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A very brief telephone call has just reported that "It was the hardest trial ever because of the humidity". But even so, British riders finished the event with:- Master Class 1st place Ben Savage Minime Class 1st place Tom Hyland Femina Class 3rd place Lois Morgan Expert Class 3rd place Danny Butler Expert Class 4th place Wayne Mahomet Unfortunately the call didn't allow time to give all of the places for British riders, hopefully we can fill these in later. These results, added to those in Spain and France give Ben Savage the World Master Champion title - he cannot now be beaten at the final round in Japan; also Lois Morgan will have the 3rd place overall in the Femina Class. More news as soon as we can get it. Well done to everyone!

The final round of the British BikeTrial championships takes place on the 10th of September. The Venue for the event is Hook Woods, a favourite with many riders. I would like to remind those that don’t regularly attend comps that there is a clubman class, held over the Blue route, so if your relatively new to BikeTrials, or have a single speed Bike you can still take advantage of a great days riding at a purpose built venue. There is always a great atmosphere at the last round with many of the classes decided on the day, so if you’re not riding come along and watch. Entry forms can be down loaded from the BikeTrial U.K. web site. ENTRY FORM

It was a real pleasure to see so many Brits trying hard and putting in great rides at the first two World rounds. Some of the comments made about the sections, camping etc are to be expected. The sections are the same for all and there to be ridden. It has to be remembered that the comps and camping are provided for free, this is Trials after all - not formula one! This was my first year as delegate, thanks to all for giving me a trouble free time. Well done to all those that competed for the U.K. especially those that gained a rare podium place, often riding "out of their skin" to do so. As a Nation we enjoyed two fourth places in the team results, narrowly missing third both times. There was a fun atmosphere around the venues before, during and after the events with group rides, swims, drinks etc enjoyed by the majority. I am really looking forward to the next two rounds and hope that those that tried so hard to capitalise on their skills in Spain and France continue to do so in Singapore and Japan. Fred Savage.

British BikeTrial Championship Round 3 Back Cowm Quarry, Nr Whitworth, Lancashire Spectators welcome! Riders:Signing on from 8.30am - Riding starts at 10.00amPre-entries only - closing date Monday 19th JuneBIU licences are FREE if you do not already have one.You must hold an ACU card.BIU rules apply. 20" Classes: Poussin - White route - (Born in 1996 or later)Benjamin - White/Blue route - (Born in 1994 or 1995)Femina - White/Blue route - (Any age ladies)Minime - Blue route - (Born in 1992 or 1993)Cadet - Red route - (Born in 1990 or 1991)Senior - Red route - (Born in 1989 or earlier)Elite - Yellow route - (Seeded riders only) 26" Classes: Expert - Red route (Born in 1991 or earlier)Master - Yellow route - (Seeded riders only) 20", 24", 26" and other - all ages: Open Class - Blue routeSee BikeTrial UK website for full details and entry form.

Results now available - www.biketrialuk.co.uk

The Chairman of BikeTrial UK is married to a lady from the Ukraine and visits there often - if anyone is interested in attending this event, please feel free to contact him for any information about travelling there etc. Contact George Eyre Telephone 01298 73845 PS. He says the girls are beautiful!

£24½k to be precise!!! Where does the money go? - New section flags for 2006 = £250 ish - New masonary drill for section building = £100 ish - New tables for signing on = £50 ish - Website hosting = £100+ each year - Mailshot to each member for each event = £900+ per year - Annual club insurance £400 ish - Rent for venue £100+ ish each - Toilets £100 ish each event - Wine to thank observers = £60 ish each event - Section tape for national round = £25 - Awards for top 3 in each class at club rounds = £50 (club comps) to £400 (british comps) each event - End of year championship awards £650 each year - I've just got back from shopping and have spent £70 on stationery and things like clipboards. - Telephone calls to riders who've not enclosed cheques with forms or not said which class = unaccountable and donated - Rubbish bags, marker pens, time-clocks, batteries, punchcards, punches .... Do I need to go on? Everything costs money - thankfully in trials people's TIME is donated!

The UK Team came 3rd Place overall - well done to all riders. UK Results can be found here www.biketrialuk.co.uk

Prospective riders please note; Applications for selection will close on Monday the 20th of February. If you intend to apply, please include the following info in your email. DOB. RIDING CLASS. BIU LICENCE No. Those selected to ride will be contacted after the above date. It must be understood that, if selected, a firm commitment to attend will be required.

