The Summer Series
The final round of the Summer Series was held last Saturday at Hut Hill. Thanks to all who took part in the series and all that helped to run the Trials. We are planning to run this popular event again in 2027.
The championship was reduced to five rounds due to the addition of a Youth Trial added to the calendar which sadly never took place to a lack of entries.
The final results and Championship Standings are now uploaded to the Club Website in the Results Section.
Our Next Trial - The "Keith Marshall"
Manor Farm, Langrish, on Sunday 4th October
This is a round of the ACU Southern Centre Classic Sammy Miller Championship, with classes for Pre67, Twin Shock and Air Cooled Mono's.
In addition to the Championship classes we have added B,C and D classes for modern machines on a no award basis.
The Trial will be marked out to suit the “Classics”.
If you are entering on a modern bike you may have an easier, but very enjoyable ride at this superb venue.
The inclusion of an “uninspected section”, a graded climb and a special test will add additional interest to the Trial.
This will be our last event at Langrish this year so come along and enjoy the ride, along with outstanding countryside views and a coffee and Burger from Deb’s Food Truck. A nice day out
Offers to Observe are appreciated, with £20.00 expenses plus lunch provided.
Please book your section by email – walthamchasetrials@outlook.com
Note: For this Trial , “Non-Stop” rules apply.
Enter the Trial via the Sport80 Link: https://acu.sport80.com/wizard/event/208378/home
The Club AGM – Thursday 15th October
Information regarding the AGM was published last week, however one item on the agenda you may want to think about is the recruitment of a couple of additional COC’s.
The Club currently has a good team of helpers but is mindful that we need to prepare for the future and get new volunteers on board, not necessarily to run Trials in 2027, but to shadow experienced COC’s.
A COC Seminar is being held in Otterbourne on Saturday 5th December. Please get in touch if you are interested via the Club email.
Hut Hill Fencing Day – Saturday 17th October
The Grey Team will be carrying out some urgent fencing repairs at Hut Hill on Saturday 17th October and would welcome a couple of hours help from additional volunteers. Catch up with Trevor Gatrell, John Denham or Jim Gray if you can help.
Members Practice Day – 24th October at Oakridge Copse
At the request of our members, we have added another Practice Day to our calendar at Oakridge Copse on Saturday 24th October.
These events are ideal for newcomers and riders looking for a gentle days sport – nothing too challenging.
Adults £15.00 and Youth Members no charge.
Entry is via the link: https://acu.sport80.com/wizard/event/208454/home
Charity Trial - Saturday 7th November at Hut Hill
The annual Waltham Chase annual charity trial is being held on Saturday 7th November at Hut Hill in support of Prostate Cancer UK.
Alicia Robinson will be joining us and entering the Trial to make the event a little extra special.
We would welcome support for the event, so please get your entries in and also a shout out request for a few items:
• Homemade whole cakes to sell at the trial. Please message to let us know if you can bring one along and please bring it along on the day
• Any unwanted items of trials/motorbiking clothing/motorbiking T shirts, that we can sell in the day, please bring them along
• Sponsor a section if you can and we can display your name or company name, minimum donation £20
• Raffle prizes, new items please, bring along on the day or in advance at the AGM or next trial
Please bring along cash on the day and spend big, we will also be auctioning a framed Dakar photo signed by James Hillier and we will have a penalty shoot-out for the kids to enjoy on the day!
Please contact Maria regarding the above via email: james-maria@sky.com
Note: The entry for this Trial is limited to 80 riders. Book early to secure your place for what is more than just a Saturday “Trial” at Hut Hill.
A "Just Giving" QR Code for the Prostate Cancer charity is shown below.
Offers to volunteer as an Observer are appreciated - The Observers expenses will add another £200.00 to the "pot".
Trial Entry Link: https://acu.sport80.com/wizard/event/208368/home
Part Worn Trials Tyres
New Forest Off Road have a stock of “Part Worn” Trials Tyres, ideal for the average “Club Rider”. They are price betweenn£30.00 and £40.00 depending on use. They also have lots of other goodies in their Lyndhurst shop - well worth a visit.
Contact Reece or Adam on 023 8180 1845 for further details.
Members Facebook Group
Membership of the new FB group was originally for current Club Members, however as a result of request from other interested parties we now welcome “invited” parents of Youth Riders, Past Club Organisers and Officials, close Family Members, including grandparents, uncles and aunts, Club First Aiders, and non-riding Observers. Contact Mo by email to request a new member addition: mlatham1@sky.com
First Aid Volunteers
The ACU will be funding certificated local First Aid Training Course later in the year. The courses will be suitable for all adult members and youth members over 14 years of age.
If this is something you would be interested in please get in touch.
Mike Wiseman
Tel 07533 741177
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