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News • The world of trials

APICO AND MOTOVERDE CLEANING PRODUCTS

Apico Factory Racing is proud to announce it will distribute the full offroad range of Motoverde cleaning and care products to the UK dealer network.

The company’s original salt-free motorcycle wash has a unique selling point, as it can be used to clean your riding kit as well.

Motoverde has a full range of complementary products that cater to different areas of your machine, available in various sizes, ranging from 125ml chain lube through to the workshop 25L concentrated motorcycle wash, snow foam and after-shine products.

With a well-supported rider social programme, the range of Motoverde products should complement Apico’s existing stable of brands very well.

In addition, there is the opportunity for dealers to top up their regular Apico parts orders with single quantities of Motoverde products, something that other off-road distributors do not currently offer.

EM WITH A WORLD FIRST France continues to lead the way in the electric trials world as the rider combination of Gael Chatagno and EM – Electric Motion – competed in the FIM Trial Des Nations in September in the World Championship Class. This was a world first for an electricpowered motorcycle, and Chatagno joined Benoit Bincaz and Hugo Dufrese the French AB MC's inTrialMag 0921.pdf team, who finished fourth.

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TRRS ONE RR 2023

As used by Adam Raga, this new 2023 model has new features which show how the TRRS brand continues to evolve and improve an already reliable model. So what main features are new for 2023?

Swinging Arm: A new TRRS-designed swinging arm in gold colour provides better dimensional precision as well as an operation that provides a greater feeling and sensitivity on the rear axle. The assembly is equipped with a new pin, bushing and seals on the swinging arm axle, which considerably reduces the free play of the system and its maintenance, as well as facilitating its assembly. All this, together with the new Reiger 3-way shock absorber settings, provides greater control and stability over the rear wheel. It also features a new spring and chain tensioner bushing that increases the spring’s fatigue strength, reducing spring maintenance.

Sump Guard: The knurled crankcase protector features a new design for improved under-frame impact protection in the footrest area.

Airbox: On the intake side there is a new nozzle for the filter box, which improves air filter positioning. The air filter and its cage are also renewed for better air intake and better fixation of the assembly.

Front Suspension: The TECH front fork is fitted with new internal settings that provide more progressive behaviour and greater sensitivity on the front end.

Electric installation: A new switch bracket for the now more accessible dual CDI map. Exhaust: In the exhaust system, there is a new forged aluminium support for the titanium exhaust pipe, achieving greater rigidity in the fixation and a better final finish.

Radiator: It is equipped with a new zinc-plated radiator cap that facilitates the maintenance of the cooling system when filling and draining.

Stickers: New graphics harmonise the new RR 2023 with an elegant yet aggressive design.

New CDI mapping: which improves engine performance at low revs.

Electric Start Models: They now feature a new bracket on the top for easy assembly and disassembly. It is possible to mount the machine with the electric starter and the TRRS-designed choke puller.

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News • The world of trials

GASGAS: 2023 SSDT ADAM RAGA 2023 ‘STILL RIDING’

GASGAS had an absolute blast at the 2022 Scottish Six Days Trial, so much so that they are already finalising their plans and support packages for any rider competing there on a GASGAS in 2023. Of course, they can’t guarantee good weather. Still, they can guarantee a comprehensive spare parts service, expert advice, some exclusive GASGAS merchandise, and so much more for anyone lining up on one of their trials models. They know firsthand that it’s as tough as it gets, with gnarly terrain and the infamous Scottish weather, which always adds an extra layer or two of difficulty. And it’s for these reasons that they will be on hand to do their very best in making your SSDT experience the most satisfying it can be.

Once again, they will be on-site in Fort William, offering technical support and spares, as well as access to their exclusive hospitality unit, to ensure that every GASGAS rider and their trials machine remains in prime working order throughout the trial. They want every GASGAS rider to cross the finish line and will do everything they can to help you make that happen.

In addition to the technical support and spares, each GASGAS rider will receive a goodie bag packed with essentials to master the event.

Once the final day is completed, they will be hosting a celebration where you’ll be able to reflect on your week in Scotland. The best part about the whole thing is that all you need is a GASGAS and an entry for the SSDT! GASGAS will be checking through the list of registered riders early next year, so if they see your gçÜå=iÉÉ=`ä~ëëáÅ=qêá~äj~Ö=MUOMKéÇÑ===N===MVLMULOMOM===OPWMR name on the list with GASGAS next to it, they will be in touch.

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By the time you read this, entries will have closed for the event, which runs from Sunday, 30th April to Saturday, 6th May 2023.

For this year’s event, there will be a limited number of spaces allocated to charity relay teams. Two or three riders supporting a charity can compete under one entry, each riding on different days. The only stipulations are that each team member must complete at least one day, and between the team members, all six days must be completed.

There will be an award for the best Charity relay team, and teams are expected Trial to raiseand a reasonable amount of money for chosen charity.

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Talk trials • Toni Bou

TONI BOU

REFLECTION: LIFE’S GOOD It is that time of the year when you start to reflect on your life when the season is over, and all I can think of at the moment is just how good 2022 has been to me.

I have really enjoyed the year, and remaining injury-free has been the platform to achieving so much success this year; something, as you all know, is not easy when I train as much as I do. The most important part, though, is that I still love riding my four-stroke Cota 4RT and working with the Repsol Honda team.

Words: Toni Bou with Trials Media • Pictures: Fili Trials Media This has been the first year with my good friend and Repsol Honda team manager Takahisa Fujinami in charge, and it has worked very well for us both. We both have huge amounts of mutual respect for one another, as we did when we were fellow team riders, and that remains in place.

When I arrived in the team in 2007, Fuji was already an FIM World Trials Champion, and he had been heavily involved with the development of the 4RT. He never once held back with helping me adapt to the four-stroke and his experiences with riding it. This is where the considerable respect comes from; he was truly so sporting despite the fact as riders, we were battling for the world title at every round. I will never forget that.

Soon I will be taking some much-needed vacation. I look forward to this every year, as time is very precious during the season.

The final round of the FIM X-Trial in Andorra did not go to plan, and I did not win, a single mark separating myself and Jaime Busto. Nevertheless, I have won 73 indoor rounds over the years, and this was the first time I had been beaten since 2019; this gives me even more motivation for the next season!

2023 will see my return to the UK as I am riding in the new DL12 indoor at Sheffield. The atmosphere, the crowd, it is everything and more! Jaime Busto beat me in Andorra; he had better be on form at Sheffield as Toni Bou is back in town, so let’s see a full arena and some special Sheffield noise!

Enjoy your Christmas and New Year.

Until next time, stay safe and well – Toni ‘Dynamite’ Bou.

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Talk trials • Toby Martyn

TOBY MARTYN

WINNER, WINNER

Yes, that’s me, the winner! It always sounds good, and I was thrilled to take my second ACU British Trial GB Championship title at the last round in Wales in early October, giving TRRS back-to-back wins in the premier league.

Words: Toby Martyn with Trials Media • Pictures: Trials Media

I had opened the season with a clear win at round one at Hookwood Trials Centre in March, which is always a good start. However, round two did not go to plan, and I found myself in second, then at round three, an easy event in the Lake District, I got pushed down to third behind both the Peace brothers. I was not happy as a gap at the top of the points table was opening up, with me falling further behind.

In an event which should have suited me down to the ground at Addingham Moorside, I finished second, caught out by a second-lap downpour.

At the Devon doubleheader, I came fighting back to take a close victory on the Saturday before a very clear win on the Sunday at Kelly’s Farm.

With two rounds remaining and myself just two points away from the top of the championship table, it was now game on.

I arrived at the penultimate round in Yorkshire with one clear message to the opposition; I was there to win with a statement attached to the 23-mark winning margin; I wanted to retain the title.

As you will find in the report on the final round here in the magazine, it was a fight all the way, but it was a delighted Toby Martyn who headed home as the 2022 champion. As always, a huge thank you to everyone who makes it happen, as my focus now moves to 2023.

All being well, I will again be competing in the 2023 FIM TrialGP World Championship, and all fingers crossed will be at home to defend my ACU title. I also think there may be a chance I could be heading up north and across the border in May; let’s see what happens.

As I close 2022, I will see you all at Sheffield in January 2023 for the DL12 Indoor; this is going to be one huge event — oh, and please remember to make the most noise for me!

Keep your eyes open and give me a cheer – Toby ‘Mush#212’ Martyn.

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Preview • DL12 Indoor

DL12 INDOOR

PEACE COMPLETES THE PICTURE Jack Peace has been confirmed as the eighth and final rider to complete the formidable lineup that will fight it out at the inaugural DL12 Indoor Trial at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday, the 7th of January, 2023. The 22-year-old from Scarborough more than deserves his place amongst the elite entry, having finished as runner-up in the ACU British Championship this season after achieving a similar feat at World level in the highly competitive FIM Trial2 World Championship class last year.

Picture: Pep Segales Speaking about the difficult process of selecting riders, Dougie Lampkin MBE explained: “Unfortunately, with only eight places up for grabs, it is not possible to include everyone who we would like to have done; it’s as simple as that. Each of the eight riders has been selected on merit and their performances this year, but when it came down to the final spot, it was so hard to split the young British trio of Jack Peace, Billy Green and Jack Dance, so we thought that the fans should decide. To be honest, we were overwhelmed by the number of votes for all three riders, though Jack Peace came out on top. The good news is that the other two guys will be on the bench and will be ready to jump in if needed, I am sure.”

Rounding off, Dougie said: “I am thrilled with the final lineup; we have the three current World champions, the current vice World Champion and World number three, the 2022 British champion, three Brits in total, plus some of the best young riders of the moment, it is going to be a great night I am sure about that.”

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DL12 INDOOR TRIAL 2023 FINAL ENTRY LIST

1: Toni Bou, Spain – 2022 FIM TrialGP World Champion 2: Jaime Busto, Spain – 2022 FIM TrialGP Vice World Champion 3: Adam Raga, Spain – 2022 FIM TrialGP World Number 3 4: Gabriel Marcelli, Spain – 2022 FIM TrialGP World Number 5 5: Sondre Haga, Norway – 2022 FIM Trial2 World Champion 6: Toby Martyn, Great Britain – 2022 ACU British Champion 7: Harry Hemingway, Great Britain – 2022 FIM Trial3 World Champion 8: Jack Peace, Great Britain – 2022 Vice ACU British Champion 1ST RESERVE: Billy Green – 2022 FIM Trial2 World Number 3 2ND RESERVE: Jack Dance – 2022 ACU British Number 5

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Sport • FIM X-Trial

BUSTO AND BOU X-TRIAL: ANDORRA

Andorra’s capital, La Vella, would open the door to the 2022 FIM X-Trial World Championship with Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP) already wearing the winning crown, such was his domination of the series with four wins already to his name. His intentions were to bow out of the 2022 season on a high with a win, but it was not to be as fellow Spanish rider Jaime Busto (Vertigo) out-pointed him by a single mark to bring to an end an incredible consecutive 15-round wins, which started back in Barcelona in 2019 in the indoor championship.

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FIM X-Trial • Sport

Adam Raga (TRRS-ESP)

With the cancellation of the final round of the 2022 FIM X-Trial World Championship in France, the focus would move to Andorra for the conclusion of this year’s shortened five-round series.

The new competition format introduced for 2022 means eight riders are reduced to three podium finishers via two opening laps, each comprising six sections. Only the top six qualify for the second lap, which sees the remaining contenders carry over their scores from the preliminary phase. The slate is then wiped clean for a head-to-head final for the three podium places. Six sections separated the eight men, with the 3,000 fans brought up close to witness the action.

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on Toni Bou to deliver another mark-free passage through the six sections, but in the challenging second section, he stopped for a five-mark loss, and Busto took the victory. However, Toni Bou

finished the year with his 32nd FIM Trial World Championship title, 16 outdoors and 16 indoors. He was a thrilled man as he sportingly congratulated Busto on his win.

GRAND FINALE

In 2022, no less than five different riders have made an X-Trial podium in the four previous rounds, including Gabriel Marcelli (ESP); Toby Martyn (GBR); Benoit Bincaz (FRA) and the newly crowned FIM Trial2 World Champion Sondre Haga (NOR). Andorra did not disappoint, and it was action all the way, as the first shock was the elimination of Matteo Grattarola (ITA). He had been fighting for the final podium spot in the championship with Jaime Busto but virtually handed it to him on a plate as he finished seventh; he and Bincaz were eliminated after the opening round. However, Toni Bou dominated this round with a masterful clean ride through the six sections, with Busto on three marks lost.

With six riders through to the second round, Bou was again in total control, parting with no further marks as he was joined by Busto and Adam Raga (ESP) in the final. The first of the three riders was Raga, and he was soon in trouble with three stops, but Busto, on the other hand, rode very conservatively and only parted with two two-mark penalties for a loss of four. The pressure was now

Trial Magazine • December 2022-January 2023

Podium Andorra

2022 FIM X-TRIAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LA VELLA, ANDORRA: ROUND 5

FINAL: 1: Jamie Busto (Vertigo-ESP) 4; 2: Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP) 5; 3: Adam Raga (TRRS-ESP) 17.

