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Talk trials • Toni Bou

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021 After such a tough time for the sport in 2020, I am really looking forward to 2021. COVID-19 has affected everyone worldwide, some more than others, and we still have to respect that it’s not over yet but learn to live with it. Following COVID restrictions and government guidelines, I continue with the same goal in the sport I love, and that is to keep winning as I enter my 15th season with the Repsol Honda Team. Words: Toni Bou with John Hulme • Pictures: Trials Media and Montesa/Honda

It’s like a big reflection in a mirror when I look at the past 15 years as we aim to repeat a world championship-winning season in 2021. We’re human, but sometimes I have to pinch myself on the reality that I have 116 TrialGP victories, 158 podiums and 14 FIM Trial World Championship outdoor titles. In addition to my 66 X-Trial victories and 14 indoor titles, and yes, sometimes the odd ‘pinch’ on the skin is needed! Whilst I am talking facts and figures, I have been very fortunate to share the same team member at Repsol Honda since I arrived in the team in 2007, the original ‘King of Cool’ Japan’s Takahisa Fujinami. 2021 marks ’Fujigas’ competing in the premier league of the sport for 26 years since his debut in 1996. He also shares an impressive record of results, with 22 seasons in the top five and claiming the world championship title in 2004 on the twostroke Cota 315R, as well as taking 33 victories and 167 podium finishes. Believe me, if there is ever a book published across these times, it will be full of adventure as we both enjoy life to the full. As a team, we have enjoyed 14 consecutive years with double titles. I mention the word ‘team’ as there are so many people who I am very grateful to who have made this happen. We are living a dream, and we must try to continue along this path even through these difficult times. Until next time — Toni ‘Dynamite’ Bou.

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February-March 2021 • Trial Magazine

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MONTESA HONDA – UNDISPUTED CHAMPIONS OF WORLD TRIALS The history of Montesa dates back to 1944, when a young Barcelona industrialist, Pere Permanyer Puigjaner, began to produce his own gas generators for automobiles – thus opening a new branch of activities in the motorcycle industry. Fast forward 75 years, and 28 consecutive indoor and outdoor World Trials titles later, Montesa are still flying high and remain firmly on the top step of the World Trials podium. With an enviable reputation, Montesa Honda machines are renowned for their exclusive technological features, as well as for being models of superior quality and proven reliability. Call 0345 200 8000 or visit your local specialist dealer to find out more.

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Extending your working life after a long and successful career path comes to a close can be especially difficult. In our chosen sport of motorcycle trials, there are not too many options to follow – that is, unless you feel you have more to give to the sport. After closing the door on his TrialGP ambitions, Spain’s Albert Cabestany had moved to the Gas Gas electric trials machine in 2019 to take the first of two FIM TrialE World Championship titles. Under new ownership and rebranded as GASGAS, he repeated this feat in 2020 during a challenging COVID-19 year. With so much downtime, he started to talk to GASGAS about becoming the new trials team manager. He carried so much respect amongst the other riders that he and GASGAS began to talk about the option for the 2021 season. In a suitable outcome for both parties, news was released that he would indeed take on a new role for the new company. Now based in Austria, under the wing of the successful KTM AG group encompassing the KTM and Husqvarna brands, it was time to speak to the new GASGAS trials team manager. Words: John Hulme with Albert Cabestany • Pictures: Trials Media and GASGAS

GASGAS in the 2020 FIM Trial World Championship: even in the first year they made an impact.

Congratulations on your new job! Thank you very much, John. The truth is that it’s a fantastic opportunity for me and, for sure, the desired job for any professional rider after a successful career. After two years of transition, when I worked on the GASGAS TrialE model, I started to work side-by-side with the Research and Development team. The TrialE class was not so demanding from my side, apart from practising. Working together was easy and, having the same vision to look at the future of our sport, I came to the attention of the director Fabian Simmer and the people from KTM. They thought I was the right person to lead the GASGAS factory team as well as being actively involved with the development of future machines. February-March 2021 • Trial Magazine

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Team – GASGAS 2020 FIM TrialE World Champions.

Jorge Casales achieved his first podiums of the year, and the second one in his whole career, in Andorra.

