??? against a date represents the 2009 past date - am awaiting 2010 date - if you know it please tell me. Many thanks.

Mail me at briansussex@antispam.hotmail.com (remove antispam first!) with corrections or additions please.

For further information about ACTC clubs and the ACTC Motorcycle Championship events - see http://www.actc.org.uk/

LDTs - as a rule of thumb these are suitable for smaller (around 250cc) singles with low gearing, reasonable torque but, essentially, a good lock to be able to manoeuvre in tight sections. Also a good idea to pick a lightish model (as you are likely to be picking it up out of the mud regularly if you ride like me!). If you are the competitive type, look at last year's results and see what bikes finished in the top 20 of the event you are interested in.

Rallies - quite a different kettle of fish. Much depends on the individual event but, most importantly, the weather! I haven't been able to do any of the rallies so if anyone can advise which ones are suitable for bigger bikes then I am happy to add the information.

 

Date

Club/Organisation & contact

Event/Venue

August 21st/22nd 2010

WTRA - http://wtra.co.uk/Snowrun/Events2010.pdf

Beacons Rally - the Rally will follow the successful format of the first event in 2009 - start at Llandovery Rugby Club.  The club expect the course to be more challenging than the former Red Kite Rally with more off-road forest tracks but still suitable for all big trail bikes using off-road tyres.

September 4/5th

MWTRA - www.mwtra.co.uk/events.htm - Secretary:- Vi Madeley, Greenfields, Kerry, Nr Newtown, Powys, Mid Wales, SY16 4LH
Tel:- 01686 670596, Fax:- 01686 670354, Email:- vi.madeley@btconnect.com

(ACU Sidecar & Ladies Championship Round)
Also 6th  September Sunday Only (For Solo & Quad riders who are unable to ride both days without championship points)
Venue:- Dyfi Forest,  Aberangell, Nr Machynlleth, Powys
CLASSES:- Rally Sports Bike 4 Strokes only & Trail Bikes (must have indicators & full working lights)
Enduro Clubmen Sportsmen, Experts, Quads & Sidecars

Dyfi Forest Endurance Rally - this rally's got more off road going than most - venue Dyfi Forest Area, Aberangell, Nr Machynlleth, Powys.

Route slightly more off road than a full Rally and will be of approx 40 miles of good ride-able going with the special test being  a SPECIAL STAGE of approx 7 miles in length and a number of laps depending on class entered  designed for Sidecars, Clubmen, Sportsmen & Quads. Open to riders from outside the UK who hold a European A or B Licence.

September 12th 2010

Holsworthy MC - Secretary and contact  Janet Martin on  01288 331479

Regulations at http://www.actc.org.uk/news/2008 T&T regs.pdf
Entry form here http://www.actc.org.uk/news/T%20&T%20ENTRY%20F%201.pdf

The Roger Pole Taw & Torridge Classic Trial

September 12th 2010

Braintree Motorcycle Club - http://www.braintree-mcc.co.uk/

Regulations and entry form here: http://www.braintree-mcc.co.uk/StistedLDTRegs2010[1].pdf

The Stisted LDT. Aimed at being a fun event with a 100 mile lap around the Essex Suffolk border, using Green Lanes, Byways and private land. There will be free camping and the village pub is putting on music and food on the Saturday evening (all included in the entry)There will be a number of observed sections marked on punch cards and according to the ACU standing regulations TSR22 (non-stop) i.e. 0,1,2,3,5 and a timed special test used only as a tie-break.

Start - Tumblers Green, Stisted, Essex CM77 8AZ

September 19th 2010

Organised by the Stratford-upon-Avon MCC. Entry forms can be found at http://www.stratford-upon-avonmcc.org.uk/page25.html

Sec of meeting: Richard Gill, 23 Hillwood Avenue, Shirley, Solihill, W Midlands, B90 4XR.
Tel 0121 2465823. E-mail gill.rf@googlemail.com

The classes include: Best Trail bike (OK Supreme Cup), Trail bike over 350cc, Best British pre-75 bike, Best Twin Shock Trials Bike, Best Lady, and the Richard Morris Trophy for best team of 3 riders.

