The Legendary
Scott Trial
One day. Over 80 miles of Swaledale moorland. Dozens of observed sections and a clock that never stops. Run by Richmond Motor Club, this is the toughest one-day trial in the world.
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Since 1914
More Than a Trial
The Scott Trial is one of the great events in motorcycling. Every autumn, riders from across the country head to Swaledale in North Yorkshire to take on a course that tests skill, fitness, machine and nerve in equal measure.
Unlike most trials, the Scott is scored on time and observation. Riders lose marks for every dab or failure in the sections, and for every minute they finish outside standard time. Clean riding alone won't win it, and neither will speed. You need both.
Whether you're thinking about entering, coming to watch, or just want to follow the action, this is the place to start.
1914
First Ridden
80+
Miles of Moorland
1
Epic Day
1991
Run by RMC Since
Time & Observation
How the Scott Works
Observed Sections
Spread around the course are dozens of observed sections: rocky becks, steep banks and slippery moorland. Observers score every rider on each one, from clean to a five for a failure.
Against the Clock
Here's what makes the Scott different. Riders also lose a mark for every minute they finish outside standard time, so riders have to keep moving between sections all day.
Lowest Score Wins
Section marks and time penalties are added together and the lowest total takes the win. The best riders balance clean riding with serious pace across the whole day.
Swaledale Terrain
The course runs across private moorland and farmland in Swaledale, opened up for the day thanks to the kindness of local landowners, estates and farmers.
A True Test
It's a long, demanding day for rider and bike. Just reaching the finish is something to be proud of, and plenty of riders come back year after year to try to beat their last result.
Powered by Volunteers
The Scott only happens because of our volunteers: observers, marshals, course crew, timekeepers and helpers who give up their day to make it happen.
Where It Began
Born in the Dales
The Scott Trial began with a challenge. In 1914 Alfred Scott, founder of the Scott Motorcycle Company, sent his factory workers off from Shipley to ride across the moors to Burnsall. It was rough, wet and hard going, and only a few of them reached the finish.
The event outlived its founder. Scott's workers kept it going, then local motor clubs took it on, and over the years it moved across the Yorkshire moors before settling in Swaledale. Richmond Motor Club has organised it since 1991. The spirit Alfred Scott started still runs through every event.
Legends of the Scott
Where Greats Are Made
Some of the biggest names in the sport have made their mark here. Sammy Miller once described a mud-soaked Scott as the greatest trial he ever rode. World champion Dougie Lampkin, multiple winner Graham Jarvis and centenary-year winner James Dabill are all part of the story, along with Emma Bristow, one of the leading riders in women's trials.
Every year club riders line up next to the stars on the same course and in the same conditions. That's what makes it special.
Silverware
The Scott Trophies
Some of the oldest awards in the sport are presented at the Scott. These are the main ones, and there are plenty more class and team awards handed out on presentation night.
Alfred Scott Memorial Trophy
The main prize. It goes to the overall winner, the rider with the lowest combined score for time and observation.
Raymond Bailey Trophy
Awarded to the runner-up, often decided by a handful of marks after a full day on the moors.
Raspin Challenge Bowl
Presented to the rider finishing third overall.
Folbigg Cup
Presented to the rider finishing fourth overall.
Frank Fletcher Trophy
Recognising the best performance on observation, for the rider who loses the fewest marks in the sections.
MHT Trophy
Awarded to the best-placed female rider, celebrating the growing number of women taking on the Scott.
Be Part of It
Ride, Watch or Help
Ride It
Think you're ready for the toughest day in trials? Entries open ahead of each event and places are limited. Check the events page for entry details, regulations and closing dates.
Events & Entries
Watch It
The Scott is a great day out. Pick a section, bring a flask and watch the best riders take on Swaledale. Please follow marshals' directions, park considerately, keep dogs on leads and leave gates as you find them.
Spectator Updates
Help Run It
No volunteers, no Scott. We need observers, marshals and helpers every year, and you don't need any experience. It's one of the best seats in the house. Get in touch and we'll find you a role.
Volunteer With Us
Giving Back
Riding for the Dales
The Scott supports the community that hosts it. Since Richmond Motor Club took over the event, it has raised well over £150,000 for local charities and good causes across the Dales, with donations made every year at the presentation evening.
Looking for
Scott Trial Results
Full results, award winners and fastest times are published after each event. You'll find them on our results page, along with the latest results from every Richmond Motor Club trial.
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Scott Trial News
Entry announcements, course updates, reports and photos, all in one place.
Provisional Results – Carlton 8.8.2021 ACU: 61194
Please find attached results for todays trial held at Carlton - Town foot Farm - Carlton2021 These results are provisional – contact Sandra Fowler on 01969 624146 for any queries. THANK YOUS Richmond Motor Club would like to thank the landowners, observers, Clerk of...
Scott Trial 2021 – Entries now OPEN
Entries for this year’s Scott Trial to be held Saturday 16th October 2021 are now open. Entries are via email or post and NOT via the ACU entry system. Entry Form’s and Reg’s are available to download here: Scott Trial 2021-Regs Scott Trial 2021 Entry Form...
SCOTT TRIAL 2021 – NEWS!
Last night Richmond Motor Club held the Scott Trial 2021 AGM via Zoom. We are very pleased to announced that (subject to all permissions and the COVID roadmap allowing) we will be holding this year's Scott on Saturday 16th October 2021. It will be 30 years since RMC...
SCOTT TRIAL 2020 – CANCELLED
On what would have been day one of the Reeth Three Day and the launch of the 2020 Scott Trial and after much consideration and deep regret, Richmond Motor Club have made the difficult decision to cancel this years Scott Trial. Even though some trials are now being...
Richardson Trophy Trial 2019 – Provisional Results
A beautiful day in sunny Swaledale for today's Richardson Trophy Trial at Underbanks. Provisional Results are available to download here: Richardson Trophy Trial 2019 - Provisional Results Well done to the BE riders who rode the main clubman course today as there...
Scott Trial 2019 – Entries still OPEN and places available
This year's Scott Trial is definitely running, despite the horrendous floods in the dales. There are still places available with the closing date looming on Friday 6th September. You can download the regs and entry form here: Scott Trial 2019 - Regs Scott Trial...
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