ROUND 2: 1: Bou 0; 2: Busto 8; 3: Raga 11; 4: Sondre Haga (Beta-NOR) 11; 5: Gabriel Marcelli (Repsol Honda-ESP) 13; 6: Toby Martyn (TRRS-GBR) 14.

ROUND 1: 1: Bou 0; 2: Busto 3; 3: Haga 6; 4: Marcelli 6; 5: Raga 8; 6: Martyn 8; 7: Matteo Grattarola (BetaITA) 11; 8: Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS-ESP) 13.

POSITIONS: 1: Toni Bou (Repsol Honda-ESP) 104; 2: Adam Raga (TRRS-ESP) 69; 3: Jamie Busto (VertigoESP) 51; 4: Matteo Grattarola (Beta-ITA) 41; 5: Gabriel Marcelli (Repsol Honda-ESP) 24; 6: Toby Martyn (TRRS-GBR) 22; 7: Sondre Haga (Beta-NOR) 22; 8: Benoit Bincaz (GASGAS-FRA) 17; 9: Miquel Gelabert (GASGAS-ESP) 4; 10: Teo Colairo (Beta-FRA) 1.

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Presentation • Scorpa 2023

ORANGE SUPER SCORPA SCORPA 2023

Orange is the colour associated with Scorpa.

Here at Trial Magazine UK, we have an excellent relationship with the country’s official Scorpa importers, Nigel and June Birkett. They had excitedly hinted earlier in the year that the new, very much talked-about Scorpa fuel-injected 2023 model range and, in association with the Sherco brand, it would be presented around September. As it turned out, this would be in Italy over the Trial Des Nations weekend. So it was a swift phone call to our Italian friend Christian Valeri to see if he could cover the launch for us, and he quickly agreed.

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TrialGP Scorpa rider Jorge Casales in action on the new model.

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his new model range has been talked about for quite a while, and I think everyone anticipated that when the machines broke the surface, they would literally be new motorcycles from the ground up.

As we mainly focus on the new Scorpa range model, you will all agree it was very much due an upgrade. It has bravely moved from carburettor to electronic fuel injection.

Scorpa machines are still strong sellers — no doubt the new talent of Billy Green and the results he has delivered have had something to do with the success of the orange

machines. However, the excellent work from the UK importers has also gone a long way in establishing the brand. With Nigel’s product experience and the after-sales service from June, they always have a good spares inventory for parts if needed.

A NEW DIRECTIVE

We spoke with Scorpa about the new models earlier in the year, and they told us their clean sheet of paper for the new models would include a broad spectrum of changes in all areas where the boxes would need ticking to follow the new directive – high-performance

motorcycles accessible to everyone.

• From the new trials rider to the seasoned rider, they must be easy to ride.

• Design models that are suitable for all types of terrain.

• Never stop creating, innovating and designing models.

• Where most brands communicate about competition and performance, Scorpa would be focused on the riding experience and the emotions that trials riding provides.

• The philosophy of Scorpa as a brand is described in a few words: ‘Enjoy your ride’.

IMPRESSED? READ ON

Whilst writing this article, it was fascinating to put together the changes and the specification sheet of the new model. It’s only when you start to read it you realise the colours may stay the same, but everything else has changed, literally from the ground up.

As we went to print, the new models had not arrived in time for us to test one, but as soon as we can get our hands on one, we will bring you all you need to know about what looks to be an exciting new era for the Scorpa name!

A very happy Nigel Birkett at the presentation with Billy Green.

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Engine: Two-stroke, single-cylinder and water-cooled, the MY 2023 engine weighs 16kg — this is a 28% reduction in weight, a net reduction of 4.5kg compared to the MY2022 engine weighing 20.5kg. Three engine sizes will be available: 125 ST, 123cc – 54mm x 54mm; 250 ST, 249cc – 73mm x 60mm; and 300 ST, 294cc – 79mm x 60mm.

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Presentation • Scorpa 2023

This new engine is the heart of the 2023 model Scorpa range.

The MY 2023 engine weighs 16kg; this is a 28% reduction in weight, a net reduction of 4.5kg.

A new specific throttle body with triple sensors integrated into one is used in order to be a very compact EFI – Electronic Fuel Injection. The weight is only 350 grams.

Crankcases: New pre-compression system in the lower engine to improve performance, which provides the possibility of modifying the compression in the lower part of the engine.

Crankshaft: The new crankshaft is lighter by 13%, or 500 grams, while having a larger diameter of 116mm compared to the old one of 110mm to increase the inertia, with a significant reduction in weight at the axis of the crankshaft.

Gearbox: The most compact five-speed gearbox on the market and the lightest by 500 grams. Regular specific gearing 1>2>3 for sections, 4 open moorlands and 5 for travel between the sections.

Gear Selection System: Aluminium selector forks are directly articulated on the selection drum. This made it possible to eliminate the two axles and forks, saving weight. Gear changing is provided by a ratchet system which is more compact and lighter; the total weight reduction is 28% or 145 grams.

Oil: The oil capacity is now 450ml, and the filling method has been simplified for ease of maintenance.

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Clutch: A diaphragm clutch system with three positions, allowing the behaviour and the modulation of the clutch to be modified as desired for the rider. Revised pressure plate and spring system for improved comfort and more precise control. Magnesium clutch cover with oil-level inspection window.

Water Pump: The water pump is located internally in an inverted position so as not to allow contact between the coolant and the magnesium case.

Cylinder: New foundry cylinder with a faceted design. New, improved thermodynamics, seven intake transfers.

Improved cylinder cooling circuit, utilising redesigned contact surfaces which provides better heat exchange +24% cooling surface.

Reed Case: New reed valve box system to optimise gas flows – fuel/air – in the intake and gain increased power at low revs.

Ignition: Hidria Digital.

Injection Body: New specific throttle body with triple sensors integrated in one (Atmospheric pressure / TPS Throttle position / Temperature) in order to be a very compact EFI – Electronic Fuel Injection.

Developed specifically for trials, 32mm

New improved thermodynamics, seven intake transfers plus improved cylinder cooling circuit, utilising redesigned contact surfaces which provide for better heat exchange.

diameter to optimise efficiency and provide proper flow response at all speeds. The weight is only 350 grams. Reduced fuel consumption through optimised gas exchange.

Exhaust: Stainless Steel front pipe. The internal volume of the aluminium silencer has been increased by 35% to provide additional strength, torque, stability and durability. Thermoformed compressed fibre for better longevity. The rear silencer is now easy to disassemble for re-packing and maintenance.

Frame: New geometry allows a lowering of the centre of gravity as well as greater ease in turns with a 6% weight reduction that equates to 365 grams. Improved rigidity and increased traction. Chrome-molybdenum tubes and micro fusion parts. Robot-welded process for consistency with 1,000,000 quality test cycles. Removable forged aluminium front side plates provide better engine access. Integrated polymer frame protectors.

Swinging Arm: Redesigned structurally to improve flexibility. The swingarm axle fulcrum point has been lowered by 21mm to provide better traction and to reduce the influence of the chain run.

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THE CHOICE OF

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Presentation • Scorpa 2023

The volume of the air filter box has been increased by 7% as well as the surface of the air filter by 11%. The access hatch can be opened by hand and filter replacement is made easier.

The number of radiator cores have been increased from 12 to 19, a 58% increase which results in improved cooling with the same external size.

Radiator: The number of radiator cores has been increased from 12 to 19, a 58% increase which results in improved cooling with the same external size. Radiator spout with easier access tilted 30° to the front. Ability to quickly remove the grill without tools as it is now held on with clips.

Air Filter: The volume of the air filter box has been increased by 7%, as well as the surface of the air filter by 11%, which provides an increase in power at low revs, increased torque and engine response. The access hatch can be opened by hand, and filter replacement is made easier.

Footrests: New steel micro-fusion footrest hangar with support from below. Improved central stability and increased grip. Open design to allow debris to escape. Improved riding position. Simplified axle fixing.

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Nice clean lines are evident, looking down on the Scorpa.

New steel micro-fusion footrest hangar with support from below gives improved central stability for the rider, with increased grip.

behind the headlight shell.

Rear Light: Led taillight integrated into the rear of the air filter box and hidden electrical harness.

Fuel Tank: 2.2-litre capacity. Integrated fuel pump. Blown technology for optimised weight and uniform wall thickness.

Mudguards/Fenders: New front design consistent with the style of the rear mudguard. The new rear profile of the mudguards improves mud clearance.

Brakes: Braktec hydraulic systems front and rear. Front: 185mm Four Piston. Rear: 145mm Two Piston.

Gear Pedal: Integration of an anti-mud hinge system. MIM technology tip.

Rear Brake Pedal: Integration of an antimud hinge system. MIM technology tip.

Integrated bearings to avoid lateral play.

Suspension: Front: TECH Aluminium hydraulic fork 39mm. 165mm stroke with dual settings.

Triple Clamps: An optimised design for

weight reduction of 4%, 29 grams. Fork tube clamping screws are integrated into the rear surface in order to clean up the front face. In addition, steering stops are positioned on the lower fork crowns to clean up the side of the frame.

Suspension: Rear: Reiger Adjustable.

165mm Stroke. New settings that improve comfort and provide better weight distribution. Significant weight reduction in the control links. Improved traction in dry and slick conditions.

Linkage: New suspension links consist of a single central rod, unlike the two on the old model. More compact design that reduces friction. New geometry, allowing better progressiveness and improved traction.

Wheels: Front: 21” Morad Black Aluminium. Rear: 18” Morad Black Aluminium.

Dimensions: Wheelbase: 1,310mm; Ground Clearance: 350mm; Seat Height: 704mm.

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Presentation • Sherco 2023

BRAND NEW BLUE SHERCO 2023

As we are sure you are all well aware, the vast majority of the changes made to the new Scorpa model are carried on to the 2023 Sherco range. It is not just an upgraded Sherco; it is all brand new but retains its trademark blue colour. Both manufacturers are in a unique position where they can share and work together with the new EFI technology, which is, without a doubt, the most exciting change in the engine. Many other significant changes have been made in the new engine’s electronics and mechanics, all focused on improved performance and reliability. Ease of maintenance has been addressed in the new frame design with the removable twin front frame spars giving ease of access to the engine.

Words: Trials Media • Pictures: Trials Media, Christian Valeri, Sherco During the press conference, the Sherco personnel made a strong point about the fact that they had taken some of their focus off their past trials’ success. This was not just the competition’s success, but they also wanted to work hard to put the manufacturer’s name back in place in the important sales market.

The Sherco name came to life in the trials world in 2000, where it soon established itself and became a popular machine with riders at all levels of riding. They have tasted success in the Scottish Six Days Trial, dominating the event from 2003 through to 2007. In the FIM World Championship, Emma Bristow has delivered eight women’s world titles keeping the Sherco name at the very top of the pile. Keep your eyes open for the new 2023 Sherco machines as they become available sooner than later.

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• New air box with simplified filter access.

• New graphics kit

• Improved suspension links.

• New fuel injected engine: lighter (weight reduction of 4.5 kg), more compact, more efficient at all RPM.

• New foot pegs.

• New chassis: improved geometry, integrated frame protection, increased rigidity and improved handling.

• BRAKTEC braking system, master cylinder and clutch slave cylinder.

• Lighter and more compact 5-speed gearbox.

• Diaphragm clutch system with 3 adjustable positions to modify the behaviour and flexibility.

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• New gear selector and new brake pedal with anti-mud clogging system.

• REIGER 3-way rear shock absorber with new improved settings.

• TECH aluminium fork.

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• More flexible swingarm that provides improved traction and reduced chain effect.

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Introduction • Electric Cup

Will going steady on early-morning slippery ground.

2022 ACU BRITISH TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP

ELECTRIC CUP CLASS If you went to the final round of the 2022 ACU British Trials Championship at Green Hall, Llanfyllin, in Wales, in early October, you would have noticed the addition of an extra class in the programme. This was the Electric Cup Class. The official UK importer for all Electric Motion products, Matthew Alpe, had been approached by Brian Higgins, the series coordinator from the ACU, to see if it was possible to include the class, and he agreed. It would be an opportunity to gauge rider and public reactions to the adult electric machines. The class would not carry ACU Championship status or points, but it would allow the five riders entered and spectators to see what level of development the Electric Motion machines are at, with an eye towards a full championship series in 2023 for electric-powered machines. While riding the Expert Class sections alongside the Trial 125 riders, the electric machines proved their capabilities as both Darren Brice and Will Brockbank finished in the points-scoring positions. You will find a report from the event on page 84 in the Sports section of this issue, but we want to know more about what many consider the future of motorcycle trials.

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Electric Cup • Introduction

Note how Darren is using the clutch and front brake together, it’s the same tried-and-tested technique.

