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TONI BOU LEG BREAK

Toni Bou undergoes a fibula operation! Yes, you read it correctly; the Repsol Honda Team Trial rider underwent surgery in early May at Barcelona’s Mi Tres Torres Clinic after suffering a fall. The 28-time FIM Trial World Champion fell when training on the Repsol Honda and needed an urgent operation to guarantee a short recovery. The operation consisted of osteosynthesis with a fibula plate in the left leg, performed by Dr Josep Torrent and Dr Maurise Saur from iMove Traumatology under the supervision of team doctor Joaquim Terricabras. After the one-hour surgery, he stated that the operation has been a success and that Toni Bou was now in the post-operative phase. The estimated convalescence period should be around ten days. Toni Bou aims to be back on the Repsol Honda within three weeks to recommence preparations for the world championship season-opener. The 2021 FIM Trial World Championship campaign gets underway on June 12th and 13th in Tolmezzo, Italy, and Toni Bou is expected to be able to participate in this opening round at full fitness.

TRRS TITANIUM EXHAUST

Steve Saunders, the official UK importer for TRRS, has added this handcrafted Titanium exhaust front pipe for riders who want to upgrade all models of the successful Spanish machine; it’s a work of art. It’s the same length as a standard front pipe, but with the increased welds, it should make the power delivery smoother. It comes with an anodised finish to give you that full factory effect. Also in stock on his website: www.trsmotorcyclesuk.com is a front number board for the TRS E Start model, made from ABS-Carbon sheet.

COMAS TRIAL IN THE UK JOHN SHIRT MOTORCYCLES Well-known trials rider and owner of the Camio Moto trials shop, Richard Timperley, has added a separate arm to the business importing Comas trials products. A move to new larger premises in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, has allowed Richard to expand his business and have the room to open up other areas of opportunity in the trials world. The official factory-supported Scorpa trials team, including the UK riders Billy Green and Harry Turner, will be wearing the clothing in 2021. Richard would welcome any trade enquiries from dealers who want to stock the Comas Trial trials products. can be 1117.pdf contacted on 792033.22:21 To view and Trail He Trialmag 1 01246 13/11/2017 all the Comas range of products, go to the website: www.comastrial.com

Based at Buxton in Derbyshire, John Shirt Motorcycles has now added the TRRS and OSET brands to GASGAS, all under one roof in their spacious showroom. John Shirt: “Alongside GASGAS, RIEJU Hard Off-road and OSET, we are proud to announce that we are now an Official TRRS Dealership. As a Motorcycle Dealer, we now have two trials brands, two enduro brands and an electric bike brand, which will now offer more choice to our customers. It will undoubtedly surprise a few people after we have been linked solely to GASGAS for many years as the UK importer but rest assured that we are still very much 100% committed to GASGAS. “Adding TRRS will hopefully broaden our trials customer base and attract more customers to John Shirt Motorcycles. I firmly believe that we now have two of the best trials motorcycles on the market available at our Buxton HQ. I have watched TRRS grow quickly over the past few years, and what they have achieved is RCM impressive. I have the utmost for the official TrialMag 0116.pdf 1 respect 15/01/2016 19:17 UK importer Steve Saunders who is doing a great job with the brand”.

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2021 VERTIGO-DOUGIE LAMPKIN REPLICA Vertigo Motors is proud to present the new, limited edition 2021 Vertigo-Dougie Lampkin Replica. Available in 250, 280 and 300cc, this new DL Replica has been revised extensively, both internally and externally. It is the direct evolution of its already hugely successful predecessor. This new model benefits from a full year of technical advancements and developments following feedback from Dougie, using his vast wealth of knowledge and experience gained whilst winning his 12 FIM world titles and SSDT and Scott Trial victories. Dougie has spent endless hours working very closely with the team of engineers at the factory, intensively testing and refining the machine. It has enabled them to build the most responsive, agile, smooth and refined DL Replica to date. The Vertigo is a true replica in every sense as all of Dougie’s personal preferences in suspension geometry, power delivery, and map settings have been incorporated into this latest model. As well as all of these personal settings, the new model is loaded with a wealth of high-end racing components. Vertigo’s signature multi-tubular frame is finished

in a classy gloss white for this year’s edition. The new textured, two-tone green, white and black graphics give a fresh, unique look to the machine while keeping true to Vertigo Motors traditional colour scheme. You will also find Dougie’s personal logo in many areas of the motorcycle, with his signature prominently displayed on the new airbox cover. To finish off and leave no one in doubt as to