The OK Supreme LDT - the route  75 miles on and around the Cotswold Hills - includes 17 sections with a timed special test - entries limited to 120.

September 19th

South Durham Vintage Motorcycle Club  - http://www.vmccsouthdurham.co.uk/

Beamish Trophy Trial website: www.beamishtt.com

For Vintage Motorcycles!!!!!

October 2nd 2010

The Motor Cycling Club (MCC)  - see www.ukmotorsport.com/mcc/MCC_Intro.htm 

The Edinburgh Trial (always the first weekend of October). The trial this year is only 180 miles or so (near 300 in 2000) starting at 01.00 Saturday the first three or four sections being easy but in the dark!  Entrants must be MCC members or invited (e.g. Army or Police motorcycle club members). Not so easy in the wet.

October 4th - IF IT RUNS - not run in 2008 because of problems with the venue

Taunton MCC Ltd   - secretary of meeting is Stuart Haskins, telno: 01823 660355. e-mail: stuarth@eclipse.co.uk - organised by Buster Griffin

"The Tom Milton 2 Stage Trial". Consists of two separate riding sessions; a Cross Country with Observed Sections and a timed Cross Country event. All on private land at Trickey Warren, Churchstanton, Taunton. ACU event.

October 3rd 2010

Leamington Victory Motor-Cycle Club - http://www.leamingtonvictory.org.uk/

Secretary - secretary@leamingtonvictory.org.uk

Secretary of the Meeting - Ann Archer - Tel. No. 0121 743 3220 - annarche@googlemail.com

Regs and entry form - http://www.midlandcentreacu.org.uk/page5.html

Leamington Victory LDT -

Start/Finish: The start will be at Southam Rugby Club, Southam, Warwickshire. CV47 2DG. The club is on the B4451 Southam to Deppers Bridge road. Refreshments will be available in the clubhouse before and after the event. The first rider will start at 9:01 and the rest at one minute intervals.  

Route: Approximately 50 miles and will include public roads. There will be approximately 30 sections, including a special test. The route will include green lanes in the South Warwickshire area. A route card will be sent to each rider prior to the trial, there will not be any route marking on the roads.

http://www.actc.org.uk/clubs/stroud.htm

October 10th 2010

Hafren Dirt Bike Club - http://www.hafrendbc.co.uk/

Secretary of the Meeting - Kate Jones,  Cefngwilgy Fawr, Gorn Road, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6LA
e-mail: jones@cefngwilgy.wanadoo.co.uk
Telephone no: 01686 412530 (Before 21:00)

Regs available 1 September 2010

Hafren Forest Rally - This is a type of event specifically designed to be suitable for Trail bikes. This event will be decided over a number of “Special Stages” which will be timed to the nearest second. The course will be a mix of fire road, forest tracks and open hill, with plenty of spectacular Mid Wales countryside. There will be three laps of the 45 mile course with three special stages per lap except that novices will only do two laps.
Start/Finish: Sweet Lamb Motorsport Complex, sign posted off the A44, Llangurig to Aberystwyth Road.

October 16th/17th

This event is specifically designed to be suitable for TRAIL bikes.

http://wtra.co.uk/Snowrun/Events2010.pdf

Cambrian Rally - The Cambrian Rally in the Tywi Forest, incorporating part of the Strata Florida track and stunning scenery in one of the remotest areas of Mid-Wales. The course will be of a similar standard to an easier trail ride with a mix of mostly gravel roads and moderate off-road tracks suitable for all big trail bikes using off-road tyres.

October 17th 2010

Minehead MC  - http://www.actc.org.uk/clubs/minehead.htm

Secretary of the Meeting is Cliff Derrick, Clerk of the Course Dick Hutchings

Classic Trial for Cars and Bikes, round in ACTC and ASWMC Classic Trials Championships

Contact  Les Woodward 01984 633704 or 07789255696 or email les@mineheadmotorclub.com

Exmoor Clouds Classic Trial (LDT) - about 125 bikes and cars - a bit of a toughy with some classic lanes such as Port Lane - 15 sections and a special test - great event in great surroundings. Starts and finishes at Raleghs Cross Inn.

