Toby Martyn • Meeting A winning start on the TRRS at the 2019 Southern Experts settled the nerves on the move to the Spanish manufacturer.
Starting out on a variety of small motorcycles including a Yamaha PW 50 before a Clipic 50 started the feet-up career for Toby and the family.
Why the TRRS? If I am totally honest, in my opinion, 2019 did not deliver the results I wanted, and my head went down a little during the season. The deflation and lack of consistent results were maybe connected to the ‘shock’ of having the 2018 Trial2 world title taken away in such a fashion at the final section in the final round in Italy. With no world round wins in 2019, and dropping to fourth in the championship, it was time to take a good look at my direction in trials. I wanted a fresh start. After speaking with Jordi Tarres and Steve Saunders, I tested the TRRS, and it answered its own question for me.
2008: A Gas Gas 50 automatic came along and with it success in the ACU Youth D class British Championship.
Trial Magazine • February-March 2020
“…it was time to take a good look at my direction in trials. I wanted a fresh start.” In your voice you sound excited about the 2020 season! That’s because I am excited! I wanted a fresh start, and that’s what I have. I understand 100% what I have to do this year, and with the experience that Jordi Tarres and Steve Saunders can bring to me, it’s totally down to
me as an individual to deliver. Not just in the world championship but also the British one. The whole team image feels right for a young rider such as myself. When I tested the TRRS, they were more than happy to help me adjust to the Spanish machine, which confirmed in my mind that the decision to move was the correct one. I have witnessed the brand grow since its introduction in 2016, and it’s something I want to be a part of. Right, down to your minder; it’s a new team this year. I cannot speak highly enough of the opportunities I have already had in my short adult trials career, and I thank everyone who has ever helped me to get where I am today. Friendships last a long time and I especially want to thank Rudi Geiser from the RG Trials Team. It was Rudi who guided me on the way up the ladder; we are still good friends, and my family and I are eternally grateful for the year with him on the Montesa. For the last two years,
2009: Progress was made through the C class on the Beta 80cc before moving to the 125cc Beta and the B class with support from Robin Martin through his RCM trials dealership.
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