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Dougie’s Master Class is back, bigger and better than before. Newly appointed resident pro-instructor and Red Bull athlete Dougie Lampkin is bringing his world-famous Master Class Trials School back to life at the Inch Perfect Trial Park with a limited number of dates throughout the remainder of 2021. If you have ridden a trials machine before and want to train with the best, this is the session for you! The day will start with signing on, kitting up and getting your machines ready before a briefing. Riders will be split into two groups according to their ability to ensure that everyone gets the best possible experience and the most out of the day. Training will be provided by Dougie Lampkin and another lead instructor (TBA) along with two of Inch Perfect Trial’s instructors. After a lunch break, it’s back out into the fields for an afternoon of training before a demonstration from Dougie himself. The day will finish with a presentation, a well-earned drink and a goodie bag to remember the day you trained with theCooper world’sTrial best. Mag 0817.pdf 1 14/08/2017 22:51 Dave

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whose replica model this is, each Dougie Lampkin Replica will come with its own ‘Limited Edition’ engraved metal plate. The Vertigo factory will produce only 120 exclusive units for worldwide distribution. Therefore this model is an authentic Limited Edition, which only a few lucky people will have the privilege of owning. DOUGIE LAMPKIN REPLICA 2021 KEY FEATURES: Tech Racing front forks and Reiger three-way rear shock; new airbox design and Twin Air filter; new billet-machined triple clamps; new clutch configuration; new Dougie Lampkin specific mapping; Titanium exhaust with DL Logo; 366g flywheel weight kit; Carbon-Fibre engine case guards; intercooler in anodised red; Renthal Fatbar, grips and bar-pad; magnetic lanyard kill switch; anodised red alloy clutch and brake lever adjusters, and master cylinder tops; Vertigo billet footrests with Vertigo logo; FIM specification rear disk rotor; factory-specification machined rear wheel rim; Billet aluminium footbrake lever tip; Limited Edition 1/120 engraved metal plate and DL Replica design model mat.

With the SSDT again cancelled due to the pandemic, Nevis Radio ran a five-day virtual trial supported by Michelin and Trial Magazine. Usually based in the start area, this year, a team from Fort William hosted the show consisting of Simon Amberley, John Weller and John Moffat, supported by John Hulme in his office in Derbyshire. From Monday 3rd May through to the Friday, they were live on air between 9-11am, speaking with a wide range of guests, including past winners, trade representatives, and the Edinburgh & District MC Mark Whitham Chairman. Reaching 118 countries and with approximately 350,000 listeners, the was a0920.pdf huge success. ABbroadcast MC's TrialMag 1 14/09/2020 20:57

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Watching • Jaime Busto

READY& WAITING JAIME BUSTO

My fascination with the world of motorcycle trials has dominated my life, in particular since starting this publication in late 2006. Since 2007, it’s been quite a privilege to experience the success of the greatest FIM World Championship trials rider of all time, Toni Bou, as he won world titles — 28 to be exact; 14 indoor and 14 outdoor. What’s interesting is that we are both still here, at the top of the game. In 2020, the cloud of the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted every walk of life, but despite the restrictions, the FIM produced another Trial World Championship series, albeit a condensed one. The winner at the very top in TrialGP remained the same, though — Toni Bou and the four-stroke Repsol Honda. Since he arrived in the premier league of trials in 2015, the name Jaime Busto has been a significant talking point in the world of trials. Will he ever topple Toni Bou? Well, you can rest assured that when the flag does eventually drop at the start of the 2021 FIM Trial World Championship, the Spanish pairing of Jaime Busto and the Vertigo will be ready and waiting. Article: John Hulme • Pictures: Trial Magazine Roger @r.roviramedia 22

2014 France: A new name came to light – Jaime Busto (Beta-ESP).

orn on 12th April 1997 in the northern Spanish town of Gorliz, Jaime Busto was rewarded with world championship success at a very early age in the FIM World Cup series (as it was known in 2014). Riding the Beta, he grew up with the support of his family. It was also noted by many as the one to watch. In truth, Jaime caught my eye at the final round of the 2014 world championship in Spain with his flamboyant victory leap onto the stage as he celebrated his success. Well, when I say he caught my eye, he nearly went through the stage floor as he landed! I made a mental note to myself to stand well back in the future. June-July 2021 • Trial Magazine

Jaime Busto • Watching

2014 Spain: “I made a mental note to myself to stand well back in the future!”

The next challenge for Miquel Cirera arrived in 2015 as the Repsol Honda team expanded to three riders. Jaime Busto would join Takahisa Fujinami and Toni Bou. A three-year term had been agreed for Busto to achieve the ultimate goal — to challenge Toni Bou.