Are you involved with the electric side of GASGAS? Of course, I love the electric motorcycles, and I am looking forward to what the future will bring to us and our sport. 2019 was just a start to the E models, and I had only a onemonth contract with GASGAS. In contrast, at the end of 2019, KTM arrived to the party. I had the chance to sign with them for a whole year to follow the electric project closely. As the Research and Development advisor for the brand, I will certainly continue to be involved in its evolution. I am really excited and motivated to work in the evolution of electric motorcycles.

happy to renew my contract, but I wanted to do it properly. I really felt I had everything I needed to work in conditions that would give me what I thought I could achieve. In the end, it did not happen, so instead of continuing for one more year for the sake of just riding, I thought it was the right time to stop. I always wanted to remember my career and finish with a good performance, which I did by finishing my last TrialGP event on the podium; something that not many riders can say.

Looking back, why did you decide to leave TrialGP? I was in a happy place riding in motorcycle trials in 2018, visiting the podium twice in the TrialGP class and, on other occasions, coming very close to it — all achieved with the worst budget I had had for the last 15 years. I had no minder, and just one day a week, I had the chance to use Joan Pons, who also came to the events with me. I was lucky that my father was retired and could help me, but basically, I was practising 95% of the time at Tarragona, where I have some training areas. Nothing amazing and not really good enough, when you are preparing to attack the podium spots at the World Championship. That was a one-year deal with Beta, and I was happy to ride for them. Both sides were

What was your career highlight in TrialGP? Wow, it’s difficult to say. I have had so many nice memories. After a challenging year with an injury just before the world championship in 2000, I won my first victory in TrialGP. 2002 was a fantastic year, becoming the Indoor FIM Trial World Champion and beating the unbeatable Dougie Lampkin in 12 rounds. It was a tremendous year, winning everything except the FIM World Trials Championship where I finished third. Perhaps it was when I moved to Sherco and led the World Trials Championship, or when I finished second

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Vertigo • Quick Spin

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When a brand new engine has been three years in the making, you would expect the result to be extremely good. The single-cylinder, water-cooled Vertigo 125cc is as unique as its older brothers; it’s the only production two-stroke trials machine that uses the Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system. Article: Trial Magazine

he electronically-controlled calibration of fuel delivered into the engine affords a wide range of settings to fine-tune the performance. A carburettor is a mechanical measurement of fuel that has been around forever. The major factor with the EFI system is that it needs very little maintenance — a significant plus-factor for any potential purchaser. It sums up the whole new Vertigo range of models, with their forward-thinking attitude. Spain’s Pau Martinez arrived on the world trials scene at the opening round of the 2019 championship in Italy on the Vertigo. He looked young and enthusiastic, looking and listening to any advice on offer. Two fourth places were then rewarded with a strong ride on day two in Japan with his first trip to the podium in third place. He finished the year off in sixth position, but the seed had been planted for 2020 — he wanted the title! Attacking the championship from the start with four straight wins he was on a mission. With two runner-up positions in Andorra, the title was finally in his hands after the win on day one in Italy. He was thrilled. What’s also interesting, another new winner arrived on the 125cc Vertigo with Scotland’s Ben Dignan. He took the win on day two in Andorra to finish the championship in third overall. Have we a new world champion in the making? Trial Magazine • February-March 2021

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Quick Spin • TRRS

It took me a while to build up that confidence to hit things hard!

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ONE RR 2021 With the new COVID-19 restrictions continuing through December 2020 and the Brexit negotiations being finalised, it put us in quite a predicament to see if we could put a TRRS ONE RR 2021 model through its ‘Quick Spin’ paces. Even though demand is high, a quick call to the official TRRS importer, Steve Saunders, he pulled out all the stops to deliver a 300cc model. Steve also contacted one of his supported riders, 25-year-old Connor Atkinson who entered the Southern Experts Trial to be held at the Hookwood Trials Centre. That is where we met up with him and the new 300cc model on a very cold, wet morning. A self-employed electrician, Connor became the new South West Centre Trials Champion after his good friend, Joe Baker, had held the title for the past 20 years. Connor has ridden a Beta, Gas Gas and Sherco before his move to the TRRS. We feel he is more than qualified to give us his ‘Quick Spin’ opinion. Words: Trials Media and Connor Atkinson • Pictures: Trials Media and TRRS 36

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TRRS • Quick Spin

Due to the severe nature of the hazards at the Hookwood venue I adjusted the pressures to seven-and-a-half PSI in the front and four in the rear.

Once you have the power on it ‘tracks’ really well. The TRRS ONE RR 2021 is a very attractive package.

ow in its fifth year of production, the Spanish-made machines are proving particularly popular within the trials riding world. It stands out well, with some bold yellow and gold aesthetics and a pedigree based on the experience of the seven-time FIM World Trials Champion Jordi Tarres. Throw in the knowledge of the well-respected UK importer, Steve Saunders, and it is no wonder that they have ‘Winner’ written all over them!

