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Sid Morton Memorial Trial – Provisional Results – UPDATED
A grey day with snow on the hills!
Provisional Results (Updated for classes and rider number mix up) for today’s trial are available to download here: Sid Morton Memorial Trial 2018 – Provisional Results
Congratulations to Guy Kendrew for winning the Sid Morton Memorial Trophy for the best ride on the Hard Course and Ryan Brown for winning the Betty Morton Memorial Trophy for the best A Hard rider.
Thank You’s
Richmond Motor Club would like to thank the Landowner, Observers, Clerk of the Course and helpers, Secretaries and anyone else involved in the running of today’s trial. Also thank you to all the riders for entering and taking part today, especially in difficult conditions.
Future Events
(PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE BEFORE SETTING OFF FOR VENUE AND ANY CHANGES DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS)
CANCELLED Easter Monday Trial (Iron Banks, Richmond) – Monday 2nd April 2018
Kidstones Trial (Bishopdale DL8 3TG)- Sunday 22nd April 2018 (10.30 am start)- Hard/Green/Clubman/Youth A,B,C (not suitable for C Beginners)
Carpley Green Trial (Raydaleside DL8 3DN) – Sunday 29th April 2018 (10.30 am start) – Hard/Green/Clubman/Youth A,B,C (not suitable for C Beginners)
Regs available soon on the website for:
13th May 2018 – Gerald Simpson Centre Trial – Wensley – Adults and Clubman only – Pre Entry (closing date 5th May)
26/27th May 2018 – Blue Bar Pre65 Trophy Trial – Horsehouse – Pre65/040/050/TS – Pre Entry (closing date 5th May)
17th June 2018 – Mintex Youth Time & Observation Trial – Hurst – A & B Class only – Pre Entry (closing date 8th June)
Scott Trial Charity Presentation Evening and Easter Weekend Trials
On Friday 23rd March at The Buck Hotel Reeth, the Scott trial charity donations were given out to many local recipients.
The evening began with vice chairman Bruce Storr welcoming everyone and saying how the Scott is renowned as being the hardest one day trial in the world. He then went on to say this year’s winner was the 41 year old legend Dougie Lampkin winning the trial for a 5th time, and then he introduced 21 year old James Stones who was Richmond Motor Clubs top performer in the 2017 trial with a very creditable 3rd place. James was also the best rider on observation on the day, a very difficult feat and one to be proud of. James, then presented the cheques to the various charities, a number of which explained how the money would be spent.
A total of £10,000.00 was given out on the night this year, and a further £1320 was raised by others for charities at the trial. This brings the total to over £170,000 since Richmond Motor Club took over running the trial in 1991.
Many thanks to all who help and sponsor the trial, far too numerous to mention, and thoughts now turn to this year’s event which is on 13th October 2018, a week earlier than normal.
An excellent buffet then followed and general chat among those attending many of whom come each year to the presentation.
The list of recipients are as follows (in no particular order)
Swaledale Scouts, Swaledale Mountain Rescue ,Friends of Reeth and Gunnerside Primary Schools ,Reeth and GunnersideSchools Fund, Ravensworth Primary School ,Arkengarthdale Primary School, Yorkshire Air Ambulance ,Great North Air Ambulance, Reeth Young Farmers, Swaledale Seedlings, St.Johns Communiy Centre ,RABI ,Hambleton and Richmondshire MS Society, Richmond Cricket Club youth ,Moorland Assoc, St.Teresa,s Hospice, DELTA, Holmedale Preschool ,Richmond Cricket Club, Wensleydale Rugby Club Development Fund, Gamekeepers WelfareTrust ,ACU Benevolent Fund, The Mowbray Suite at the Friarage Hospital, The Alistair Bullen Memorial Fund, Homestart, Just The Job ,Robert Dent Memorial Fund, Marrick Institute, The British Lung Foundation,Ring to Ride Community Transport and Reeth Literary Institute Trust
As always Easter Weekend is a busy time for RMC, with 2 trials being held in Swaledale & Richmond. Information below
* Good Friday (30th March 2018) – Sid Morton Memorial Trial – Fremington Edge, Nr Reeth, DL11 6AU. Classes for Adults/Green/Clubman, A Class and competent B Class only. 10.30 am start, Catering available at the start. Entry is on the day but you can get ahead and fill an Entry Form by downloading it here: Entry Form – Sid Morton 2018
* Easter Monday (2nd April 2018) – Easy Clubman and Youth Trial – Iron Banks, Richmond, DL10 4SJ. Classes for Clubman/All Youth and Small Course (No hard course Non Competitive as competent B can ride on Good Friday). 10.30 am start. Catering available at the start field. Entry is on the day but you can get ahead and fill an Entry Form by downloading it here: Entry Form – Iron Banks Easter Monday Trial 2018
CANCELLED – Andrew Allison Memorial Trial – Sunday 18th March
Following on from a course inspection this morning and the snow and rain in the past week the Clerk of the Course has sadly had to CANCEL this Sunday’s (18th March) Andrew Allison Memorial Trial.
