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LONG DISTANCE TRIALS AND RALLIES - DIRECTORY OF EVENTS - for motorcycles


??? against a date represents the 2011 past date - am awaiting 2012 date - if you know it please tell me. Many thanks.

Mail me at briansussex@antispam.hotmail.com (remove antispam first!) with corrections or additions please.

For further information about ACTC clubs and the ACTC Motorcycle Championship events - see http://www.actc.org.uk/

LDTs - as a rule of thumb these are suitable for smaller (around 250cc) singles with low gearing, reasonable torque but, essentially, a good lock to be able to manoeuvre in tight sections. Also a good idea to pick a lightish model (as you are likely to be picking it up out of the mud regularly if you ride like me!). If you are the competitive type, look at last year's results and see what bikes finished in the top 20 of the event you are interested in.

Rallies - quite a different kettle of fish. Much depends on the individual event but, most importantly, the weather! I haven't been able to do any of the rallies so if anyone can advise which ones are suitable for bigger bikes then I am happy to add the information.

 

Date

Club/Organisation & contact

Event/Venue

2012    

January 6/7th 2012

 

The Motor Cycling Club (MCC)  - see http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/events/calendar.htm

Exeter Trial - a "Classic"  LDT first run by the MCC in 1910! For cars, solos and sidecars - about 100 m/c entries and over 200 cars - 3 "starts" (Cirencester, Popham and Okehampton) starting at about 8.30pm on Friday night and finishing at Torquay from 12 noon onwards into the evening. 13 observed sections and 2 special tests. A well organised event that tests the stamina and your bike preparation. Give it a try - I enjoyed my first taste in the 2002 event and got a Gold in 2003!

January 29th 2012

North Devon MC - www.ndmc.org.uk

Regulations and entry forms are available for download from www.ndmc.org.uk or by contacting the Secretary of the Meeting Jill Hayward- Mob: 07814 387343 or E-mail: rhayward_69@hotmail.com

Exmoor Trial - approx 60 miles long in the very North of Devon with a real mixture of sections including the famous Beggars Roost, High Bray and Riverton. Starts at Cedars Inn, Bickington, Barnstaple and finishes at the Staghunters Inn (in the middle of nowhere) 20 or so miles across the moor. Open to cars and motorcycles (solo and sidecar). Given the time of year and location can be v. cold & v. wet - especially when the run takes you across the top of the moor to "Beggars Roost". Typically has 12 or so sections to run with re-starts on most sections for the bikes, well organised by NDMC. 

February 12th 2012

Launceston & N Cornwall MC - http://www.actc.org.uk/clubs/launceston.htm

Launceston Trial

February 18th 2012

Fell Side Auto Club Ltd. Entry details will be posted on http://www.fsac.flyer.co.uk/

Further details or to ask be put on the mailing list for entry forms, which are expected at the end of December, can be had from mykepocock@yahoo.co.uk . If you cannot enter why not offer your services as a marshal?

Northern Classic Trial - Open to entries from bikes and cars. This trial is a round of the Association of Classic Trials Clubs Championships. With a compact road mileage of under 70 miles this trial uses sections within the spectacular the North Lakes Forests. There will be around 12 sections and 2 special tests and competitors get the added benefit of being able to drive on roads through the forests not normally available and with magnificent views over Bassenthwaite, Keswick and the Skiddaw range.

February 26th 2012

Holsworthy MC  - http://www.actc.org.uk/clubs/holsworthy.htm

 

Regs can be obtained from Jim Wood jgwood_uk@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01237 473094

 

OR get the entry form here and the regs here

      

Chairman's Trophy Trial - The figure of eight course is just 40 miles long but includes 22 sections and special tests on public and private land. The event is open to cars and motorcycles (solo and sidecar).  The start, finish and lunch halt is at the Bradworthy Motor Museum.