WHAT’S NEW

The new TRRS ONE RR 2021 range is available in 125cc, 250cc, 280cc and 300cc; the 300cc version will be under the spotlight for this feature. It is a constant evolution. The new model range carries many of the forwardthinking ideas that have been found on the machines that preceded this latest 2021 range. The aluminium frame is now in its second year of the eye-catching red finish, and the aesthetics have been updated, as have the wheel rims in a subtle anodised red. A significant change is the complete redesign of the two-stroke single-cylinder water-cooled engine to accommodate the new aluminium injection-cast crankcases. This new process substantially improves the surface finishes. It also helps to achieve better behaviour at low-speed engine revolutions and increasing pre-compression. In turn, it improves overall performance. A temperature sensor has also been added to control the many temperature variations found in motorcycle trials. The new CDI unit controls the optimal starting point of the cooling fan. Easier maintenance for the owner has also come under the spotlight. A sight glass for oil level and filling can be found on the new clutch cover. An updated ignition cover also complements the new crankcases. Apart from the 125cc, the 2021 model range features the luxury option of an electric start to enjoy riding the TRRS further. Trial Magazine • February-March 2021

The suspension package is very high-end in the trials world. It consists of the latest Tech aluminium anodised slider forks at the front, whilst at the rear, the Reiger Shock complements the machine’s handling. Connor picked up 2021 300cc TRRS One RR a few days earlier to carry out the usual checks you would follow on any new machine. Apart from setting up a few personal changes, it was, as we say ‘race-ready’ when he arrived at the start of the event.

RAISING THE LEVEL

Connor: “I have ridden most of the brands in my trials career. Apart from four-strokes, I decided around 12 months ago to make a move to compete on the TRRS. There is nothing wrong with any of the other brands; I just fancied a change. I like plenty of power at hand. I had a ride on the 300cc TRRS — its strong but smooth power delivery immediately impressed me. I would say to any potential purchaser of any new trials machine, test ride one first. In my case, I knew straight away the TRRS was for me. I felt that it would raise my riding level, which it has done. It certainly gave

me that feel-good factor on my test ride. “It comes with a high standard of equipment. I don’t really change anything; I even leave the suspension settings alone as the standard setup as it seems ideal for me and my body weight. “I have now had four 300cc models, and have been very happy with every one. With each new machine, the build quality continues to improve. Any suggestions are fed back to the factory from Steve. “A minor adjustment I make after a few weeks of initial use is to take out the ‘sag’ by adjusting the suspension. I take tyre pressures seriously. The TRRS comes with the latest Michelin rubber and, due to the severe nature of the hazards at the Hookwood venue, I adjusted the pressures to seven-and-a-half PSI in the front and four to the rear. At this time of the year, it is always a very muddy venue. You are riding full throttle and do tend to hit some of the exposed tree roots, logs and rocks pretty hard!”

STRONG POWER

“If you asked me what the main attribute of the TRRS is, it would have to be the very strong power. Around our neck of the woods, and here 37

Quick Spin • Electric Motion

EPURE ESCAPE ELECTRIC MOTION

In an ever-changing world, electric-powered vehicles’ evolution is a strong topic in the media, especially as the government supports moves to electric vehicles from diesel and petrol engines in the automotive sector as soon as 2030. Produced in France, Electric Motion is still the only motorcycle trials manufacturer to produce an adult model range. Its vision of the future of the trials and off-road motorcycle market is gathering pace at a very rapid rate. When testing dedicated trials models early in 2020, we were not surprised how the good they were. Our test rider, Michael Brown, was so impressed that he chose to compete on one in the ACU British Trials Championship! Taking things a little bit further, we enquired about the three Electric Motion Escape ‘Crossover’ models: the LITE, ESCAPE and the ‘R’. The three models are similar in the adult range, with one using more high-end parts than the other, which is reflected in the price. Our test venue allowed us the opportunity for Michael to test the Electric Motion Escape on some tracks before returning and riding it on some trials hazards in the new Inch Perfect Trials Park. Words: Trial Magazine with Michael Brown • Pictures: Trial Magazine 40

My experience with the Electric Motion off-road models continues to expand. I was more than happy to be invited to have a good ride around on the 2021 Escape.