Please could you pass the message on to everyone.
Many thanks.
REMINDER NOTICE TO ALL RIDERS – ACU COMPETITION LICENCE/REGISTRATION CARDS MUST BE PRODUCED AT ALL TRIALS
ACU Trials licence/registration cards MUST be produced at all Richmond Motor Club trials, including Club, Centre and National trials.
Please bring your current trials licence/registration card and have it ready to show when you enter/sign on. If you are unable to produce your current ACU card you will be asked to purchase a one event trial registration on the day at a cost of £3 each.
This is important, as each licence/registration holder should be affiliated annually to the ACU via a local club and as such receives an ACU competition licence/Trials registration card to compete. The most important reason for this is insurance. In the event of any injury sustained we have to demonstrate that the injured rider is a current ACU member and has a valid licence/registration to compete.
Please help us do our job by bringing your current ACU registration card with you to every trial and avoid having to pay an extra £3 on the day for a one event registration.
Please note that we will be checking cards at each trial and remember to bring yours with you. If you have not already registered you can do so from this link: https://www.acu.org.uk/ridersmembers/license-forms.aspx
If you have not already become a Club member for 2018, please print off this form and send with your payment to the address detailed: RMC Membership Form 2018
Andrew Allison Memorial Trial – Sunday 18th March 2018 – 10.30am – DL11 7EG
Our next RMC Championship Trial (The Andrew Allison Memorial Trial) is on Sunday 18th March 2018, DL11 7EG. There will be 3 courses Hard, Green and Clubman with competent C Class and above youth riders as well as adults. This trial’s results will go towards the RMC Championship awards and there will be the Andrew Allison Trophy awarded for the Best Performance on the Clubman Course by a rider who has never competed in a higher course & the Noel Peacock Trophy for the Best Performance on the Hard Course. Start time is 10.30am and there will be catering at the start field. Entries close on the day but if you want to get an entry form filled in before hand you can download one here: Entry Form – Andrew Allison Memorial Trial 2018
If you are able to observe either with or without a bike please email secretary@richmondmotorclub.co.uk
RMC CHARITY DONATIONS AT AGM
Richmond Motor Club recently held their AGM and prior the meeting were pleased to present donations to
Swaledale Mountain Rescue, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust.
Donations were raised at both the Club’s 2017 Junior Annual Presentation of Awards and Adult Annual Presentation of Awards and
Landowners Dinner.
Nigel Cummins, RMC’s outgoing President following a 2 year term, presented cheques to representatives from the 3 charities.
Richmond Motor Club’s newly elected President is Paul Terry.
Dick Horner Memorial Trial 2018 – Provisional Results (Updated for Class changes)
Photo Credit: Charlotte Brown
A lovely sunny(if a little cold) day in Wensleydale today for the trial. Updated provisional results are available to download here: Dick Horner Memorial Trial 2018 – Provisional Results
Thank You’s
Richmond Motor Club would like to thank the Landowner, Observers, Clerk of the Course and helpers, Secretaries and anyone else involved in the running of today’s trial. Also thank you to all the riders for entering and taking part.
