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Robinson romps to Gatebeck win

This was the largest entry the club have received for an evening trial for a long time, indeed, it’s the largest entry for any of our club trials for several years apart from nationals, so thanks for supporting Westmorland. As always it’s good to have a full house of observers, so our appreciations to Kirstie Wilson, Dave...

Gatebeck for Westmorland’s 3rd evening round

The third and final round of the Westmorland Club's series of evening trials takes place on Wednesday, August 14 at High Bracken Fold, Gatebeck where, thanks to the offer of extra land for the trial, a full lap of ten sections has now been plotted.With a decent forecast, this venue will provide a good evening of...

Another Title step for Tom?

With the Northern Centre Trials Championship for 2023/24 almost completed, Tom Swindlehurst took another win in the Barrow Club's Zeke Myers Trial on Torver Common which comes close to him confirming the championship in his favour for another year. His nearest rivals failed to take part in this excellent three lap 14 section trial on land...

Tie for the top at Thirlmere

On a dull evening, with the threat of rain ever present, the Bassenthwaite Club held their evening Charity trial on the Robinson's land north of Thirlmere dam on the first Wednesday of the month which attracted 25 riders and a full compliment of observers for the eight sections, three of which proved quite testing. Boyd MortenElliot Barrow ...

What’s on in August

AUGUST2nd/3rd/4th - World Enduro Championship, Cwmythig Hill, Rhayader2nd/3rd/4th - Moto GP at Silverstone4th - Bootle SC, trial postponed4th - Sheffield and Hallamshire MC, Rockshocks Round7th - Bassenthwaite MC, Evening Trial, Robinsons land at Thirlmere, 6.30pm, Youth Centre Championship round10th - Lusky's Lead Mine Marathon for Prostate Cancer, Cockhills Lead Mine, nr Pateley Bridge, 9am11th - Barrow...

Lakes entries now open

Entries are now open for the 2024 Lakes National Two Day Trial.The Supplementary Regulations and an Entry Form are both available on the LMTA website, https://lakesmta.com.For the tech savvy among you, the Entry Form is a fillable PDF so you can complete it without the need for any printing. If you’re not happy doing that though...

Grant trial proves a wearying test

The majority of the 56 riders in Westmorland's Grant Trial held at Tommy Road, Wharton Fell near Kirkby Stephen looked very weary after they had completed the three laps of 14 sections at this Northern Centre Championship round. Their weariness was due to the heat on this fine summer Sunday but also to the extra fell...

Big new fell route for the Grant

Tomorrow's Grant Trial (July 28) is going to be different from previous years with a new large loop added to the course with new sections thanks to the efforts of clerk of the course Malcolm Metcalfe and his team. It does mean riders will have to refuel at the start which they pass close by after...

Entries for Cumberland’s two day classic now open

Here's all the details you will need about the upcoming Cumberland County Mike Hodgson two day classic trial on Saturday and Sunday, September 7/8.It's a trial open to Pre65, Twinshock & Aircooled Monos -  there is no C and D class in this event and Class awards are only for period machines - ie you may be...

Surprise winners at the double

AS I sit at my computer on this drizzly Monday afternoon, watching Mrs R bringing in her washing, I thought it's time for a bit of mid-summer reflections at a time when news is on the short side.Entries for Northern Centre trials are definitely on the thin side at the moment; few clubs manage to attract...