09/05/12 Blackpool Podium Winners
  Check out this excellent write-up of the event on the Tribalzine website.
 
PRIMARY CLASS
1st Adam Biggins Tyne&Wear
2nd Sam Shepherd S.Yorkshire
3rd Joel Holdsworth Lancashire
NOVICE CLASS
1st Reece Seymour W.Yorkshire
2nd Jack Biggins Tyne&Wear
3rd Paul Grange Co.Durham
LADIES CLASS
1st Donna Fox S.Yorkshire
2nd Nadine Staniforth W.Yorkshire
3rd Fern Sanderson W.Yorkshire
SENIOR CLASS
1st Dave Barratt Derbyshire
2nd Derek Coates Staffordshire
3rd Neil Robinson W.Yorkshire
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
1st Sam Rolls Cambridgeshire
2nd Toby Smith Surrey
3rd Aaron Duke Scotland
CADET CLASS
1st Charlie Rolls Cambridgeshire
2nd Adam Morewood S.Yorkshire
3rd TJ Reynoldson W.Yorkshire
EXPERT 20" CLASS
1st Owen Gawthorpe Ceredigion
2nd James Davies Cornwall
3rd Richard Tickner Surrey
EXPERT 26" CLASS
1st James Bancroft W.Yorkshire
2nd Matt Arkwright Lancashire
3rd Andrew Willan Lancashire
ELITE 20" CLASS
1st Rob Poyser Staffordshire
2nd Jack Chapman N.Yorkshire
3rd Daniel Wheeler Essex
ELITE 26" CLASS
1st Alec Wray Co. Durham
2nd Steve Rogers Essex
3rd Wayne Mahomet W.Yorkshire
UCI WORLD ELITE CLASS
1st Jack Carthy W.Yorkshire
2nd James Hyland W.Yorkshire
3rd Andrei Burton Devon
Well done to everyone!
07/05/12 What a fantastic day!
 
Results from Blackpool are now on-line from the Events page. It was a brilliant day, many thanks to all the helpers, and to all the riders for making this such a fun, yet professional event with a great atmosphere.
Thank you all.
Pictures and full report in due course - we've been sent hundreds of photos and will try to get them on here when time allows.
 
03/05/12 Blackpool Directions

The event control is immediately next to The Hole in the Wall Cafe, Lower Walk (below the promenade), North Shore. Post Code FY1 2HB.

NOTE: There is no vehicle access or parking at the actual venue. Please park in Gynn Square Car Park or in one of the side streets. The event will be signposted from the car park.

Click here for map.

See you there!

Just one point to note ... we know that many people practice at the 'Moon Rocks' from time to time, but we have to remind you that it is actually against the local bye-laws to ride a cycle on the lower promenade and you could be turned away by the Police! For the day of 6th May, the Biketrial Federation have the necessary permission to run the event, but we cannot allow anyone on a cycle who is not entered in the competition - last time we had complaints from the Beach Patrol about people (who weren't taking part in the event) riding on the sea wall - DON'T - IT'S VERY DANGEROUS! Unfortunately, be warned, anyone who turns up with the intention of riding, but not competing will not be allowed and may jeopardise permission for future events. Please don't spoil it for everyone else!

 
30/04/12 Section sponsors keep coming in for Blackpool - check out the details below and click on the logos to visit their websites!

24/04/12

 

The prestigious Blackpool "Moon Rocks" venue certainly calls for something really special, and the crowning glory of the day will be the awards presentation when the beautiful Ella Green, Miss Blackpool 2010-11, will be handing out medals to the lucky winners at around 4.30ish on Sunday 6th May.

Don't miss it, as either a rider or a spectator!!!
  

Other peak items of the day include contributions from both series sponsors and event sponsors. These include (so far):-
Series Sponsor
Series Sponsor
Series Sponsor
Spot Prize Sponsor
GATORADE
Section Sponsor
Section Sponsor
Section Sponsor

More sponsors are welcome, if you wish to sponsor a section at any of our events please contact membership@biketrialuk.co.uk
 
22/04/12 Blackpool - THE BIG ONE (and not only on the fun-fair)! (UPDATED 24/04/12)

Whilst we know how much the riders enjoy it, Blackpool is extremely hard to organise and to run. Because of its location, the number of riders and spectators anticipated, a lot of terms are put on us with regards to health & safety and sticking to the rules laid out for us as organisers. If we want to use this prime venue again in the future we have to prepare for and abide by all the rules.

