Bradford District Motor Club
Motorcycle Trials in Yorkshire
Observers
The Bradford & District Motor Club has noted concerns raised on social media regarding observers and would like to address these. With winter upon us and many of our venues in exposed countryside, we recognise the need to reduce the time observers spend outdoors. Starting with our trial at Skyrakes on 1/12/24, the start time will move forward to 10:00 am. Section 1 will close at 2:00 pm, with a back marker following the route to close sections progressively.
This change will also apply to the following trials: Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and our Centre Championship trial at Yarnbury in February 2025. These adjustments aim to make the experience more comfortable for our valued observers. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
2025 The future
As 2024 draws to a close, the Club expresses its gratitude to all who have supported its events this year. A special acknowledgment goes to the observers whose presence ensured the Clerk of Course did not have to pull up any sections.
The Club has one remaining trials scheduled for the year. The Boxing Day trial, has exciting news: the landowner has granted permission for the trial to return to Howden Wood in Silsden. The event are now open for entries via the ACU/Sport80 platform.
Please note, due to limited parking for the Boxing Day trial, entries are capped at 50 and are open to all adult riders, as well as Youth A, B, and C participants. The venue is not suitable for beginners or electric bikes.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Club anticipates an increase in entries. The first trial of the new year will be held on New Year’s Day at Lady Lane, Bingley, with entries now open. Additionally, the Club will host its first major trial in February as part of the Yorkshire Centre Championship, with ongoing negotiations to return to Yarnbury. More details will be provided as the events approach.
Phil Howlett, Planit Opticians will once again sponsor the Beginners and Novice Wednesday evening trials during the summer months, encouraging participants to advance their skills.
Centre News – In a significant change, the West Yorkshire Championship will be revamped in 2025, with the Centre announcing the disbandment of the current format. The new structure will be called The Yorkshire Centre Clubman Championship and will feature two courses, A and B, utilising a “No Stop” marking method. Course A will be available to all adult Novice and Clubman classes, along with Youth participants, while Course B will include additional classes such as Pre 65, Twin Shock, and Air Cooled. Experts and Intermediates may also participate on a no points basis. If the venue allows Clubs may also include a conductored course.The final format details will be published on the Centre and Club websites by year-end.
In related news, the ACU has announced an increase in the trials registration fee (licence) to £23 and permit fees to £25, although there will be no increase in insurance premiums. Additionally, Club membership has risen to £5 and is now available through the ACU/Sport80 platform. If you have set up “auto renewal” payments will be taken towards the year end. If you have not set up auto renewals here is the link
The Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held soon; members are encouraged to keep an eye on social media and the Club’s website for updates.
Regards
Nick Jefferies – President & Director
Ron Eddings – Secretary & Director
Committee – Bradford & District Motor Club Ltd