N

ow, under the arm of the huge Triumph motorcycle group, OSET set the benchmark in the youth class, producing a crop of riders currently competing in the FIM World Trials Championship, including the new FIM Trial3 World Champion Harry Hemingway, his younger brother George, Jack Dance and Harry Turner, to name but a few. You will have noticed other manufacturers who have played with the idea of a production range of electric motorcycles, but at present, it is Electric Motion, EM, who are leading the way in the adult world. We spoke with Mathew

A correct body position is important on any trials motorcycle.

Alpe at the trial in Wales and his two riders to find out a little more about the evolving world of electric trials motorcycles.

Matthew Alpe: “2022 has been a major breakthrough year for electric trials motorcycles, both on the world scene and here in the UK. It started at the Scottish Six Days Trial in May as both myself and French rider Gael Chatagno competed in the event. It was a first for an electric motorcycle, and we both finished with no problems recorded. We did have the doubters, but the manufacturer in France had every confidence in us both making the finish. The refuelling stops run by the Army

worked very well for us both as they carried fully charged batteries for us to exchange; literally a two-minute job, pretty much like just fuelling up with petrol, but without the mess!

Incredibly, Gael finished 19th and, with it, got the Up To 200cc capacity award and the Best Foreign Rider award; I finished 72nd with ‘room for improvement’ noted for 2023.

“In the 2022 FIM World Championship, once again a first for an electric-powered motorcycle, Gael Chatagno would compete in the Trial2 class. It was a brave move, but he has enjoyed some excellent results, recording a best finish of fourth at round one, day one in Spain, on his

Matthew feathers the clutch in the fight for wheel grip.

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Introduction • Electric Cup

You can actually find more grip once you master the technique of clutch and throttle, the same as any other trials motorcycle.

way to tenth overall in the final championship positions. His machine was very much a testbed for the newly launched 2023 model range, one of which I rode in Wales.

“Leading the way with his experience of electric trials machines, Spain’s Marc Colomer has been very much a key player in the whole project. Using both his electrical and mechanical knowledge and his understanding of the EM models, he has helped in so many ways for the French manufacturer to be at the forefront of the new battery-powered trials technology. Everyone at EM is very proud of his commitment and drive to see the project all the way through to production.

“At the trial in Wales, I rode the 2023 EPURE

Quality components such as the suspension and brakes can always be found on the EM.

COMP Limited Edition model. It is fitted with what we call the ‘Anti-Reverse’ system, which is available on all new EM models. This system is ground-breaking technology that gives the opportunity to stop the rear wheel in extreme conditions for more safety as it will avoid the machine going backwards by activating the PRB – Progressive Regenerative Brake – which in turn aids the rider’s confidence. Other additions for 2023 include a new clutch and clutch piston for more reactivity and better strength when under constant load.

“The electronic team, aided by Marc Colomer, has developed new map settings for more efficiency, more traction and more power. The ‘TKO’ or ‘Tick Over’ now has three maps as

Totally focussed, Matthew takes the EM up one of the tougher sections in the trial.

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opposed to two on the 2022 models. Of course, I am biased as I believe so much in the product, but it really is the time to get one and find out for yourself.”

It was time to find out what the electric ‘Newbies’ Darren Brice and Will Brockbank had to say about the EM machines. They both rode 2022 models in Wales, the EPURE RACE. We spoke to them after the trial.

Darren Brice: “I have ridden the majority of trials machines over the last 30-odd years, some good, some bad. Getting used to riding the electric machines takes a period of time to adjust, but one thing I can guarantee you while you are learning is the amount of fun you will have. Once you understand the demographics of the three different map settings, you will become more confident and surprise yourself at what you can accomplish on them.

“The EM weighs around the 74kg mark, which is reflected in the ease of manoeuvrability. In Wales, the sections were quite slippery, and they needed riding very linear; I would say similar to a four-stroke where you do not need quick throttle openings but smoother ones. As you have no gearbox, you have the three power settings, which give a good choice of power delivery. The clutch action is very good and, in truth, no different than a modern fuel-aspirated motorcycle.

“Front and back suspension along with the front and rear disc brakes are the same as found on the other trials manufacturers’ models.

However, with no engine noise, it is very strange at first; you can only hear the noise of the mechanical and electrical parts working together.

“Throttle and clutch coordination are key in finding grip, but this is no different than any other motorcycle. Changing the electronic map settings is easy. It is just a button on the handlebars and is easily accessible. On the full power setting, I had more than enough speed to take me up the many climbs and surprised myself at the capabilities of the EM at this level of riding.”

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Introduction • Electric Cup

As with all modern riders Will has his finger on the clutch.

Will Brockbank: “I have always had two-stroke trials machines and enjoyed riding them. My introduction to the world of Electric Motion trials machines came about purely by accident though. I had gone to the Inch Perfect Trials shop with a view to buying a new two-stroke trials machine when Mathew offered me the opportunity to try an Electric Motion. I was very sceptical, but after playing on one for an hour, I made my mind up to make the change. So here I am now, enjoying riding the electric machine in trials, and I love it. One of the beauties of the EM is the fact that so many people can ride them. With no kick-start, it opens

Will Brockbank.

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Darren Brice.

the door to a broader audience of potential trials riders, turning a switch rather than fiddling with the choke lever and then having the power to push on the kick-start lever, which is very old-fashioned.

“It is an acquired technique to understand fully how to get the best out of them, as it’s different as you have no gearbox. As Darren has explained, the throttle and clutch coordination are no different from the other trials models available; all the cycle parts are similar, and it’s just a case of changing your mindset when riding them. Many people will disagree, as they have not ridden an electric off-road motorcycle. However, they can actually find more grip once you master the technique of clutch and throttle; you use the clutch to find grip as well as the throttle. The major plus point for many riders will be the ‘wash and go’. In a world where time is at a premium, imagine coming home from the trial, washing the machine off and putting the battery on charge; as they say, it’s an everchanging world”.

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Traditional • The Scott

PRICE MATCHER THE SCOTT TRIAL

Arriving on a mission to match his 2021 win at the Scott Trial, 25-year-old Jack Price (Vertigo) executed his plan with a robust and superior ride to proudly hold the prestigious Alfred A Scott Memorial Trophy for the second time. Riding in a very calm, controlled manner, his total combined mark loss was based on his time and observation score, which gave him the victory in front of James Dabill (Beta). On observation, Billy Green (Scorpa) went round for a score of 21 marks lost for the best performance, and setting the fastest time was local rider Jonathan Richardson (TRRS). On a day when the ‘Old Guard’ of trials riding flexed its muscles, it was only really the younger Billy Green who threatened them for the win.

Jack Price (Vertigo)

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The Scott • Traditional

James Dabill (Beta)

The top four were made up of three previous winners: James Dabill in 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2019, Michael Brown in 2012 and Price in 2021, all now retired from mainstream trials. Price now enjoys a career in Extreme Enduro and works in the family business. For Dabill, it was his first time back on a trials machine since the Scottish Six Days Trial in May, as he is now an HGV driver and still enjoys occasional enduro outings. Brown runs his trials shop and occasionally competes as time permits whilst also acting as a World round minder.

2022 Winner – Jack Price: “I have 100% absolutely enjoyed my day out on the Yorkshire Moors at the ultimate test of man and machine, the Scott Trial. As the weather played ball with only a few very light showers, I put my game plan into play by concentrating on my observation score whilst also keeping an eye on the time.

“I felt good from the very start and soon settled into a rhythm I was happy with, and the confidence came as I started to clean the sections.

“I had a very trouble-free day, and I rode at a

Jack Peace (Sherco)

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Best on Observation - Billy Green (Scorpa)

comfortable pace. As always, my Michelin tyres were at their very best, with no punctures, and the superb reliability of the Vertigo shone through once again with no mechanical problems despite the five hours of abuse.

“A huge thank you to everyone who made this amazing day happen and to my super support crew for keeping me topped up with fuel, food and drinks. Roll on 2023; I cannot wait!”

On a dry, sunny, but cold day, the riders enjoyed the luxury of very dry rivers and moorland crossings made easier by the light sunshine and strong wind that kept them dry for most of the day. But, as was expected, the tension was in the air to find a winner, and the crowds turned out in their hundreds to support this once-a-year superb celebration of motorcycle trials.

IT’S SCOTT TRIAL TIME

At 09.00, the first rider, James Yearly, watched the starter’s flag drop as he headed out into what is commonly known as the Scott Trial wilderness, the ultimate test of man and machine. This year, the Richmond Motor Club Clerk of the Course, Nathan Stones, worked with his team of club members to lay out the sections in a more traditional direction.

After the first petrol stop near Hurst, it would take in the spectators’ popular Reels Head on the edge of Fremington Edge high above Reeth before dropping down to take in another popular spectator point at Surrender. The tough Grouse Moor

Starting at Marske as usual, high above the market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire, near Reeth, the riders arrived on a bright but cool morning to attempt the 76 hazards on the 80-mile course that Richmond Motor Club had plotted out.

Classed as the most demanding and ultimate test of man and machine in a one-day motorcycle trials event, the Scott once again lived up to its reputation, with just under 50% of the entry classed as non-finishers from a full starting entry of 200 riders.

HERE WE GO

Michael Brown (Sherco)

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Dan Peace (Sherco)

Andy Chilton (Scorpa)

crossing would be next before a return to sections at Bypass and such iconic names as Grand Canyon and Tank Trap. The course would then head out towards Bridge End before returning back on to Fremington Edge and the ‘home run’, taking in Reels Head once again and Underbanks before the last petrol check and the ride to the final section at Clapgate.

It would be an extremely dry course despite some overnight rain, and the weather was an absolute treat with just the odd spot of rain during a day which enjoyed plenty of bright autumnal sunshine.

At the Orgate section, which was out of bounds to the public, just 15 minutes from the start, the riders were still fresh and clean, and within an hour, all 200 starters would be out on the course.

With hardly any fast-flowing water at Orgate, the riders knew that the day would be played out at a swift pace as they cautiously found their way across the very slippery rocks, with everyone avoiding a dreaded ‘dip’ in the cold water.

EARLY ON

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As usual, the action was soon very tough and intense. On a typical day, the many experienced riders would clean the steep rocky climb at Reels Head, section 14, on the way out, but when you throw in the time element, chaos happens.

It is an ever-changing climb on the exposed hillside as the loose rocks are a problem for the early riders before the mud is carried onto the rocks, making it extremely slippery as the trial progresses. Many cleans were recorded as the top riders waited their turn at the bottom to attempt the hill for a clear run.

The Scott Trial runs under the ACU-TSR 22B no-stop ruling and the event is unique in the fact that more than one rider at a time is allowed in the sections, hence the chaos that would unfold as riders crashed in the section, creating some small groups of riders all in the thick of the action.

With six petrol checks found around the course, the machines would be kept fuelled up, and the riders refreshed with a muchneeded drink and something to eat.

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The Scott • Traditional

Guy Kendrew (Beta)

Section 20 was at Roy’s Rocks before the ride up the river to section 21, Lower Surrender, and then its sister section, named Surrender, where a good crowd had lined the sides to watch the action.

It was in quite a tame mood with very little water again evident. Concentration was a key factor here, especially for the tricky end of the section, which caught out many riders. It was now time for so many in the event to take on the challenge of the long open moorland, Grouse Moor. For everyone who

Standard Time 5.00.18 - Jonathan Richardson (TRRS)

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has ridden over this demanding exposed terrain, the fight for survival starts to take place as man and machine are pushed to their limit.

BYPASS

As the riders started to drop off the Grouse Moor, roughly halfway around the course, they were greeted by support from the many people who followed the trial to keep their riders fuelled with food, drink, and words of encouragement.

Looking at some of the earlier riders who arrived, the moors and the sections had, again, been very difficult and demanding. However, if they thought the trial was tough, it was about to get much more challenging with the following three sections they were about to attempt!

Section one was a case of concentration for the leading riders on its passage up the river, once again witnessed by a good strong crowd. A few hundred yards up the river, riders were greeted by a

Ross Danby (TRRS)

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Dan Thorpe (GASGAS)

section that would not have been out of place in an ACU British Championship round for the top-class riders. The focal point was a very steep, awkward, rocky step with the approach and the many rocks in the river pushing the riders off-line.

At just after 12 o’clock, riders started to arrive, with one of the best early attempts from Scott Aitkin, who forced the Vertigo up, followed by Brett Harbud

Richard Sadler (Vertigo)

(Beta). The next to arrive was a hard-charging Ian Austermuhle (Beta) at 12.27, closely followed by John Sunter on the four-stroke Montesa.

As Sunter moved up to section three, a young first-time Scott Trial rider, Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo), appeared just one minute later. Sporting a huge black eye after being hit by a squash racket midweek, he used strategically placed single marks to

fight his way up the rocks for a three-mark loss.

Amongst the many stops was Dan Peace (Sherco), who had a huge crash as his throttle hand slipped off. Dan’s younger brother, Jack, was next, and he made a superb attempt, but the result was the same as the majority of the entry: a three.

Another young first-time rider well up on time was Jamie Galloway on the 125cc TRRS, who fought his way up for the three, followed by Jonathan Richardson on another TRRS.

