ACU British Championship
Under the guidance of the vastly experienced Brian Higgins, and with the support of the organising clubs and helpers, this year’s ACU Trial British Championship is turning into a superb series as we approach the halfway point of the proposed nine-round series.
It remains a very tight fight for the wins in all four classes. Trial GB championship leader, Toby Martyn (TRRS UK), used the advantage of the additional bonus championship point, awarded for best lap overall at each event this year in each of the four classes, to open up a 10-point lead.
The fight for Trial 2 supremacy is just as close, with Andy Chilton (BMS Scorpa) holding Ross Danby (TRRS UK) at bay by a mere two points.
Harry Hemingway is the only rider with four wins from four starts to dominate Trial 125 with an extra four points for the best overall laps at each event.
Thomas Affleck is the main man in Trial Expert, with a clear championship lead, but the waiting podium welcomed a first for female riders in the adult ACU British Championship.
Riding with a superbly confident and happy flowing style, Emma Bristow carried her winning FIM World Championship form to the Lake District to become the first female rider to win against the male opposition. To round the day off, she also gained an extra championship point for the best of the three laps.
FIVE MORE PROPOSED ROUNDS
With five rounds remaining, it looks like Harry Hemingway is going for gold in Trial 125 before the series conclusion. Still, in the other three classes, the action is coming strong and fast as the fight for championship supremacy continues.
From everyone at Trial Magazine to Emma Bristow: well done, and long may it continue. We hope to see her lead to see more ladies into the championship to challenge the men.