Results Round 3 Peak Classic Club Championship Bracken Rocks Sunday 28Th April

[old trials fanatic]

What a difference a month makes ? Last months trial it was touch and go if we could run or not due to snow and after a lot of shovelling the trial went ahead. This month we were blessed with almost perfect conditions with bright sunshine and dry grippy rocks the order of the day.

A good turn out of 50 odd riders were treated to 4 laps of 10 sections comprising of rocks, sandy climbs and the odd stream section thrown in for good measure. All that this very popular venue is renowned for.

Best ride of the day must go to Ian Margetts who piloted his Fantic to record a superb faultless performance on the Expert route to easily win the category. Truly a masterclass performance leaving local ace Robert Carson on his Yamaha trailing in second place losing 11 marks although the fight for second and third was close because Mark Hallows, Majesty, ran him close finally taking third on 12 marks.

Roberts dad Peter riding his springer Bantam for a change took the honours in the Classic Expert class with a winning score of 6.

Classic Expert Twinshock was fought nip and tuck with Peter Kearsley, Honda, eventually coming out the victor over Tony Sprinks on his Bultaco with Peter losing 51 to Tonys 59.

The Intermediate classes are seeing a revival in popularity of late and Dave Pattison cruised to a win on his Bultaco in the Twinshock category for a very credible loss of just 7 ahead of Andrew Slack and Chris Riley both Fantic mounted tieing on 13 marks with Andrew taking the tie decider on most cleans. Well fought guys.

Classic Intermediate Twinshock was a more clear cut affair with all top three places taken by Honda riders. Sean Wickstead having the best result losing just 3 marks all on section 5 a tricky climb over tree roots and rock steps. John Morley followed in second on 9 and a very unlucky Pete Elvidge who had three fives to record a total loss of 15 marks. How different the scores could have been but congratulations to Sean on a great ride on the day.

Clubman British Bike was an interesting competition with three Classic riders on three Classic bikes. All three of these riders are competing for honours in the over 60’s Championship as well as the Clubman Championship. At the age of 73 Arthur Thomkinson on his Greeves complete with leading link forks came out on top with a loss of 43 from Dave Pickering on his Francis Barnett who lost 56 and with Ray Critchlow also well into his 70’s taking third on 66 marks. Great performance guys I take my hat off to all of you.

Finally we come to Clubman Twinshock and Mick Naden, Yamaha, had the best score of 26 marks from Championship contender Kev Rivington also Yamaha mounted on 38 marks with Paul Smedley coming in third on 40 marks lost. Another closely fought battle which is great to see.

Well lets just hope the fantastic support we have received this year continues especially at our next trial which is at Dudwood Farm on Sunday 26^th May start 11.00 am.

See you there

Expert Twinshock

1^st Ian Margetts Fantic 0 marks

2^nd Robert Carson Yamaha 11 marks

3^rd Mark Hallows Majesty 12 marks

Expert Pre 95 Air Cooled Monos

1^st Dale Shaw Yamaha 14 marks

Classic Expert British Bike

1^st Peter Carson Bantam 6 marks

Classic Expert Twinshock

1^st Peter Kearsley Honda 51 marks

2^nd Tony Sprinks Bultaco 59 marks

Classic Expert Pre 95 Air Cooled Mono

1^st Tim Gent Beta 42 marks

2^nd Gary Martin Yamaha 43 marks

Intermediate Twinshock

1^st David Pattison Bultaco 7 marks

2^nd Andrew Slack Fantic 13 marks

3^rd Chris Riley Fantic 13 marks

Intermediate Pre 95 Air Cooled Mono

1^st Andrew Kearsley Honda 110 marks

Classic Intermediate British Bike

1^st Paul Beswick James 11 marks

2^nd Rob Goodwin Francis Barnett 18 marks

Classic Intermediate Twinshock

1^st Sean Wickstead Honda 3 marks

2^nd John Morley Honda 9 marks

3^rd Peter Elvidge Honda 15 marks

Clubman British Bike

1^st Arthur Tomkinson Greeves 43 marks

2^nd Dave Pickering Francis Barnett 56 marks

3^rd Ray Critchlow Tiger Cub 66 marks

Clubman Twinshock

1^st Mick Naden Yamaha 26 marks

2^nd Kev Rivington Yamaha 38 marks

3^rd Paul Smedley Honda 40 marks

[imexian]

Great day out, good venue, as always, not been riding much at all, struggled with enthusiasm for years with modern bikes, but have a new lease of life with the twin shock fantic! Only first time I've ridden the fantic, but was most enjoyable with sections spot on for everyone. I suggest more riders dig out an older bike, you can improve them as well, unlike a modern machine, which is more than perfect for most people!

Full marks for Peak Classic Trials Club!

Regards,

Ian

[old trials fanatic]

Thanks Ian appreciate that