FAST ACTION

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It was action all the way as rider after rider made their attempts but not one rider remained feet-up.

Jack Price (Vertigo), the 2021 winner, arrived covered in Yorkshire’s best mud showing obvious signs that he had been motoring. Again, it was fast action all the way as he was followed by another mud-covered Michael Brown (Sherco) as James Dabill (Beta) tried a new line for a fighting threemark loss.

With a cramp in his hand, Joe Spivey fired his TRRS at the rock step and looped out in spectacular fashion, fortunately without damage to himself and his machine.

The 2021 runner-up Billy Green, arriving at 12.43, had been slowed on the Scorpa with a nasty gash in his rear tyre, which had slowed him down as he made a repair, changing his focus to concentrate on his observation score.

As the riders headed up to section three and away back onto the open moorland for the second half of the trial, the fight was on to be the first rider back to the finish. The fight would continue through so many iconic sections associated with this trial, such as Grand Canyon, Tank Trap, Whaw Bridge and Bridge End, to name but a few.

A good spectator section to gauge who is on for the top positions is Reels Head, ridden for the second time on the way home. The first rider to arrive at 14.15 was Jonathan Richardson, along with John Sunter.

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The Scott • Traditional

John Sunter (Montesa)

Leading at the front had been the 2015 winner Ian Austermuhle, but he had taken a heavy fall on the rocks on Fremington Edge before he arrived at the Reels Head section. He had badly cut his eye, which was bleeding and started to close, so he gently made his way back to the start on the road, unable to continue. Jack Price was next at 14.16, followed one minute later by Dan Pace and then – minus his front mudguard – Scott Aitkin, with Jack Peace and Michael Brown at 14.23.

Best 125cc Rider Jamie Galloway (TRRS)

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FIRST BACK

At 15.12, Jonathan Richardson, the 2011 winner, pushed his TRRS to the limit to be rewarded with the award for the rider setting standard time at 5.00.18 in total. Next was John Sunter at 15.14, but where was Jack Price? Suddenly you could hear another rider approaching; it was that man Price at 15.18. He looked happy despite the punishment and knew he would be somewhere near another win.

Michael Brown was next at 15.25 as Scott Aitkin was just happy to be back, followed by Billy Green at 15.26, who had been motoring in the final stages to try and make up ground.

It was a calm and collected James Dabill who came home next at 15.29, having enjoyed his day out on his trials machine for only the second time in 2022. The riders would arrive in quite a procession over the next few hours with the usual tales of hardship which this unique event throws at them.

Best Lady Rider Emma Bristow (Sherco)

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Best Over 40 Rider Jonathan Hughes (Montesa)

WELL DONE

As the charity auction finished, having raised over £2,000, Scotland’s John Moffat took a quick breather before he began the task of reading out the results in reverse order, leading up to announcing the winner. As they moved into the top ten, the tension became palpable and the silence surreal.

After Jack Peace was named in fifth, we still had the old guard of Michael Brown and James Dabill to be named, or would it be Billy Green or Jack Price? Who would win? Suddenly, the room erupted as Jack Price was announced as the winner of the 2022 Scott Trial and presented with the magnificent Alfred A Scott Memorial Trophy by Neil Gaunt. Jack was happy to thank everyone involved in his efforts to secure the much sought-after trophy for the second year.

TRIAL MAGAZINE RIDE OF THE DAY: ALFIE LAMPKIN

John Hulme: “Do not underestimate the emotion of finishing the Scott Trial; it is still, without doubt, the toughest one-day trial in the world. Forget everything else; this is the one to win.

“I take my hat off to the ladies in this male-dominated sport, led by the four-time Scott Spoon winner Emma Bristow (Sherco), Chloe Richardson (Beta), who finished 88th, Isle of Man-based Kaytlyn Adshead (TRRS) in her first Scott, who completed the course but finished out of time, and the young Lucy Ayton (TRRS) who got over halfway around at her first attempt, but my ride of the day goes to Alfie Lampkin. Imagine the pressure when your father is Dougie Lampkin (a six times Scott trial winner), your Grandfather is the late great Martin Lampkin, and throw in Scott Trial wins from your great uncles Arthur and Alan; I think you get the point.

Despite a huge ‘shiner’ of a black eye from a game of squash in the week, he showed true grit and determination to take the Best First-Time Rider award and a much sought-after silver Scott Trial Spoon; well done that man.”

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Last Official Finisher on Time Harry Mugridge (GASGAS) 7.30.15 (101st)

2022 SCOTT TIME AND OBSERVATION TRIAL

GOLD SPOONS: 1: Jack Price (Vertigo) 5 (Time) + 21 (Observation) = 26; 2: James Dabill (Beta) 15 + 22 = 37; 3: Billy Green (Scorpa) 18 + 20 = 38; 4: Michael Brown (Sherco) 13 + 30 = 43; 5: Jack Peace (Sherco) 19 + 32 = 51; 6: Dan Peace (Sherco) 15 + 49 = 64.

SILVER SPOONS: 7: Tom Minta (Scorpa) 21 + 44 = 65; 8: Andy Chilton (Scorpa) 26 + 40 = 66; 9: Jonathan Richardson (TRRS) 0 + 66 = 66; 10: Guy Kendrew (Beta) 34 + 34 = 68; 11: Ross Danby (TRRS) 30 + 39 = 69; 12: Richard Sadler (Vertigo) 35 + 37 = 72; 13: Dan Thorpe (GASGAS) 28 + 53 = 81; 14: Sam Haslam (GASGAS) 38 + 53 = 91; 15: James Fry (Sherco) 53 + 53 = 106; 16: John Sunter (Montesa) 8 + 98 = 106; 17: Benoit Dagnicourt (VertigoFRA) 64 + 50 = 114; 18: Duncan McColl (Beta) 51 + 68 = 119; 19: Jack Stones (Vertigo) 66 + 59 = 125; 20: Tom Middleton (Vertigo) 47 + 79 = 126; 21: Robert Waite (Beta) 51 + 81 = 132; 22: Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo) 49 + 84 = 133; 23: Chris Stay (TRRS) 69 + 76 = 145; 24: Jack Sheppard (Sherco) 61 + 84 = 145; 25: Emma Bristow (Sherco) 47 + 98 = 145; 26: Ryan Brown (Beta) 42 + 104 = 146.

STANDARD TIME: Jonathan Richardson (TRRS) 5.00.18 BEST MANUFACTURER’S TEAM: Sherco – Michael Brown, Jack Peace, Dan Peace LAST OFFICIAL FINISHER ON TIME: Harry Mugridge (GASGAS) 7.30.15 (101st) BEST ON OBSERVATION: Billy Green (Scorpa), 20 BEST UNDER 21 RIDER: Billy Green (Scorpa) BEST LADY RIDER: Emma Bristow (Sherco) BEST FIRST TIME RIDER: Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo) BEST OVER 40 RIDER: Jonathan Hughes (Montesa) (94th) BEST 125CC RIDER: Jamie Galloway (TRRS) TOP 26 MACHINES: Sherco 6; Vertigo 6; Beta 5; Scorpa 3; TRRS 3; GASGAS 2; Montesa 1.

STARTERS: 200. Official Finishers on Time: 101.

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Diary 2022 • Harry Hemingway

H A R R Y H E M I N G WAY

FIM TRIAL3 WORLD CHAMPION

Any new off-road motorcycle world champion is superb news, and none more so than when it is in our world of motorcycle trials. In the modern era of FIM world trials, new classes were introduced in 2017. Off the back of the Trial 125 World Championship, won by Great Britain’s Jack Peace (Gas Gas) in 2016, a new class emerged for 2017; this class would be officially titled the FIM Trial 125 World Championship. It was won by Italy’s Lorenzo Gandola (Scorpa), followed by Great Britain’s Billy Green (Beta) in 2018. In 2019 it was the turn of Kieran Touly (Scorpa-FRA), in 2020 saw Pau Martinez (Vertigo-ESP), and in 2021 Great Britain’s Jack Dance did himself proud on the GASGAS. As 2022 dawned, the class was brought in line with other official FIM classes, TrialGB and Trial2; it would be named Trial3. This cla ss would see a seasoned talent turn into a new FIM Trial World Champion. The name on the trophy at the end of the year would be Great Britain’s Harry Hemingway; take note of the name and keep an eye on the 2023 championship – but more of that later.

We met Harry to chat about his 2022 diary on the road to becoming the FIM Trial3 World Champion.

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Harry Hemingway • Diary 2022

Spain Day One: Section one, the first clean of the year.

Well done, World Champion!

HH: “Thank you, it really means a lot and makes it all worthwhile when people congratulate you on winning; I always want to do my best in all areas of my life, but to be an FIM Trial World Champion at such a young age is a special moment. I cannot thank everyone enough who has given me this opportunity, and it is so good to share it with my mum, dad and my younger brother, George. We all put everything into making this time as enjoyable as possible, and yes, just like any other family, it’s not always easy!”

2020 was a learning year HH: “A first year in any class is difficult, and in 2020, the problems with the Covid-19 situation did not help. I looked at it very much as a learning year, and as the youngest rider, I knew that it would be quite difficult to win. I came close to the podium, and the overall fifth place in the FIM World Championship was, in all honesty, about where I was. I was still growing and needed to be physically bigger and stronger, but I knew we were heading in the right direction.”

So close in 2021 HH: “Covid-19 was still a problem with, once again, a shortened championship. At each round, it was very much the ‘Battle of Britain’ though as the Union Jack very much dominated the season on the podium as Harry Turner, Jack Dance and myself became involved in some Trial Magazine • December 2022-January 2023

Spain Day One: Losing just seven gave me a clear win.

superb fights for the championship wins, not forgetting Ben Dignan either. To take a win in 2021 in the Trial125 class would be hardearned, but I finished second and fifth in Italy as Jack Dance and Harry Turner took the wins.

After that, I started to believe I could win, and it was a huge moment in Andorra when I won with a 13-mark advantage over Jack and Harry, who tied on marks.”

A strange feeling HH: Having won was a very strange feeling!

Knowing that you can actually do it. On day two, Jack pushed me down to second as I tied on marks with Harry. These were very enjoyable moments, sharing the podium two days running with rival competitors but also friends.

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Spain Day Two: You could have fried an egg on the Camper bonnet it was that hot!

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Moving up a gear HH: “2022 was going to be quite a different year.

I would stay with Beta on the factory-prepared machines and retain all my valued sponsors.

The focus would be on the newly named FIM Trial3 World Championship, but I would also move into the ACU Trial 2 British Trials Championship class along with the highestlevel European championship. Beta in Italy had prepared two 125cc machines for the FIM Trial3 and two 250cc machines for the ACU Trial2 and senior European championship.

Knowing you can win and winning are two totally different things. In my mind, I knew I would have to move everything up a gear as the level of competition would be very high in Trial3. My dad, Dan, would Mind for me, and my younger brother George would join the class with his family friend Brad Bullock Minding him.”

FIM TRIAL3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1: SPAIN, DAY 1

HH: “We arrived very prepared for the first round, but one thing no one had taken into account was the heat; we knew it would be hot, but I am sure you could have fried an egg on the camper van’s bonnet!

“The sections centred around a long, driedup river bed taking in the big rocks and steep climbs out of it. I cleaned all of the 12 sections on the opening lap, which settled me down but 64

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also made me put myself under pressure. I had a very slack one in section three, which eased the nerves, but I was not happy to concede the stop in six, a non-stop, feet-up five. Finishing on a total of seven gave me a clear win over a surprise second-place finish for Adria Mercade (ScorpaESP). As I expected, David Fabian (Beta-CZE) was applying the pressure on the day in third.”

RESULTS: 1: Harry Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 7; 2: Adria Mercade (Scorpa-ESP) 12; 3: David Fabian (Beta-CZE) 21; 4: Jamie Galloway (TRRS-GBR) 24; 5: George Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 26; 6: Jorge Iglesias (GASGAS-ESP) 31; 7: Hugo Barrera

(Sherco-ESP) 36; 8: Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo-GBR) 37; 9: Giacomo Brunisso (Beta-ITA) 37; 10: Mirko Pedretti (Beta-ITA) 45; 11: Romeo Piquet (BetaFRA) 46; 12: Alex Overby (Beta-DEN) 49; 13: Anton Riedel (Beta-SWE) 58; 14: Mateu Crespi (TRRSESP) 58; 15: Lilian Bailly (Beta-FRA) 56.

ROUND 1: SPAIN, DAY 2

HH: “It was another red-hot day, and fortunately, dad had plenty of drinks on board, as did my mum, who met us at certain points around the course. It would be a much closer day as David Fabian, and I parted with two December 2022-January 2023 • Trial Magazine

Diary 2022 • Harry Hemingway

Andorra Day One: On the hills the grip level is unreal.

