What a fantastic day of competition—congratulations to everyone who rode and represented the club so proudly.
Event Winner
A massive well done to Charlie Cripps on taking the overall win. Charlie is a Bradford & District Motor Club member but competed under Manchester 17 for this event—an outstanding performance.
Top Club Performances
• James Lampkin was our top rider on the day and winner of the Over 40 class—a superb ride considering he does very little trials riding now.
• Anthony Ayrton delivered a brilliant performance to finish 3rd in the Novice class, only beaten by two younger Novice riders—an excellent effort. Mind you he did look a little (No, a lot knackered)
TEAM AWARD WINNERS – BRADFORD C
A huge congratulations to our team award winners:
Chris Watson
Joel Holdsworth
Luke Standring
Joel was having machine problems during the first lap but carried on in true Bradford Club sprit to complete the course. A fantastic team result— well done
Great rides as well from Tim Woodhead and Michael Winstanley, both finishing inside the top 20 and Jack Akroyd who rode the trial for the first time and Jamie Meggitt .
Special Mention
Well done to Lucy Ayrton, the only female competitor, finishing a strong 31st and comfortably within the standard time—an excellent achievement.
Retirements included Stuart McRink, Karl Hancock, Philip Hancock due to I understand were mechanical issues.
Injuries & Retirements
• Noah Morton Youth rider but due to age could compete as an adult competed for the first time, retired due to injury—wishing him a speedy recovery.
• George Emmott was unfortunately forced to retire after lap two following a serious cut on his shin that required a hospital visit and stitched. we hope both are recovering well.
With 51 starters and just 33 finishers within the time set. Well done to everyone who took on the challenge.
Once again, congratulations to Bradford C on their team award victory—a result the whole club can be proud of.
The Ilkley Club deserves a huge thank you for organising another Grand National. We all know the immense effort that goes into preparing the trial. A special shout-out to all the observers and marshals for your invaluable time; without them, the Grand National wouldn’t be possible.
