU Trial Expert winner, Chris Stay made...

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After being in the British Trials wilderness for a few years following James Dabill's success in the middle of the last decade, Vertigo are now making a dramatic challenge for Championship success, with no less than current British Champion, Jack Price being confirmed as their latest recruit. In one of...

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Entries for the opening round of 2020 are now available on the Ride ACU website. The traditional season opener will once again be at the fantastic Hookwood facility which is near West Horsley in Surrey. A lot of work has been done to revamp the compact course in the past...

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Iwan Roberts, who has been plagued by injury and illness for the past two seasons has confirmed he will once again be competing in the ACU Trial GB class this year. The Ex Trial 2 World Champion will once again compete on a 300cc TRRS UK sponsored machine and is...

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Scorpa's top scorer in 2019 by finishing sixth in the main category, Whitby's Andy Chilton has announced that he will step down to the ACU Trial 2 Class for 2020. Very consistent performances netted the twenty eight year old sixth position in 2019 which also boosted the Scorpa position in...

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Widely tipped as a possible title challenger in the Trial 2 Class of ACU Trial GB this coming season, Richard Sadler has resigned with Gas Gas, again supported directly by UK Importer John Shirt - JST Gas Gas UK. The twenty six year old from Leyburn has a super smooth...

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