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Richmond Motor Club would like to give their congratulations to Dougie Lampkin for winning this year’s Scott Trial.  Provisional results are available to download here:

2017 Spoons and Final Results                  2017 Special Awards

A full set of results will be available as soon as possible.

As always we would like to thank all those who made this year’s trial happen – too many to mention – but especially the landowners without who’s permission we couldn’t run the greatest one day trial in the world and the observers who stood out in such wet weather later on in the day! Special thanks must also go to all the riders and supporters who make the trial such a great event and help us to raise so much money each year for the Scott Charities.

Please note the road beyond Rotton Wood (Marske) is closed to motorised vehicles and will remain closed for this year’s Scott Trial on Saturday.  HOWEVER the car park at Jingle Pot for viewing Rotton Wood sections in the afternoon will be OPEN as usual.

Please remember the one way system will be in operation between the CB and Healaugh, you will be able to get from the CB to Healaugh but not the other way round.

Please park sensibly at all times and think of other road users and locals, who may not be connected with the trial!

With the run up to the Scott Trial, Paul Robinson Clerk of the Course, and his assistants have now assessed and plotted the route and sections, new and old. This year the route will run in reverse, with the underfoot conditions ‘good to wet’, add in the bonus of a dry break in weather leading up to the big day, and conditions are perfect for the event.

With this in mind, Paul reminds all riders to stick to the flags and not deviate. Spectators, remember to abide by all signs and information given in the souvenir programme and on the Richmond Motor Club website. This will ensure everyone has a great day!

With yet another full entry, and the expectation of large crowds, it promises to be an exciting, high octane event with the possibility that any one of your favourite riders can take home the Alfred Scott Memorial Trophy.

The other prestigious award is for those riders aiming to set Standard Time, watch out for Jonathan Richardson, Billy Bolt, James Stones and John Sunter to name a few who are all on a mission.

All that’s needed now is a ‘nod from the Gods’ to supply the weather!

The 2017 Scott Trial Official Souvenir Programme, in full colour,  is on sale now and runs to 92 pages. It is packed with all the information you will need to spectate at the annual classic on Saturday, 21st October including a full rider list, course map and guide to places to watch. As well as being liberally enhanced with historical Scott photos and some features on the event landowners, past and present, there are points of interest which you can read up about when you are waiting for the first riders to arrive!

The programmes will be available at the start-field on the day and from the usual local outlets prior to the event. These include: Richmond Petrol Stations; Cross Lanes Store, Richmond; CJ Tennant & Estate Cafe, Richmond; Neeps & Tatties, Richmond; Smith and Allan, Darlington; Piercebridge Farm Shop; AG Bikes, Low Row etc. plus all the usual Reeth outlets. Priced at £5, all profits made from the sales, as usual, will go directly to The Scott Charities.  Not going to be at the start-field or in these towns? Why not order your copy by post now, the cost is £6.50 including the postage and packing.   This can be done by e-mailing your request to: scotttrial100@gmail.com  Please make the subject line of your e-mail: ‘Scott Trial 2017 Programme Order’; payment details will be made available by e-mail reply.

 With just under 3 weeks to go, Scott Preparations are in full swing and the Number Boards are ready.  We are not emailing out the numbers and final instructions this year, quite a lot of riders having ‘forgotten’ to put their email addresses on the entry forms!  Please take a look at the list of riders, numbers and start times to make sure that you know what time you are setting off and to get the right number on your petrol cans. 2017 Scott Trial Rider, Number and Start Times   Also please make sure that you read the Final Instructions – this is very important as there is essential information to make sure that you know exactly what is expected on the day etc.  When signing on you will be asked to sign saying that you have read and agree to these instructions: Scott Trial Final instructions 2017

Finally don’t forget that the Official Scott Trial Programme will be available on Thursday this week so make sure you get yours (riders you will get one in your rider pack on the day).  It contains loads of great articles, spectator information and maps of where to go to get the best out of your day and all proceeds will go to The Scott Charities as usual.

The programmes will be available at the start-field on the day and from the usual local outlets prior to the event. These include: Richmond Petrol Stations; Cross Lanes Store, Richmond; CJ Tennant & Estate Cafe, Richmond; Neeps & Tatties, Richmond; Smith and Allan, Darlington; Piercebridge Farm Shop; AG Bikes, Low Row etc. plus all the usual Reeth outlets. Priced at £5, all profits made from the sales, as usual, will go directly to The Scott Charities.  Not going to be at the start-field or in these towns? Why not pre-order your copy by post now, the cost is £6.50 including the postage and packing.   This can be done by e-mailing your request to: scotttrial100@gmail.com  Please make the subject line of your e-mail: ‘Scott Trial 2017 Programme Order’; payment details will be made available by e-mail reply.