(Beta-ITA) 24; 4: David Fabian (Beta-CZE) 28; 5: George Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 33; 6: Hugo Barrera (Sherco-ESP) 37; 7: Mateu Crespi (TRRSESP) 41; 8: Giacomo Brunisso (Beta-ITA) 43; 9: Adria Mercade (Scorpa-ESP) 44; 10: Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo-GBR) 51; 11: Jorge Iglesias (GASGASESP) 43; 12: Romeo Piquet (Beta-FRA) 54; 13: Alessandro Ame (TRRS-ITA) 55; 14: Audry Agnolin (Beta-FRA) 60; 15: Anton Riedel (Beta-SWE) 61.

ROUND 2: ANDORRA, DAY 2

Andorra Day One: It was a well-deserved win for Jamie Galloway.

on the opening lap. As he remained steady for another lap score of two, I had two stops, effectively removing any chance of the day two win. I still led the championship but was unhappy that I had undone all the hard work on day one.”

RESULTS 1: David Fabian (Beta-CZE) 4; 2: Harry Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 15; 3: Galloway 28; 4: George Hemingway 35; 5: Brunisso 43; 6: Crespi 47; 7: Iglesias 47; 8: Barrera 48; 9: Pedretti 48; 10: Mercade 49; 11: Piquet 56; 12: Overby 58; 13: Anton Parkkonen (TRRS-FIN) 61; 14: Lampkin 62; 15: Audry Agnolin (Beta-FRA) 71.

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ROUND 2: ANDORRA, DAY 1

HH: “After the win in 2021, I felt confident that I could use Andorra to my advantage to pull a lead on the championship over second-placed David Fabian. Although my day didn’t go as I had originally planned, as a result of just not feeling myself on the Beta, I had nothing to complain about as David had finished fourth.

Instead, the win went deservingly to Jamie Galloway, meaning I had extended an extra few points in the overall championship.”

RESULTS: 1: Jamie Galloway (TRRS-GBR) 20; 2: Harry Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 21; 3: Mirko Pedretti

HH: “Something was different about day two as you can normally tell how the day will go when riding around the practice area. I just felt at one with the motorcycle and the conditions. When you feel like this, the race days turn into this excitement and willingness to win but weirdly, with no pressure! This was reflected in my loss of no marks, going clean at a world round! I thought it could not get any better. Then what happened? My younger brother George joined me on the podium in second place, the youngest rider ever to achieve this. A good day got even better when Jamie Galloway joined George and me on the podium; I swear my dad had a tear in his eyes as the national anthem played!”

RESULTS: 1: Harry Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 0; 2: George Hemingway 3; 3: Galloway 11; 4: Fabian 17; 5: Pedretti 17; 6: Brunisso 20; 7: Mercade 24; 8: Iglesias 25; 9: Barrera 25; 10: Lampkin 29; 11: Agnolin 30; 12: Alex Overby (Beta-DEN) 37; 13: Piquet 39; 14: Crespi 42; 15: Ame 43.

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Harry Hemingway • Diary 2022 After four rounds, you were leading the championship HH: “If I am honest, I expected David Fabian to be much closer; he is a good rider, but in fact, in second place was Jamie Galloway, who kept him down in third. With four rounds down, I knew I would have to stay fully focussed in Belgium at round three to stay on target for the title.”

2022 FIM TRIAL3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TWO OF THE FOUR ROUNDS COMPLETED: FOUR POINTSSCORING DAYS

POSITIONS: 1: Harry Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 74; 2: Jamie Galloway (TRRS-GBR) 63; 3: David Fabian (Beta-CZE) 61; 4: George Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 52; 5: Adria Mercade (Scorpa-ESP) 39; 6: Mirko Pedretti (Beta-ITA) 39; 7: Giacomo Brunisso (Beta-ITA) 36; 8: Hugo Barrera (Sherco-ESP) 34; 9: Jorge Iglesias (GASGAS-ESP) 32; 10: Mateu Crespi (TRRS-ESP) 23; 11: Alfie Lampkin (VertigoGBR) 22; 12: Romeo Piquet (Beta-FRA) 17; 13: Alex Overby (Beta-DEN) 12; 14: Audrey Agnolin (BetaFRA) 8; 15: Anton Riedel (Beta-SWE) 4.

ROUND 3: COMBLAIN AU PONT, BELGIUM

HH: “With the double points-scoring days now finished, it was all eyes on the single pointsscoring day in Belgium. I thought it might rain on race day, but it stayed fine, which is always a bonus. It was quite a tough trial, especially in the old quarry workings where the rocks are big and slippery. Nevertheless, I was happy with my first-lap score of five marks lost, and I was leading.

“On the second lap, I had a quick stop in section three, this was the wake-up call I

Andorra Day Two: Feeling so strong on the Beta.

needed, and I took the win. George played a blinder taking second on the tie-break decider, with Fabian third, and Jamie Galloway came home fourth.”

RESULTS: 1: Harry Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 12; 2: George Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 30; 3: David Fabian (Beta-CZE) 30; 4: Jamie Galloway (TRRSGBR) 34; 5: Adria Mercade (Scorpa-ESP) 38; 6: Mirko Pedretti (Beta-ITA) 47; 7: Pawel Ryncarz (GASGAS-POL) 50; 8: Alex Overby (Beta-DEN) 54; 9: Romeo Piquet (Beta-FRA) 56; 10: Hugo Barrera (Sherco-ESP) 60; 11: Anton Riedel (Beta-SWE) 62; 12: Mateu Crespi (TRRS-ESP) 66; 13: Jorge Iglesias (GASGAS-ESP) 68; 14: Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo-GBR) 70; 15: Audry Agnolin (Beta-FRA) 70.

ROUND 4: CAHORS, FRANCE

HH: “I was riding well, and I enjoyed the week leading up to the event. Luckily, throughout the 2022 season, I didn’t struggle with nerves, and the final round was no different, even though at Cahors in 2021, it was my worst result that year, so I set out to enjoy the day and rode fairly clean. As it happened, I put in a very strong firstlap score, and no one had an answer. Fabian came back strong on the second lap, but I was a clear winner; I was the 2022 FIM Trial3 World Champion – I do keep reading that! We had plenty to celebrate with George on the podium in third.”

Andorra Day Two: Sharing the podium with George: one word, Proud!

Trial Magazine • December 2022-January 2023

RESULTS: 1: Harry Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 12; 2: Fabian 26; 3: George Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 35; 4: Mercade 36; 5: Agnolin 47; 6: Galloway 48; 7: Pedretti 48; 8: Ryncarz 51; 9: Overby 58; 10: Iglesias 58; 11: Crespi 58; 12: Lampkin 62; 13: Riedel 64; 14: Brunisso 66; 15: Barrera 66.

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Belgium: Some young kid joined me again on the podium; well done George.

Belgium: It was time to put the hammer down, a clear winner.

2022 FIM TRIAL3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

POSITIONS: 1: Harry Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 114; 2: David Fabian (Beta-CZE) 93; 3: Jamie Galloway (TRRS-GBR) 86; 4: George Hemingway (Beta-GBR) 84; 5: Adria Mercade (ScorpaESP) 63; 6: Mirko Pedretti (Beta-ITA) 58; 7: Hugo Barrera (Sherco-ESP) 41; 8: Jorge Iglesias (GASGAS-ESP) 41; 9: Giacomo Brunisso (Beta-ITA) 38; 10: Mateu Crespi (TRRS-ESP) 32; 11: Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo-GBR) 28; 12: Alex Overby (Beta-DEN) 27; 13: Romeo Piquet (BetaFRA) 24; 14: Audrey Agnolin (Beta-FRA) 20; 15: Pawel Ryncarz (GASGAS-POL) 17.

What are your thoughts on reflection?

HH: The year has been very good; we have worked hard as a family, and I feel we have been well rewarded. Having my younger brother George and cousin Alfie Lampkin around has also allowed us to have some fun; we are all very competitive, but in a very sporting way, so it has also been enjoyable. The support from all of the sponsors has been second to none, and I would like to thank you all.”

What’s the plan for 2023?

HH: “I will move up to the FIM Trial2 World Championship, staying with Beta; the machine is superb. The support at the world rounds and in the UK is second to none, so I have no need to change. I fully expect a much tougher year as I learn the ropes in what many consider the toughest class in the world championship, but I will always be giving it 100%. After the year in the Trial 2 class in 2022 in the UK, I will move up to the Trial GB class. I will also take in the Scottish Six Days Trial on the 125cc Beta and, without a doubt, the Scott Trial!”

France: Job done – 2022 FIM Trial3 World Champion.

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TALENT SPOTTING FLYING THE FLAG FOR GREAT BRITAIN

2022 has been quite a year in the world of motorcycle trials as we have moved out of the pandemic into some form of normality, not just in life but also in the FIM Trial World Championship. We were back to six rounds with ten points-scoring days after the series had limped along over the last couple of years. However, Japan was still off the radar with travel restrictions, as the series stayed in Europe. It still produced world champions, but the restrictions on life and travel made it difficult for many to venture across the English Channel. Putting everything back in place for the teams, riders and families was not easy; people had gone off doing other things, but for some, the goal was and still is the FIM World Trials Championship. With Toni Bou still looking unbeatable at the top of the TrialGB championship, we still see riders moving up through the relevant Trial2 and Trial3 classes.

Many people go on about the upcoming riders from Spain, but we also have some very good home-grown talent moving up from Great Britain; it was time to go talent spotting.

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As Toby Martyn moved into TrialGP in 2022, we have had three riders going well in the Trial2 class: Billy Green and the two Peace brothers, Dan and Jack.

In the new Trial3 class, we have seen Harry Hemingway take the title, with Jamie Galloway and George Hemingway not far behind. Emma Bristow still leads the way in the Women’s TrialGP as we have a new star emerging in the Women’s Trial2, but more of that later.

So here we have a look at the riders from Great Britain who are, step by step, starting to make their mark in the FIM Trial World Championship.

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TRIAL2: JACK DANCE (GASGAS)

Having won the FIM Trial125 World Championship in 2021, Jack Dance was rewarded with a full factory contract from the new, rebranded, GASGAS Team. He will openly tell you that the move into the class is not easy, such is the high level of riding. However, under the guidance of the Competition Team Manager Albert Cabestany, he has also started to integrate into the workings of the GASGAS team and understand and listen, as everyone wants to help. It is quite a lot of pressure on young shoulders, and his 12th place in the championship does not reflect the effort he has put in. His strength of character will come through though, and in 2023, he will be looking to move well into the top ten in the championship.

TRIAL3: ALFIE LAMPKIN (VERTIGO)

Scoring points in all rounds is always a good omen, which Alfie achieved in 2022. An eighth place in the opening round was a good start to the year, and he remained consistently in the top 15 to finish the year 11th overall. Of course, with a father such as Dougie Lampkin, who has achieved so much, he is always going to feel the pressure to succeed, but one thing is for sure, he can be very proud of his first full season in the FIM Trial World Championship.

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TRIAL2: HARRY TURNER (SCORPA)

Off the back of his successful season in 2021, Harry was offered the opportunity to move into the Trial2 World Championship with Scorpa.

However, he has found the transition quite difficult and missed out on his first points-scoring ride. Don’t be under any false illusions about his level of riding; it is very high. But, as they say, there is always light at the end of the tunnel, and finishing 16th in the final round of the championship in Italy on day two proves his commitment, which we are sure will be rewarded in 2023 in more consistent riding which will, in turn, bring the vital championship points.

TRIALGP WOMEN: ALICIA ROBINSON (BETA)

After a freak accident which resulted in a nasty head injury while on section inspection, Alicia missed the opening four points-scoring days in Spain and Andorra whilst she recovered; to say she was gutted was an understatement. She had trained so hard for the 2022 season, but thankfully she was able to return to Germany and Italy. The accident had knocked her confidence, but she bounced back to score points in the remaining rounds to end the year tenth overall. Expect to see her far higher up the order in 2023.

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TRIAL2 WOMEN: KAYTLYN ADSHEAD (TRRS) TRIALGP WOMEN: ALICE MINTA (SCORPA)

Never once letting her head go down, Alice had her year ruined by a knee injury at the start of the season. However, working hard to get back to full fitness, she returned to the world championship for the final two rounds in Italy. Finishing fourth on day one bodes well for the future, as we hope to see a fully fit young lady with her eyes on the podium next season.

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THE FUTURE

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Great Britain’s only rider in this class knows she can win, but with only four rounds on offer, it proved just out of her reach. An incredibly talented rider, she will soon become more consistent with her riding and with it will come the rewards. However, the clear winner on day two in Italy certainly sent out a strong message to the rest of the world.

Without a doubt, the FIM has to recognise that this class is a feeder for the TrialGP Women’s class, and if they want it to survive and prosper, the ladies need more than just four rounds to compete in.

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trials, it is particularly satisfying to see where some riders have started and where they are now. Dougie Lampkin opened the door, winning FIM World Trials Championship titles from 1997 to 2003, and it was particularly satisfying to see Emma Bristow take her first FIM World title in 2014.

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Trial GB: Winner Toby Martyn (TRRS)

ACU TRIAL BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP

CLEAR WINNERS With an eight-round series and events shared across the UK, the 2022 ACU British Championship concluded in Wales and produced four clear winners in each relevant class on the first weekend in October.

