Archived for 2003
Events 2004

 

Whitley Mill Trial held at Penshurst, Kent 4th July 2004
Gas Gas ace Richard Ely totally blitzed the expert field today to the tune of 9 marks clear of the second place rider Ashley Newbery. The monster mark margin was a huge irritation to his rivals and Ely stood alone on a pinnacle of.....
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The Kenneth Cup held at Burwash, East Sussex 12th September 2004

"THE ULTIMATE" Gavin Cooper sledge hammered the expert win to the tune of 31 marks clear of second and third placed finishers Nicky Dowland and Ben Wibberley. The demanding 20-section course was challenging and....
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Sidcup 30 trial held at Canada Heights April 2004
Temperatures soared high at this weekend's Canada Heights trial, and a tough course awaited the riders. The trial had three routes, one of which (Super Expert) being very unique. A Super Expert rider was permitted to bounce his/her bike sideways whilst stationary, reverse, and will only lose marks whilst...
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Langmaid Trial held at Coopers Wood 18th April 2004
The Langmaid trial traditionally boasts some of the most unpredictable weather conditions for the month of April, with rain having been a major factor in the trial, but not the Saturday - course construction day. Sunday the day of trial the weather conditions had deteriorated so much so that an unprecedented

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Ron Bramley trial held at Betchworth Quarry 7th March 2004

Round 3 of the South-eastern Championship was held at Betchworth Quarry, 7th March. The scheduled date of this event was changed but made no odds, the trial was well organised and very well laid out. I was riding the inter route and so it appeared was most of the field. The final results in......
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Sam Connor exclusive interview

Sam Connor is one of England's true trials ambassadors for the sport. Renowned for his spectacular riding and his celebrity name, he is an idol and hero to many. Sam Connor is, quite simply, the legend of Trials. The crowds worship his gutsy, aggressive.....
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Valentines Trial held at Bagshot Heath 8th February 2004

Last months Star Group trial was one of the best trials I've ever ridden and it was held here at Bagshot Heath. The COC then, done himself proud on all of the routes, which unfortunately was not the case for this trial.
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Dunlop Trial held at the Gliding Club 25th January 2004

I've heard loads of bad things about the Dunlop Trial with its over the top sections, riders going home early, verbal complaints, written complaints etc. I even heard "if Ashford MCC messes....
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Sidcup 60 held at Canada Heights 11th January 2004

Congratulations to the Sidcup Club. Twenty sections, two laps and a course that took some planning. Not the easiest of things to produce, a trial....
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Ted Sheppard Mermorial Trial, 11th January 2004
The start to the Star Group Combine series got off to a cracking start with this the opening round being held at Bagshot Heath. The course consisted....
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BDMCC clubman trial round 4 Stonegate 4th January 2004
Familiarity with land can sometimes spell a disastrous ride. Exactly what went wrong today was down to some rear poundage. I'm not talking that extra Christmas turkey.....
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