How To Ride Our Trials

Everything you need to know before your first event

The Sport

What is Motorcycle Trials?

Motorcycle trials is a non-speed event where riders navigate their bikes over natural or artificial obstacles without putting their feet down or stopping. The sport tests balance, throttle control, and technical riding skills rather than speed.

Each trial consists of multiple "sections" - marked areas containing obstacles that riders must navigate. Points are lost for footing (putting feet down), stopping, going outside the markers, or falling off. The rider with the lowest score wins!

Event Day

How Events Work

01. Signing On

Arrive between 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM. Sign on, pay the entry fee (if not pre payed), and collect your riding number.

02. Rider Briefing

Clerk of the Course explains the route, sections, and any final instructions for the day.

03. Ride the Course

Navigate the sections (typically 10 sections, ridden 4 times each) at your own pace.

04. Results

Results are typically posted within a few hours of the event, at most the day after.

Understanding Points

How Scoring Works

0

Clean

No dabs (footing)

1

One Dab

One foot down

2

Two Dabs

Two feet down

3

Three Dabs

Three+ feet down

5

Failure

Fall, stall, roll backwards or out of bounds

Remember: Lower scores are better! The goal is to complete all sections with as few points as possible.

Choose Your Level

Riding Classes

  • BEGINNER Never ridden trials before or very limited experience. Easiest sections with minimal obstacles.
  • NOVICE Some trials experience. Building confidence on basic obstacles and terrain.
  • INTERMEDIATE Regular competitor with good bike control. Tackling moderate to challenging sections.
  • EXPERT Highly skilled rider. Most difficult sections with technical obstacles.
  • YOUTH CLASSES Youth A, B, C, and D - Age and ability-based classes for riders under 18.
Preparation

What To Bring

Essential

  • • ACU Licence
  • • Trials bike
  • • Helmet (ACU approved)
  • • Boots & gloves
  • • Protective gear

Recommended

  • • Spare tubes
  • • Tyre levers
  • • Basic tools
  • • Pump/compressor
  • • Chain lube

Comfort

  • • Food & drinks
  • • Waterproof clothing
  • • Spare clothes
  • • Camping chair
  • • Sun cream
Entry Details

Entry Fees & Process

Entry Fees

Adults: £20 (includes membership)

Youth: £15 (includes membership)

With Observer: FREE or £20!

Day Licence: £10 (if trying trials for the first time)

Enteries

Entering an Event

Online pre-entry is always preferred as it really helps us plan the event and support our results team..

You can enter online up until midnight before the event, and if your plans change, we’re happy to refund you. While entries will be accepted on the day (9:30 AM – 10:45 AM), entering in advance makes a big difference to how smoothly the day runs.

Ready to Ride?

Check our calendar for upcoming events and join us!

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