LEARNING THE ROPES

TEAM REPSOL HONDA

Headed by the much-respected Miquel Cirera, the Repsol Honda Team took a very young Toni Bou under its wing in 2007. A man with a plan, Miquel always has an eye for future talent; his experience had seen him look after young Takahisa Fujinami in 1996 to establish himself in Europe. Spain is a long way from Japan, in both culture and language, but he had faith in the young rider’s future. In 2000, Dougie Lampkin arrived, and his professional approach paid dividends to the team with the treasured world title back in Miquel’s camp. He watched a young Toni Bou win his first world round on the two-stroke Beta in 2006 before he made the successful transition from the two-stroke machine to the four-stroke Cota 4RT in 2007. Then, as they say, the rest is history!

2015 Japan: On the 25th of April, the TrialGP adventure started at section one in Motegi.

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2015: “When Toni Bou is talking, you listen!”

Having just turned 18 years old, Jaime made his debut in the FIM Trial World Championship in Japan on 25th June 2015 on the four-stroke Repsol Honda. Under the eyes of Honda personnel on their home ground, he had two sixth-place finishes; they were happy with their new young rider. Practising, learning and watching whilst trying to aspire to both Bou and Fujinami comes with its own pressure. Other strong opposition in the world series also included Adam Raga, Jeroni Fajardo and Albert Cabestany. He finished the year in sixth position, which, in truth, was where he deserved to be. To get inside the top five of the ‘Old Guard’ would be a huge task on its own in his first year, but he was in the right team at the right time. Busto had an eye on the podium. In Portugal, towards the close of the season, he had two fourth-place finishes missing the podium by a single mark on day two. He proved his worth by beating Fujinami on a few occasions. Progress made, he confirmed that he had mastered the four-stroke technique.

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Top Five • Steve Saunders

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In this issue, we speak to the official UK importer of all TRRS products, Steve Saunders, to find out about his top five machines. He needs no introduction. Acknowledged worldwide as the master of throttle control in wet, muddy conditions, a skill he inherited from his father, Dennis, he became the best at searching for that elusive wheel grip. Success came at an early age in the ACU B Class Youth British Championship in 1977 on a Yamaha TY 175. The winning continued in 1978 on the early 125 Fantic, then with Bultaco winning the A Class from 1979 to 1981. After a learning year on the adult scene in 1982, he started a run of ten consecutive ACU British Championship titles, competing on the ‘British’ Armstrong in 1983/84, Honda RTL 1985/86, Fantic 1987/88/89, Beta Zero 1990/91 and Aprilia Climber 1992. He came second in 1986 on the Rothmans RTL Honda and won four consecutive Scottish Six Days Trials 1988–1991. Words: Yoomee with Steve Saunders • Pictures: Eric Kitchen Mauri/Fontsere Collection and the Giulio Mauri Copyright, Don Morley, Alan Vines, Toon Van De Vliet and Yoomee Archive 30

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1982: Confident on the Bultaco.

young Steve Saunders caught the trials bug at a very young age as he accompanied his father and mother attending the various Western Centre events his father was competing. At the age of three, a Mobylette moped adapted by his father, Dennis, for his young son started the twowheel adventure. A modified Suzuki then replaced the moped before his first real trials machine — a 100cc Bultaco Tiron — was presented to him. He lived on the machine in the steep wooded area behind his parents’ house! With no bottom-end power from the little ‘Bulto’, it was a case of holding the throttle flat to the stop and riding on the clutch and brakes whilst moving the body around to find the best body position for it to find wheel grip!