After opening in March at Hookwood, it moved to Wales in April before a trip to the Lake District in late May, quickly followed by the round at Addingham Moorside in Yorkshire one week later. At the end of June, it was the annual trip down south to the Devon’ double-header’ with a round at Torridge on the Saturday and at Kelly’s Farm on the second day.

A new venue was used close to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, for the penultimate round before a summer break and the final one near Oswestry in Wales. It is interesting to note that none of the four championship titles were taken early in the season, as they all went to the final round to find clear winners.

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ACU Trial British Championship • Sport

Trial Expert: Dan Thorpe (GASGAS)

Entries across the four relevant classes, Trial GB, Trial 2, Trial 125 and Expert, have remained strong and kept the championship very buoyant off the back of the pandemic’s problems in the previous two years. The tried-and-tested 12-section three-lap course keeps the chase for the valued championship points interesting and gives riders a chance to recover from a bad lap. The 2022 championship continues to use the unique ACU Trial GB marking system introduced in 2020, which includes a one-minute time allowance for each section to be traversed; competitors may stop, go sideways or reverse without penalty. However, going backwards whilst footing will incur a five-mark penalty. An additional championship point is awarded to the best-lap performance of the trial to all four classes. The introduction in 2022 was of the reverse order for the start positions in the main ACU Trial GB category, whereby the winner from the previous round will be the first rider to start in this class, continues. Congratulations to the four 2022 ACU British Trials Champions: Trial GB Toby Martyn (TRRS), Trial 2 Iwan Roberts (TRRS), Trial Expert Dan Thorpe (GASGAS) and in Trial 125 George Hemingway (Beta).

2022 ACU TRIAL BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP TRIAL GB

POSITIONS: 1: Toby Martyn (TRRS) 154; 2: Jack Peace (Sherco) 149; 3: Dan Peace (Sherco) 114; 4: Billy Green (Scorpa) 108; Jack Dance (GASGAS) 81.

WINS: Toby Martyn 5; Jack Peace 3.

MACHINES: Sherco 2; GASGAS 1; Scorpa 1; TRRS 1.

TRIAL 2 POSITIONS: 1: Iwan Roberts (TRRS) 151; 2: Harry Hemingway (Beta) 133; 3: Harry Turner (Scorpa) 104; 4: Oliver Smith (TRRS) 84; 5: Sam Connor (Beta) 77; 6: Chris Stay (TRRS) 73; 7: Alexz Wigg (Vertigo) 72; 8: James Fry (Sherco) 58; 9: Sam Haslam (GASGAS) 44; 10: Hugo Jervis (Beta) 43.

WINS: Iwan Roberts 4; Harry Hemingway 2; Sam Connor 1; Ross Danby (TRRS) 1.

MACHINES: TRRS 3; Beta 3; GASGAS 1; Scorpa 1; Sherco 1; Vertigo 1.

TRIAL EXPERT POSITIONS: 1: Dan Thorpe (GASGAS) 142; 2: Emma Bristow (Sherco) 117; 3: George Gosden (Beta) 112; 4: Charlie Smith (Vertigo) 103; 5: Brad Bullock (Beta) 100; 6: Tyler Rendall (Vertigo) 89; 7: Thomas Swindlehurst (Sherco) 66; 8: Corey Dubik (Vertigo) 48; 8: Sam Beecroft-Penny (TRRS) 42; 10: Joseph Collins (Beta) 40.

WINS: Dan Thorpe 4; George Gosden 2; Emma Bristow 1; Brad Bullock 1.

MACHINES: Beta 3; Vertigo 3; Sherco 2; GASGAS 1; TRRS 1.

TRIAL 125

Trial 125: Winner George Hemingway (Beta)

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POSITIONS: 1: George Hemingway (Beta) 164; 2: Jamie Galloway (TRRS) 142; 3: Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo) 118; 4: Jay Pyper (Beta) 103; 5: Daniel Da Breo (GASGAS) 86; 6: Finlay Rule (Scorpa) 75.

WINS: George Hemingway 7; Jamie Galloway 1.

MACHINES: Beta 1; GASGAS 1; Scorpa 1; TRRS 1; Vertigo 1.

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Sport • ACU Trial British Championship

Toby Martyn (TRRS)

TRIAL GB

MARTYN, WHEN IT MATTERS No one could have predicted how the 2022 ACU British Trials Championship in the Trial GB class would go. Toby Martyn and Jack Peace have fought hard but fair all season at each round in this top-level class. In the final round, it would go all the way to the very last section of the day to decide the championship winner. Both riders were very evenly matched on the opening lap; everyone stopped on each lap on section four with its challenging rock step, and the score went in Martyn’s favour by two marks; he was on 14 and Jack on 16.

The second lap was incredible as they both lost ten marks; it really was that close as each rider looked for the advantage.

Riding at the front of the entry, Toby had a good lap until he stopped in the final section; in his mind, the championship was lost. Unbeknown to him, Jack had stopped in section two and could not do enough in the closing stages to pull back the difference. Tony Martyn had retained his title by just three points, two outstanding riders fighting until the end; it was a pleasure to watch.

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ROUND 8: LLANFYLLIN, WALES RESULTS: 1: Toby Martyn (TRRS) 35; 2: Jack Peace (Sherco) 38; 3: Billy Green (Scorpa) 61; 4: Dan Peace (Sherco) 137.

BEST LAP: Toby Martyn (TRRS).

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Sport • ACU Trial British Championship

Iwan Roberts (TRRS)

TRIAL 2

ROBERTS RALLIES TO THE TITLE

Harry Hemingway (Beta)

After driving a rally car during the night and getting only a few hours sleep in between, Iwan Roberts blew the opposition away to become the first rider to win both the new Trial GB and Trial 2 ACU British Trials Championships. The only other rider with a mathematical chance of winning the title, Harry Hemingway, could not match the eventual winner over the three laps, finishing fourth on the day and second in the championship.

On the opening lap, both Roberts and Hemingway had gone head-to-head as they both parted with just six marks. Section eight proved the most difficult with the climb up over some very slippery tree roots; the best effort came from Roberts on the opening lap, who parted with just a single mark.

On the second lap, Iwan took the advantage with a loss of eight. He was the only rider who kept in single figures over the three laps; Sam Haslam joined him for a loss of nine on his final lap. In the battle for the podium, youngster Harry Turner showed his class which secured his third-place finish in the championship.

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ROUND 8: LLANFYLLIN, WALES RESULTS: 1: Iwan Roberts (TRRS) 18; 2: Harry Turner (Scorpa) 42; 3: Sam Haslam (GASGAS) 44; 4: Harry Hemingway (Beta) 45; 5: Chris Stay (TRRS) 48; 6: Sam Connor (Beta) 52; 7: Oliver Smith (TRRS) 53; 8: Duncan MacColl (Beta) 60; 9: James Fry (Sherco) 62; 10: Hugo Jervis (Beta) 74.

BEST LAP: Iwan Roberts (TRRS)

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Sport • ACU Trial British Championship

Dan Thorpe (GASGAS)

TRIAL EXPERT

GOSDEN’S GLORY, THORPE’S TITLE Saving his worst ride of the year for the final round, finishing fifth, Dan Thorpe took the 2022 Trial Expert ACU British Trials Championship title in Wales, but George Gosden stole the glory on the day with a superb winning ride.

Thorpe’s nearest challenger for the title, Emma Bristow, also had her worst ride of the season, finishing in tenth but doing enough to take a well-deserved second overall in the championship. Gosden had shown his nose at round three with a win earlier in the year, and he just missed the season’s runner-up position, finishing five marks behind Bristow.

It was second-placed Tyler Randal who looked like he was heading for his first-ever championship win after two laps as he headed the way, but then Gosden shocked everyone with a stunning last-lap score, parting with just a single mark.

Section eight again was the problem hazard, and it only produced two cleans all day, Randall on the second lap and Gosden on the third.

Finishing third on the day and fourth in the championship, Charlie Smith has also had a good season.

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ROUND 8: LLANFYLLIN, WALES RESULTS: 1: George Gosden (Beta) 18; 2: Tyler Rendall (Vertigo) 26; 3: Charlie Smith (Vertigo) 27; 4: Brad Bullock (Beta) 28; 5: Dan Thorpe (GASGAS) 33; 6: Corey Dubik (Vertigo) 35; 7: Brett Harbud (Beta) 40; 8: Jonny Starmer (Beta) 43; 9: Joseph Collins (Beta) 43; 10: Emma Bristow (Sherco) 45.

BEST LAP: George Gosden (Beta)

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George Hemingway (Beta)

Jamie Galloway (TRRS)

TRIAL 125

KING GEORGE

This season’s Trial 125 ACU British Trials Championship has seen ‘King’ George Hemingway take the title with seven wins from eight starts. His only interruption came from Scotland’s much-travelled Jamie Galloway, who took the win at round six. With one hand already on the 2022 title, George came out fighting for the final-round win as he opened his scorecard with just eight marks lost on the opening lap to Galloway’s 16. Both riders improved on the second lap as 14-year-old Hemingway put the hammer down with a stunning two-mark loss, as Galloway improved with a lap score of ten. Despite bringing his lap score down to seven on the final lap, the high-scoring first lap from Galloway left Hemingway clear at the top to take the final win.

The ever-present Alfie Lampkin also suffered from a highscoring opening lap of 21, which kept him away from the top two, but he reduced this score with two consistent laps of 14 to finish a clear third in the trial and also in the championship. 2023 should be an interesting year as riding the same sections, albeit, on a 125cc machine, Hemingway’s score would have given him the Trial Expert victory.

ROUND 8: LLANFYLLIN, WALES RESULTS: 1: George Hemingway (Beta) 13; 2: Jamie Galloway (TRRS) 33; 3: Alfie Lampkin (Vertigo) 49; 4: Jay Pyper (Beta) 84; 5: Finlay Rule (Scorpa) 91; 5: Daniel Da Breo (GASGAS) 104.

BEST LAP: George Hemingway (Beta)

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Darren Brice (EM)

ELECTRIC CUP

BRICE TAKES THE WIN With the fast-emerging interest in the new era of electric trials motorcycles heading into the off-road world, for the first time, the ACU introduced an adult non-championship class at the final round of the 2022 ACU British Trials Championship in Wales for electricpowered machines.

Riding the Trial Expert Class sections, the ‘Electric Cup’ event attracted five French Electric Motion machine riders who gave a superb display of what the future holds in motorcycle trials. Very interesting to watch in action, it was the vastly experienced Darren Brice and the young Will Brockbank who fought for the win in front of the official Electric Motion UK importer Matthew Alpe. The final scores of both Brice and Brockbank would have given them ACU British Championship points in the Expert Class, which is very encouraging for the future.

ROUND 8: LLANFYLLIN, WALES RESULTS: 1: Darren Brice (EM) 46; 2: Will Brockbank (EM) 51; 3: Matthew Alpe (EM) 79; 4: Thomas Rushton (EM) 85; 5: Kade Edwards (EM) 122.

BEST LAP: Will Brockbank (EM)

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Sport • ACU Trial British Championship

CLASS ACTS YOUTH

Daniel De Breo (GASGAS)

The 2022 ACU Belle Trailers Youth A CLASS British Trials Championship increased The top two riders in this class, Daniel DeBreo and Finlay Rule, the number of championship rounds combined riding in the ACU Youth from three to seven for 2022, which championship with competing in was very well received by everyone the ACU 125 championships at the involved. Regular supporters of the youth ACU Trial GB Championship.

In 2022 Daniel DeBreo has added championship rounds, Berkhamstead the 2022 A class title to his 2021 MCC, ran a double-header and Mansfield B class title with five wins as he Maun MCC a single day. They were joined successfully makes his way up the by two rounds of double headers run trials ladder. He won the first four rounds at Berkhamstead and Kent by the Kent Youth Trials Club and Surrey Youth but was pushed all the way by Schoolboy Trials Club. The Surrey club Finlay Rule as he came on strong, was one of the four founding members of winning two of the last three rounds. the ACU Youth Section back in 1974, and They shared a win apiece at the Surrey Schoolboys rounds, where they hosted rounds six and seven as part round six tested their resilience, of their 50th-anniversary celebrations. with DeBreo taking the win but both Despite the rounds being predominantly in losing more than 110 marks.

Southern England, families travelled from Rule finished on a high in the final round, a superb first lap leaving all over the UK, including Scotland and DeBreo with too much to make up Northern Ireland, for riders to compete in despite all his efforts. Charlie Cripps the A, B, C and D class championships. was also in contention until the last The championship boasted increased round, but he missed the final two, Finlay Rule (Scorpa) entries, and there was close competition, as did Isaac Shuttleworth. with all classes undecided before the final 2022 YOUTH A CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP two rounds at Hookwoods Trials Centre.

POSITIONS: 1: Daniel De Breo (GASGAS) 134; 2: Finlay Rule (Scorpa) 119; 3: Charlie Cripps (Beta) 77; Article: Andy Withers – Awsports Photos 86

4: Isaac Shuttleworth (Beta) 65; 5: Alex Buckle (GASGAS) 50; 6: Joshua McParland (Beta) 13.

