Trial in Great Britain

Everything about British motorcycle trials — championships, clubs, iconic events and the World Championship at Anglesey

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🇬🇧 TrialGP 24–26 July 2026
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★ Featured event

The Hertz FIM Trial World Championship comes to the spectacular Trac Môn Circuit on Anglesey for a brand-new venue in 2026. Set on the Isle of Anglesey in north Wales, the circuit hosts the full world championship weekend across three days — with a Super Test on Friday, then two full race days on Saturday and Sunday. All FIM world championship classes compete: TrialGP, Trial2, Trial3, Women's TrialGP, and Trial2 Women. This is the first time a TrialGP event has been held at Trac Môn, making it a landmark moment for British trials.

📍 Trac Môn Circuit, Ty Croes, Anglesey, LL63 5TF 🏆 TrialGP · Trial2 · Trial3 · Women · Trial2 Women 🗓️ Fri Super Test · Sat & Sun Race Days 🎫 Tickets from £15
🚗 Via A4080 — postcode LL63 5TF for sat nav 🏨 Accommodation on Anglesey →
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National championship

Trial GB Championship 2026

ACU British Trials Championship — organised by the Auto-Cycle Union

Legendary trials

Iconic British Events

The trials that define British motorcycle sport — from Yorkshire to the Scottish Highlands

October · Richmond, Yorkshire
Scott Trial
"The most famous one-day trial in the world."
130km off-road, 75 sections, since 1914. One of the oldest and most celebrated motorcycle trials events on the planet. Run by the Richmond Motor Club, the Scott Trial winds through the dramatic Yorkshire Dales across a single gruelling day. The legendary Golden Spoons are awarded to the top six finishers. Entry fees go directly to local charities.
Since 1914 130km 75 sections One day Golden Spoons
4–9 May 2026 · Fort William, Scotland
Scottish Six Days Trial
The ultimate test of rider and machine.
Six days. 100 miles per day. 30 sections daily. Run by Edinburgh & District Motor Club since 1911, the SSDT is the oldest trial in the world still running on its original course. Fort William is the hub, with riders tackling the wild Scottish Highlands across six consecutive days — rain, mud, rivers and all. A bucket-list event for any trials rider.
Since 1911 6 days 100 mi/day Fort William Edinburgh & DMC
Friday before SSDT · Kinlochleven
Pre-65 Scottish
Classic machines, timeless terrain.
Held the Friday before the SSDT begins, the Pre-65 Scottish is a one-day classic trial for machines built before 1965 — traditional twinshocks and vintage iron only. Kinlochleven provides the stunning Highland backdrop. The perfect warm-up for SSDT week, with a distinctly old-school atmosphere that celebrates the heritage of the sport.
Pre-1965 bikes only Kinlochleven One day Classic
Clubs & associations

British Trials Clubs

Clubs across England, Scotland and Wales — all affiliated with the ACU or SACU

🏆 Organises the Scott Trial
Yorkshire
Richmond Motor Club
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Organiser of the Scott Trial — the world's most famous one-day trial, since 1914.
scottrial.co.uk
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Organises the SSDT
Scotland
Edinburgh & District MC
Edinburgh / Fort William
Organiser of the Scottish Six Days Trial since 1911. The world's oldest trial still on its original course.
ssdt.org
Yorkshire
Wetherby Motor Club
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Active club running trials in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding area.
No website listed
North
Guisborough DMC
Guisborough, North Yorkshire
Trial GB round host — 22–23 August 2026.
ACU affiliated club
North
Macclesfield Trials Club
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Active club running regular club and championship trials in the Peak District area.
ACU affiliated club
Scotland
Inverness & District MC
Inverness, Scottish Highlands
Highland trials club running events across the Inverness area and north of Scotland.
SACU affiliated club
Scotland
Montrose & DMC
Montrose, Angus, Scotland
Long-established Scottish trials club competing in SACU championship events.
SACU affiliated club
Wales
Denbigh & Mold Trials Club
North Wales
North Wales trials club running events in the hills of Denbighshire and Flintshire.
ACU Wales affiliated
Wales
Trials Training Wales
Wales
Youth trials training from age 4 — building the next generation of Welsh trials riders.
trialstrainingwales.co.uk
South West
West of England MC
South West England
Trial GB round host — 27–28 June 2026. Active club across the south-west region.
ACU affiliated club
Midlands
Earl Shilton Trials Club
Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
Midlands-based trials club running events across Leicestershire and surrounding counties.
ACU affiliated club
Midlands
Nene Valley Trials Club
Northamptonshire
Active club across the Nene Valley. CL Events Trial GB round at nearby Geddington — 12–13 September.
ACU affiliated club
South East
Sidcup Trials Club
Sidcup, Kent
One of the oldest trials clubs in the South East, running events in Kent and surrounding counties.
ACU affiliated club
South East
Reigate & Redhill TC
Surrey
Surrey-based trials club running events in the Surrey Hills and North Downs.
ACU affiliated club
New to the sport?

