BikeTrial Federation

Joe - at our comps you don't HAVE to ride any route - you can choose. Any one can ride out of class.

All you need to know here; ENTRY INFO

We won't have a semi + a final. Riders, unless they want to sample UCI and ride out of class, will ride in UCI categories. The comp will have 18 sections in total. For the fist time the U.K. will have UCI champions and a clear selection process for a U.K. team, its a beginning, this is the fist UCI series that B.C. have officially recognised, in the past we have run individual events, ( in Fort William for example ), but, the results have not been utilised. For us its start towards having what other nations have - it came about after members of our team ran an extremely successful World championship in 07. There is a lot of talk about who prefers what discipline, ( UCI - BIU ), but without many opportunities to ride both - get your entries in for Saturday and give it a try.

Good offer on your part Will..... More people should get together to save and share traveling expenses.

Correct Jamie, directions are on the entry forms, although most comp riders will know their way to Hook Woods. For those that have not been there it’s a man made Trials paradise with more than enough obstacle outside of the sections for a play on Saturday night.

Thanks for the entries so far, but please note; Some that have entered for both days have forgotten their discount! Please make sure you read the forms.

I think you have to be seeded to ride Elite. Not in UCI Sam, its an age thing, in BIU you have to be seeded. In UCI You will be a junior for some time yet. if for unforseen reasons a rider cant make it to the UCI qualifyer, will this end the chances of being chosen for the team? Would current world rankings be taken into concideration? I am wanting to enter the comp, it should be fun but if I am sick or my car breaks down or whatever, it would be annoying to then have no chance of being on the UK team. see you there Ali, have you read BC’s qualification criteria? It is entirely up to them. As far as ill health and car failure is concerned that can happen at any time – if you qualify your car could break down on the way to Italy………. No one can build in conditions to cover that! Hope to see there. what?!?! if ur older u HAVE to enter elite?!?! is that how it is now? is that actually fair for people who started trials later? Chai, you can ride out of class at our events, but as an adult winning a junior category would not get you to the Worlds. Any rider can come and have an enjoyable day out at our comps, (riding a route that he or she is comfortable with), those that wish to qualify for International events or contest National categories have to ride in their correct age related class.

You can look at the routes before start - if you want to change, that's OK.

For our events you DO NOT need a Licence - all welcome. The cost of that part of the admin is automatically covered by your entry fee.

19th - 20th April. Details here. CLICK ME

Those lucky enough to be on the mailing list should already have their entry forms for our two day event at Hook Woods, without doubt one of the U.K.’s top venues it needs no introduction. For the first time competitors can enjoy a full weekend combining both UCI and BIU rules competitions. Saturday. The UCI event will run from 11.00 on Saturday. Sections will be set for all ages and abilities. If you want to sample a UCI comp, possibly for the first time, you may ride out of class. Competitors will tackle a course comprising of three laps of six sections, set on the choicest rocks available Importantly, this event will act a qualification event for those that want to contest the UCI World Championships in Italy later this year, the competition has been sanctioned by British Cycling, and they will use the results to allocate team places. Details of the selection process can be found here; British Cycling selection. Camping, (for a small fee), is available on site ready for………………… Sunday. Sunday will see the first round of our popular BIU rules Championship. As usual this will be run over the normal two lap ten section format. Yellow route riders please note, our organization continues to recognize 20” and 26” classes, and both wheel sizes will receive awards and championship points. Breakfast will be available on both days from our on site caterers. Please note; Those competing on both days enjoy a discount. UCI comp entry form. Click for UCI entry BIU comp entry form. Click for BIU entry

British Cycling Trials Selection Policy 2008 UCI World Championship

Entry forms for all UK National Events are now on-line for either download, or for on-line payment and entry. Please send your entries as soon as possible. Cheques are never cashed until after the event. If an emergency arrises and you need to cancel, providing you cancel up to 6pm the night before your fees will be refunded. Get your entries in now for 2 days at Hook Woods and 2 days at Blackpool !

UK Nationals Rules/Classes link here UK National Dates & Venues link here Everyone can have a go at these events ... no licences, no memberships, and ride any route!

Don't worry about the age groups, at UK National Championships we have the "guest" classes for each route colour where you ride to your ability, not to your age! Check out the dates on the "Nationals" page on that website, there could be one close to you.

A brilliant series in 2007, the UK National Championship dates are now set for 2008 ... 20th April 2008 - Round 1 - The Hook Woods Cup (2 day event) 18th May 2008 - Round 2 - The Blackpool Trophy (2 day event) 8th June 2008 - Round 3 - The Fort Bill Trophy (part of the UCI World Champs) 20th July 2008 - Round 4 - The Addingham Cup 5th October 2008 - Round 5 - The Shipley Glen CupNO LICENCES OR MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED - ALL WELCOME! See www.biketrialuk.co.uk for information and entry forms.

The Biketrial Federations schedule for 2008 will be decided at our Annual meeting, late November. There will be important changes, and some goals. For 2008 2 series will be run; UCI rules series, recognised by British Cycling. B.C. will use the results to select the UCI World Championship team. The final name for the series is yet to be decided. Younger riders as well as the older ones will be catered for, with classes running in step with the Youth games and UCI World championships. The series results will not be applied to World Cup events, only the Worlds. A “BIU” rules series, similar to this year. The main aim for 08 is to utilise venues spread wider around the U.K. Expect a news post.

Sorry if response was a bit vague. RATHERGOODPIE is the winner, he needs to read his PM and contact Rugbyman.

sooooo... Wednesday's passed.... whats the crack? Well the crack is; You have won! Read you PM's

Glen Road, Baildon, BD17 5BN Not too far off the M62 / M606. 5 minutes from Shipley railway station.

Entry forms available for down load.

The venue for the final round of the Biketrial Federation’s National championship has just been confirmed. The event will take place on the 4th of November at Shipley Glen.

As the heading - Don't know what it'll be like, but thought I'd let those of you at home know! Barbara

News just in:- JUNIOR MENS 26" Joe Oakley came 7th place on 36 dabs - QUALIFIED FOR FINALS Scott Wilson came 8th place on 36 dab - QUALIFIED FOR FINALS Well done to both.