MOVING ON UP

After much saving up by the family, a Yamaha TY 175cc was purchased. He then received support from the Fantic UK importer Roy Carey on one of the very early 125cc machines. A Comerfords-supported 250cc Bultaco came next while in the Youth A Class, before the 325cc model helped him into the adult world. Saunders had earlier witnessed the arrival from America of the 1979 FIM World Trials Champion, Bernie Schreiber at Comerfords and trained with him. It planted the seed for a future career in trials. Steve was seen at the time as the natural rider to join the Comerfords team and a successor to their number-one rider, Finland’s Yrjo Vesterinen, as he joined the adult ranks. He was very happy with the Bultaco but, with production problems at the factory, he knew the time was ripe for a change of machinery.

PROFESSIONAL RIDER

Looking to new pastures, Armstrong boss Alan Clews took the signature of Saunders on a two-year deal as a professional trials rider in 1983. Riding the Hiro-engined machines, he rewarded Clews with two ACU British Championship titles and moved up to sixth in the 1984 FIM World Trials Championship. He excelled in the tough environment of the challenging world championship hazards and moved to the four-stroke Honda in 1985, on Trial Magazine • June-July 2021

1984: In Spain on the 340cc Armstrong. Picture right: my very own book of motorcycle trials, with the Honda on the front cover.

which he was sensational. In 1986, he led the world championship at the final round, right up until he exited the final hazard as confusion over the results at the event denied him the world title for Honda and Great Britain. The pursuit for glory continued in the WTC with Fantic before the curtain was drawn in the early ’90s. Along the way, the British championship success had continued and added four SSDT titles before moving away from a professional riding career. He remained actively involved in the sport, winning the 2011 Pre-65 ‘Scottish’ before becoming the official TRRS importer into the UK in 2016. Steve Saunders: “Here we look at the machines that I consider to be my top five in my riding career. I would like to thank everyone who supported me during my riding years as, without you, none of it would have ever happened. As you turn the pages of the magazine, the article follows my progress, starting in 1981 with the 250cc Bultaco.”

1987: First time out on the Fantic, with my mum and dad.

MY TOP 5

1: 1986 Rothmans Honda RTL 270cc; 2: 1986 Rothmans Honda RTL 250cc; 3: 1983 Armstrong 340cc; 4: 1981 Bultaco Sherpa 250cc; 5: 1988 Fantic 303.

SUCCESS

ACU YOUTH BRITISH CHAMPION: B Class: 1977: Yamaha; 1978: Fantic. A Class: 1979–1981 Bultaco. ACU BRITISH CHAMPION: 1983: Armstrong; 1984: Armstrong; 1985: Honda; 1986: Honda; 1987: Fantic; 1988: Fantic; 1989: Fantic: 1990: Beta; 1991: Beta; 1992: Aprilia. FIM WORLD TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP: 1983: Armstrong 25th; 1984: Armstrong 6th; 1985: Honda 3rd; 1986: Honda 2nd; 1987: Fantic 4th; 1988: Fantic 4th; 1989: Fantic 5th; 1990: Beta 11th; 1991: Beta 18th; 1992: Aprilia 21st. FIM WORLD ROUND WINS: Nine individual round wins. SCOTTISH SIX DAYS TRIAL: 1982: Bultaco 20th; 1983: Armstrong 6th; 1984: Armstrong 3rd; 1985: Honda 2nd; 1986: Honda 2nd; 1987: Fantic 2nd; 1988: Fantic 1st; 1989: Fantic 1st; 1990: Beta 1st; 1991: Beta 1st. PRE-65 SCOTTISH: 2011 Winner.

2011: Winning the Pre-65 Scottish on the Triumph Twin.

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Importer • Vertigo Motors UK

A proud Dougie Lampkin MBE; he has achieved so much in such a short period of time with Vertigo and the importership of the Spanish machines.

A WINNING COMBINATION

After a long and hugely rewarding trials-riding career that was rewarded with 12 FIM World Trials Championships, 12 Scottish Six Days Trial victories and numerous other accolades across the trials spectrum, Great Britain’s proud Yorkshireman Dougie Lampkin MBE moved to new pastures in 2014. A fresh chapter in his two-wheeled adventure would be announced — he would be joining forces with a new motorcycle manufacturer, Vertigo in Spain. Behind the venture would be good friend Manel Jane and, between the two of them, they had a vision of a new breed of trials motorcycle. This new machine would be embracing the latest cutting-edge technologies available, both in the mechanical and electronic areas. An extensive period of testing of a new prototype came to life in early 2015. Against the odds, and for the first time in the manufacturing of trials motorcycles, a winning combination came together as Lampkin took the new Vertigo to victory at the 2015 Scottish Six Days Trial. Now a well-established brand despite its short life, we decided to head into deepest Yorkshire and to the UK headquarters of Vertigo to find out more about this ongoing success story. Article: Trials Media • Pictures: Trials Media, Vertigo and Matthew Rudd 46

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Dougie Lampkin with Manel Jane at the 2015 SSDT, two very proud men.

