Peak Classic Trials Club Rd 12 Youlgrave 11th January

[old trials fanatic]

A milder spell in the freezing cold weather of late came as a bonus to all the riders at the 12th and final round of the Peak Classic Trials Clubs Club Championship held at Cookes Quarry, Sidenooks Nr Youlgrave Derbyshire last Sunday 11 January.

The sections which mostly consisted of tight turns around the many trees and rocks that are a feature of this popular venue turned quite greasy as the ground thawed out making it difficult to keep the front wheel on line. Saying that there were a lot of smiles on the faces of the competitors and by common consent everybody had an enjoyable time. Thanks therefore go out to Andy Yates who with a little help from the usual culprits laid out the course which consisted of 4 laps of 10 sections.

The winner of the Expert British Bike Route Peter Carson was giving his Pre65 Scottish bike a shake down which makes his win even more impressive seeing as it is a rigid ! and yet to receive a coat of paint. Well done Pete the bike looked and sounded great. Looking good for the rigid win in Scotland.

The air cooled mono class continues to gain in popularity with Yamaha Pinkies predominant so far.

Also worthy of mention is the win in the 50/50 British Bike Class for ex Francis Barnett works rider Mick Ransom as part of his preparation for the Scottish Pre65 and so nice to see Andrew Cook back on his Cheetah taking a win in the Clubmans British Bike Class.

The next trial, Round 1 of the 2009 Club Championship, will be at Burycliffe Quarry Nr Elton Derbyshire on 15th February and presentation of the awards for 2008 will be held at the Miners Standard Pub immediately after the event around 3.00.

The Club would like to thank all the observers, course setters, riders etc who have helped with and attended our events through 2008 and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2009.

Thanks are also extended to Martin Booth who has done a sterling job through the year and without his dedication there would not have been a Championship in 2008.

Heres to 2009.

Expert route British Bike

1st Pete Carson Bantam 13 marks lost

2nd Keith Hobson Cub 21 marks lost

3rd Richard Turner Cub 36 marks lost

Expert route Twinshock

1st Bob Gent Fantic 4 marks lost

2nd Mark Weston Montesa 25 marks lost

3rd Darren Walker Majesty 34 marks lost

Air Cooled Monoshocks

1st Dale Shaw Yamaha 12 marks lost

2nd Paul Wagstaff Yamaha 30 marks lost

3rd Steven Rampton Yamaha 35 marks lost

50/50 Route British Bike

1st Mick Ransom Francis Barnett 23 marks lost

2nd Harvey Nixon Triumph 27 marks lost

3rd Neil Walker Francis Barnett 42 marks lost

50/50 Route Twinshock

1st Rob Mycock Bultaco 14 marks lost

2nd Carl Braddock Fantic 25 marks lost

3rd Gary Shaw Bultaco 30 marks lost

Clubman Route British Bike

1st Andy Cook Cheetah 4 marks Lost

2nd Paul Beswick James 17 marks lost

3rd Peter Elvedge Greeves 18 marks lost

Clubman Route Twinshock

1st Tony Shaw Ossa 13 marks lost

2nd Ian Brown Majesty 30 marks lost

3rd Ted Sammon Majesty 33 marks lost