March 4th 2012

Golden Valley Classic Motorcycle Club - http://www.goldenvalleyclassicmotorcycleclub.co.uk/

 

March Hare Road Trial - a long distance road trial around the Cotswolds

March 25th 2012

Torbay MC - Entry details/Regs and previous reports available on their website at http://www.torbay-mc.co.uk/torbay-trial.html

 


 

Torbay Trial - car and motorcycle classes. The Trial will start and finish at the Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, immediately off the A38, approximately 1 mile from the end of the M5. This is a route totalling 74 miles and will take competitors to various venues where they will attempt at least 14 Observed Sections and 2 Observed Tests. There will be a mix of classic hills used in previous Exe Valley and Torbay Trials such as Simms & Tipley, some new sections introduced last year and some additional new Sections for 2011.

March 25th 2012

Cornwall Centre ACU. Entry and regs available from http://www.camborneandredruthmotorclub.com/10th-april-end-to-end-trial/52


Heather Wilcox, Trebelsue Farm Cottage, Porth, Newquay. TR8 4AN

Telephone: 01637 871033 email: heathermaywilcox@yahoo.co.uk

 

50th End-to-End Reliability Road Trial - a 135 mile reliability trial for solo bikes, quads and sidecars - starts at Crooklets Car Park Bude and finish at St. Buryan Community Hall. Sections throughout Cornwallwith 2 special tests

April 1st 2012

West Glos. & Dean Forest MCC - Entry details/Regs and previous reports available on their website at www.wgdfmcc.org.uk

 

See - http://www.wgdfmcc.org.uk/events/wyegate/wyegate_2012.htm
 

Wyegate Trial - Solo Trail Bikes and Pre '65s' only - 100 entries - starts 8.30 am or earlier at Berry Hill Rugby Club, Nr. Coleford, Glos - the course is 70-90 miles long and will include public roads, old county roads, byways and Private land. Around the lower Wye Valley/Monmouthshire/Gloucestershire. One of the tougher ones, but still fun to leg your way around!

April 3rd ???

 

Aldermaston Nomads MCC - http://www.aldermastonnomads.co.uk/pages/calendar.html

Meeting Secretary - Christine Dowse Tel 01635 865591

 

2011 entry form here http://srmcc.co.uk/regs/Nomads%20Pathfinder%203%20stage%20trial%203-4-11.pdf
 

Pathfinder 3-stageTrial  - in conjunction with the B.A.F.M.A. Incorporating a Round of the Army Motorcycling Championship 2011. Training Area D1, The Maultway, Bagshot. Start 10.00 am. A 3 stage trial is a mix of easy-ish trials and enduro.
Stage 1 - 4 or 5 mile enduro type loop with 10 sections marked like a normal trial, with plenty of time to complete. usually a couple of laps. 
Stage 2 - similar, but with a slightly tighter time limit, simplified marking, and multiple bikes allowed in the sections. 
Stage 3 - pre-determined number of laps to complete in a given time (about an hour). Footing is allowed, and sections are simple ride thru check points. Experts usually get an extra lap to do. 
There is a special test on Stage 1 as a tie breaker. 
Its a great fun event with plenty of riding and a break between each stage. And all for just £26! 

April 3rd ???

Braintree Motorcycle Club - the link for the entry form will be via their website here  - http://www.braintree-mcc.co.uk/

 

 

The Stisted LDT. Aimed at being a fun event with a 100 mile lap around the Essex Suffolk border, using Green Lanes, Byways and private land. There will be free camping and a good village pub nearby. There will be a number of observed sections marked on punch cards and according to the ACU standing regulations TSR22 (non-stop) i.e. 0,1,2,3,5 and a timed special test used only as a tie-break.

Start - Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex CM77 8AZ

April 6th/7th 2012

The Motor Cycling Club (MCC)  - see www.ukmotorsport.com/mcc/MCC_Intro.htm 

Lands End Trial - another Classic MCC trial - a good test of bike and rider stamina! IMHO, this is the best of the three MCC "biggies" - could be coz I got a Silver in 2002 and a Gold in 2003 ;-)

April 15th 2012

Cheltenham Home Guard MCC

Date confirmed - http://www.acuwesterncentre.org.uk/2012events.html

Contact for regs is Anthony Falconer 01452 790577

 

Sphinx Trial - organised by the Cheltenham Home Guard M/C Club - solos only - this is one of the best motorcyclists' LDT of the year, about 70 miles with around 30 sections.  Starts at Hazleton, off the A40.