Vertigo was first shown to the public in 2014 at the end-of-year EICMA show in Italy.

hen the news broke that Dougie Lampkin would be joining this new, ambitious Vertigo trials project in 2014 backed by Manel Jane in Spain, the world of motorcycle trials knew it would be something special. In a two-wheeled career that has been rewarded with gold at all levels of competition, as well as an ability to win on both two- and four-stroke machinery, he was the ideal candidate for the job. With the knowledge gained over this winning career, he knew he could bring his wealth of experience to the high-level engineers Vertigo would employ to build this exciting new machine.

HISTORY MAKER

As the new machine was first shown to the public in 2014 at the end-ofyear EICMA show in Italy, it soon became evident that Vertigo was in business to win. The vision from prototype to production would now begin in earnest. Green would become the signature colour, and with strong, bold aesthetics, it most certainly stood out from the rest with its now trademark ‘trellis’ frame. Fabricated from lightweight multi-tubular section and using hightech electronic fuel injection — a first for a two-stroke engine in the trials world — it was cutting-edge technology that would take the new manufacturer forward at a rapid pace into the record books. Production machines would have to wait as prototypes were put

Winning the 2015 ACU British Trials Championship with James Dabill.

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through their paces in Spain and Yorkshire in Great Britain before the ultimate testing ground at the Scottish Six Days Trial in May 2015. It was an emotional Manel Jane who shook the hand of his rider, Dougie Lampkin, as he exited the top hazards on Ben Nevis; they had a winner in the most demanding motorcycle trial in the world, the ‘Scottish’. 2015 had opened with the news that Great Britain’s number one rider James Dabill would join the team, and he continued to develop the machines on the world stage. Supported by Lampkin as the Team Manager, they finished the first year in a commendable sixth position in the FIM World Trials Championship. Development continued in preparation for the first production run, as the icing on the cake came when James Dabill won the ACU British Trials Championship.

VERTIGO MOTORS UK

In 2015 Dougie Lampkin formed his new company, Vertigo Motors UK. He would be the sole and exclusive distributor of Vertigo, spare parts, accessories, official clothing and all associated products for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. With suitable premises near Skipton in deepest Yorkshire, he started work fitting out the new building with all that was needed to be the importer, including office, workshop and storage facilities in readiness for when the new production machines and spare parts would arrive. Whilst Dougie would be the frontman, he needed a good all-round

Vertigo had a winner at the 2015 SSDT with Dougie Lampkin.

Electric • Wanted

YOUTH RIDERS WANTED

It’s repeated over and over in almost every sport – that a healthy sport needs to encourage the younger participants. Without feeding the system from the youngest up, how can there be a bright future? Too many kids are happy sitting in front of their computers and X-Boxes. Even kids’ football teams are having trouble getting enough players. The local tennis clubs have vastly diminished youth memberships. What hope is there for Trials? WANTED: YOUTH RIDERS! Article: Ian Smith • Pictures: OSET Trials Media

hat can our industry do to attract riders, both from motorcycle families and non-motorcycle families? There’s a strong argument that Trials as an activity is perfectly placed to grow. Why, may you ask? 1: Trials makes great riders for ANY motorcycle activity. There is a growing awareness that the best enduro riders come from the trials background. There are many examples from the past and the present, and the awareness is growing. 2: Trials models can be great ‘do it all’ recreational motorcycles. Just add a seat. 3: Electric power will fit better with trials than any other motorcycle activity. A trials model can be used in the back garden, with no noise. Equally, in the youth divisions, at least, the machines can 52

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win national championships and have done since 2013 in both the small-wheeled and medium-wheeled divisions. 4: The Electric Mountain Bike industry is growing exponentially. Famous riders such as Rob Warner, Steve Peat, Brendon Fairclough, and Blake Sampson regularly ride their E-MTBs in trials sections for fun and actually buy and use fuel-aspirated trials machines. It is a huge audience; Rob and Steve are both handy trials riders in their own right. June-July 2021 • Trial Magazine

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Always 100% professional, Team OSET. Their level of commitment attracts people to trials, investing in the future of a sport we all love.