October 17th 2010

Witley & District MCC - http://www.witleymcc.org/

Regs will be posted here - http://www.witleymcc.org/downloads/entry-forms.htm

Witley LDT - start on A3 south of Guildford, 70 - 100 miles around Surrey/Hants/West Sussex lanes, 10 -12 sections. Apparently doable on a 650 Dakar or similar size bike. Can get a bit rutted and slippery when wet. Might have to dab a lot to pull the bike round the tighter sections but it would still be a great day out with lots of great laning. Probably not suitable for Boxer GS.

Round 3 (of 3) of the South Eastern Centre LDT Championship

October 24th 2010

West of England MC

Sec of meeting Vic Ashford, 1 Cleaveland Rise, Ogwell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6FF
Tel 01626 332891
Regs available at: http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25&Itemid=21 and in the Southern Centre ACU Gazette in early September

The Moor to Sea Trial - a popular event which includes a stretch on Dartmoor (hence More to See pun) plus the classic Sims Hill - 150 solos only - 14 sections and 2 special tests.

Location: Homers Heath, Buckland FC, Decoy, Newton Abbot, Devon. Signed from the A380 between Newton Abbot & Torquay. Start time 8am.

October 24th 2010

Launceston & North Cornwall  Motor Club Ltd - contact Bob Slater on 01752 558085 for regs or download from here http://www.tvtr.co.uk/tamar09regs.zip

Tamar Classic Reliability Trial - max 70 cars and 60 bikes - starts at Hallworthy which is approx 5mls from finish 95mls with at least 12 sections and 3 special tests. Route card issued at start.

October 31st 2010

North Devon MC - www.ndmc.org.uk - contact John Barthram - 01271 76341

2008 regs here

Tarka Classic Trial - start and finish at CEDARS INN – Bickington, Barnstaple  EX31 2HE   01271 371784  which is off the A39 / B3232 junction - signed Roundswell and Bickington.. Total mileage about 75, with 12 sections and 4 special tests, open to cars and motorcycles (solo and sidecar)

November 7th 2010

Camel Vale MC - Secretary of the Meeting:  Nick Moore Tel: 01726 817247

Regs on line at:

www.camel-valemcc.net/events.htm

Wintry Road Trial or The Bodmin - this Classic Reliability Trial starts and finishes at  Bodmin Rugby Club - the route will be approximately 80 miles and will be detailed by written instructions and/or route markings. There will be approximately 20 observed sections and 1 Special Test (timed). No competitor may view a section prior to attempting it. Open to solos and sidecars.

November 28th 2010

Exmoor MCC

Regs from Geoff Westcott - Tel: 01643 705522

Neil Westcott Trial (LDT) - a great ride on scenic Exmoor - starts and finishes in Minehead, is open to solo bikes and sidecars, the route of approximately 65 miles uses public roads to link approximately 14 sections and a special test which are on a mixture of public lanes and private land

November 14th

Woolbridge MC - Regs will be published here: http://www.woolbridge.homecall.co.uk/calendar.htm

Hardy Classic Trial  (Dorset) - start time is traditionally 0800
with a finishing time for the first vehicle or motorcycle of 1545. Maximum mileage has been 90-95 miles with 12-14 sections & an entry of around 60 including bikes & cars. The Start & finish are at Freshwater Holiday Pk, Burton Bradstock, & accommodation is inexpensive & easy to find if required. Furthest point east in Tincleton & furthest west will either be Chideock OR Beer depending on the route selected each year. Awards are usually presented at the finish & hot food is pre bookable at around £6/head.

November 15th

North Berks MCC - www.northberksmcc.com 

Final round of the Sammy Miller Products Series - see http://www.acu.org.uk/news/story.aspx?guid=3631c1f8-6cf9-409a-93b6-38bdc84cfdb6

National Downland Classic Trial  - about a 40 mile lap with between 30-40 sections. No modern trials bikes just pre 65 solos and trail bikes!

November 28th

Exmoor MCC

Regs from Geoff Westcott - Tel: 01643 705522

Neil Westcott Trial (LDT) - a great ride on scenic Exmoor - starts and finishes in Minehead, is open to solo bikes and sidecars, the route of approximately 65 miles uses public roads to link approximately 14 sections and a special test which are on a mixture of public lanes and private land

December 5th???