Getting into trials

Everything you need to know to start motorcycle trials in Great Britain

ACU Licence
You need an ACU licence to compete. 2026 prices:
Competition Licence: £98/year
Club Trial Registration: £35/year
National Trial Registration: £50/year
All include personal accident insurance. Apply via acu.org.uk.
What do you need?
ACU licence — required to compete in any official event.
Trials bike — second-hand from £1,500–3,000. Modern 250–300cc or electric.
Proper trials boots — NOT enduro boots. Sidi, Alpinestars, TCX.
Helmet & gloves — open-face or full-face, gloves mandatory.
Where to start?
Find your nearest club (see list above) and contact them — most clubs welcome beginners at club-level events. Bumpy's Trials Training offers beginner and intermediate coaching sessions. Trials Training Wales runs youth programmes. Your local ACU club will point you in the right direction.
What age can I start?
Motorcycle trials is possible from age 7 in the youth championships. Trials Training Wales takes children from age 4 on small electric and petrol bikes. There's no upper age limit — many riders compete well into their 60s and 70s. No road licence required at any age.
How much does it cost?
Bike: second-hand from ~£1,500 for a reliable beginner machine.
Kit: helmet, gloves, boots from ~£200–400 for basic setup.
Entry fees: club events typically £15–25 per day.
Licence: from £35/year (club registration).
Club vs. championship events
Start with club-level events — relaxed, friendly, multiple ability classes from White (complete beginner) to Expert. Once confident, step up to ACU regional events. The Trial GB championship is the top national level. Youth championships run from age 7+ with dedicated junior classes at every round.
ACU Trial GB — Licences & info SSDT — Scottish Six Days
British talent

British Riders

Current British talent on the world stage — and the legend who came before them

Harry Hemingway
Beta Factory · TrialGP 2026
Trial2 World Champion 2025, stepping up to the premier TrialGP class in 2026 with the Beta factory team. At just 21, Hemingway is the brightest prospect in British trials and a genuine contender for future world championship honours. One to watch at Anglesey.
Trial2 World Champion 2025 Beta TrialGP 2026
Jack Peace
Sherco Factory · TrialGP
Sherco factory rider and the leading British TrialGP rider of his generation. Peace consistently mixes it with the world's best in the premier class and is a regular SSDT competitor — showcasing equal ability in the extreme one-day and the gruelling six-day formats.
Sherco TrialGP SSDT competitor
Billy Green
TRRS UK · Trial GB
Trial GB champion and one of the most consistent domestic performers on the British scene. Riding for TRRS UK, Green combines domestic championship success with strong international appearances. A popular figure in the paddock, known for his committed, clean riding style.
Trial GB Champion TRRS UK Trial GB
Dougie Lampkin
Retired legend · MBE
Twelve-time World Trial Champion. MBE. From Silsden, Yorkshire. Lampkin is the greatest British motorcycle trials rider of all time and one of the most decorated trials athletes in history — winning the world title consecutively from 1997 to 2003, then returning to win further titles. His name is synonymous with the sport.
12× World Champion MBE Silsden, Yorkshire Retired