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Launceston Trial 2026 Entries Open

  By James Shallcross • January 27, 2026

Launceston & North Cornwall Motor ClubEntries are now open for the 2026 Launceston Trial, running on Sunday 1st March.

2026 Launceston Trial Regulations (CARS)
2026 Launceston Trial Regulations (BIKES)
2026 Launceston Trial Online Entry

“Welcome to the 40th running of the Launceston Trial, we invite you to join us on Sunday 1st March. The trial will again run in its popular format as a single venue trial held in Lew & Eastcott Woods by kind permission of the Newman family. As always, we hope to produce a variety of sections, resting some, re-introducing some and varying others. We hope you can join us on Sunday 1st March and look forward to providing you with a good day’s sport.”

Venue : Lew Woods, Lewdown, Devon, EX20 4NY

March Hare Trial 2026 Entries Open

  By James Shallcross • January 27, 2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 March Hare Trial, to be held on Sunday 1st March.

2026 March Hare Trial Regulations (CARS)
2026 March Hare Trial Regulations (BIKES)

2026 March Hare Trial Online Entry
2026 March Hare Trial Entry List

“The 4th running of the West Country based March Hare. If it ain’t broke….last year every competitor that started the event finished it (John Early doesn’t count as his car was dying before it got to the start!) and we finished in glorious sunshine and just about on time….but it was very dry. More of the same – classic Colmore Trials sections, some gentle, some in the middle and a few challenges here and there to try and challenge the best, but defintely aimed to suit the beginner on an old motorbike, a basic trials car or a road rally car. Same start and finish as last year with a few subtle changes to add to the challenge. Glorious Cotswold country side and some sections that aren’t accessible to the public, no restarts for class 1 and the chance to win a Falcon Triple – the Cotswold Stone Trophy, like last year’s winner Rich Hayward.

Starting at Porky’s Diner at Honeybourne near Evesham and finishing at The Amberley Inn on Minchinhampton Common, the 80 mile route will again include many of the historic sections once used by the Colmore & Guy Fawkes Trials, including; Kineton, Postlip, Fry’s Quarry and Saintbury, the intention is again to make it an entry level trial where even beginners will see the top of many of the sections, but there might be something to test class 8 in the quarry.

The Falcon MC equivalent of a Triple Award for three gold medals in a row is in action last year three competitors recieved the award – Mark Hobbs in the class 8 Troll and Rich Hayward and Tris White in class 3 escorts. This year there are three competitors aiming for the Cotswold Stone Award – Carl Talbot in the Class 2 Buckler, Andrew Isherwood also in the class 2 Dellow and Phil sunders in the class C Beta Enduro all are on 2 out of 2 – let’s see if they can go clean again and pick up the award.

Trailer parking is available at the finish in Nailsworth, and a proposed route to follow from there to the start at Honeybourne will be provided.

For car entrants an RS Clubman competition licence is required for both driver & passenger – for motorcycle entrants an ACU licence is required – please ensure you read the event regulations carefully.

The organising team looks forward to receiving your entry. If you are unable to enter, please consider volunteering to marshal by contacting the event secretary with your offer to help.”

Start Venue : Porky’s Diner, Weston Road, Honeybourne, Evesham, WR11 7QF

Chairmans Trial 2026 Entries Open

  By James Shallcross • January 27, 2026

Holsworthy Motor ClubEntries are now open for the 2026 Chairmans Trial, being held on Sunday 22nd February.

2026 Chairmans Trial Regulations (CARS)

2026 Chairmans Trial Regulations (BIKES)

Online Entry

“2026 – Celebrating 60 years of Holsworthy Motor Club! We are grateful to Kivells Auctioneers for allowing their car park and facilities at the Holsworthy Cattle Market to be used for the start again this year. We should have at least 15 sections and 2 special tests in a route of 60 miles. Please come and have fun with us.“

Start Venue : Holsworthy Livestock New Market, Holsworthy, EX22 7FA

Exmoor Trial 2026 Entries Open

  By James Shallcross • January 27, 2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 Exmoor Trial, to be held on Sunday 15th of February.

2026 Exmoor Trial Regs (CARS)
2026 Exmoor Trial Regs (BIKES)

Entries are open and must be done online :

Online Entry
Current Entry List

“Welcome to the 2026 Exmoor Trial which all began in 1948. As normal we cater for 2, 3 and 4 wheeled vehicles, young and old and those in between. Also beginners are encouraged to enter as are the very experienced. Whatever you ride/drive we hope you enter and have an enjoyable day. If you prefer you are always welcome to observe/marshal.”

Start Venue : Exmoor Farmers Market, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, EX31 4NW

Cotswold Clouds Trial 2026 Entries Open

  By James Shallcross • January 7, 2026

Stroud & District Motor ClubEntries are now open for the 2026 Cotswold Clouds Trial, to be held on Sunday 1st February.

2026 Cotswold Clouds Trial Regulations

2026 Cotswold Clouds Trial Online Entry

“On Sunday 1st February 2026 we welcome you to join us, as we have done since 1963, for our annual Cotswold Clouds Classic Trial. Over the years many competitors and spectators have enjoyed the Cotswold Hills and this year will hopefully be no exception.