April 22nd ???

West of England MC - http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/

 

CHECK WEBSITE BEFORE TRAVELLING AS EVENT MAY BE POSTPONED BECAUSE OF THE POOR WEATHER!

Good Friday Trial  Easy trial for beginners - quite possible with a trail bike - excellent fun. Wolborough Woods, Decoy, nr Newton Abbot - just off the Ogwell roundabout. Very informal - starts at 11am. Signposted on A381 Newton Abbot to Totnes Road.
Look for signs from Ogwell Roundabout.

May 1st ??? Pendennis MC - http://pendennismcc.co.uk/regs/

Trials contact is Dave Andrews Tel: 01209 821023

Pendennis Flora Trial - about 65 miles - starting and finishing at the Coppice Inn, Lanner -  at least 14 sections and Special Tests - morning loop around Redruth and Truro - afternoon loop around Helston and the Lizard.

May 7th ???

Saturday

West Glos & Dean Forest Motor Cycle Club - www.wgdfmcc.org.uk

Contact - West Glos Secretary [secretary@wgdfmcc.org.uk]

 

West Glos Trail Bike Trial - a multi-lap jaunt around 10 or so sections and a special test.

May 8th ???

 

Hafren Dirt Bike Club - http://www.hafrendbc.co.uk/

 

Regs now available at http://www.enduronews.com/regs/Tarenig%20Rally%20Regs%202009.pdf

Tarrenig Forest Trail Bike Rally - Start/Finish: Glan Severn Arms, Sign posted off the A44, Llangurig to Aberystwyth Road. This event is specifically designed for Trail bikes and will be decided over a number of “Special Stages” which will be timed to the nearest second. The course is a mixture of open hillside and forest tracks. There will be three laps of the course with two special stages per lap.

May 8th ???

 

Swindon and District MC - http://www.sdmcc.org.uk/calendar/calendar.htm

 

See http://www.sdmcc.org.uk/regsresults/Swindonian2011Regs.pdf

Swindonian LDT - 90 miles - 20 sections on Wiltshire downland passing through parts of Oxon and Berks. The Start and Finish will be at The Black Horse Inn, Upper Wanborough, Nr. Swindon, Wiltshire. Probably do-able on a Boxer GS - might have to dab a lot to pull the bike round the tighter sections but it would still be a great day out with lots of great laning. 

May 13th 2012

Ilkley & District Motor Club

Contact:  Jane Tindall  0113 225 2019

More info and regs at:
http://www.ilkleymotorclub.org.uk/index4.htm

The Ilkley Classic Trial - open to cars and a restricted invitation event status for motorcycles. A chance to return to the rarely-trialled (in recent years anyway) Yorkshire Dales, this event is open to a wide selection of clubs including all ACTC member clubs including the MCC and VSCC. Although well outside the normal trialling season we should, at least, have a fighting chance of good weather in a wonderful part of the countryside.

May 15th ???

Stratford-Upon-Avon Club

 

For an entry form visit the Stratford Club web site at http://www.stratford-upon-avonmcc.org.uk/

 

Other dates for this series here http://www.acu.org.uk/News/2011/01/2011-SAMMY-MILLER-PRODUCTS-TRIALS-CHAMPIONSHIP/

Sammy Miller Union Jack Trial. The Stratford-Upon-Avon Club are running a round of the Sammy Miller Classic Trials Championship starting at Downs Farm near Bourton-on-the-Hill on the Cotswolds. Open to all types of classic bikes including sidecars, there are also two classes for trail bikes- Hard and Easy. With two routes on offer, any trail bike (or twin shock trials bikes) can choose to take-on the classic solos on the hard route or for a less challenging day out, you can go up against the classic sidecars on the easy route.