5: Electric trials machines specifications are often much higher than e-MTBs. The OSET 24.0R has a battery with twice the capacity of an e-MTB and about eight times the power yet costs less than any good e-MTBs… often thousands less! 6: Electric trials events can be run in many more places; think town centres and small arenas, and you will get the picture. 7: Electric trials machines are much easier to run and maintain for non-motorcycle families and much easier to transport.

WHY NOT?

So, what sort of infrastructure will be needed to grow motorcycle trials and get it back to another golden era? We know a new era won’t ever look like the glory days of the 1960s and 1970s, but it can become a much more accessible and visible sport than it is today. We all want a healthy sport, where the top 50 riders can make a great living and become the stars they should be rather than scraping a living and being tempted away by enduro. The model needed to grow the sport from the base up is already in place; it just needs feeding and watering and for governing bodies and clubs around the country to embrace its future. Many are already playing a big part. It’s pretty apparent as the sport needs to encourage its youth, and those youths need to see a future in the sport they can dream about. We don’t want them dreaming of becoming Cristiano Ronaldo or Andy Murray; we want them dreaming

Great Britain’s Dougie Lampkin MBE is a superb ambassador for motorcycle trials.

of being the next Toby Martyn or Gabriel Marcelli! Seeing Toni Bou or Dougie Lampkin in action or in person should make kids feel like they are in the presence of true legends, as they are! OSET want to do their bit, we have a long history already, but really want to re-focus and put more resource into this drive. The first OSET Cup event was in 2011 in Yorkshire; the next was in Kent. The events then developed around the country and grew to the point where events were hitting 60-plus riders. Special

OSET Cup events at world championship events were capped at 60 but could have easily gone over 100. OSET’s Ian Smith: “I feel that it’s time for OSET to put a bit more back into the sport and continue the expansion of the youth scene. OSET events encourage riders from non-motorcycling backgrounds. Trials should not be a closed shop only populated by trials families. We all love this sport, so we want to do whatever we can to grow it”.

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TRIAL GB 2021 IS GO It was a very welcome return under the guidance of Brian Higgins to the Wülfsport ACU British Trials Championship on the 23rd June after a condensed four-round series in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With a ten-round proposed championship in 2021, the opening round at the superb Hookwood trials venue near Guildford attracted a strong entry of close on 90 riders across the four classes to be contested: Trial GB, Trial 2, Trial 125, and Expert. Heavy rain showers in the early part of the week made way for a cold, and at times wet, day as the riders took on 12 hazards, ridden over three laps which became very challenging and variable as the event progressed on the muddy banks, rocks and man-made elements which made up the terrain. The competition in each of the four classes to find a winner was quite close: Trial GB, Toby Martyn (TRRS UK); Trial 2, Alexz Wigg (John Lee MCs Vertigo); Trial Expert, Chris Alford (BVM Scorpa); and Trial 125, Harry Hemingway (Beta-UK). Article: Trials Media • Pictures: Trials Media and AW Trialsport 64

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Brian Higgins, ACU

The success of the new ACU Trial GB marking system in the 2020 championship was implemented again for 2021. These rules include a one-minute time allowance for each section to be traversed. Other changes allow competitors to stop, go sideways or reverse without penalty. However, going backwards whilst footing incurs a five-mark penalty. An additional championship point is awarded to the best performance on observation on each lap of the trial to all four classes. Three separate routes are laid out to cater for the different classes. The riders wore electronic wrist bands to record their scores, which were then sent back to the results team.

Jack Peace (Sherco)

MARTYN'S MAGIC

With the challenging conditions found in a very wet turbulent May, Toby Martyn (TRRS UK) took the win. With a reduced entry of just five riders in this Trial GB premier class, the organising team at Hookwood Trials Club once again delivered a very challenging course to test four of Great Britain’s World Championship riders to the limit. The defending ACU Trial GB British Champion Iwan Roberts will not be contesting the world championship this year. It was not an easy victory for Martyn as both Peace brothers pushed him all the way. On the opening lap, the elder of the two brothers, Dan, gained the lead by just six marks as Martyn came under attack from a confident-looking Billy Green, who was making his Scorpa debut in the championship. As Martyn stopped in section two, he looked to be literally trying too hard and fived the following three sections. It was a similar case for Jack Peace, who rounded the lap off with a run of five stops. On the second lap, both the early leader Dan Peace and Toby Martyn dropped the same number of 23 marks each.