February-March 2021 • Trial Magazine

Electric Motion • Quick Spin

I will be totally honest, the electric machines need a different technique to a fuel-powered machine but once you understand how they work they are a pleasure to ride.

he three-model Electric Motion Escape line-up encompasses the LITE, ESCAPE and ‘R’ models which are very similar. The main difference is that the LITE has a smaller battery – same size as the Epure 1.9KwH – for smaller excursions or a training machine. Fitted with a PRB (Progressive Regenerative Brake), it uses an electric and progressive brake to charge the battery while in use. On top of that, the system delivers comfortable security on the challenging slopes while avoiding overheating the brakes or electric clutch. Depending on rider preference, changes can be made quickly and easily via a small accessible connector. The ESCAPE has the same electric clutch/ regenerating brake but with the larger battery (2.7KwH) with a range of 61km. The RACE model does not offer this option and comes with just the mechanical clutch. For this ‘Quick Spin’ we will focus on the ESCAPE. The new cockpit gives you all the information you need at a quick glance. It’s easy-to-read (and follow) map control with remaining battery life is displayed in % for even more riding comfort. The tried-andtested three engine-mapping systems used across the models are controlled through a set of LED lights: red for the most power, blue in the middle and green providing the least power output. An easily accessible handlebarmounted switch allows you to change these settings whilst on the move. Trial Magazine • February-March 2021

It’s got ‘Crossover’ written all over it.

POWER

For the all-important, all-round power, the engine flywheel is coupled with a set of different balancing weights. It allows several inertia settings to deliver a good range of available power. The power needed for some of the more extreme forms of riding out on the track and trail comes from the engine flywheel. On this Escape model, it provides a better feeling with the engine’s inertia. It aims to improve the machine’s overall control and sensitivity to throttle openings at very low engine revolutions, enabling the rider to gain more power and reaction time at mid- and

high-power when needed; ideal for trail riding. The all-important battery range is improved further on the Escape with a larger capacity. It can run for between four to five hours ( approximately 38 miles) on one charge, although it depends on the rider’s throttle actions and engine power settings. If you fancy a much-needed recharge with a lunch break during your ride, you can also recharge the battery accessed by an easy-touse connection on the side of the machine. From empty, a full charge will take just over three hours or 60% in as little as 40 minutes. That gives you enough time to take in the soup, sandwich, coffee and the all-important cake. 41

Catch Up • TRRS UK

Team TRRS UK: Parts Manager, Paul Ambridge; Sarah Saunders; Boss Man, Steve Saunders; and Admininstration, Lorraine Mason

STEVE SAUNDERS

ALL HANDS ON DECK

It is all hands on deck on the TRRS UK ship with your captain, Steve Saunders, very much at the helm – sorry, handlebars! In a short but very successful space of time, and with some hard work to match, the TRRS trials machines are now a fixed part of the trials scene. Not just here in the UK but very much on a global scale. We managed to interrupt a very busy Steve Saunders to catch up on the rapid explosion of TRRS in the UK.

Words: John Hulme with Steve Saunders • Pictures: Trials Media, Heath Brindley, R2W, Karen Crabtree and TRRS

rom its production base in Spain, success has come along way with lead man, Adam Raga on the international scene and our very own Iwan Roberts, Toby Martyn and Ross Danby on home shores who have undoubtedly helped promote the brand. With Toby winning at both world and international level, Iwan Roberts and Ross Danby collected the ACU Trial GB and Trial 2 British Championship titles. 2020 has undoubtedly been a year to give some cause for celebration during challenging COVID-19 times. Steve and his team are now wanting to expand the business premises to cope with the increase in demand and support the many machines currently out there. The spares inventory will be increased, and the clothing and accessories range expanded. You must be pleased with the way the TRRS is growing in the UK? I am very happy with the growth of TRRS as a brand, not just here in the UK but also on a global scale. It is helped by the fact that the machines arrive from the factory built to a high standard of quality. We always try to address any issues. With the early production machines, we had a few minor ‘niggles’. We reported them back to the team in Spain, who then worked closely with the parts manufacturers and production-line workers to address the issues. It’s hard to believe that five years have passed since we imported the first yellow machines. 44

2015: The beginning of the dream.

February-March 2021 • Trial Magazine

TRRS • Catch Up

Toni Bou will openly tell you that it’s the constant pressure from Adam Raga that has kept him at his very best for so long.