This trial is ideal for anyone wishing to get a bit of practice in for LDTs, but without the navigation worries; the whole 26 mile route is marked! There will also be a lunch stop at Top Farm high on the Cotswold Hills. The entry fee is just £15 and included in that, each rider get's a £1 voucher to use at the lunch stop.
 

May 20th 2012

Taunton MCC

Contact:  Steve Grinter (07989 415922) - taunton_mcc@yahoo.co.uk

 

2011 entry form here: http://www.eventdirectory.org.uk/2011JBentry.doc

 

2011 regs here: http://www.eventdirectory.org.uk/2011JBREGS.doc

Jubilee Trial (LDT) - 2011 will use the traditional route of approx. 65 miles in the Brendon Hills and Exmoor and will include public highway, unsurfaced roads, forestry and private land, and at least 20 observed sections and special tests. There will be one route. This will be a 'non stop' trial marked on 0.1.2.3.5 basis ( ACU TSR22B) with one Progressive Hill. Inspection of the sections will be not be allowed, excepting special tests. A drinks halt may be included at the half way point .

Please ensure that you take enough fuel as there is not a fuel station close to the course. Definitely the highlight of the year - the weather is at least warmer if not drier, and the daylight is longer (v. important).

May 20th 2012
 

Sidcup & DMCC  -  http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/

 

Full details including regs will be on www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk asap. 

 

Stop Press - Regs and Entry Form published - see http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/dates/sidcup_ldt/sidcup_ldt_2010.html
 

Sidcup LDT - Start/Finish at the Gliding club at Charing, Nr Ashford. Covering around 90 mile loop around Shadoxhurst, Romney Marsh and Tenterden before heading back up the the Gliding Club via Bethersden and Pluckly. Around 10 sections, all do able (with a few dabs) on the average trail/enduro type bike. See the Sidcup MCC website for more details closer to the event, including regs and entry lists.

July 7th/8th 2012

Yorkshire Enduro Club - more info here  http://www.enduro-neec.org.uk/

 

Ryedale Rally - a 2-day rally/raid event in Cropton and Langdale Forests, N Yorks. Designed for big trail or rally bikes and "gentlemen" and "lady" riders, this event is an enjoyable weekend out in countryside otherwise closed to motorcycles. Please note this is not an enduro/race - if you want one of those, ride a true enduro or multi-lapper. Suitable for big bikes.

July 8th 2012

The Motor Cycling Club (MCC)  - see www.ukmotorsport.com/mcc/MCC_Intro.htm 

Testing Trial - another Classic MCC trial
 

July 15th 2012

 

Sidcup & DMCC  -  http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/

Timber Woods LDT  Start/Finish at location TBA, covering around 90 miles of roads and byways of North and West Kent with sections along the route. See the Club's website for more details closer to the event, including regs and entry lists. Round 2 (of 3) of the South Eastern Centre LDT Championship.

July 22nd 2012

 

CAERPHILLY & DISTRICT MOTORCYCLE CLUB -

2011 entry form and regs available here!

Ivor Morkot Memorial Tour Of Caerphilly LDT

START TIME: 8.30am - BEDWAS RUGBY CLUB, NEWPORT ROAD, BEDWAS, CAERPHILLY

A single lap of approximately 70 miles, using public roads, forestry land, private tracks and BOATs around the County of Caerphilly. There will be a number of observed sections marked on punchcards and according to the ACU standing regulations TSR22 (non-stop) i.e.. 0,1,2,3,5 and a timed special test used only as a tie-break.

July 23rd/24th ???
 
To enter this event online, visit www.dirtbike-action.co.uk  or visit the NEEC site.

