old trials fanatic Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) The clocks went back an hour and everybody enjoyed their extra hour in bed but a turnout of 30 or so riders made the effort to come along to Round 10 of the Peak Classic Trials Clubs Championship at Bracken Rocks, Holloway nr Matlock. The weather stayed fine and even though earlier in the week the remnants of a hurricane swept through the area the venue was surprisingly dry. A few trees had given up the fight for survival but otherwise the venue was in prime condition. Bracken rocks has never been one of our most popular venues so all things considered along with the poor turnouts we have been experiencing lately it was nice to see so many support the Club. The results showed that the course turned out to be a little bit harder than envisaged but that’s Trials for you and laying out 4 laps of 10 sections will never be an exact science. Expert twinshock was won by Robert Carson on his 250 Honda for a loss of 22 marks 9 of which were on section 1 a jumble of rocks that always presents a challenge to riders even after all these years. Second went to Stephen Bisby making one of his rare appearances at our trials who lost 41 marks again mostly on section 1 and third was claimed by rising local superstar Daniel Slack on his own built Yamaha TY175 on 42 marks. Daniel will next year be riding a factory sponsored Sherco and he is still only 12 years old. A National superstar of the future. Classic Expert British Bike has long been the preserve of Peter Carson and today was no different as Peter rode his Bantam to the class win on 10 from Robert Spencer’s Ariel who lost 27 which all things considered in the David and Goliath battle was a very respectable score. Simon Smith scooped third on his Cub losing 41 marks on the way. Classic Expert Twinshock saw the replication of the current Championship positions With David Pattison taking the win on 32 marks from similarly Bultaco mounted Anthony Sprinks who lost 45 but was lucky to ride as he has a very badly damaged knee and obviously was being more careful than usual not to aggravate the injury. Nice to see Gary Shield, Bultaco, make the journey from Leicestershire to come and ride with us and it was all worthwhile because he took the Intermediate Twinshock win with a loss of 43 narrowly beating Martyn Nelson, Yamaha, into second on 46. Third was taken by another rider we have seen far to little of this season Phillip Higgins who lost 58 marks on his Ossa. Classic Intermediate Twinshock saw a close battle with Cliff Bradley, Yamaha, take the honours on 33 marks followed closely by Glynn Ridgeway, Ossa, into second place on 36 marks and third place claimed by current Championship class leader Peter Austin out on his Bultaco for a change who lost 47. This leaves just the Clubman classes with British Bike legend Arthur Tomkinson, Greeves, having a good ride to loose 48 marks on a challenging course especially considering his Greeves is baring the ignition totally standard. Clubman Twinshock saw another Leicestershire visitor have an outstanding ride namely Phil Green on his Suzuki who lost just 10 marks to take an easy win from Nick Colledge, Yamaha, in second place on 52 narrowly beating Michael Fletcher into third by just 2 points. So all in all a challenging trial but isn't that what a competition is supposed to be ? Our next event will be Round 11 of the 2014 Club Championship and will be at Stathams Quarry on the main Tansley to Chesterfield road opposite Matlock Golf Course. Start time as usual is 11.00 am. See you there. Expert Twinshock 1st Robert Carson Honda 22 marks 2nd Stephen Bisby Ossa 41 marks 3rd Daniel Slack Yamaha 42 marks Classic Expert British Bike 1st Peter Carson Bantam 10 marks 2nd Robert Spencer Ariel 27 marks 3rd Simon Smith Cub 41 marks Classic Expert Twinshock 1st David Pattison Bultaco 32 marks 2nd Anthony Sprinks Bultaco 45 marks Intermediate Twinshock 1st Gary Shield Bultaco 43 marks 2nd Martyn Nelson Yamaha 46 marks 3rd Phillip Higgins Ossa 58 marks Classic Intermediate British Bike 1st Paul Beswick James 15 marks Classic Intermediate Twinshock 1st Cliff Bradley Yamaha 33 marks 2nd Glynn Ridgeway Ossa 36 marks 3rd Peter Austin Bultaco 47 marks Clubman British Bike 1st Arthur Tomkinson Greeves 48 marks Clubman Twinshock 1st Phil Green Suzuki 10 marks 2nd Nick Colledge Yamaha 52 marks 3rd Michael Fletcher Yamaha 54 marks Clubman Pre 95 Air cooled mono 1st Russ Green Beta 21 marks 2nd Stephen Blower Yamaha 90 marks Edited October 26, 2014 by old trials fanatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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