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Sad news ...

You may remember in April this year the TykeTrial Club organised a fund-raising "Easter Bunny Hop" with 9 year old cancer victim Ben Carlile as guest of honour.

We have received a call from Ben's dad to let us know that Ben passed away peacefully in his parent's arms at home on Sunday afternoon. He asked that we thank everyone for everything they did to help Ben, so many many thanks to everyone who came along that day, who contacted him and visited him, helped him out at trials when he first started, sent him presents, etc. You all know who you are, and Kev and Sam are very grateful.

Demo with Marc Vinco	TykeTrial at Brimham Rocks	Ben loves comps	The Easter Bunny Hop with Cesar, Ben and Wayne	A present from Ot Pi

Rest in peace Ben. A brilliant young trials riders.

A brilliant trials weekend is coming up in early October at the famous trials-heaven of Shipley Glen.

Saturday 4th October is the final round of the British UCI Trials Championship, followed on Sunday by the final round of the UK National Biketrial Championship and the Shipley Glen Cup.

A weekend not to be missed, there's plenty to practice on on the Saturday night, and a campsite just up the road!

If you're lucky enough to be on our mailing list your entry forms will be in the post next week - if you're not on the list then forms can be downloaded from the "Events" page. Alternatively, you can enter and pay on-line.

Hope to see you all there!

Well done to everyone attending and riding in the 2008 World Championship events over the last two weeks and good luck in the finals!

For information about the results visit www.biketrial-spain.com.

After a week of rain and appalling conditions for setting out the trial, the sun shone for everyone riding the fourth round of the UK Nationals at Addingham yesterday. The organisers would like to thank everyone for an excellent turnout, and particularly to the ten volunteer observers who did a fantastic job on the day.

Results are available from the "Events" page, they show that the sections were set at about the right level for all routes, although perhaps a little difficult for the Junior riders in the red routes they were spot on for the Senior riders. Overall a job well done for the section setters, many thanks to Andy Boyes, Brian Wright, John Peacock, Neil Raven, Fred Savage and Mick Scriven.

Pictures to follow, although it is a shame more people couldn't stay back for the awards presentation!

Poussin Class	Femina Class	Guest Green Class	Benjamin Class
Guest Blue Class	Over 30's Class	John's emotions at winning!!!	Minime Class
Junior 26" Class	Junior 20" Class	Senior 26" Class	Senior 20" Class
	<<< Elite 26"	Elite 20" >>>

The Addingham Biketrial Cup 2008 At each event this major award is presented to the rider, riding in his or her correct class, with the lowest scores of the day. 1st Place Jack Carthy Benjamin Class (Green) 12 dabs 2nd Place Callum Gammie Poussin Class (White) 15 dabs 3rd Place James Hyland Elite 26" (Yellow) 18 dabs Thank you everyone for a brilliant day.

The next UK trials event is on Sunday 20th July at the famous Addingham Moorside, the home of the 2005 BIU World Championship round. A very popular venue that has been used very little since the council closed it down early last year. After lobbying the local council and planning department, we were successful in helping to get it re-opened. Make the most of every opportuntity to ride here as they are now few and far between!

Entry forms were mailed two weeks ago so if you're on the mailing list you should have yours by now; if not then it can be downloaded from the events page. On-line entry will be available in the next couple of days.

After two very successfull rounds of this series earlier in the year to help British Cycling choose their team for the UCI World Trials Championship, we can now announce the date of the final event.

This will be held on Saturday 4th October at Shipley Glen. Entry forms will be mailed with the results from the Addingham event, and will be available to download soon from the "Events" page.

The organisers had hoped to run a stand-alone event for this final, but due to rising fuel costs it was decided to run as a two-day event alongside the final round of the UK National Championship.

Make sure you get your entry form off in plenty of time for this double-final weekend of trials, great atmosphere at a brilliant venue with not one but two Championship titles up for grabs!

The 3rd round of the UK National Biketrial Championship was held yesterday alongside the World Downhill and Cross Country Championships. The ideal spot to promote biketrial to the wider cycling community and to the general public. Spectators watched in amazement as the trials riders gave a brilliant display, attempting sections built from logs, from rocks, from concrete pipes and the river sections.

An excellent day, and many thanks go to those who made the long journey to Fort William, and to all the local Scottish riders. And of course to the observers who made it possible.

Results are now available on the events page.

See you all at the next round at the ever-popular Addingham Moorside on 20th July ... please send your entry forms off NOW!!!

Many thanks to everyone in all categories who made Blackpool such a brilliant weekend. The weather stayed warm and dry for us yet again, and with some excellent sections on the '"moon rocks" the 105 riders had a great time, ending with the awards presentations each day by the beautiful Miss Blackpool!

Photos of the event can be viewed, and purchased, from www.myeventphotographs.co.uk.

Results of both days are now available from the Events page. Well done to everyone!

In the aftermath of the charity fund-raising Easter Bunny Hop we've kept in touch with Ben and his parents (see thank-you letter 17/04/08 below). Since the Bunny Hop, Ben has had more treatment and we are delighted to have heard that he has been able to return to school for a couple of hours on three afternoons a week.

