Camio Trial
Despite the fact that we are sailing through uncharted waters in this Covid 19 situation, the well-known and popular trials rider Richard Timperley has decided on a new beginning in life. Based near Chesterfield in Derbyshire, he is bringing his knowledge of both his passion and his previous employment to a new motorcycle trials dealership trading under his new company name Camio Moto. After a successful career in the financial world and the automotive industry, at the ripe old age of 37, he feels that the time is right to open the doors on his new business. Trial Magazine recently went along to the new Camio Moto headquarters to find out more.
Growing up on the family farm was a trials haven and, yes, you have guessed it: along with a whole generation of off-road riders starting in the mid-70s he cut his teeth on a Yamaha TY80 – who didn't? Father Mark is a well-known rider and he and his mum Carol, who was a regular observer for many years, both supported him in the sport. Father and son have competed in many Scottish Six Days Trials, with Richard's first attempt at the event back in 2002 on the Sherco before recording his best result in 2004 finishing in 17th position on the Gas Gas.
A TWO-WHEELED LIFE
Quite a late starter when it came to competing trials, it became a little more serious in 1996 when on a yellow 160cc Gas Gas he came fifth overall in the ACU B Class British Championship. Enjoying his trials riding with the family, including brother Mathew also riding in events and sister Carol watching the fun, he progressed to second in 1997 before winning the B class title in 1998. Now feeling more confident it was time to move into the A Class British Championship, and in his first year in 1999 on the Beta, he finished second before taking the prestigious title in 2000. A move to the new Sherco in 2001 was cut short with the outbreak of the 'Foot and Mouth' disease. Richard had started to work with his Grandad Tony, who was an electrical manufacturer. He enjoyed working alongside a man who would happily pass his business acumen onto Richard, which would later stand him in good stead. It was during this period that the decision was made not to try and follow the path to making a successful career in the trial's world. A difficult decision, but the family decided it was the correct one.
HELLO, HELLO
Originally showing an interest in joining the Police force, Richard moved to Mercedes after spending two years at Chesterfield College studying Public Services and how it all worked. In 2005, he moved into the banking world, firstly with RBS until 2009 when he transferred to the Santander Banking group until 2012.
In 2013, a new chapter opened when he moved into the automotive industry with Auto Windscreens for a short period before moving to Triangle Kia at Chesterfield in fleet sales and finance, which was where he worked until this new trials venture in 2020.
After entering the 2001 SSDT – which was then cancelled – he has ridden in every Scottish Six Days Trial since on various machines. He still rates it as the best event of the year. He has supported the ACU British and S3 Championship series as well as many other UK nationals and still competes regularly.
In 2016 he married Catherin Oakley, who is a GP Doctor. Catherin has two children, but the family has since grown to include two more boys with Richard; hence the new trading name Camio, using the two boys' names, Cameron and Oscar.
CAMIO MOTO
Richard Timperley: "After a long time enjoying selling cars, I decided it was now or never to make a change of direction and to follow my instinct. I have always enjoyed competing in trials and always wanted to be involved with the industry. Camio Moto is my vision of what I want to bring to the sport, and with my knowledge of both competing and working in sales, I feel I have enough experience to open the new dealership.
"Having received support from many of the importers over the years, for which I am eternally grateful, it's now time to continue this relationship on a business level and to work with them, to bring you, the customer, a level of service I can be proud of."
MAIN DEALERS
"The company are now official dealers for Beta, OSET, Scorpa, Sherco, TRRS and Vertigo and I will also be stocking and supplying genuine spare parts for all these brands. We will have a range of finance solutions available for both new and used machines.
"Camio Moto is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 928109. All finance is subject to status and income, and a written quotation can be provided on request. We act as a credit broker and not a lender, working with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchases."
Service, Parts, Clothing and Accessories "I will be offering different levels of service and maintenance packages to suit the pocket, supplying all parts and accessories to keep your machine in top condition.
"I have a wide range of clothing, boots and other trials-related products in stock and ready to order online from all the major suppliers in the trials world. The majority of the products on the website are in stock and on the shelf, but we are more than happy for you to come and visit Camio Moto and let us share our experience on what products are the best for you. As we all know, the internet is a powerful tool, but there is nothing better than actually seeing what you are buying and trying it on for the best fit!"
WHERE ARE WHEN
"We are based at Dronfield, which is close to both Chesterfield and Sheffield with our official address: Camio Moto, Cherry Tree Farm, Cowley Lane, Holmsfield S18 7SD. Good motorway access is not far away, and we will have some demonstrator machines for potential purchasers to try.
"I'm open from 10.30am–4.30pm from Monday to Friday with exception to Wednesdays when I open from 1.00pm until 7.00pm to suit the 9–5 workers. We're also open Saturday from 9.30am until 12.30pm but closed Sundays – it's a 'Trials Day'!
Our new Camio Moto website can be found here: www.camiomoto.co.uk. We're on the Social Media feeds on Instagram and Facebook.
Before the phone starts ringing, I would like to thank my mother and father for their support with my new venture and of course my wife, Cat, and the family. Speak soon!"