The summer of 2015 seems like a lifetime away. Wow, where does time fly? Obviously very quickly when you are so busy! I was approached earlier in that year about the new project and, until the news broke, it was all very hush-hush. With the multi-time FIM World Trials Champion, Jordi Tarres, involved, as well as Marc Aranyo, they were very exciting times. Jordi needs no introduction. He is very well known for his winning years at Beta and Gas Gas. Marc Aranyo started his working life as a business student at Manchester University before choosing a career in the motorcycle industry. He initially worked with Gas Gas before moving to the aftermarket parts and clothing manufacturer, Hebo. His sales management duties at these two companies allowed him the opportunity to deal with the various importers and international business associated with it around the world. Marc is also a motorcycle trials enthusiast at heart and shares the same passion for the sport just as everyone else at TRRS. The finances for the plan behind the new project came from the Barcelona businessman Ricardo Novel, a well-known figure in the automotive industry. Then came the news that Adam Raga was on board. Adam was the final piece of the jigsaw. He and Jordi have been good friends from his Gas Gas days. Marc had also worked with him at Gas Gas and Hebo. When they launched the TRSS machine, it was a key factor in its promotion to have a very high-level rider onboard. It’s quite a compliment when Toni Bou, the most successful motorcycle trials rider in the sport, openly says that it’s the constant pressure from Adam that has kept him at his very best for so long. It was a natural progression for Adam to move back under the same team as Jordi. Then, at the beginning of September 2015, the contract with TRRS was signed. Trial Magazine • February-March 2021

2016 January Sheffield Indoor: When Adam won at Sheffield the roof nearly went to the moon, the cheer was that loud! Steve Saunders wanted to scream with emotion, he had a proven winner with the new TRRS.

He looked good on the machine from day one. Adam immediately looked at home on the new 300cc single-cylinder two-stroke machine. After a quick test session, he told Jordi he could win on it; it was a relief. Adam and Jordi both agreed that it needed some further development before production started — it was just what you would expect with a new machine. Do remember there is a strong bond between Jordi and Adam. They have lived together and trained together; they have a high degree of mutual respect for one another. For Jordi, it was his dream team to have Adam back under his wing. In the eyes of Tarres, Adam is family. 45

Electric • Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

SERVICING YOUR OSET

For any motorcycle, it takes tender love and care from the owner to keep it performing to the highest level. Not only this, but it also helps the rider to understand each and every nut and bolt and its function within the machine. The late great Joey Dunlop, the greatest TT rider of all time, would be the only one to touch his racing machines as he then knew he had no worries when he headed down Brae Hill on full throttle. As history records, this was man and machine at its very best, and he needed a clear mind to focus on the task ahead. This is no different to an OSET, or any other trials motorcycle in general. The more you know about your machine, the more you can appreciate what it is going through – and then how to fix it when it goes wrong. It is of utmost importance in long-distance trials such as the SSDT and one day Scott Trial, where it’s man and machine against the elements when there is no one else to help. In this feature, you will find a brief overview of the most essential maintenance aspects of an OSET to help keep your machine spick and span and able to perform at its very best. Article: Oliver Smith and Trials Media 50

clean machine and workshop and some basic mechanical knowledge are essential to carry out the tasks below. If you are not sure on any aspect of the techniques below, please take your OSET or any other machine to your nearest dealership, where qualified people will carry out the work. If it’s yourself who carries out the work we recommend that at all times the appropriate safety protection is worn and that measures to ensure your safety are taken and adhered to. February-March 2021 • Trial Magazine

Maintenance • Electric

04 KNOW YOUR TOOLS

First and foremost, it is essential to start out with high-quality tools. 01 The more you get to know where each and every tool is and what part of the machine it is used for, the less time it takes to get back out riding!

CHAIN AND SPROCKETS

Like with any motorcycle, the chain stretches with use and needs adjusting to stop it becoming too slack. If it is too slack, it will delay the power output to the motor – albeit a few milliseconds – as the chain must pick up slack before it can transfer power. With it too slack, it will also produce a noise that any motorcycle enthusiast will cringe at. There are similar consequences to the chain being too tight, which adds to the risk of snapping the chain, but also affects the suspension stroke and could damage the motor/engine internals. This adjustment process is the same on all OSET models. All you need is 19mm and 13mm spanners. 02 Loosen the 19mm nut on both sides of the swinging arm. 03 Get your 13mm on the adjusters at the end of the arm. Trial Magazine • February-March 2021