Totnes Motorcycle Club - send an SAE to Ann Life, The Linhay, Uphempston, Totnes, TQ9 6LP for regs - tel: 01803 862756

Ten Tors LDT - about 160 solos - starts and finishes near Red Post as for 2007 - first bike away at 8.30am - 14 sections and a special test - two sections are "challenging" hill climbs which only a few clean. Fills up VERY quickly.

January 8/9th ??

The Motor Cycling Club (MCC)  - see http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/events/calendar.htm

Exeter Trial - a "Classic"  LDT first run by the MCC in 1910! For cars, solos and sidecars - about 100 m/c entries and over 200 cars - 3 "starts" (Cirencester, Popham and Okehampton) starting at about 8.30pm on Friday night and finishing at Torquay from 12 noon onwards into the evening. 13 observed sections and 2 special tests. A well organised event that tests the stamina and your bike preparation. Give it a try - I enjoyed my first taste in the 2002 event and got a Gold in 2003!

January 31st ???

North Devon MC - www.ndmc.org.uk

Regulations and entry forms are available for download from www.ndmc.org.uk or by contacting the Secretary of the Meeting Jill Hayward- Mob: 07814 387343 or E-mail: rhayward_69@hotmail.com

Exmoor Trial - approx 60 miles long in the very North of Devon with a real mixture of sections including the famous Beggars Roost, High Bray and Riverton. Starts at Cedars Inn, Bickington, Barnstaple and finishes at the Staghunters Inn (in the middle of nowhere) 20 or so miles across the moor. Open to cars and motorcycles (solo and sidecar). Given the time of year and location can be v. cold & v. wet - especially when the run takes you across the top of the moor to "Beggars Roost". Typically has 12 or so sections to run with re-starts on most sections for the bikes, well organised by NDMC. 

February 13th ???

Fell Side Auto Club Ltd - http://www.fsac.flyer.co.uk/

Northern Classic Trial - taking in some of the finest parts of the Lake District it starts at Carlisle, Cumbria - the route will cover approximately 123 miles on public roads, byways and private tracks. At least 14 observed sections will be run, including 2 special tests.

February 14th???

Launceston & N Cornwall MC - http://www.actc.org.uk/clubs/launceston.htm

Launceston Trial

February 21st ???

Holsworthy MC  - http://www.actc.org.uk/clubs/holsworthy.htm

Chairman's Trophy Trial - The figure of eight course is just 40 miles long but includes 22 sections and special tests on public and private land. The event is open to cars and motorcycles (solo and sidecar).  The start, finish and lunch halt is at the Bradworthy Motor Museum.

March 7th ???

Golden Valley Classic Motorcycle Club - http://www.goldenvalleyclassicmotorcycleclub.co.uk/

March Hare Road Trial - a long distance road trial around the Cotswolds

March 21st ???

Watch here - http://www.wgdfmcc.org.uk/events/wyegate/wyegate_2010.htm
 

March 21st???

Cornwall Centre ACU

Contact for entry is Heather Wilcox - 01637 871033

End to End Trial - a 120 mile reliability trial for solo bikes and sidecars - starts at Wainhouse Corner and finish at Sennen Cove - includes 20 fairly easy trials sections + 2 special tests (small MX and a hill climb)

April 2nd???

West of England MC - http://www.westofenglandmc.co.uk/

CHECK WEBSITE BEFORE TRAVELLING AS EVENT MAY BE POSTPONED BECAUSE OF THE POOR WEATHER!

Good Friday Trial  Easy trial for beginners - quite possible with a trail bike - excellent fun. Wolborough Woods, Decoy, nr Newton Abbot - just off the Ogwell roundabout. Very informal - starts at 11am. Signposted on A381 Newton Abbot to Totnes Road.
Look for signs from Ogwell Roundabout.

April 2nd/3rd ???