Those of you that have studied the calendar on the BikeTrialUK web site will know that there is an indoor event taking place in the Slovak republic, details from the organisers can be found below. Please pay special attention to the limitations placed on entries, they have been underlined. If the number of entrants exceeds the criteria set by the organisers a selection process will be imposed, based on an individuals final position in the 2005 British/World championships. If you intend to ride please contact BikeTrialUK as soon as possible. European Biketrial Indoor Championship Puchov 25th – 26th March 2006 Multipurpose Sport Hall (the new one) Organizers: Biketrial Club Zariecie Slovak Biketrial Union Co-organizers: Ministry of Education Slovak republic, Autonomous District of Trencin, Zariecie Village The competition follows the B.I.U. rules. PROGRAMME AND OTHER INFORMATIONS 24th March 2006 (Friday) 16.00 – 20.00 Licence control: Categories Elite, Master, Senior, Expert Puchov – Multipurpose Sport Hall 20.00 JURY - confirmation of the Start list of categories Elite, Master, Senior, Expert Puchov – Multipurpose Sport Hall 25th March 2006 (Saturday) 10.00 – 13.00 Licence control: Categories Poussin, Benjamin, Minime, Cadet, Femina Puchov – Multipurpose Sport Hall Technical control: 30 minutes before the start – all the categories except for Master. Technical control for Master is on Saturday 15.00 – 15.30 COMPETITION: 25th March 2006 (Saturday) 7.00 - 8.00 Approving of the sections by JURY 8.00 – 9.45 Competition - Expert 10.00 – 11.45 Competition - Senior 15.30 - 15.45 Opening ceremony 15.55 – 17.10 Competition - Master 17.25 – 18.40 Competition - Elite 18.55 – 19.35 The Finals – Master 19.40 – 20.20 The Finals – Elite 20.20 – 20.30 Approving of the results by JURY 20.30 Price ceremony 26th March 2006 (Sunday) 9.00 – 10.00 Approving of the Start list for categorie Poussin, Benjamin, Minime, Cadet, Femina and approving of the sections by JURY 10.00 - 12.00 Competition for Poussin, Benjamin 12.15 - 15.00 Competition for Cadet, Minime, Femina 15.00 – 15.30 JURY meeting – approving of the results 15.45 Price ceremony for Poussin, Benjamin, Minime, Cadet, Femina Elite and Master categories Maximally 8 riders can start in each of categories Elite and Master. The priority to start in category Elite and Master have got first of all those riders, who finished at the 1st up to 8th place in Elite or Master at WBCH 2005. Those riders who did not finish up to 8th place at WBCH will get chance to start in case, that we will not get 8 entries till 24th February 2005 for each category Elite and Master from riders who did finish up to 8th place. Elite and Master Finals Qualify for the Finals: 4 riders qualify to the Finals if there will be 8 riders in the competition. If there will be 6 riders in the competition then only 3 riders qualify to the Finals. Penalization time: There will not be any penalization time. Rider has to get through all the section in the set time. If he does not complete all the sections, he will get 10 penalty points per each missed section. The order of the section is free. Protests: Rider can make protest and hand it to the director of the competition 10 minutes after the end of time for competition set for corresponding category except for Elite and Master category. Elite and Master riders must hand their protest up to 5 minutes after the finish of their competition. Deposit per making protest is 40 EUR and this amount counts only per one issue. In case the protest will not be accepted organizer keeps this deposit Entries: by 24th February 2006 From each country registered in E.B.U. 2 riders can start in each kategory (except for Elite and Master category). In case that there will not be entered enough riders by 24th February, the organizer will fill up the number of riders with riders from those countries which would like to enter more riders to the competition. Elite and Master category: in this category can start only those riders who are on the list of Elite and Master riders for 2006 from Mr. President Hirano. Starting fee: 10 EUR per rider, this fee will be paid at the licence control Insurance: Organizer insures the event only for the case of damage towards the third persons during the competition. Every riders must have own accident insurance and insurance in case of an injury or damage caused to the third person.

Confirmation in writing has just been received from Head Office in Japan that our appeal has been agreed and ... Andrei Burton has been added to the list of World Master riders for 2006. Well done and congratulations Andrei

If they want to know more about the sport, just send them to the Governing Body for information. www.biketrialuk.co.uk. (New information about to be uploaded later today with news of British BikeTrial Championship events 2006.)

Akrigg had a broken bone in his right wrist, documents were given to Japan. (Instead of riding he did the technical control in Britain!) Ashton & Hawyes both rode in Britain. Savage rode Elite. BikeTrial UK has questioned Head Office about Andrei not being seeded, the reply ... "this time we will promote 2 riders from Expert for 2006. The meeting was held immediately after the final event of WBC. The main reason is, in the effective points, Burton got 38 points (one time 2 nd but the rest is below 5th) and the 1st 57 points (won twice) and the 2nd 47 points (one time second and 2 times 3rd)."