Unable to get out on his bike, dad Kevin has bought him an air-gun and target set so he can get into the garden ... mum Samantha says "it's a bit like the OK Corall at times"!!!

We're all so pleased to hear that you're feeling a bit better Ben - keep it up, we want to see you back at trials.

(See Mountain Biking UK magazine June issue for report on the Easter Bunny Hop event)

Money is still coming in from the event, but it is believed that the final figure will be in the region of £3,000 to be donated to the Charity!

Once again, the Biketrial Federation has been working alongside British Cycling to make trials part of the World Downhill Championship in Fort William on the weekend of 7th and 8th June. Please note that the previously advertised date for the trials event of Sunday 8th has had to be changed to SATURDAY 7th June.

A long way to travel for some people, but always an excellent venue and great event - well worth the journey!!! And of course, thousands of spectators to give an amazing atmosphere!

All pre-entries will receive a free entry pass to the main event, and a free pass for a minder. Riders under 18 years of age will also receive a free entry pass for a parent ... worth more than the trial entry fee!!!

Get your entry form off now - available to download from the "Events" page, or you can enter and pay on-line.

To everyone who has been involved in organising the charity event for our son Ben, there are no words that can express how grateful we are to you all, we totally understand how much time, effort and hard work went into the trial, and know how committed everyone has been in making the Easter Bunny Hop happen. Ben had a fantastic day even though he did struggle towards the end as he became very weak and tired but tried to put a brave face on because he knew how many people had been involved in organising this hugh event.

Unfortunately we don't know all the people on the committee and everyone in the club to thank them personally so please can you put this in your news letter on our behalf. We especially want to thank Richard Bell and his wife Nina for there kindness, as nothing was too much trouble on the day, also Massive thanks to Martin Rathmell and Barbara Wright for organising Cesar Canas.

I think everyone had a fantastic day, so please say a MASSIVE MASSIVE thank you to everyone who gave up their time to make such a special and memorable day for our family.

Sincere thanks from the Carlile's

PS. Ben especialy wanted to thank Wayne Mahamot, Ben Savage, John Peacock and Neil Raven for top entertainment, he really enjoyed their shows , also Dougie and Martin Lampkin for being there on the day.

THE EASTER BUNNY HOP 2008

This was an amazing event, a full report and photos will be placed here soon. For now...

Funds raised will be donated to "Candlelighters" - watch this space to find the final figure soon.

Couldn't make it to the event?

Donations to the cancer-related fund chosen by Ben's parents can be made direct to:-

Entry forms are now available on the Events page to either download, or to enter on-line with on-line payment. Both rounds of this British UCI Championship have been co-ordinated with UK National events in order to save riders travelling time and expense. Should be a couple of really good weekends, and if you enter on both the Saturday and Sunday, you can save yourself £10.00! The normal entry price for just one day is £20, enter both for £30 and make a weekend of it.

British Cycling have released their World UCI Team Selection Policy. This can be downloaded from the "Clubs" page.

Due to a technical hiccup the entry forms for this event were not mailed until late on Friday 29th February. If you haven't received yours yet, please download from the Events page and send off immediately. Alternatively, you can complete the on-line entry and on-line payment.

Closing date for entry is Friday 7th March - entries will not accepted on the day.

A further hiccup is that it was missed changing the heading - it still says Shipley Glen at the top, although the rest of the form clearly says "Cowling Pinnacle". The event is at Cowling Pinnacle. Apologies that this wasn't noticed until after copying!

Entry forms for the Easter Bunny Hop will be available on 1st March - watch this space!

Ben's parents have now decided that funds raised from the event should go to the "Candlelighters" charity. Information can be found on their website http://candlelighters.org.uk/

BIKETRIAL JAPAN UNION (BJU) put news about aid for Ben in their webpage. Now Chinese delegate and BJU put the information on their webpages. You can check them with following webpages.

News Dated 08/02/2008

A PLAN OF BIKETRIAL CHINA FOR BEN Jason, Biketrial China wrote to the BIU that "I have discussed with China riders about aid for Ben. We will hold a Biketrial Jam in Shanghai, all riders will sign for Ben and wish him healthy on a China Team T shirt. We will take a group photo and send it to Ben with the T shirt and a stamp. We will provide 3 more stamps of Jin Mao Tower climbing event to the organizer of the charity competition for auction and surport Ben. We will arrange these things recently" and also they will send special stamps. The BIU will collect these and send to the organizer before their event opening. Now BJU started some plans to participate the movement of aid for Ben.

The BIU is expecting more actions from more countries.

News Dated 08/02/2008

A FAST ACTION FROM CHINA The Chinese delegate Jason Dou put the news about the event "AID FOR BEN" in his webpage. Acoording to Jason "He wrote to the BIU that "I think maybe I could ask China Riders sign on a China Team Shirt for 2007 WBC last year and send to the boy,and provide some stamps of Jin Mao Tower climbing competition for Charity Auction". It ia a very good idea. Thanks Jason!!! They are welcome any help you made.

News Dated 07/02/2008