The Motor Cycling Club (MCC)  - see www.ukmotorsport.com/mcc/MCC_Intro.htm 

Lands End Trial - another Classic MCC trial - for 2002 there are 3 starts at Popham, Michaelwood Services in Gloucs, Plusha Services on A30 near Launceston - first away at 5.15pm on Friday - first finishers due at Penzance at 1.34pm on Saturday - about 20 hours? Another test of bike and rider stamina! IMHO, this is the best of the three MCC "biggies" - could be coz I got a Silver in 2002 and a Gold in 2003 ;-)

April 18th???

Cheltenham Home Guard MCC

Date confirmed - http://www.acuwesterncentre.org.uk/2010events.html

Contact for regs is Anthony Falconer 01452 790577

Regs here: http://www.acuwesterncentre.org.uk/downloads/suppregs_chg_sphinx2_18apr10.pdf

Sphinx Trial - organised by the Cheltenham Home Guard M/C Club - solos only - this is one of the best motorcyclists' LDT of the year, about 70 miles with around 30 sections.  Starts at Hazleton, off the A40.

April 18th???

Aldermaston Nomads MCC - http://www.aldermastonnomads.co.uk/pages/calendar.html

Meeting Secretary - Christine Dowse Tel 01635 865591

Pathfinder 3-stageTrial  - in conjunction with the B.A.F.M.A. Incorporating a Round of the Army Motorcycling Championship 2009. Training Area D1, The Maultway, Bagshot. Start 10.00 am

May 2nd ???
 

Sidcup & DMCC  -  http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/

Full details including regs will be on www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk asap. 

Stop Press - Regs and Entry Form published - see http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/dates/sidcup_ldt/sidcup_ldt_2010.html
 

Sidcup LDT - Start/Finish at the Gliding club at Charing, Nr Ashford. Covering around 90 mile loop around Shadoxhurst, Romney Marsh and Tenterden before heading back up the the Gliding Club via Bethersden and Pluckly. Around 10 sections, all do able (with a few dabs) on the average trail/enduro type bike. See the Sidcup MCC website for more details closer to the event, including regs and entry lists.

Trials contact is Dave Andrews Tel: 01209 821023

May 9th???

CANCELLED!

See HDBC web pages

Hafren Dirt Bike Club - http://www.hafrendbc.co.uk/

Regs now available at http://www.enduronews.com/regs/Tarenig%20Rally%20Regs%202009.pdf

Tarrenig Forest Trail Bike Rally - Start/Finish: Glan Severn Arms, Sign posted off the A44, Llangurig to Aberystwyth Road. This event is specifically designed for Trail bikes and will be decided over a number of “Special Stages” which will be timed to the nearest second. The course is a mixture of open hillside and forest tracks. There will be three laps of the course with two special stages per lap.

May 15th???

Saturday

West Glos & Dean Forest Motor Cycle Club - www.wgdfmcc.org.uk

Contact - West Glos Secretary [secretary@wgdfmcc.org.uk]

West Glos Trail Bike Trial - a multi-lap jaunt around 10 or so sections and a special test.

May 15/16th???

Taunton MCC

Contact:  Steve Grinter (07989 415922) - taunton_mcc@yahoo.co.uk

2010 entry form here: http://www.eventdirectory.org.uk/2010 jubilee_entry_form.doc

2010 regs here: http://www.eventdirectory.org.uk/2010JBREGS.doc

Jubilee Trial (LDT) - celebrating its Silver Jubilee in 2010 so will be a two-day event! The first day will be a trail bike trial held entirely off road in Combe Sydenham woods. Three laps of 8 sections, the start and finish will be at the Raleigh's Cross inn. Each lap will be approx 3 - 5 miles.

The second day will be the traditional route of approx. 65 miles in the Brendon Hills and Exmoor and will include some public highway.  Please ensure that you bring enough fuel for the two days as there is not a fuel station close to the course. Preference will be given to riders wishing to compete on both days.

Definitely the highlight of the year - the weather is at least warmer if not drier, and the daylight is longer (v. important). Most trials will forbid walking of a section before you ride it - in the Jubilee many sections can be walked if you wish - if that doesn't tell you all you need to know re difficulty . . . the Jubilee is also much more physically demanding than the other daytime trials.

May 16th???