Phone 07792485622

Classes for rally bikes to enduro bikes including side cars - enter early online and save ££££

THE KIELDER K2 RALLY - two days of fantastic riding using a 70 mile lap of trails and hard based tracks around the mighty Kielder forest and Northumberland national park, starting from the tourist town of Bellingham then entering the famous Kielder forestry complex, working its way through Smailsmouth, the Bower Pundershaw, Wark then heading north before turning towards Falstone and the run home to Bellingham, with 3 special test per day and optional harder routes for the rider that want a bit more of a challenge. The club has arranged a free refuelling service around the route, camping starts from Thursday for those that want to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings and the Northumberland national park.

July 24th???

Saturday!

Camel Vale MCC  -  http://www.camel-valemcc.net

Colwith Timed and Observation Trial  Open to Enduro and Trail bikes. Start/Finish at Colwith Farm, nr Par in Cornwall. 1pm start. The course will be approximately 4 miles in length with both woodland and field boundaries, and include at least 3 observed sections per lap. The first rider to finish will set the standard time. The number of laps may be amended on the day after consideration of weather conditions. 

August 12th 2012 The Neath Motor Club will organise the National Fred Rist Trial for Solo Motorcycles held under the ACU National Sporting Code, the Standing Trials Regulations , the Trail Bike Championship Regulations these Supplementary Regulations and any Final instructions that may be issued.   This event will be a round of the ACU – Trail Bike Championship
Regs will be published at
http://www.welshtrials.com/
Fred Rist LDT - the course will consist of approx   60-70 miles which will include Public Highway as well as off-road tracks and trails. There will be approx 30 Observed Sections. This year due to our change of date we will be able to use approx 7mls of Sarn Helen roman road so there will be even less roadwork!  This is a superb event - as tough as the Wyegate. A competitor reported back from the 2008 event that they came nearly last but loved every minute. Praise indeed!

START:    TRW Car Park – Resolven – which is just off A465 – Neath to Merthyr Rd .

START TIME:  09.00am

August 20th/21st ???

WTRA - http://wtra.co.uk/Snowrun/Events2010.pdf

 

 

 

Beacons Rally - the Rally will follow the successful format of the first event in 2009 - start at Llandovery Rugby Club.  The club expect the course to be more challenging than the former Red Kite Rally with more off-road forest tracks but still suitable for all big trail bikes using off-road tyres.

September 9th 2012

Holsworthy MC - Secretary and contact  Janet Martin on  01288 331479

Regulations at http://www.actc.org.uk/news/2008 T&T regs.pdf
Entry form here http://www.actc.org.uk/news/T%20&T%20ENTRY%20F%201.pdf

 

The Roger Pole Taw & Torridge Classic Trial

Some 68 miles long 19 sections & 2 special tests on public & private land. Open to cars & motorcycles (solo & sidecars). The start and finish will be in the car park of The Clovelly Visitors Centre, MR 190 317248 - first competitor away at 9am. A very good trial for all standard of riders. 

September 16th 2012

Organised by the Stratford-upon-Avon MCC. Entry forms can be found at http://www.stratford-upon-avonmcc.org.uk/page25.html

Sec of meeting: Richard Gill, 23 Hillwood Avenue, Shirley, Solihill, W Midlands, B90 4XR.
Tel 0121 2465823. E-mail gill.rf@googlemail.com


The classes include: Best Trail bike (OK Supreme Cup), Trail bike over 350cc,
Best British pre-75 bike, Best Twin Shock Trials Bike, Best Lady, and the Richard Morris Trophy for best team of 3 riders.

The OK Supreme LDT - the route  75 miles on and around the Cotswold Hills - includes 17 sections with a timed special test - entries limited to 120.

September 18th ???

South Durham Vintage Motorcycle Club  - http://www.vmccsouthdurham.co.uk/

Beamish Trophy Trial website: www.beamishtt.com

 

For Vintage Motorcycles!!!!!

The Beamish Trophy Trial - The event is open to members of the VMCC only. The trial covers just over 100 miles of Northern Dales in Cumbria, Durham & Northumberland and has a number of testing off-road sections. The start and finish is at the farm at the top of Hairey Hill..

October 1st ???