Because of this, we need a lot more helpers than usual, and known to us in advance of the event date. If you can help out in any of the positions below please email us at info@biketrialuk.co.uk as soon as possible. We also need a team of lads/dads to help put up banners and flags on the morning of the event (8.30am-9.00am).

They are all tasks that almost anyone could do (mum's, dad's, girlfriends, sisters, brothers, friends etc) - and all very important!

We need:-

5 people on control - 2 volunteers needed

4 Safety Officials - thank you volunteers!

 8 Observers - 3 more needed

8 Section helpers - 7 more needed
Signing on, processing any late entries, handing out punchcards, processing results, sorting observers out, liasing with Beach Patrol Council, British Red Cross, etc:
- Barbara Wright
- Karen Carthy
- Kerry Seymour
Checking safety barriers, checking/removing rubbish, ensuring public safety etc
- Mick Carthy
- Robin Morewood
- Jason Seymour
- Dave & Kellie Rolls
- Barry Gawthorpe
- Brian Wright (O)  
- Karen Carthy (O)  
- Kerry Seymour (O)  
- Paul Hesling (O)  
- George Eyre (O)  
Punching, repairing tape/markers, keeping spectators out of sections, etc
- Anna Gawthorpe
 

Many thanks to all volunteers so far, and also thanks to the team at 3SIXTY who are loaning their PA system for the event, not forgetting the unique medals made especially for the series by ONZA.

Don't forget there will be some spot prizes for those riders deserving special recognition! Thanks to CPC for the donation.
 
18/04/12 TykeTrial Club Event at Addingham Moorside
Brilliant day at Addingham on Sunday, lovely sunshine, good sections, good riding! Loads of new faces, espcially in the Primary and Novice classes, welcome to all and hope to see you back at the next event at Branshaw Quarry on 20th May. Well done to everyone, and well done to the winners!
 
Primary Class Novice Class Intermediate Class Cadet Class
1st Thomas Constantine
2nd Joel Holdsworth
3rd Josh McParland
1st Jack Iveson
2nd Lewis Gray
3rd Lewis Moore
1st Jordan Seymour
2nd Donna Fox
3rd Nigel Kilgar
1st Adam Morewood
2nd TJ Reynoldson
3rd Sam Iveson
Expert Class Elite Class Spot Prizes
1st Andrew Willan
2nd Ross Clayton
3rd Owen Gawthorpe
1st Jack Carthy
2nd James Hyland
3rd Dave Kerr
Dan Chandler
Danny Monkman
Neil Robinson
James Bancroft

Many thanks to CPC for providing the spot prizes - don't forget to click on their logo to check out their website!
 
17/04/12 UCI Trials World Cup & Youth Games - Entry Form 2012

For those who are interested in travelling to do international events this year, click here to download the entry form. This includes final dates, venues, websites, and closing dates. Don't miss the closing date, there's a fine for late entry of 100 Swiss Francs!
 
06/04/12 Fort William - 2 days of biking - trials / downhill and more
On-line entry is now available from the events page - get your's off soon for this great weekend of biking in an amazing atmosphere - well worth the journey!
 
06/04/12 Blackpool - who's up for making it a fantastic event and a showcase of trials to the public?

Yes, Blackpool - Bank Holiday Sunday, 6th May - don't miss it! It's 3 years since we were there with 97 competitors - the public loved it, so let's have a massive entry with loads of riding to show off. Don't think "I'm not good enough to compete" - everyone is, no matter what stage your riding ability is, there's a class for you - and whatever stage you're at, to the general public you'll be brilliant!

We will be taking entries on the day (if numbers allow - but it will cost you £5 extra) but it would be so helpful to the organisation and preparation if we have the entries in advance. It really is easy to do and only takes a couple of minutes; and to make it even easier, we won't send you off to the Events page to do it!