Ilkley & District Motor Club

Contact:  Jane Tindall  0113 225 2019

More info and regs at:
http://www.ilkleymotorclub.org.uk/index4.htm

The Ilkley Classic Trial - open to cars and a restricted invitation event status for motorcycles. A chance to return to the rarely-trialled (in recent years anyway) Yorkshire Dales, this event is open to a wide selection of clubs including all ACTC member clubs including the MCC and VSCC. Although well outside the normal trialling season we should, at least, have a fighting chance of good weather in a wonderful part of the countryside.

May 23rd???

(New date confirmed by Gary Wooster - Hon Secretary - 29 Jan 2010)

Swindon and District MC - http://www.sdmcc.org.uk/calendar/calendar.htm

Details/regs here http://www.sdmcc.org.uk/regsresults/Swindonianregs09.pdf

Swindonian LDT - 90 miles - 20 sections on Wiltshire downland passing through parts of Oxon and Berks. The Start and Finish will be at The Black Horse Inn, Upper Wanborough, Nr. Swindon, Wiltshire. Probably do-able on a Boxer GS - might have to dab a lot to pull the bike round the tighter sections but it would still be a great day out with lots of great laning.

May 23rd???

Stratford-Upon-Avon Club

For an entry form visit the Stratford Club web site at http://www.stratford-upon-avonmcc.org.uk/

Sammy Miller Union Jack Trial. The Stratford-Upon-Avon Club are running a round of the Sammy Miller Classic Trials Championship starting at Downs Farm near Bourton-on-the-Hill on the Cotswolds. Open to all types of classic bikes including sidecars, there are also two classes for trail bikes- Hard and Easy. With two routes on offer, any trail bike (or twin shock trials bikes) can choose to take-on the classic solos on the hard route or for a less challenging day out, you can go up against the classic sidecars on the easy route.

This trial is ideal for anyone wishing to get a bit of practice in for LDTs, but without the navigation worries; the whole 26 mile route is marked! There will also be a lunch stop at Top Farm high on the Cotswold Hills. The entry fee is just £15 and included in that, each rider get's a £1 voucher to use at the lunch stop.
 

July 3rd/4th???

Yorkshire Enduro Club - http://www.enduro-neec.org.uk/

2010 regs here http://www.enduro-neec.org.uk/calender/ryedale-2010/Ryedale%20rally%20full%20regs%20and%20entry%202010.pdf

Ryedale Rally - a 2-day rally/raid event in Cropton and Langdale Forests, N Yorks. Designed for big trail or rally bikes and "gentlemen" and "lady" riders, this event is an enjoyable weekend out in countryside otherwise closed to motorcycles. Please note this is not an enduro/race - if you want one of those, ride a true enduro or multi-lapper. Suitable for big bikes.

July 11th???

The Motor Cycling Club (MCC)  - see www.ukmotorsport.com/mcc/MCC_Intro.htm 

Testing Trial - another Classic MCC trial
 

July 17th 2010??? Saturday!

Entry form and regs here

A single lap of approximately 70 miles, using public roads, forestry land, private tracks and BOATs around the County of Caerphilly. There will be a number of observed sections marked on punchcards and according to the ACU standing regulations TSR22 (non-stop) i.e.. 0,1,2,3,5 and a timed special test used only as a tie-break.

July 24th???

Saturday!

Camel Vale MCC  -  http://www.camel-valemcc.net

See http://www.camel-valemcc.net/images/chase/Colwith%20T%20and%20O%20Trial%2024%207%2010%20Regs%20and%20Entry.doc

Colwith Timed and Observation Trial  Open to Enduro and Trail bikes. Start/Finish at Colwith Farm, nr Par in Cornwall. 1pm start. The course will be approximately 4 miles in length with both woodland and field boundaries, and include at least 3 observed sections per lap. The first rider to finish will set the standard time. The number of laps may be amended on the day after consideration of weather conditions. 

July 25th???

Sidcup & DMCC  -  http://www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk/

Timber Woods LDT  Start/Finish at location TBA, covering around 90 miles of roads and byways of North and West Kent with sections along the route. See the Club's website for more details closer to the event, including regs and entry lists. Round 2 (of 3) of the South Eastern Centre LDT Championship.