Scott Trial - Men and machines

[JohnnyBoxer]

Not my actual ride report....................I'm not worthy of riding here

I went to watch the Scott today, which I've never been to before despite living 20 miles away

Set up in Swaledale and centered on the village of Reeth, it's a time and observation Trial and one of the epics of the British trials calender

Running since 1919 and originally for workers at Scott motorcycles to have a day out and reliability trial, however things have moved on in the 21st Century

Today it's an epic feat of skill and endurance, with 75 sections on an 85 mile Moorland course, with marks lost on time and skill

It attracts the UK's top riders and has an entry of 200 riders, however because of the toughness of the event, anywhere from only 40 to 100 riders usually finish

First rider home sets the fastest time, by which the others are judged - he may not win as he might have lost more marks on skill - lowest marked rider wins

Took these pics high up above Marrick Priory

Even Helen enjoyed it

It doesn't always go right

2012 British Champion - James Dabill

Some form Whaw Beck, in Arkengarhdale

Stunning views

2012 British No.2 - Michael Brown

Some more shots

Former 7 times World Champion - Dougie Lampkin

Action, despite the aches

One of Britain's top ladies - Emma Bristow, riding an Ossa

Well worth a visit next year, free to view and loads of trailbikes watching the action

 

[Timolgra]

Give me shout next year Johnny, especially if the weather's like that

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Give me shout next year Johnny, especially if the weather's like that

Fancy it?

I was talking to a GS rider there, who I knew and who rode 33 years ago and finished on a 348 Montesa and said never again - although though hes a top rider even today with a few SSDT finishes to his credit

Good to watch though, a bit like the TT of Trials

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

WOW, great pictures and that rock climb looked a nightmare

Defo a date for next year (as a spectator!)

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

Fancy it?

[/sQUOTE]

God no! I meant to watch

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

Unusually the weather was brilliant.

We got around on the MTB's which gave a great descent off Fremington Edge, but also meant we had to ride back up

The MTB business in Fremington is worth a stop. Lots of cakes and we were in time for the freshly baked scones

I hear there were a few broken bones and one air ambulance. I hope all are OK.

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

The weather was even better this morning

 

[glenn2926]

today

Cracking pics Johnny. We went to the manor for breakfast and did not know this was on or we would have come for a look. Never mind there is always next time.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Fancy it?

God no! I meant to watch

Phew, that's ok

Room here at the inn, too

 

[Timolgra]

Phew, that's ok

Room here at the inn, too

If today's dismall/dangerous performance is anything to go by, you'd better ride my bike up your drive for me

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

If today's dismall/dangerous performance is anything to go by, you'd better ride my bike up your drive for me

What happened?

Practice (i'm rusty though)

 

[2gses]

scott trial

Not entirely free, we always buy a programe for £4.00 or whatever you feel like donating to the scott charities.