Emma Bristow has entered the history book of the sport of Motorcycle Trials by being a triple Champion in the same year. Emma riding for Sherco not only clinched the ACU Women’s British Trials Championship, but also Superenduro World Title and possibly the most important one, FIM Women’s World Trials Champion. To put the icing on the cake she also picked up an FIM gold medal by being part of the victorious British Team which won the Women’s Trial de Nations in Andorra. Aided by Malcolm Rathmell Sport the UK importer for the Sherco brand, she received a full factory bike from the Spanish manufacturer. lincolnshire Bristow had previously ridden for GasGas and Ossa prior to her move to Sherco in 2013. Emma, the Trials Guru salutes you!

Here is a link to an article on Speedtracktales website which is dedicated to the International Six Days Trial (now International Six Days Enduro). It features the 1964 ISDT when the famous movie actor Steve McQueen rode for the USA Vase team at Erfurt in Germany that year.

 

The price of fame: Steve McQueen and the ISDT

 

Entries are now open for the Centenary Scott Trial, the most famous one-day time and reliability trial in the UK, which takes place on Saturday 18th October 2014. Entries are limited to 200 competitors and will close on 5th September. The hard working officials of the Richmond Motor Club (Yorkshire) Ltd are pulling out all the stops to ensure that the 100 years celebrations will be a great success. keep tuned to Trials Guru for more updates as they become available!

 

Scott Winners:

1914 – Frank Philip (Scott)

1914-18 – No Trial – World War 1.

1919 – Geoff Hill (Triumph)

1920 – Clarrie Wood (Scott); Jim Whalley (Sunbeam)

1921 – Clarrie Wood (Scott; Billy Moore (Scott); Harry Langham (Scott)

1923 – Billy Moore (Scott); Ernie Mainwairing (Scott)

1924 – Tommy Hatch (Sunbeam); Wally Clough (Scott)

1925 – Eddie Flintoff (Sunbeam)

1926 – Eddie Flintoff (Sunbeam)

1927 – Oliver Langton (Scott)

1928 – Eric Langton (Scott)

1929 – Vic Brittain (Sunbeam)

1930 – Len Heath (Ariel)

1931 – Vic Brittain (Sunbeam)

1932 – Allan Jefferies (Triumph)

1933 – Len Heath (Ariel)

1934 – Ken Wilson (Panther)

1935 – Len Heath (Ariel)

1936 – Billy Tiffen (Velocette)

1937 – Allan Jefferies (Triumph)

1938 – Len Heath (Ariel)

1939 – 1945 – No Trial – World War 2.

1946 – Bill Nicolson (BSA)

1947 – Bill Nicolson (BSA)

1948 – Jim Alves (Triumph)

1949 – Bill Nicolson (BSA)

1950 – Bill Nicolson (BSA)

1951 – Bill Nicolson (BSA)

1952 – John Draper (BSA)

1953 – Arthur Shutt (Francis Barnett)

1954 – Jeff Smith (BSA)

1955 – John Brittain (Royal Enfield)

1956 – John Brittain (Royal Enfield)

1957 – Artie Ratcliffe (Triumph)

1958 – Sammy Miller (Ariel)

1959 – Jeff Smith (BSA)

1960 – Arthur Lampkin (BSA)

1961 – Arthur Lampkin (BSA)

1962 – Sammy Miller (Ariel)

1963 – Sammy Miller (Ariel)

1964 – Bill Wilkinson (Greeves)

1965 – Arthur Lampkin (BSA)

1966 – Alan Lampkin (BSA)

1967 – Sammy Miller (Bultaco)

1968 – Sammy Miller (Bultaco)

1969 – Sammy Miller (Bultaco)

1970 – Sammy Miller (Bultaco)

1971 – Malcolm Rathmell (Bultaco)

1972 – Rob Shepherd (Montesa)

1973 – Malcolm Rathmell (Bultaco)

1974 – Rob Edwards (Montesa)

1975 – Malcolm Rathmell (Montesa)

1976 – Malcolm Rathmell (Montesa)

1977 – Martin Lampkin (Bultaco)

1978 – Martin Lampkin (Bultaco)

1980 – Malcolm Rathmell (Montesa)

1981 – Martin Lampkin (Bultaco)

1982 – Martin Lampkin (SWM)

1983 – Gerald Richardson (Armstrong)

1984 – Nigel Birkett (Yamaha)

1985 – Gerald Richardson (Yamaha)

1986 – Tony Scarlett (Yamaha)

1987 – Philip Alderson (Yamaha)

1988 – Philip Alderson (Yamaha)

1989 – Philip Alderson (Yamaha)

1990 – Robert Crawford (Beta)

1991 – Philip Alderson (Yamaha)

1992 – Steve Colley (Beta)

1993 – Steve Colley (Beta)

1994 – Dougie Lampkin (Beta)

1995 – Robert Crawford (Yamaha)

1996 – Graham Jarvis (Scorpa)

1997 – Graham Jarvis (Scorpa)

1998 – Graham Jarvis (Scorpa)

1999 – Graham Jarvis (Bultaco Sherco)

2000 – Wayne Braybrook (Montesa)

2001 – No trial – Foot & Mouth Outbreak.

2002 – Michael Philipson (Beta)

2003 – Graham Jarvis (Sherco)

2004 – Graham Jarvis (Sherco)

2005 – Graham Jarvis (Sherco)

2006 – Dougie Lampkin (Montesa)

2007 – Dougie Lampkin (Montesa)

2008 – Graham Jarvis (Sherco)

2009 – Graham Jarvis (Sherco)

2010 – James Dabill (Gas Gas)

2011 – Jonathan Richardson (Sherco)

2012 – Michael Brown (Gas Gas)

2013 – Dougie Lampkin (Gas Gas)

2014 – ?

