DARTMOOR CLASSIC TRIAL 2019

Rocks: granite rocks, solid rocks in Dartmoor streams, running down from the high moor; no, not your usual rolling rocks and scree or loose shale like in some of the Scottish terrain, but rocks laid down in stream beds by volcanic lava or placed in some cases by prisoners – of both the American war of independence and French captives of Dartmoor prison during the Napoleonic wars! This is what you will find in the Dartmoor Classic Trial of 2019.

Now in its successful 32nd year of running by the South West Classic Trials Association together with the West of England Motor Club Ltd and sponsored by the Twinshock Shop of South West Trials at Sidmouth, the entries will open on the 1st June and close on the 15th July, or when full. Although going on past experience the ‘when full’ happens quite quickly! The trial date is Saturday and Sunday 7th & 8th September.

This yea,r the first day will be at ‘Hound Tor’ with good parking, where entrants will be riding the stream beds with some of the larger rock slabs. Camping, toilets and catering is available at the venue.

Day two will be held a few miles away at the well-known ‘Ruby Rocks’ down below Ripon Tor. This venue with its many rocky streams has been used both by the British Trials Championship in recent years and the famous Knill Trial which regularly gets 150 entries for a one-day trial because of its varied terrain. This terrain can suit anyone, from the British Experts rider to a big rigid four-stroke no problem, and here the venue is adored by many. Again camping, toilets and catering will be at the site.

Experienced course markers who know what the big machines are capable of within the terrain and what deviations the twinshocks can achieve are in charge, while Mike Naish is looking after the paperwork.

From June 1st 2019, look out for the entry forms both on the SWCTA website: www.southwestclassictrials.co.uk and its Facebook page.