MCC Trials - Tyre Rules Change

[ian640]

Hi GSers,

New to this site but been lurking for a while.

I represent The Motor Cycling Club that runs three overnight trials each year aimed at trailbikes and older machines. I notice some subscribers already compete and in some cases do very well.

There's recently been some questions regarding availability, or lack of availability, of section-suitable 17" tyres for the trials that comply with the club's tyre regulations and are suitable for bigger trail bikes. This has been putting off some riders of bigger trail bikes from entering. So:

For a trial period of the 2010 season, bikes in class C (over 450cc) will be allowed to have Continental TKC80 Twinduro tyres fitted.

That's the short version. There is in fact a list maintained by the club for class C but the Twinduro is currently the only tyre on it. Other tyres that conform to the existing rules are still allowed.

Hope to see a few more BMWs on the hills next year.

More info on the club here. Or send me an e-mail, details here.

Cheers,

Ian.

MCC Motorcycle Press Officer.

 

[muzvmc]

Thats spooky, having read the newsletter today I was going to post to the same effect!!!!
I think it's a good decision as it will make it simple and the TKC is not exactly aggressive and still not as good as running a trials tyre.

 

[ian640]

Thats spooky, having read the newsletter today I was going to post to the same effect!!!!
I think it's a good decision as it will make it simple and the TKC is not exactly aggressive and still not as good as running a trials tyre.

Very well done on your best bike award in the 2009 Exeter (I assume it was you), and on a 650.

Won't forget that trial, but not for the right reasons. I shiver at the memory of it....Land's End should be much warmer.

By the way, I'll add we can't change the tyre rules for the rest of the 2009 season, because it may be unfair to those who've competed in the Exeter. For those looking to dip their toe in the water, there is the option of class O that offers easier sections than the other classes but you can't qualify for the same awards.

Cheers,

Ian.

 

[muzvmc]

Very well done on your best bike award in the 2009 Exeter (I assume it was you), and on a 650.

Guilty a charged!!

Won't forget that trial, but not for the right reasons. I shiver at the memory of it....Land's End should be much warmer.

I'm sure we will be much warmer at the Lands End