Click on the 'Buy Now' button to pay

Do you live in or are you visiting Blackpool in the next couple of weeks? Print off the poster and get it put up at school, local shops, bike shops etc! Poster here

With Miss Blackpool presenting the awards at the end of the day, one lucky rider will get to present her with a bouquet of flowers, and with the PA system and music provided by series sponsors 3SIXTY we're set for a great day ... the rest is up to you to come along and take part.

How to get to the Moon Rocks? Click on the map below and park in the Gyn Square Car Park.

Just one point to note ... we know that many people practice at the 'Moon Rocks' from time to time, but we have to remind you that it is actually against the local bye-laws to ride a cycle on the lower promenade and you could be turned away by the Police! For the day of 6th May, the Biketrial Federation have the necessary permission to run the event, but we cannot allow anyone on a cycle who is not entered in the competition - last time we had complaints from the Beach Patrol about people (who weren't taking part in the event) riding on the sea wall - DON'T - IT'S VERY DANGEROUS! Unfortunately, be warned, anyone who turns up with the intention of riding, but not competing will not be allowed and may jeopardise permission for future events. Please don't spoil it for everyone else!

 
06/04/12 Another new sponsor, many thanks to ...
 
CPC - click on the logo to view their massive range of products!  

Through a donation to the TykeTrial Club, CPC have provided both the TykeTrial and British Trials Cup series with a massive selection of goodies, both for the organisers and for spot prizes for riders - a chance for everyone to have a win!
The donation of a new drill will help in setting up the sections on rocky terrain, and new timer clocks for observers will provide extra spares for when the wet weather gets the better of the old clocks!
As for spot prizes for riders, check out the range ... could you win one???
 
06/04/12 British Trials Cup, Bracken Rocks 2012
  Apologies for the late reporting of this event. It was a really good start to the season at a really good venue, and with 72 names on the starter list it was set to be a good competition. All riders reported an excellent mixture of sections ranging from woodland sections to big rock sections. Everyone seemed to enjoy the day, despite the wet start. A full report on the event can be found here, do check it out for loads of riding pictures. Full results can be downloaded from the events page. Many thanks to the three sponsors of the event ...
 
Series sponsor - many thanks for the support for 2012. If you or your local community need a demo, give the guys at 3SIXTY a call.
Britain's trials bike manufacturer and sponsoring the series since 2007. Check out their website for the latest bikes and news.
Many thanks to event sponsor, providing Mother's Day gifts to all the ladies present and to winners to take home!
 
Primary Class (White) Novice Class (Green) Ladies Class (White/Green) Senior Class (Blue)
1st Adam Biggins Tyne & Wear
More Beginners needed for the next round (under 10's)!
1st Reece Seymour W.Yorkshire
2nd Andrew Heeley
3rd Elliott Tickner Surrey
1st Donna Fox S.Yorkshire
More ladies needed for the next round!
1st Dave Barratt Derbyshire
2nd Derek Coates Staffordshire
More seniors needed for the next round!
Intermediate Class (Blue) Cadet Class (Blue/Red) Expert 20" Class (Red) Expert 26" Class (Red)
1st Sam Rolls Cambridgeshire
2nd Toby Smith Surrey
3rd Jordan Seymour W.Yorkshire
1st Charlie Rolls Cambridgeshire
2nd TJ Reynoldson W.Yorkshire
3rd Adam Morewood S.Yorkshire
1st Owen Gawthorpe Ceredigion
2nd Connor Manthorpe W.Sussex
3rd Richard Tickner Surrey
1st James Bancroft W.Yorkshire
2nd Chris Hinson Buckinhamshire
3rd Jed Hesling W.Yorkshire
Elite 20" Class (Red/Yellow) Elite 26" Class (Red/Yellow) UCI World Elite Class (Yellow) Many thanks to all the helpers:
Robin Morewood (Clerk of Course) and his setting up team; Ben Swales; Mick Carthy and Brian Wright, and to all the observers of the day: Gill Morewood; Kerry Seymour; Brian Wright; Neil Robinson; Dan Chandler; Julie Bew; Paul Hesling; George Eyre; Sheena Martin; and to Barbara Wright and all the helpers on control.
1st Jack Chapman N.Yorkshire
2nd Rob Poyser Staffordshire
3rd Dan Wheeler Essex
1st Tom Rankin Essex
2nd Alec Wray Co.Durham
3rd Steve Rogers Essex
1st Jack Carthy W. Yorkshire
2nd Andrei Burton Devon
3rd Dave Kerr Carmarthenshire
Remember, the organisation of the sport in the UK is all voluntary - without the helpers it wouldn't happen! We need more!
 
