A group of riders have got together and formed a new club to run a new Long Distance Trial under the AMCA jurisdiction in the South Hams part of S Devon. The route is 60+ miles with 20+ new sections over lots of green roads and private land . The sections are trail bike friendly with a couple of mark-takers to decide a winner. The start/finish will be at The Avon Inn, Avonwick, TQ10 9NB where the landlord is a biker and will provide refreshment.
The entries will be limited to a maximum of 80 riders and entry forms and regs can be obtained by applying to sdmccldt@gmail.com. Also check out our Facebook page : South Devon Motor Cycle Club.
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DGTRFYou're just passing through, make the most of it !
A group of riders have got together and formed a new club to run a new Long Distance Trial under the AMCA jurisdiction in the South Hams part of S Devon. The route is 60+ miles with 20+ new sections over lots of green roads and private land . The sections are trail bike friendly with a couple of mark-takers to decide a winner. The start/finish will be at The Avon Inn, Avonwick, TQ10 9NB where the landlord is a biker and will provide refreshment.
The entries will be limited to a maximum of 80 riders and entry forms and regs can be obtained by applying to sdmccldt@gmail.com. Also check out our Facebook page : South Devon Motor Cycle Club.
Sorry boys, bit of a typo in the heading, now corrected
send email to sdmccldt@gmail.com and I'll send you regs and entry if you can't get them on FB
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DGTRFYou're just passing through, make the most of it !
WooHoo Long Distance Trial held on 25th February 2017
The first event started at the Avon Inn, Avonwick and had a full entry list of 80 riders over a route of 60+ miles using green lanes, public roads and private land and including 22 observed sections and a special timed test. As expected, mud, rocks, streams and roots were encountered and also the Devils Steps green lane containing sections 21 & 22, a long series of slippery rock steps requiring delicate throttle control. Conditions were drier than expected as the rain held off until late afternoon and a good display of riding skill was demonstrated.
The winner of the Trail Bike class was Tom Pike with 1 mark lost at Section 16 Preston Combe, a muddy, rutted, rooty challenge, narrowly beating Rob Pike with 2 marks lost by a dab at Section 4, Pennaton, a drop into a stream and another at Section 22, Ludbrook. Jim Ashford was very close behind with 3 marks lost.
The Enduro bike class was hotly contested by Nick Life and Nick Manuell with clean sheets for both. Nick Life was 0.6sec faster in the special test and clinched the top spot. Third place was closely contested by Andy Muller, Tom Bushin, and Mark Cameron who each lost 1 mark. Andys dab was costly because his special test time was faster than the winners!!
In both classes 10 marks covered the top 9 places showing it doesnt matter much what class of bike you ride as all rode the same route !
It was good to see a good number of TRFers from Devon and elsewhere competing
A sizeable donation will go to a local charity from the proceeds.
OVERALL WINNER : Nick Life, Yamaha 250, Uphempston, 0 marks lost
TRAIL BIKE CLASS
Winner :Tom Pike, Honda CRM 250, Clevedon, 1 mark lost
Runner up : Rob Pike, Honda CRF 230, Clevedon, 2 marks lost
Third : Jim Ashford, Beta Alp 200, Denbury, 3 marks lost
ENDURO BIKE CLASS
Winner : Nick Life, Yamaha 250, Uphempston, 0 marks lost, sp.test 33.56 sec
Runner up : Nick Manuell, KTM 300 EXC, Liverton, 0 marks lost, sp.test 34.15 sec
Third : Andy Muller, KTM 250 EXC, Ipplepen, 1 mark lost, sp.test 33.43 sec
Full results can be viewed on facebook : South Devon Motor Cycle Club
From the response received it looks like it will have to be held again next year and hopefully it will include WooHoo !!
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DGTRFYou're just passing through, make the most of it !
It was a bloody brilliant day out, my arms and legs still hurt. The organisation of every part of it was top notch, especially having breakfast included in the price.