07 04 To tighten the chain, turn clockwise, and to loosen go anti-clockwise. Remember to do this evenly on both sides to ensure that the wheel runs in a straight line. You can always measure the exposed thread, but it’s also worth checking with the eye. 05 To check the tension, use your index finger and thumb to grab the chain on the lower run in the middle, and it should be able to move by between 1cm and 2.5cm; do not rotate the rear wheel whilst making this check. 06 More movement than this and it is too loose; less than 1cm and it is too tight. 07 No chain can run without a sprocket! One of the simpler jobs on the bike is checking the rear sprocket which can come loose over time with heavy use. Use a 4mm Allen key. Evenly tighten the bolts; this is very important, so take your time and go around, tightening opposites on a rotational basis. 51

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Crowned as the FIM Junior Cup World Champion in 2005, riding with the Top Trial Team from Italy on the Beta, it’s almost impossible to believe that it’s been so long since Great Britain’s James Dabill arrived in world trials. Here, we take a look back at some ‘Magic Moments’ from his remarkable career. Trial Magazine UK started in 2007 and has very much been a part of this adventure. I have been very privileged to have spent many happy times travelling around the globe with James in his constant quest for victory; trust me, that’s a book! Words: James Dabill with John Hulme Pictures: Trials Media, Nigel Pearson, Mario Candellone, Agnese Andrione and www.phototrial.it 64

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James Dabill • Magic Moment

ith the 2005 title tucked successfully under his belt, he moved up to ride with the ‘Big Boys’ at the end of the season in the FIM Trial World Championship rounds in Germany and Belgium. He scored points in both rounds to finish 17th overall. In 2006, he would move full time – and totally committed – into the FIM Trial World Championship, still with the Top Trial Team. He scored in every round to move up to ninth in the world, and it was game on. Having just issued a press release to announce his retirement as a professional trials rider, he had never once dropped out of the top ten in the world since that day in 2006. He leaves the professional level of trials with his head held high. The CV tells its own story as, after a very successful schoolboy career, he has won eight British titles, 53 British Championship rounds, three Scottish Six Days Trials and three Scott Trials.

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2002: SCORPA EUROPEAN TRIPS

James: Yes, that’s little old me on the far right, standing in awe at the other riders in Italy. On the top step of the podium is Isaac Pons and on the left and right are two riders who would go on to achieve success in their own right. Toni Bou (left), was riding a Beta; you knew straight away he was something special. Like me, his parents supported him and made it very much about the family enjoying the sport. On the right is the same — Tom Sagar who went on to have a successful Enduro career. Like so many young riders, Tom found his feet in the off-road world on a trials machine. I was 16 years old all I wanted to do was ride a trials motorcycle! The late great Neil Crosswaite had started to import Scorpa motorcycles from France, and I was very grateful to receive support from him and his family as I moved into the adult world.

2003: SCORPA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

It’s 100% concentration as I line up the Yamaha engined Scorpa in France. With support from Scorpa UK, I was able to contest the five-round European Championship. It was a new and exciting experience and a really enjoyable time with the trips to Europe with the family. I finished the year in 19th, scoring four points in the final round in Italy. The championship winner was a certain Toni Bou (Beta-ESP). Toni and I would soon become friends and rivals for many years. Both born in 1986 — me in April and Toni in October — was certainly a vintage year for the trial’s world; maybe we should do a 1986 wine! 2003 was my first attempt at the Scottish Six Days Trial — talk about an eyeopener, but I finished with both the rider and machine in one piece in 30th position. The love affair with the event had begun. Trial Magazine • February-March 2021

2004

2004: TOP TRIAL TEAM, BETA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP

It was great fun riding for the Crosswaites. Both Neil and Martin were absolutely superb supporting me in every way they could. When I was offered the opportunity to move to the Top Trial Team based in Italy, we sat down and talked. They both pushed me towards the deal, much to my relief; yes, they fully supported the move. They shook my hand and wished me the best of luck, saying it was an opportunity that they could not match and one I should not miss. I moved to live in Italy. The Bosi family and Beta were both very welcoming. They really took me in as one of the family. It helped to make my life on the way up so much easier. Without them, it probably would not have been possible to compete in Europe. The Bosi family will always have a special place in my heart as we went on and achieved so many great things together. 65