05/04/12
And the winner is ... runner-up ...
 
Robin Morewood
Danny Monkman
 
19/03/12 Riding Shirt Design Competition
 

Many thanks to all those who sent in their designs, with some good ideas.

Help us to choose the winner of the competition (closing date 31st March).
 
 
23/02/12 UCI World Championship Team Selection Criteria
 
The selection criteria for those wishing to ride in the UCI World Championship 2012 has now been published. Click here to view.
 
16/02/12 COMPETITION - Design a riding shirt

The Biketrial Federation, with funds provided by our new sponsors, 3SIXTY, want to provide British riders attending international trials events with a Great Britain riding shirt to enable them to show that they are riding for Britain without having to pay for their own shirt.

The competition is to design that shirt! It can be long-sleeved or short-sleeved, whichever you like. Very simple rules:-

  • The design must include the Biketrial Federation's logo - click here to download.
  • The design must include the Union Jack flag.
  • The design must include some appropriate wording.
  • The design must be suitable to use on either a white or coloured shirt (please also make your suggestion of colour to go with your design).
  • You must email your entry to us as (a) a picture showing the design on the shirt and (b) a jpg file of the actual design for us to use. Send entries to: trial_entry@biketrialuk.co.uk
  • The email should include your name and address (to send the prize to if you should win).
  • Copyright of all design entries will be the property of the Biketrial Federation for possible future use (if we later decide to use a non-winning entry you will be notified before use).

The prize? The winning entry will receive a cheque for £20.00 plus their own exclusive version of the shirt!

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES 16th March 2012
 
13/02/12 Series Sponsors for 2012
We are pleased and proud to announce our sponsors for the 2012 season ... click on the logos below to check out their websites ...
Many thanks to Onza, one of the best-know trials bikes companies in the world, for continuing to support the British Trials Cup series again for 2012. The Biketrial Federation Committee welcome on board the thriving and exciting company 3sixty Bicycle Stunt Team for 2012. With three teams travelling the UK this year doing demos and shows, a fantastic promotion for the trials sport.
  Further sponsorships are welcome for this year, this could be a section sponsorship at one or all of the events of the series, or a general sponsorship to financially help out the organisers and British riders, in both British and International events. If your company wishes to help, please email us at info@biketrialuk.co.uk.
 
14/01/12 British Trials Cup 2012
 
R1, Bracken Rocks, Matlock, Derbyshire R2, Blackpool North Shore, Lancashire R3, Nevis Range, Fort William R4, Nevis Range, Fort William
Sunday 18th March Sunday 6th May Saturday 9th June Sunday 10th June
Download entry form here or enter on-line from the Events page. Download entry form here or enter on-line from the Events page. Download entry form here or enter on-line from the Events page. <<<<< Joint entry form with round 3
Poster for this event here. Poster for this event here. Poster for this event here.
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R5, Radfest, Barrow Farm, Essex R6, Hook Wood, Surrey R7, Shipley Glen, West Yorkshire The British Trials Champions
Sunday 1st July Sunday 16th September Sunday 14th October The Final Results
Poster for this event here Poster for this event here Poster for this event here  
   
 

The British Trials Champions of each class will be those riders who have accumulated the most points throughout the cup series - best 5 rounds out of the 7 to count. Good luck everyone!

Please feel free to print a copy of the poster for each event - can you display it anywhere to encourage either entries and/or spectators?

 
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