Classic Trial Magazine Issue 9 is out now. Features: ‘The Thorpe Edition’ – Highland Classic 2 Day Action from Scotland. Dalesman – Built in Otley; Suzuki Factory 325; Armac Cub feature; Blackie Holden – The Legend; Youth – Kickstart Remembered; Pre’65 Scottish – 30 Glorious Years; The Trials Guru – Reflections. Read all about it in ‘Classic Trial’!!!

 

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Sorry we haven’t been active in the past few weeks, but the Trials Guru has been very busy riding his own bikes. – Stay tuned for more Guru!

 

Inverness & District Motorcycle Club organised the ninth Highland Classic Two-Day Trial over the weekend of 7/8 June at the Alvie Shooting Estate, near Aviemore.

120 riders took part and the Guest of Honour was former Triumph; Ossa; Bultaco and CCM factory rider, Dave Thorpe from Hillsborough.

John Hird (Trials Guru Videographer) produced the video of the event:

Results:

2014 Highland Classic Results

 

 

Link to Rick Lound’s Highland Classic 2014 photograph albums on Flickr:

 

http://heathbrindley.zenfolio.com/p400641445/h37C26BEB#h37c26beb

Click on the link to view photos by Heath at the SSDT 2014.

7 Days of video for your enjoyment by John Hird…

 

The Guru is proud to share the Acharacle Primary School’s video of the 2014 Scottish Six Days Trial…

PLEASE NOTE: This year the event organisers’ have been very fortunate to gain some new terrain and sections to utilise in the event some of which has never been used before. Whilst there is not a great deal for the spectators to see, competitors will enjoy the route and the sections introduced. There are a number of restrictions and constraints in place over the new areas, it must be must stressed that where you come across restricted areas and signs please do not ignore them. These are in place to ensure the event can continue to use the ground in years to come and more importantly not damage the surrounding countryside. So please do not be tempted. You may jeopardise the future of the event.

Monday

Starts as usual with a trip to Leanachan with 5 subs under the popular viewing platform that has been upgraded with new hand rails. The riders then move on to Bradileig before hitting Carn Dearg and Glas Bheinn.  A relaxing run over the Blackwater dam road brings the field to Coire Mhorair for 3 subs.  Followed by the traditional Cnoc a Linnhe, Garbh Beinn and Cameron Hill with its recently added top sub. Concluding at Lagnaha (7).

Tuesday

Reverts back to the traditional route starting at Laggan Locks (3) then over to Forest Gate (2). A run up to Jenkins Park and a nostalgic turn back the clock for some as Achlain is  reintroduced with 2 subs. Riders are asked to follow the flags along the top side of the pylon line and around the pylon at the end of the route. Again this is one of the constraints in place. Meall Damh is next followed by Craig Nan Gobhar and Ceannacroc Forest. New fencing here has made it necessary for us to utilise the road for a short while. Again please follow the flags and do not be tempted to take any shortcuts. Creag Lundie with 5 subs will be as popular as ever with a long haul down to Allt Coire an Seilich (3). A run over to Glen Tarsuinn then Loch Arkaig’s new subs is then rounded off with a timely return to the newly designed Witches Burn with a natural amphitheatre.

Wednesday

Callart Falls kicks off today with 5 subs quickly followed by Callart (2). Along to Upper Mamore then down to a single at School Falls. Grey Mares Tail rounds of the Kinlochleven part of the day. Along then to the new Pap of Glencoe Group followed by Clachaig  3 subs, again new last year. The next group Eas a Bhodaich are not spectator accesable unless on foot or cycle. Glen Stockdale (2) in Appin is a fair walk in and if the weather is dry, worth seeing. Glenmuckrach are the last new subs before the all popular Lagnaha group with 5 sections.

Thursday

A familiar run to Bradileig first thing before reaching Feith a Cheannain (3) yet another new group introduced this year. No Scottish would be complete without Fersit (7) along with a trip through the notorious boulder field. A road trip takes the field on to Ruighe Mhor and brand new sections for this year, along with Coire Leacach. Yet again another new couple of subs in Fasfern 1 followed by Fasfern 2. A small hop up to Annat before a moor crossing like no other to finish the day at Trotters Burn. All in all a radically new Thursday.

Friday

Friday is peninsula day starting at the Mhuidhe (3), this year there will be a single and a double not a triple. Piper’s burn hosts 5 subs and is always a crowd pleaser. Glenuig plays it part with a single. W.Ds couple of subs, well enough said. Laudale, Laudale Cottage and  Kingairloch play host to the only off road route of the day, Camasnacroise holds a secret this year. Then the day rounds off with Meall Nam Each, Kilmalieu and lastly Rubha Ruadh before a sea voyage on the way home.

Saturday

The last day remains mainly unchanged. Why mend it if it ain’t broke. Sleubaich kicks of the final day followed on by Upper and Lower Mamore. Scottish Six Days legend “Pipeline” looms next with its traditional triple sub and concluding with a double. The picturesque Loch Chiarain with its remote bothy entices the riders over the Chiarain path to the Gorge and up the Lairige. As a climax to the week and the event Glen Nevis awaits its loyal subjects from Achintee to Ben Nevis’s nemesis, then on to Nevis Forest before ending on a high in Fort William’ s very own Town Hall Brae (Rocky Brae) and a nice pint in the hub back in the Parc Ferme.

Issued by ‘TRIALS MEDIA’ – PR partner of the Scottish Six Days Trial 2014.

Photos: Heather Mead Photography, Dingwall, Scotland