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What’s the story • Matthew Alpe

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Having a vision in life and becoming a reality can be achieved with hard work and dedication. Entrepreneurial skills can often be found at a very young age, maybe mirrored from supportive parents who had become successful. Following them into a family business can have its benefits, as generations of younger siblings have proved in the past in all walks of life. Matthew Alpe showed an eye for business at a very young age, even when he was in his school uniform. These early-learning years started to mould his future business career, which would move to the two-wheeled industry. From a non-motorcycling background, he had a futuristic vision of selling his chosen sport — motorcycle trials — to the general public. And you are about to find out how he wanted it – Inch Perfect. Words: Trial Magazine with Matthew Alpe • Pictures: Trials Media MA

n this feature, we have a walk through the life of Matthew Alpe, supported by his partner Amy Holden, who is just as passionate about trials as Matthew, sharing a joint vision of the future in motorcycle trials. We find out ‘What’s the story’ from the early days right up to the present from the head of his empire Inch Perfect Trials, based in the beautiful Ribble Valley, just 20 minutes out of Clitheroe. Was it always motorcycles? I have always been an outdoor person, and as my dad had a garage business, I have had an interest in anything mechanical from a very young age. My family was not from a trials background, and so it was basically down to me to get the wheels in motion. It was a four-wheel start, with a quad bike, before meeting a family friend who had a trials motorcycle. After a quick spin, it was love at first sight. The vision was now set for the future; I wanted a trials machine! There was no easy way to a trials motorcycle, and my father emphasised that if I wanted one, I would have to save up to buy it myself. How did you purchase your first motorcycle? I used to make dog kennels after school to sell and took into school chewy bars – all sold at a premium price. I carried out washing and serving at a local hotel before I had enough 76

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money for my first purchase. The machine I wanted, a Yamaha TY 175, was out of my reach. So, as Christmas 2004 approached, I moved into the supply of turkeys to have enough money; finally, I could purchase my machine — one I had grafted to buy! To say I got value for money out of the Yamaha was an understatement; I rode it 24/7. Tell us about your first trial. After progressing to a Beta Rev 3 250, the day of the first trial arrived. Encouraged by a family

friend Jonny Smith, who I purchased the Beta from, I was now a trials rider riding in a trial at Lancs County. This trial would bring me into contact with a certain Mike Rapley. From that day on, I became Mike’s new ‘friend’ as I hassled him to death on the phone! The trials’ bug’ was now part of my obsession for motorcycle trials, and it took over my life. School life came second fiddle to trials; it was now a six o’clock start to enhance my trials skills before first light came, and I was out practising, well before the school bell called. I wanted to be Dougie Lampkin! June-July 2021 • Trial Magazine

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2012: In the early days the then Montesa distributors in the UK, Pidcock Honda Motorcycles supplied two Montesa 4RT models.

2012: Matthew always knew which direction he wanted to go with the business. 2013: The Inch Perfect Trials Display Team soon had a good reputation for putting on a show.

How did you progress with trials? It was a massive eye-opener after riding conducted trials at Lancs County to my first actual training session at Dudwood Farm with David Bacon. I still look back at the size of the rocks and wonder how I ever got up them. Now practising way beyond my limits, my hardearned cash would go to pay for the constant need for spare parts. A brand new 2006 125cc Sherco at the price of £2,900 came from Colin Appleyard Motorcycles after trading in the now well-worn Beta. Did you want to be a trials superstar? Armed with the new Sherco, I competed in YMSA Trials and the Youth B class BTC. It was a steep learning curve, but I was very determined and progressing all the time. The move onto Youth A was a huge step, but one I embraced; I always gave it my best shot. In 2009 it was the start of a long association with riding a Beta. I achieved moderate success but soon realised this would not be my future career. What it had done, though, was plant the seeds for my life in the future. I was already thinking about a career in motorcycle trials and one where I could fulfil my passion for the sport. Did you enjoy your school days? Education is always important. I would always say to anyone, put as much effort as you can while at school. I was in my early teenage years when my thoughts about the future started to come to me, and without a good education, the business would not be where it is today. I studied hard at school as my parents always pointed out that to be at the top in any profession and successful, you have to put in the hard work first, starting with a good education from a young age. I attended Bowland High School and achieved much academic success, including being the Deputy Head Boy. I left school very proud and looking forward to the future. Even at this early Trial Magazine • June-July 2021