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ACU Trial British Championship • Sport

Harry Blackwell (Beta)

Euan Sim (Beta)

B CLASS

There were four different winners in a highly competitive B class which attracted the most significant entry, with 20 riders taking part over the seven rounds.

Harrison Skelton and Euan Sim each took a win at Berkhamstead, and Bill Reeves topped the third in Kent. However, only Euan Sim could repeat the feat, winning three further rounds, including a double at Hookwoods.

Runner-up Harry Blackwell took one win and lost out on cleans in the first Hookwoods round; like Sim, he was consistent, only being out of the top three once in the first round.

Skelton had a strong season in third, whilst Jake Bush jumped to fourth after a third and fourth in the final round.

2022 YOUTH B CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP POSITIONS: 1: Euan Sim (Beta) 125; 2: Harry Blackwell (Beta) 116; 3: Harrison Skelton (Scorpa) 104; 4: Jake Bush (Sherco) 76; 5: Bill Reeves (Sherco) 75; 6: Max Dance (GASGAS) 69.

Harrison Skelton (Scorpa)

C CLASS STANDARD WHEEL

Mason Crawford from Northern Ireland and Edwin Jones from Wales shared the wins in the Standard Wheel class. Jones took the first win at Berkhamstead, but Crawford took five straight wins to be 11 points ahead at Hookwoods. They matched each other on the first two laps of round six, but Jones took his second win by losing four marks less on the final lap. However, Crawford bounced back for a good win in the final round.

Mason Tidd was on the podium four times as he finished a clear third overall.

2022 YOUTH C CLASS STANDARD WHEELS CHAMPIONSHIP

Mason Crawford (Beta)

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POSITIONS: 1: Mason Crawford (Beta) 134; 2: Edwyn James (Beta)123; 3: Mason Tidd (Beta) 97; 4: Aaron Watson (Beta) 59; 5: William Sparks (Beta) 47; 6: Joseph Baker (Beta) 26.

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C CLASS MEDIUM WHEEL

Oliver Wilson and Koby Smith, who successfully moved to petrol machines, finished as the top two in every round. Smith took a clear win in the tough round six at Hookwoods, so they were level with three wins and three seconds going into the last round. Smith held the upper hand after two laps, but a five on the final lap gave Wilson the advantage, and the narrowest of championship wins.

It was a strong class with Fin Penny, Alfie Drachenberg and Cameron Batty all getting on the podium during the year; Drachenberg produced two strong thirds at Hookwoods to snatch third from Penny in the last round. Penny was the top electric rider in the championship.

2022 C CLASS MEDIUM WHEEL CHAMPIONSHIP POSITIONS: 1: Oliver Wilson (Beta) 131; 2: Koby Smith (Beta) 128; 3: Alfie Drachenberg (Beta) 93; 4: Fin Penny (OSET) 88; 5: Cameron Batty (Beta) 85; 6: Samuel Millmore (OSET) 73.

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CLASS D MEDIUM WHEEL

Samuel Lefevre completed a clean sweep, winning all seven rounds, the only rider to achieve this across the ACU Youth Championship classes in 2022. The medium wheel class received the least support, with only two riders contesting all the rounds, but Lefevre followed up his 2021 D Class small wheel championship win with consistently good performances ahead of Tomos Reese, who took six seconds and a third. George Wareing was in contention for second but missed the last two rounds.

2022 D CLASS MEDIUM WHEEL CHAMPIONSHIP POSITIONS: 1: Samuel Lefevre (OSET) 140; 2: Tomos Reese (OSET) 117; 3: George Wareing (OSET) 77; 4: Toby Trevatt (OSET) 37; 5: Corey Wood (Beta) 24; 6: William Hemingway (OSET) 13

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Benjamin James followed up his 2021 fourth place with a dominant championship win in 2022 with six wins and a third at Mansfield Maun against a strong group of riders. He showed particularly good concentration when it was needed at the tricky round six at Hookwoods.

Joshua Tate took the Mansfield Maun win, whilst Billy Mair had three seconds, including the final round at Hookwoods. George Turner had two podium finishes at Berkhamstead and Hookwoods.

2022 D CLASS SMALL WHEEL CHAMPIONSHIP POSITIONS: 1: Benjamin James (TRRS) 135; 2: Joshua Tate (OSET) 116; 3: Billy Mair (TRRS) 105; 4: Alfie Shaw (OSET) 87; 5: George Turner (OSET) 85; 6: Eddie Charlton (OSET) 70.

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Celebration • 1992 Trials des Nations

Amos Bilbao (Gas Gas-ESP)

Marc Colomer (Montesa-ESP)

1992: WATKINS GLEN, USA

TRIAL DES NATIONS

With the year-long pressure to decide the winner of the 1992 FIM World Trials Championship now over (an article on this event is in issue 95 of Trial Magazine), on the morning of the 7th September, the 14th edition of the Trial Des Nations, and the first ever held in the USA, had a much more relaxed atmosphere in the paddock. Even so, this event was really a formality even before it began as the Spanish team of Jordi Tarres, Marc Colomer, Amos Bilbao, and Joan Pons were the defending champions and, as such, heavy favourites for the win.

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Jordi Tarres (Beta-ESP)

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1992 Trials des Nations • Celebration

Bruno Camozzi (Fantic-FRA)

The sections were eased up quite a bit since this was in the era of the continuing gap or divide that really had begun in the early ’80s and continued to widen between the talent level of the countries involved. This was before the split format using A and B section lines, so all teams had to ride the same lines. There were 12 participating countries, with a total of 42 riders, as the team format counted the three best riders’ scores for the four-man teams. However, there was a disadvantage in the case of some teams without a full team on hand, not having the luxury of excluding a score, as was the case for team Great Britain, Canada and Ireland. On the other hand, Australia had only two riders taking part, so they received an additional number of marks from the average of their final scores. The same 14-section three-lap format was used just as in the World Championship round the week before.

Straight away, the Spanish team took the lead on the opening circuit with a combined score of 14, followed by France with 39 and Italy on 44. Great Britain followed with 35, but as one of the top teams, they were hindered with just three riders taking part without any margin for error.

The TDN is similar to the Ryder Cup of golf in a way, as individuals throughout the season now band together, becoming part of the team helping their respective countries. This goes not just for the riders themselves, as was evident in watching Ettore Baldini, Ahvala’s Aprilia mechanic and Fabio Viscardi, Tarres’ Beta mechanic, working now as minders for the Italian team. Ahvala still had his brother Jammi helping with the same minder duties though, and looked more settled and in control of his riding with the pressure of the championship now over as he cleaned section after section.

EASIER SECTIONS

With these much more manageable sections, riders were under more pressure to avoid making any mistakes. The disparity of talent was so very evident during the day and was seen because so many riders taking part had not ridden the World Championship round because the sections were too difficult for them. It was obvious that a division would be needed to separate the top teams in the future, with split lines in the sections.

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Thierry Michaud (Aprilia-FRA)

Diego Bosis (Fantic-ITA)

Another thing that had become very obvious was that a time limit was needed in the sections for rider attempts. This had been clearly on display throughout the year in the World Championship, with riders stopping remaining balanced for long periods of time to rest and listen while their minders carried on conversations showing exactly what line to use. Not only did this cause long queues for those waiting to ride, but it also made the sport much less enjoyable to watch. This was magnified further with the team competition as there were more minders seemingly barking instructions during every ride.

NO MARKS LOST

Amos Bilbao continued his top form and actually came in with no marks lost on the opening lap, and so did Ahvala, as he also cleaned every section for the individual opening lap lead.

The Spaniards’ lead increased with their second lap score of 16 marks lost, followed by France’s 41, Italy’s 62, and Great Britain’s score of 71. Meanwhile, the individual battle for the lead of the Trial Des Nations was coming down to the same two riders, Ahvala and Bilbao.

Ahvala lost three marks on the second lap compared to Bilbao’s four, but Ahvala had the freedom of riding more relaxed as there was never a chance of the Finnish team winning, whereas Bilbao had the team pressure of being the favourites in the back of his mind.

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Steve Saunders (Aprilia-GBR)

WINNERS

Spain took the victory, losing 32 marks on the final lap to finish with a total of 62, followed by France with a total of 77 and Italy at 82 marks lost. Great Britain finished fourth with 111 and Finland fifth at 129.

With a reference to the 1992 US basketball team from the recent Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, the victorious Spanish team held up their flag with the seemingly very appropriate words ’Dream Team’ written on it during the presentations.

For the individual award, Ahvala took solace in winning the event with a final score of seven marks

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lost, followed by Marc Colomer on 10, Bilbao on 12 as France’s Bruno Camozzi edged Tarres out of fourth place with 15 marks compared to Tarres’s 17.

While Ahvala won the individual title with a low score on the day, his Finnish teammates Jussi Haapanen, Peter Jahn and Pasi Jaatinen did not have it so easy as they finished with a total of 129 marks lost, ending in seventh position.

Ahvala: “Today was good fun. I wasn’t at all nervous; all the pressure was off me. I tried to ride easy and do well. I knew our team had little chance of winning, but I tried anyway.”

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1992 TRIAL DES NATIONS

1: Spain 39: Marc Colomer (Montesa) 10; Amos Bilbao (Gas Gas) 12; Jordi Tarres (Beta) 17; Joan Pons (Beta) 23.

2: France 77: Bruno Camozzi (Fantic) 15; Thierry Girard (Gas Gas) 26; Thierry Michaud (Aprilia) 36; Philippe Berlatier (Gas Gas) 52.

3: Italy 82: Diego Bosis (Fantic) 24; Donato Miglio (Aprila) 25; Piero Sembenini (Beta) 33; Stefano Dellio (Beta) 110.

4: GBR 111: Steve Saunders (Aprilia) 30; Steve Colley (Beta) 35; Robert Crawford (Montesa) 46.

5: Finland 129: Tommi Ahvala (Aprilia) 7; Jussi Haapanan (Beta) 57; Peter Jahn (Gas Gas) 65; Pasi Jaatinen (Aprilia) 88.

6: Germany 211: Horst Hoffman (Fantic) 50; Marcus Kipp (Beta) 76; Jens Ter Jung (Fantic) 85; Jurgen Hunter (Beta) 123.

7: Netherlands 238: Marco Reit (Aprilia) 62; Rene Opstals (Gas Gas) 85; Alex Van Der Broek (Fantic) 91; Frank Ewalds (Montesa) 109.

8: Switzerland 348: Dominique Guillaume (Yamaha) 105; Cedric Monin (Aprilia) 108; Didier Monin (Aprilia) 135.

9: United States 387: Ryan Young (Aprilia) 112; Geoff Aaron (Aprilia) 124; Ray Peters (Aprilia) 142; Cory Pincock (Gas Gas) 168.

10: Canada 473: Steve Fracy (Yamaha) 156; (Tom Farr (Aprilia) 158; Mike Gunns (Beta) 159.

11: Ireland 548: Paul McLoughlin (Gas Gas) 167; Colin Perry (Aprilia) 190; Kenneth Perry (Aprilia) 191.

12: Australia 719: Don Murray (Fantic)178; Mark Kitson (Beta) 210; John Reese (Fantic) 331.

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Celebration • 2022 Trials des Nations

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TRIAL DES NATIONS

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The Trial Des Nations is an annual team event, the Olympics of motorcycle trials if you like; a team event where the countries compete against one another to make a stake to claim to be the greatest trials-riding nation in the world. It dates back to 1984 when the idea from the FIM was tested at Myslenice in Poland. The French team consisting of Philippe Berlatier (Italjet), Gilles Burgat (Fantic) the Michaud brothers Thierry and Fred, both riding Fantics, won. Since that first event, it has been a permanent fixture in the trials calendar. In 1995 an International Class was added to the main competition, followed by the Women’s Class in 2000. In the Trial Des Nations category, Spain has 28 wins, France 4, UK 4, with Italy winning just once. In the Women’s category, Spain has 10 wins, UK 8, Germany 2 with France and Norway one each.

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2022 Trials des Nations • Celebration

Team GBR — World Championship Class

Team GBR — Women’s World Championship Class

In 2022 the action would take place at the Monza race circuit in Italy. In the now-titled World Championship class, five teams would be entered, and in the Women’s World Championship class, 11 teams entered. A strong 18 teams would contest the International Class, and the addition of a TDN Challenge category would attract seven teams. The action would take place over mainly man-made sections plotted out around the famous Italian Race Circuit venue.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS

Overnight rain had left the 15 sections, which would be ridden twice, in a very slippery state. Still, for the Spanish team of Jaime Busto (Vertigo), Adam Raga (TRRS) and Toni Bou (Montesa), it was a relatively straightforward day. They worked well together and never looked like being challenged, finishing on a total of nine.