Just announced from head office is the Elite & Master rider list for 2006, and the World Records for 2005. Visit www.biketrialuk.co.uk to see.

Yes - any event. If you were to hold a party at home and someone was injured they could claim compensation off you. I've even heard of burglars claiming compensation for tripping over something left on the stairs in someone's home they were burgling! Remember all those TV adverts ... "have you had an accident that wasn't your fault?".

I hate to interfere, but for goodnes sake ... don't even contemplate running any event without adequate insurance, and don't consider attending one. Just because people are "mates" doesn't mean that if by some fluke of an accident they end up crippled for life - or worse - that they or their parents aren't going to do all they can to claim compensation for them being in a wheelchair or whatever for the rest of their lives because you didn't secure some pallets together properly, or whatever the circumstances. I would be very surprised if the hall would actually let you use their premises without adequate insurance - have you checked? Because they too would be liable, say if someone fell off that balcony acting silly, or had a few drinks too many and tripped on the stairs, or whatever. If it went to court, a disclaimer wouldn't be worth the paper it's written on. Think again, please. On another note. Don't be too harsh on Tom. Having run many many trials events I know how worrying it is when only a few entries have turned up at the closing date. The last TykeTrial event, as at the closing date there was only into the teens of entries. Now when you know what your expenses are, low entries are worrying. Luckily that Club has backup funds - Freeridetrials is quoted above at having about £40. (If I remember rightly, very few turned up to the last event - who's to say that wouldn't happen again, and the club be out of pocket.) Also from experience, about 60% of the entry for any comp arrives late. Be fair, play the game, and GET YOUR ENTRY FORMS IN ON TIME. Barbara

This bike is still missing so watch out for it ... Silver Monty 221 Ti (2004 model but brand new when taken) UNIQUE FRAME NUMBER J300120194 engraved on the headtube. The theft was reported to the police, so if you know its whereabouts, please contact your local police station or BikeTrial UK with details. The rider's parents were devastated at the loss - please help to show them that we are trustworthy in the UK --- it could be your bike next time if the thief isn't caught!

Stan, because you ask so nicely, riders were finally selected:- 1) On their qualified status from the 2004 British Championships 2) On their results from the 2004 British Championships 3) On actually sending their entry in on time 4) On sending the necessary documentation and fee with the entry You state only two names whose entries were declined, there seems to be no concern for other riders who did not meet the criteria who must have also been disappointed not to have been accepted.

Round 3 - British BikeTrial Championship Date: 3rd July 2005 Place: Kelly Farm, Devon No topic yet

Yes - Licence holders still get priority entry should numbers get too high, and of course riding on a competitive basis.

Oooh compliments! :"> Non-comp riders will have a punchcard and be scored just the same as everyone else. They will be listed on the results as:- "Non-comp white route" "Non-comp blue route" "Non-comp red route"

Now that licence holders have had their chance to get their entries in for the first round of the 2005 British BikeTrial Championship, the entry has been thrown open to other riders who don't have a BIU Licence. All non-licence holders will ride on a non-competitive basis, so no prizes! But that does give you the opportunity to ride in a different coloured route to what the rules say. So, for example, if the rules say that for your age or bike wheel size, that you must ride the red route - you can on a non-competitive basis ride the blue or white route! (The only exclusion is no non-competitive riders are allowed in the Yellow route.) Also, there would be no questions asked about riding without "6 working gears"! So if you fancy trying out riding at a National comp, without the Championship rules attached, now's the time to do it. Venue: High Wood Farm, Near Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge, North Yorkshire Date: Sunday 22nd May 2005 Start Time: 10.00am Entry Fee: £13.00 Entry Closing date: Thursday 19th May Entry Form here - mark the entry with "Non-comp" and the colour of the route you want to ride. Hope to see you all there. YOU MUST STILL HOLD AND PRESENT A CURRENT ACU LICENCE FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES DO NOT RIDE ON THE MAIN BRIMHAM ROCKS - THIS IS NATIONAL TRUST LAND AND WILL LOSE THE FARM VENUE FOR FUTURE COMPETITIONS.

Ali, I have a copy of a letter here that was sent to you on 12th January telling you you've been seeded for British Champs!!! See http://www.biketrialuk.co.uk/Pages/British_Champs.htm EDIT: Sorry ... that was for British rounds - not World Rounds!!!

No, it's NOT correct - see latest news :">

Entries went out in yesterday's post to all 2005 BIU Licence holders. If you haven't applied for a licence yet and want to enter, see www.biketrialuk.co.uk for details. :"> Ignore the closing date of 9th May (delay in sending them out) but get the entries off as soon as possible. (Y)