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SCOTTISH SIX DAYS TRIAL

100 YEARS: 2011

As we are still living under the Covid-19 pandemic cloud, the organising Edinburgh & District Motor Club Limited had no option but to follow on from 2020 and cancel the 2021 Scottish Six Days Trial once again. Some people will say the decision, made on 26th January, was a little hasty, but it proved to be the correct one as we are only now seeing the true extent of the long roadmap out of this awful period in human history. For those who are not aware, the planning for each year’s event starts the week after one finishes; such is the logistical operation for an event of this size — it’s not just about six days in May for many! Words: Trials Media • Pictures: Colin Bullock Eric Kitchen Trials Media 84

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2011 SSDT Winners: Team James Dabill.

011 marked the 100-year celebrations of the famous Scottish Six Days Trial, still, in many eyes, the most prestigious trials event in the world. The attraction from around the globe to compete in this celebration event was huge. The entry once again way oversubscribed. After the ballot to allocate riding numbers, the club had many previous winners included in the entry, including Dougie Lampkin (1994, 1995, 1996, 2008, 2009); Graham Jarvis (1998, 1999, 2004, 2006); Amos Bilbao (2002); Sam Connor (2005); James Dabill (2007) and the 2010 winner Alexz Wigg. To take the win in 2011 would be one moment in time, and they all wanted the winning title of ‘Centurion’ to celebrate 100 years of the most famous trial in the world. The whole world of motorcycling (not just trials) came to Fort William in 2011 to celebrate this iconic occasion. We reflect on the 2011 event won by James Dabill (Beta), and, yes, we are missing you and look forward to meeting up again with friends old and new in 2022. For once, the inclement weather that can be found at the event did everyone a favour and stayed away. Sunday’s weigh-in day was blessed with Mediterranean sunshine, and it was a

The attraction from around the globe to join in this 100-year celebration event was huge.

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Sunshine covered the Sunday weigh-in at the West End car park, Fort William.

happy carnival atmosphere for motorcycle trials at the West End car park. Friends old and new had their regular ‘Meet’ and spoke about and enjoyed 100 years of this famous event.

DABILL’S DOUBLE HIT

It was a very happy James Dabill who arrived in Scotland as the man on form and focussed on the history books. He delivered on the goods and hit the history books on two accounts. He won the event and became the first winner on a four-stroke machine since Alan Lampkin’s win on the BSA in 1966. Even though his late riding number, 248, meant he would be in the early group on the final day, he rode a well-calculated six days. He was in touching distance of the lead all week and on day five made his intentions clear as his close rival Dougie Lampkin crashed out of the event with an injured ankle. He was the best performer on Friday with his nearest rival Alexz Wigg; they both dropped two marks each but stretched the marks advantage to four, leaving it all to play for on the final day.

EARLY FINISHER

He rode a cool, calculated final day, despite the intense heat as the sunshine hit the area once

again. Riding at the very front of the entry, he enjoyed the sun and parted with six marks for the day to finish early – had he done enough to win? As Alexz Wigg (Sherco) dropped down to finish fourth, his good friend and rival Michael Brown (Gas Gas) moved into the runner-up position with the best performance for the day. In third position was the previous winner, Graham Jarvis (Montesa), who benefited from Wigg’s surprise stop on the final hazard at Town Hall Brae as his chain derailed. The win from Dabill moved him to the status as the number one trials rider in the UK as he also added another string to his bow. He became only the second rider in the event’s history — along with the great Sammy Miller — to win the event on both two- and four-stroke machines.

SSDT 2011 TOP TEN

RESULTS: 1: James Dabill (Beta) 13; 2: Michael Brown (JST Gas Gas) 16; 3: Graham Jarvis (Pidcock Honda-Montesa) 19; 4: Alexz Wigg (Sherco) 19; 5: Gary MacDonald (JST Gas Gas) 32; 6: Sam Connor (Beta-UK) 33; 7: Ian Austermuhle (Beta-UK) 37; 8: Ben Hemingway (Beta-UK) 39; 9: Alfredo Gomez (Montesa-ESP) 45; 10: James Lampkin (Beta) 45.

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