West of England Motorcycle Club (WEMC)  - see http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/peter-keen-round-5-of-sammy-miller-acu-2011.html

Fifth round of the Sammy Miller Products Series - see http://www.acu.org.uk/News/2011/01/2011-SAMMY-MILLER-PRODUCTS-TRIALS-CHAMPIONSHIP/

The Peter Keen Trophy Trial 25 mile road route plus sections on private land. Easily do-able on a twin-shock trail or enduro bike. No modern trials bikes just pre 65 solos and trail bikes!

Classes are: 1 Pre-Unit Rigids ** 2 Pre-Unit Springer** 3 Open** 4 Pre-Unit 5 2 Stroke

6 Unit Construction 7 British Twinshock 8 Twinshocks

9 Pre-Unit construction Sidecar** 10 Unit Construction Sidecar** 11 Twinshock Sidecar**
Location Rippon Tor Firing Range, Nr Ashburton, Devon. Map Ref SX 737741.

October 2nd  ???

Hafren Dirt Bike Club - http://www.hafrendbc.co.uk/

 

Secretary of the Meeting - Kate Jones,  Cefngwilgy Fawr, Gorn Road, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6LA
e-mail: jones@cefngwilgy.wanadoo.co.uk
Telephone no: 01686 412530 (Before 21:00)

 

Regs available 1 September 2010

Hafren Forest Rally - This is a type of event specifically designed to be suitable for Trail bikes. This event will be decided over a number of “Special Stages” which will be timed to the nearest second. The course will be a mix of fire road, forest tracks and open hill, with plenty of spectacular Mid Wales countryside. There will be three laps of the 45 mile course with three special stages per lap except that novices will only do two laps.
Start/Finish: Sweet Lamb Motorsport Complex, sign posted off the A44, Llangurig to Aberystwyth Road.

 

October 4th - IF IT RUNS - not run in 2008 because of problems with the venue

Taunton MCC Ltd   - secretary of meeting is Stuart Haskins, telno: 01823 660355. e-mail: stuarth@eclipse.co.uk - organised by Buster Griffin

"The Tom Milton 2 Stage Trial". Consists of two separate riding sessions; a Cross Country with Observed Sections and a timed Cross Country event. All on private land at Trickey Warren, Churchstanton, Taunton. ACU event.

October 6/7th 2012

The Motor Cycling Club (MCC)  - see www.ukmotorsport.com/mcc/MCC_Intro.htm 

The Edinburgh Trial (always the first weekend of October). The trial this year is only 180 miles or so (near 300 in 2000) starting at 01.00 Saturday the first three or four sections being easy but in the dark!  Entrants must be MCC members or invited (e.g. Army or Police motorcycle club members). Not so easy in the wet.

October 7th 2012

Leamington Victory Motor-Cycle Club - http://www.leamingtonvictory.org.uk/

Secretary - secretary@leamingtonvictory.org.uk

Secretary of the Meeting - Ann Archer - Tel. No. 0121 743 3220 - annarche@googlemail.com

Regs and entry form - http://www.midlandcentreacu.org.uk/page5.html

 

 

Charlie Reynolds Memorial LDT

Start/Finish: The start will be at Southam Rugby Club, Southam, Warwickshire. CV47 2DG. The club is on the B4451 Southam to Deppers Bridge road. Refreshments will be available in the clubhouse before and after the event. The first rider will start at 9:01 and the rest at one minute intervals.  

Route: Approximately 50 miles and will include public roads. There will be approximately 30 sections, including a special test. The route will include green lanes in the South Warwickshire area. A route card will be sent to each rider prior to the trial, there will not be any route marking on the roads.