Italy improved a place on last year to finish second on 31, which was 21 clear of third-placed Great Britain with the team made up of Toby Martyn (TRRS), Billy Green (Scorpa) and Jack Peace (Sherco) before a big gap to the French and Norwegian teams.

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Emma Bristow (GBR) on the Monza Race Circuit

WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS

It would always be a difficult call between Great Britain, who last won in 2018, and the current title holders ever since, Spain.

Team GB was headed by the newly crowned TrialGP Women champion Emma Bristow (Sherco) with support from Alicia Robinson (Beta) and the new rising star of women’s trials Kaytlyn Adshead (TRRS). They led after the opening lap on a total of three, putting them two ahead of Spain, with Italy third on 12.

Team Spain, with Berta Abellan (Scorpa), Sandra Gomez (TRRS) and Alba Villegas (Beta), had to work hard on the second lap to bridge the marks deficit if they were to close the gap. As it happened, they forced it to the tie-break decider, eventually taking the win.

With Spain first and Great Britain second, the Italian home nation team took the final step on the podium.

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All the sections were around the Monza Race Circuit

INTERNATIONAL CLASS

As winners in 2021, the Norwegian men were promoted to the World Championship Class, meaning we would have a new team winner in this thirdtier category. The Czech Republic’s team made up of Martin Kroustek (TRRS), Martin Matejicek (GASGAS), and David Fabian (Beta), stepped up to the task and finished in front of the German trio of Franz Kadlec (TRRS), Joschka Kraft (TRRS) and Paul Reumschussel (TRRS). On the final step of the podium was the Austrian team, including Marco Mempor (GASGAS), Fabio Schollar (GASGAS) and Philipp Wimmer (TRRS).

TDN CHALLENGE CLASS

Introduced for 2022 by the FIM in an ever-changing world, this class consisted of mixed-gender teams of two riders, one male and one female. Italy’s team, made up of Mirko Pedretti (Beta) and Alessia Bacchetta (GASGAS), rose to the occasion and received huge applause winning on home territory. Their total of 16 marks lost gave them a clear-cut victory over Norway’s Andreas Jorgensen (Beta) and Seline Meling (Beta), who ended the day on 34. Joining the other two teams on the podium just five marks behind the Norwegians was the German pairing of Johannes Heidel (TRRS) and Pia Emonts (Beta).

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It is always exciting to hear of new dealerships in the off-road world, and a call we took from someone with a strong Scottish accent confirmed we were talking to the man himself, Tom Adamson — the proud owner of Tom Adamson Motorcycles. It is maybe a name you are not so familiar with as he is based as far north as we think you can get for a motorcycle dealership, at Elgin near Inverness, Scotland. The article you are about to read is, as always, very interesting as we find out how Tom moved into the off-road world with his Honda dealership and then the icing on the cake, Montesa. We caught up with him for the full story of a business based on hard work and passion.

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om takes up the story: “The first time I rode a motorcycle, I was ten years old; it was a Gilera 50 Trail model, which was way too big for me, but me being me, I decided it would be easy anyway.

So I went up and round the stack yard on the farm, came round the corner flat-out in first gear, and the throttle stuck open. The result was me crashing into a gate on the shed around the corner: ripped jeans, skint knee, skint elbow and my mate John Craig whose motorcycle was standing over me shouting, I was hooked, and I have never looked back!

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of weird and wonderful manufacturers, but between 1977 and 1980, I had Bultaco Sherpas and fell in love with trials riding. I joined the Lanarkshire Trials Club and looked forward to every weekend there was an event. Peer pressure took me in a different direction after this, and I did road racing in the production class, followed by motocross.”

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Between 1977 and 1980 Bultaco Sherpas were Toms choice of trials machine.

two-wheeled business. I decided to do this at quarter-to-five on the 9th of the 9th 1999. I spoke to my boss, left immediately and formed my new company, Tom Adamson Motorcycles, the following day. I worked from home for a few months whilst looking for suitable premises and opened my first shop on 3rd March 2000 in New Elgin, between the Tattoo shop and the Bookies.

“The most difficult part was getting any franchise to take me seriously; most didn’t even respond to me, but the ones who did benefit enormously. Soon the shop was bursting at the seams.

“It was time to move into a much larger industrial unit in Linkwood Lane across the other side of Elgin. I now had a proper workshop and way more space to show off my wares, and I thought I was getting somewhere until the floods in Elgin in November 2002. Businesses were wiped out overnight all over Elgin, but for the kindness and help from Andy Horne, letting me move into Unit 14 Linkwood Place, a new 3,000ft square unit, on the Monday following the floods and help from all my suppliers, the business would not have survived. Between 2003 and 2016, we built the business up, adding a large workshop using the best brands available, and we started making a fair impact on the motorcycling scene in the surrounding area.”

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HONDA OFF-ROAD

“In 2016, we managed to get our first major motorcycle franchise with Honda off-road, giving us access to their motocross, enduro and kids motorcycle ranges, an absolutely brilliant range of models. Since then, I have been chasing the Montesa franchise, another part of the

Honda empire, and I was lucky enough to get it at the end of last year.

“The range comprises the Montesa Cota 4RT 260R, a ground-breaking machine in 2006 and constantly evolving four-stroke, offering excellent power and torque characteristics; Showa suspension front and rear completes

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Graham Foster-Vigors — Honda UK Off-Road Sales Manager with Tom Adamson

the package, making it suitable for novice and expert alike. For myself, the Montesa Cota 4RT 301RR is the ultimate trials machine, a motorcycle suitable for the most demanding of riders, a winner straight from the crate. Also available is the 4RT 301RR Race Replica, the absolute pinnacle of the Montesa range; the best just got a little bit better with a Race Replica that includes distinguished World Championship decoration. The final model in the range is the Montesa 4Ride. Start off from your garage, ride on the road in comfort to your playground, be Toni Bou for a few hours with your pals, and ride home again with fuel to spare after your adventure. Hugely practical with underseat storage, fully road legal with lights and indicators, a comfy seat and taller gearing to make your journey even more fun and an absolutely perfect ‘Farm’ motorcycle.”

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“Since January 2022, we have opened up a new facility next door to us, offering an even wider range of possibilities; we now have around 8,000ft square of floor space over Units 12, 13 and 14 Linkwood Place in Elgin. We cater for all your motorcycling needs and have franchises for Honda off-road motorcycles, Montesa trials models, TGB, Kymco and SMC quads, Segway quads, Royal Enfield and Keeway motorcycles, Sym and Keeway scooters. In addition, we carry a good selection of second-hand trials, motocross and road machines and scooters at all times, all fully prepared through our workshop and sold with a comprehensive warranty.

“We have a new Helmet and Clothing Superstore with a dedicated area for trials and motocross gear from Leatt, Apico, Forma and Hebo. For the road, we stock HJC, Schuberth and Shoei helmets, clothing and boots by Oxford, Alpinestars, Rukka, Falco, Daytona and PMJ, and accessories by Oxford and Shad, which covers most of the bases.”

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Retro • 1992

1992

SUPER STEVE TAKES THE SCOTT Yorkshire riders have pretty much always dominated the Scott Trial, with some very famous names engraved on the winning Alfred Scott Memorial Trophy. One name that does not stand out as being of Yorkshire origin though is Sammy Miller. He has seven wins to his name: 1958, 1963 and 1963 on the four-stroke Ariel and 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1970 on the two-stroke Bultaco. Born and bred in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was a fiercely competitive rider before moving to New Milton in the south of the UK. The late Brian Colley had moved his family to the Isle of Man many years ago, and it was where Steve Colley had grown up – on a motorcycle, of course.

Winning the Scottish Six Days Trial for the first time in 1992 had been the first sign of what was to come from the talented Manxman on the Italian Beta. 1992 would be his third attempt at this epic time and observation event, and when the results were read out, it was ‘Super Steve’ who would become the first resident from the Isle of Man to win the famous trophy; Colley had arrived. A non-Yorkshire rider winning is a rare feat at this historical event, and few have managed to achieve it, but Colley was up there with them 30 years ago in 1992.

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Best on observation was John R Shirt (Gas Gas), feet-up at Orgate Splash early on in the day.

Wayne Braybrook (Gas Gas) would have to wait until the year 2000 to win.

A cool but overcast morning greeted the 132 starters on the start field at Marske as they prepared to do battle with the 85 miles of open moorland and tracks taking in 75 sections.

Riders leave at 20-second intervals, and within three-quarters of an hour, all riders are out in the battle to survive the Scott Trial.

WHO SAID SNOW?

Unbelievably, a light scattering of snow could be seen on the surrounding hills, much to the many spectators’ surprise. Later in the day, a hail-and-sleet storm would hit everyone for a few good minutes; as one spectator said, it’s the Scott.

Philip Alderson and Wayne Braybrook had set off at an

incredible pace before Alderson had a big off, and then Braybrook started to play the ‘patient card’, riding, as he would say, fast but steady.

Colley, along with 1990 winner Robert Crawford was having puncture problems, also looking good in the sections was John R Shirt, who knew he had the pace but was also concentrating on observation. Soon the tales of woe were coming in thick and fast with problems with punctures, tubeless tyres off wheel rims, broken drive chains, frames, you name it; the Scott always delivers.

FIRST BACK

Whilst Steve Colley was picking up more miniature tyre inflation bottles from his van at the Bridge End fuel stop, Wayne Braybrook had slipped past in pursuit of the first man through with Gerald Richardson.

Upping the game is a key element in success at the Scott Trial in the closing stages, and the race had begun to be the first rider back to the finish.

However, as all eyes looked down the finishing field, it was Braybrook who appeared first, followed by Richardson and then Colley. Shirt appeared next with a broken front brake hydraulic hose rendering the front brake useless, followed by Alderson. A disappointed Robert Crawford could not believe how many punctures he had encountered and was just glad to make the finish.

WINNER

Surviving a big crash was the four-time winner in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1991, Philip Alderson (Yamaha).

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Robert Crawford (Montesa) struggled with rear wheel punctures.

At the evening awards presentation, as usual, the results were read out in reverse order until it came down to the top three; it was silent. I know, I was there! Steve Colley had won from Wayne Braybrook with a difference of four marks separating them, with ‘Shirty’ a further 11 marks back but with the best observation score.

A new name had been noted for the Best First-Time Rider award, in seventh position a certain Graham Jarvis. Colley would win again in 1993 before Jarvis took four consecutive wins from 1996 through to 1999, and the 2000 winner was Wayne Braybrook.

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1992 SCOTT TRIAL

Simon Tyas takes his Gas Gas through Orgate Splash, a section still used in 2022.

SCOTT TRIAL SPOON WINNERS: 1: Steve Colley (Beta) 9 + 56 = 65; 2: Wayne Braybrook (Gas Gas) 0 + 69 = 69; 3: John R Shirt (Gas Gas) 30 + 50 = 80; 4: Philip Alderson (Yamaha) 7 + 83 = 90; 5: Steven Hole (Beta) 20 + 74 = 94; 6: Robert Crawford (Montesa) 29 + 71 = 100; 7: Graham Jarvis (Fantic) 20 + 81 = 101; 8: Steve Saunders (Aprilia) 29 + 81 = 110; 9: Paul Rose (Yamaha) 37 + 73 = 110; 10: Adam Norris (Yamaha) 32 + 80 = 112; 11: Graham Tales (Gas Gas) 26 + 100 = 126; 12: Ian Weatherhill (Aprilia) 41 + 94 = 135; 13: Robert Cockshot (Gas Gas) 29 + 106 = 135; 14: Gerald Richardson (Aprilia) 6 + 135 = 141; 15: John Lampkin (Beta) 47 + 96 = 143; 16: Adrian Clarke (Yamaha) 44 + 109 = 153; 17: Stephen Lambert (Yamaha) 35 + 119 = 154; 18: Kevin Ashcroft (Yamaha) 41 + 122 = 163; 19: Blackie Holden (Yamaha) 27 + 136 = 163; 20: Les Richardson (Aprilia) 29 + 138 = 167; 21: John Reynolds (Beta) 46 + 122 = 168; 22: Colin Ward (Yamaha) 23 + 148 = 171; 23: Roger Williams (Gas Gas) 24 + 148 = 172; 24: David Rolls (Yamaha) 37 + 140 = 177; 25: Chris Barlow (Gas Gas) 43 + 138 = 181; 26: Davy Morewood (Yamaha) 53 + 130 = 183.

MACHINES: Yamaha: 10; Beta 4; Gas Gas: 6; Aprilia: 4; Fantic 1; Montesa 1.

SPECIAL AWARDS

30 years ago Dan Hemingway (Fantic) made his debut in the Scott. In 2023 his eldest son Harry will do the same.

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STANDARD TIME: Wayne Braybrook (Gas Gas) – 5 Hours, 4 Minutes and 30 Seconds.

BEST ON OBSERVATION: John R Shirt (Gas Gas) 50.

BEST FIRST TIME RIDER: Graham Jarvis (Fantic).

BEST UNDER 21: Steve Colley (Beta).

BEST ONE MAKE TEAM: Screenart Beta Steve Colley, Stephen Hole, John Lampkin.

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