Although some of the sections may provide more of a challenge than others, the clerks of the course do not wish to make all hills stoppers for any of the 9 classes, giving all the chance to successfully climb some hills during the day. The Clouds, winner of the ACTC Trial of the Year award in 2016, remains a successful and popular trial attracting a full entry for many years. The organising team of Paul Watson, Gary Browning, Kieran Yarwood and Sandie Tozer look forward to receiving your entries, so please complete the online entry form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will keep you updated with entries via our website and the Club’s Facebook page.

The excellent facilities at Fromebridge Mill will again be the start venue as in previous years. Tea, coffee and hot food will be available as usual. Trailer parking will be vailable at Fromebridge Mill. If you’re not planning to compete this year, please consider offering your services as a Marshal. These offers are so very much appreciated and we literally couldn’t do it without you!

We look forward to seeing you on the hills. The Organising team”

Start Venue : Fromebridge Mill, Fromebridge Lane, Gloucester, GL2 7PD

Clee Hills Trial 2026 Entries Open

  By James Shallcross • January 4, 2026

Entries are now open for the 2026 Clee Hills Trial, taking place on Sunday 25th January.

Online Entry – Cars
Online Entry – Bikes

2026 Clee Hills Trial Regulations (Cars)
2026 Clee Hills Trial Regulations (Bikes)

“75 Miles in the finest Shropshire countryside with a total of 13/14 sections run by the Midland Manor Motor Club.

The start and finish are at “The Squirrel” in Ludlow and with a Travelodge next door and a petrol station on site what more convenient start could there be.

As always, marshals are needed and a note to Adrian Tucker-Peake [email protected] will reserve you a slot.“

More info including entry list available on the event website at http://cleehillstrial.info/

Start Venue : The Squirrel, Foldgate Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1LP

Bodmin Heights Trial 2026 Entries Open

  By James Shallcross • January 4, 2026

Camel Vale Motor ClubEntries are now open for the 2026 Bodmin Heights Trial, to be held on Sunday 18th January.

2026 Bodmin Heights Trial Online Entry

2026 Bodmin Heights Trial Regulations

“Team Groves and Tonkin, together with the committee of Camel Vale Motor Club, welcome you to the 3rd running of the Bodmin Heights Trial. After setting off from the Mill Café at Bodmin Nursery, competitors will visit a mixture of forestry woodland and privately owned venues surrounding Bodmin and Wadebridge to tackle a variety of challenging sections before ending the day at the Borough Arms Pub at Dunmere.

The trial will once again host the opening round of both the ACTC and ASWMC Classic Trials Championships. The Bodmin Heights has grown in competitor numbers since the first event in 2024, and with its popularity now shared between those on 2, 3 and 4 wheels, it’s worth getting an entry in early to avoid disappointment.

We hope you enjoy the Bodmin Heights Trial 2026.“

Start Venue : The Mill Café, Bodmin Nursery, Laveddon Mill, Bodmin PL30 5JU

Camel Classic Trial 2025 Entries Closing!

  By James Shallcross • November 13, 2025

Camel Vale Motor ClubEntries are open and very nearly full! for the 2025 Camel Classic Trial, to be held on Sunday 7th December. (There will be 10 reserve entries, all 10 got a run last year).

2025 Camel Classic Trial Online Entry

2025 Camel Classic Trial Regs

“Since its inception in 1983, the Camel Classic has been a staple of the Cornish trialling calendar. Pete Allen and Hans Viertel initially organised the event, running it together until Hans’ passing in 2015. Since then, Pete has continued as Clerk of the Course, supported for several years by Ian Cundy and more recently by Emma Groves along with members of the Camel Vale committee.

The 2024 event once again saw a full entry, highlighting its enduring popularity and making the team’s efforts to continue to secure access to Forestry England land worthwhile.

The Camel Classic remains open to cars, motorcycle solos and outfits and continues to be a round of both the ACTC and ASWMC championships.

In 2025, competitors will once again tackle some of the best loved sections in the Bodmin and Wadebridge areas, covering around 55 road miles.

We hope you enjoy the 2025 Camel Classic.”

Start Venue : The Mill Café, Bodmin Nursery, Laveddon Mill, Bodmin PL30 5JU

Allen Trial 2025 Entries Open

  By James Shallcross • October 27, 2025

Entries are now open for the 2025 Allen Trial, which is taking place on Sunday 30th November.

Online Entries : Enter Online Here

Regulations : 2025 Allen Trial Regulations

“2025 can’t be as wet as last year !! We will once again start & finish at The Bull Inn in Hinton, just off the A46 about 2 miles south of M4 Junction 18. The event will include all the old favourites (Guys Hill, John Walker & Travers).

We will again be using Online entries through Bristol MC MyClubhouse. Non Members will need to register as a guest/competition member on the system. If you registered last year you can use the same ID and password and then sign up to the Event.

As last year we will have a hard standing trailer parking for those towing with 2WD, space is limited so 4WD please use the field option.

In recent years the trial has been well subscribed so to avoid disappointment don’t delay your entry. If you are unable to enter but could come & marshal we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact Pete Hart 0117 9372611 or 07811241553 or Chris Buckley 07946 482169.

We look forward to seeing you and offering you an enjoyable day’s trialing on the 30th November.”

Start Venue : The Bull Inn, Hinton, SN14 8HQ