Meeting • Gabriel Marcelli

NEXT GENERATION

GABRIEL MARCELLI It’s often quite strange how you come to know people in the world of motorcycle trials. When the 2016 FIM Trial World Championship series came to the UK, I had arranged to meet up with the Spanish Federation (RFME) team manager Albert Sole, with whom I had become good friends. We had arranged to view the world round venue at Tong near Leeds together, as he had come over earlier in the week with his team riders to get some practice time in at Back Cown quarry near Rochdale before the world round. While we were talking in the team transporter, I noticed a rider with a protective face mask on. I asked who it was and what had happened, Albert replied: “That’s one of the young riders we are coaching, he’s called Gabriel Marcelli; he had a bad crash and damaged his face, but he will be fine”. As I started to watch the young Marcelli, if I am 100% honest, I thought he was ‘just another’ rider who would go through the learning process and not progress much further in the sport. As we enter 2021, I could not have got the prediction more wrong as he has now become ‘The One’ of the next generation who have come along to challenge the superiority of the undisputed ‘King’ of trials Toni Bou, his childhood hero! Words: Trials Media with Gabriel ‘Gabri’ Marcelli Pictures: Trials Media, Shan Moore and Alberto ‘Fili’ Rodriguez 76

Living the dream: on the podium in Spain on the second day of the 2020 FIM Trial2 World Championship.

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Gabriel Marcelli • Meeting

2016: FIM Trial2 World Championship round one, day one, in Spain, and the first visit to the podium.

2016: FIM Trial2 World Championship ESP. Round one, riding with the protective face mask on after the crash in 2015.

First, the crash; what happened? The accident happened in 2015 when I was out training. I lost my grip on the handlebars, and my hands came off; it all happened so quick I could not protect my face, and I hit a rather solid rock head-on. The crash helmet was in place but I literally ‘face planted’ the rock, which did all the damage. Physically I was fine, but the front facial area took a big impact. As I was pretty young and physically fit when the accident happened, I made quite a speedy recovery. Has it been five years since the accident? It’s been a long road to recovery, and as you had obviously noticed in the beginning, I had to wear face protection to protect the damaged area and help with the healing process. Since the accident, I have been having regular surgery to repair the damage, step by step. Five years later, I am still having surgery, but I know there is light at the end of the tunnel as the fantastic surgeons finish their work to make me look good again!

2017: FIM Trial2 World Championship AND. Another driving force behind my career was the ever helpful RFME team manager Albert Sole.

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Let’s rewind the clock. I was born on 04/02/2000 in Galicia, Spain. When I was a child my father had two jobs, he was a bread delivery man in the mornings and in the afternoons he was working as a builder, but five years ago he decided to focus on baking the bread. During this period in his life, he was earning some decent money, so we could keep working and moving forward in trials. My parents got divorced when I was ten years old, and my mother started working as a massage therapist in Galicia. When I was 17, we moved to Catalonia. My mother left her job and started working for a few different companies. I wasn’t earning any money, so she was the only one with income when we lived together. It wasn’t easy for us both, but luckily things are much better now as she is again living in Galicia, with my grandparents, and she’s way more relaxed. I have a sister, Claudia, who is two years older than me. She was studying at university before working as an optometrist in a hospital.

2016: FIM Trial2 World Championship ITA. The first year in Trial2 was difficult as we were trying to compete on a very small budget.

2017: FIM Trial2 World Championship AND. One man kept me focussed on the future, Jordi Prat from the Spanish Federation, the RFME.

2017: FIM Trial2 World Championship AND. In truth the whole RFME team is one big family, which certainly helped with morale if someone was having a bad ride or struggling to find their form.

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With so many of the early-season events still in doubt due to the COVID-19 restrictions, it’s a case of crossing fingers for a start to the indoor 2021 FIM X-Trial World Championship. Article: Trial Magazine

Before we go any further, you will have noticed that there has been no coverage in the magazine of the world-famous start to the international motorcycle trials calendar for the last quarter of a century: the Sheffield Indoor. It was once the opening event to the indoor FIM World Championship. In more recent times, it has been an invitation-only international competition attracting top riders in the world. It had always been a massive hit with the riders and fans, but over the past few years, we tragically lost Martin Lampkin and Neil Crosswaite; two men who made it such a success. As a tribute to Martin and Neil, could it be that on Saturday 28th December 2019, we witnessed the event for the final time? With a proposed seven-round 2021 FIM X-Trial World Championship concluding with the team event in France in October, it’s a brave move by the promoters, 2Play to start the series as early as the 6th March in Braga, Portugal. They have no control over the outcome