October 9th ??? West Glos - www.wgdfmcc.org.uk
A round of the Rickman British Bike Championship - LDT Trial, Open - Regs, Entries and Info -
http://www.wgdfmcc.org.uk/events/sidecargate/suppregs_SidecargateTrial09oct2011.pdf
and
http://www.acuwesterncentre.org.uk/downloads/C8-2009-1_wc_ACU_Event_Entry_IAForm.pdf

Secretary is Zoe Elsmore Zoe_e1@hotmail.com Tel: (01594 837508)

SidecarGate LDT
Start Time 10.00 am
Start & finish: The Miners Sling, Coleford, Glos B4228 2m S of Coleford (OS Ref 582078)
Course is 25 miles Green lanes & private land in the Wye Valley including 25 observed sections. Bacon rolls provided for competitors at start

October 14th 2012

Minehead MC  - http://www.actc.org.uk/clubs/minehead.htm

Secretary of the Meeting is Cliff Derrick, Clerk of the Course Dick Hutchings

Classic Trial for Cars and Bikes, round in ACTC and ASWMC Classic Trials Championships

 

Contact  Les Woodward 01984 633704 or 07789255696 or email les@mineheadmotorclub.com

Exmoor Clouds Classic Trial (LDT) - about 125 bikes and cars - a bit of a toughy with some classic lanes such as Port Lane - 15 sections and a special test - great event in great surroundings. Starts and finishes at Raleghs Cross Inn.

October 14th 2012

West of England MC

Sec of meeting Vic Ashford, 1 Cleaveland Rise, Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6FF
Tel 01626 332891

Regs available at: http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/west-of-england-moor-to-sea-2011.html and in the Southern Centre ACU Gazette in early September

The Moor to Sea Trial - a popular event which includes a stretch on Dartmoor (hence More to See pun) plus the classic Sims Hill - 150 solos only - 14 sections and 2 special tests.

Location: Homers Heath, Buckland FC, Decoy, Newton Abbot, Devon. Signed from the A380 between Newton Abbot & Torquay. Start time 8am.

October 15th/16th ???

This event is specifically designed to be suitable for TRAIL bikes.

http://wtra.co.uk/Snowrun/Events2010.pdf

Cambrian Rally - The Cambrian Rally in the Tywi Forest, incorporating part of the Strata Florida track and stunning scenery in one of the remotest areas of Mid-Wales. The course will be of a similar standard to an easier trail ride with a mix of mostly gravel roads and moderate off-road tracks suitable for all big trail bikes using off-road tyres.

October 15th/16th ???

LAKES MOTORCYCLE TRIALS ASSOCIATION LTD.

 

Secretary of the Meeting       Mick Wren, Levenside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria  LA12 8LZ - Phone 01539-531082/ 07808-477472  
E.Mail mick.wren@virgin.net

 

LAKES 2 DAY TRIAL -

COURSE. Will be a different course each day, each will have 40 sections and will be 20 to 25 miles in length and will include public roads. Time limit will be 6 ½ hours on Saturday and 6 hours on Sunday. Time penalties will be awarded at 1 mark per minute for late starting   and late finishing up to a maximum of 20 minutes in each case. Dual sections will be used and the 2 classes will be a) National and b) Clubman.
Start will be at 9 a.m. each day from the Auction Mart, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria. Signing on will take place from 8.15 a.m. on Saturday.

October 16th ???

Witley & District MCC - http://www.witleymcc.org/

Regs will be posted here - http://www.witleymcc.org/downloads/entry-forms.htm

 

Witley LDT - start on A3 south of Guildford, 70 - 100 miles around Surrey/Hants/West Sussex lanes, 10 -12 sections. Apparently doable on a 650 Dakar or similar size bike. Can get a bit rutted and slippery when wet. Might have to dab a lot to pull the bike round the tighter sections but it would still be a great day out with lots of great laning. Probably not suitable for Boxer GS.

Round 3 (of 3) of the South Eastern Centre LDT Championship

October 20th 2012 Stroud & District Motor Club - http://www.sanddmc.co.uk/

http://www.actc.org.uk/clubs/stroud.htm

Ebworth Classic Trial - ACTC invite - aswmc - always held on a Saturday apparently! Takes place in October entirely in the delightful setting of Ebworth Chase Woods.