Future Events:
Andrew Allison Memorial Trial (Marske) – Sunday 18th March 2018(10.30 start) – One Course, 3 routes – Hard/Green/CM/Youth (C Class upwards)
Sid Morton Memorial Trial – Good Friday 30th March 2018 (10.30 Start) – Hard/Green/CM/Youth (Competent B Class Upwards)
Dick Horner Trophy Trial – THIS SUNDAY – 25th February 2018
This Sunday sees the Dick Horner Trophy Trial at Redmire Road, Wensley. There will be classes for all ages, with 2 separate courses running. One course will host the Green and Clubman & Youth deviation route. The other small course will be for D class and below. This trial’s results will go towards the RMC Championship awards and there will be the Dick Horner Trophy for the best clubman rider who has not won the trophy before or ridden in a higher class. Start time is 10.30am and there will be catering at the start field. Entries close on the day but if you want to get an entry form filled in before hand you can download one here: Entry Form – Dick Horner 2018.
Membership Now Due: RMC Membership Form 2018
March Trials
Andrew Allison Memorial Trial (Marske) – Sunday 18th March 2018(10.30 start) – One Course, 3 routes – Hard/Green/CM/Youth (C Class upwards)
Sid Morton Memorial Trial – Good Friday 30th March 2018 (10.30 Start) – Hard/Green/CM/Youth (Competent B Class Upwards)
REETH 3 DAY ENTRIES NOW OPEN – Closing Date Friday 6th April 2018
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Richmond Motor Club (Yorks) Ltd. will organise a 3 Day Championship SOLO Semi Sporting Trial on July 20/21/22 2018 held under the National Sporting Code, Standing Regulations of the ACU, the Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions issued for the meeting. There will be a Hard Course, modified route for O40, O50, C/Man & Twinshock riders and as last year a Green Course (50/50 Hard and Clubman). We have once again managed to keep the cost at £90 to include 3 Days Trialing, £10 Meal Voucher, Lunch on 2 Days and the ever popular 3 Day Polo Shirt.
Download the Regs here: Reeth three Day Regs 2018 and entry form here: Reeth 3 Day Entry Form 2018
Closing date for entries is Friday 6th April, after which there will be a ballot if the entry limit is reached.
We are changing the arrangements for catering this year, and there will be NO Riders carvery on the Friday Night. Instead we will have catering available all weekend and riders will be given 2 x £5 vouchers to use with the caterers throughout the weekend from breakfast to evening. There will of course still be a heated marquee available for all to use and a bar throughout the weekend. We hope that everyone will use the facilities as much as possible for get togethers throughout the weekend, making it the fantastic sporting and social event that it has become.
This year for the first time we will have hot showers available on the field along with the usual toilet facilities but will be keeping the camping price the same at £20 for the weekend.
Please read the Regs for all information regarding Classes, Courses, Camping and everything else you need to know.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE
Harold Graham Trophy Trial 2018 – Provisional Results
Provisional Results for today’s trial are available to download here: Harold Graham Trophy Trial 2018 – Provisional Results
Congratulations to Richard Sadler for winning the Harold Graham Memorial Trophy for the best ride on the Hard Course and Guy Kendrew the Sam Trophy for the 2nd best ride.
Thank You’s
Richmond Motor Club would like to thank the Landowner, Observers, Clerk of the Course and helpers, Secretaries and anyone else involved in the running of today’s trial. Also thank you to all the riders for entering and taking part on another beautiful day in the dales.
Future Events:
Dick Horner Memorial Trial (Wensley) – Sunday 25th February 2018 (10.30 start) – Green/CM/Youth/Small Course
Andrew Allison Memorial Trial (Marske) – Sunday 18th March 2018(10.30 start) – One Course, 3 routes – Hard/Green/CM/Youth (C Class upwards)
Sid Morton Memorial Trial – Good Friday 30th March 2018 (10.30 Start) – Hard/Green/CM/Youth (Competent B Class Upwards)
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