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IT’S ALL OFF-ROAD Think of the middle of Great Britain, and you think ‘the Midlands’; it’s not rocket science! With a strong motorcycle connection, this ‘middle’ area of the country has always been a part of the motorcycle world, dating back to the once-great days of large-volume manufacturing of motorcycles and, of course, the great riders it has produced. Mention the name Edmondson, and to a vast spectrum of the off-road world, the connection is almost immediate. From father Pete, eldest son Derrick, to the youngest, Lee, they are all connected to the famous family name with success in their own right. One name is missing – the middle one, Paul; yes, the original ‘Fast Eddy’. He’s the one with 20 ISDE gold medals hanging around his neck, and the original importer of the ‘Hare’ concept of racing from the USA. You name the t-shirt and cap and, yes, he has it. Article: Trial Magazine with Fast Eddy Team • Pictures: Trial Magazine, Fast Eddy and Malcolm Wells

o so many in the off-road world who have been around the sport for the last forty-odd years, the name Paul Edmondson is very familiar. Starting out as a young lad, his name came to the fore on the Montesita cycle trials bikes in the early ‘80s when the sport came to the UK with the importer Jim Sandiford, who supported the events. As with anything with two wheels, Paul showed his early skills in front of many onlookers to the sport before the transition to a two-wheeled machine with an engine. The adventure had begun.

FAST EDDY, FAST ACTION

Paul had a successful motorcycle schoolboy career; he did not hide his need for faster action. At the age of 16, he took part in the 1986 94

Paul Edmondson and Tom Sagar need no introduction.

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At the 1982 Dirt Bike Show on the cycle trials bike.

Scottish Six Days Trial on a Honda TLM 50 and finished in a credible 146th position. During his schoolboy days, young Eddy loved riding motorcycles. Every minute of every day was spent twisting the throttle of anything he could get his hands on. Riding in trials educated him well on the need of throttle control and general off-road motorcycle skills. He was rewarded with some good adult rides in national trials and enjoyed the slow-speed action, but it was fast action that the young Eddy wanted. He witnessed his elder brother, Derrick, pave his way to gold medals at the ISDE in the enduro world. Starting with some outings on converted Honda motocross machines endorsed the need for speed, and he soon made his name known on the enduro scene, mixing it with some motocross. In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, ‘Hare’ enduro and extreme events, enjoyed by so many today, were still some way off in the UK. After finding his feet, he was soon enjoying some early success, and with it, the attention of much-needed sponsors; which was a relief. He took the 125cc European championship title with KTM in 1989 then repeated his success when the world championship was introduced the following year; he was flying. He won his second world title with Husqvarna in 1993 then switched to the relatively new Spanish Gas Gas machines, winning the 125cc world championship in 1994 and the 250cc in 1996 on the red two-stroke machines. It was then a change of direction and a trip across the pond to the USA to race in the GNC series. With his racing success in the United States, he returned to the UK, and the ‘Fast Eddy’ race series arrived. Paul returned to the World Enduro Championship to finish runnerup in the 250cc four-stroke class in 2002 and the E2 class in 2004.

Paul on the Honda TLM 50 in a youth trial.

fourth-place finishes being rewarded in a oneoff appearance at the two-day WEC for the GP of Wales in 2008. As a long-time member of the British team in the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), he was the fastest racer in the 125cc class in 1989, 1990, 1991 and 1994. He also holds the ISDE record for Gold Medals. Scaling back his racing activities, the ‘Fast Eddy’ concept of events took Paul to the new title of ‘Race Organiser’. Using all his racing experience, he started organising events based on the successful ‘Hare and Hound’ theme, which continues today. With such a wide experience of off-road riding, another door opened for Paul. He was asked to become a stunt double for a number of famous names in some well-known films. We are talking James Bond — so next time you see a motorcycle ridden like an expert, it is likely to be Paul Edmondson!

FAST EDDY RACING

Very proud of his UK heritage, it was time for Paul to spend more time building up a future and, as I am sure you can imagine, it would still revolve around motorcycles. When oldest brother Derrick wanted a change of direction in life, Paul took over one-half of the business premises to open Fast Eddy Racing in 2017. Paul knew what was needed to support an off-road motorcycle business, understanding what any racer was looking for when they walked through a showroom door. Warm surroundings are evident the minute you walk into Paul’s showroom. Its sporting heritage would encourage potential customers to feel comfortable and safe in the knowledge that staff know what they are talking about. The shop motto is ‘If you need it, we have it’ and, with a huge inventory of all the leading brands, including parts, clothing and all the associated accessories from the off-road world,

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