October 21st 2012

North Devon MC - www.ndmc.org.uk - contact John Barthram - 01271 76341

2008 regs here

Tarka Classic Trial - start and finish at CEDARS INN – Bickington, Barnstaple  EX31 2HE   01271 371784  which is off the A39 / B3232 junction - signed Roundswell and Bickington.. Total mileage about 75, with 12 sections and 4 special tests, open to cars and motorcycles (solo and sidecar)

October 28th 2012

Launceston & North Cornwall  Motor Club Ltd - contact Bob Slater on 01752 558085 for regs or download from here http://www.tvtr.co.uk/tamar09regs.zip

Tamar Classic Reliability Trial - max 70 cars and 60 bikes - starts at Hallworthy which is approx 5mls from finish 95mls with at least 12 sections and 3 special tests. Route card issued at start.

 

November 4th 2012

Camel Vale MC - Secretary of the Meeting: 

Secretary: Paul Truscott, 43 Trezaise Road, Roche, St. Austell, Cornwall,PL26 8HD
Tel 07768 741301

Regs on line at:

www.camel-valemcc.net/events.htm

Wintry Road Trial - this Classic Reliability Trial starts and finishes at 

Walter Baileys Timber Yard,  St. Andrews Road,Par. The route will be approximately 80 miles and will be detailed by written instructions and/or route markings. There will be approximately 20 observed sections and 1 Special Test (timed). No competitor may view a section prior to attempting it. Solos - no sidecars.

November 20th ???

North Berks MCC - www.northberksmcc.com 

Final round of the Sammy Miller Products Series - see http://www.acu.org.uk/News/2011/01/2011-SAMMY-MILLER-PRODUCTS-TRIALS-CHAMPIONSHIP/

 

National Downland Classic Trial  - about a 40 mile lap with between 30-40 sections. No modern trials bikes just pre 65 solos and trail bikes!

November 25th 2012

Exmoor MCC

Regs from Geoff Westcott - Tel: 01643 705522

Neil Westcott Trial (LDT) - a great ride on scenic Exmoor - starts and finishes in Minehead, is open to solo bikes and sidecars, the route of approximately 65 miles uses public roads to link approximately 14 sections and a special test which are on a mixture of public lanes and private land

December 4th ???

Totnes Motorcycle Club - send an SAE to Ann Life, The Linhay, Uphempston, Totnes, TQ9 6LP for regs - tel: 01803 862756

Ten Tors LDT - about 160 solos - starts and finishes near Red Post as for 2007 - first bike away at 8.30am - 14 sections and a special test - two sections are "challenging" hill climbs which only a few clean. Fills up VERY quickly.

December 27th ???

West of England Motorcycle Club

See:  http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/entryforms/Traditional%20Road%20Trial%2027th%20December%202011.pdf

Secretary of Meeting - Kailee Coffin, Clennon Brake, Blagdon Rd, Paignton, TQ3 3YB

Tel: 07835451277
Entries close 11 December

The Robin Hoare Christmas Traditional Road Trial - 1 lap containing road work of approx. 15-20 miles. 1 route of approx. 35 traditional type sections with star route deviations. RIDERS WILL START IN PAIRS AND MARK EACH OTHERS PUNCH CARD

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Further links:

http://www.totallyttrs.com/ - TTR250 parts & accessories guide

http://www.ttr250.com/ - all you ever wanted to know about TTR250s

http://www.eventdirectory.org.uk/ - a calendar of UK Long Distance Trials and dirtbike Rallies

http://www.actc.org.uk/ - The Association of Classic Trials Clubs was formed to promote Classical Long Distance Trials some 25 years ago. Now has its own championships for Solo Motorcycles, Sidecar Outfits, plus two leagues for Cars. Approx. 10 rounds a year plus MCC bonus rounds. £17 gets you all the Regulations, Entry forms and Results posted or e-mailed to you, magazine four times a year and gets you in the Championships. Now well sorted out with annual Prize & Trophy get-together in June. 

http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/ - The MCC - known mainly for their great long distance classic reliability trials - the Exeter Trial (held in early January), the Lands End Trial (held at Easter) and the Edinburgh Trial (held in early October).