ENCOURAGEMENT ALL THE WAY

In the modern era of motorcycle trials, the ladies have become more prominent in the sport. It was no better demonstrated at this year’s Scottish Six Days Trial, with nine female riders entered, led by Emma Bristow (GBR) and Katy Sunter (GASGAS-GBR). In 2004, Katy Sunter first started and was noticed, before being joined by Emma Bristow in 2008, with nine in 2022 entering the SSDT. As a winner of seven FIM Ladies’ Trial World Championships, Bristow continues to push herself in every event she enters; the Scottish Six Days Trial is no different. Finishing in a personal best 29th position in 2019, she slipped ten positions down the order in 2022, but you can be sure she will be back in 2023 with her eyes as always focused on the top 20.

EMMA BRISTOW (SHERCO-GBR), 39th

With a high-scoring first day keeping her down the order in 54th position, she battled all week to climb back up the order to eventually finish 39th. Never one to give up, we most certainly have not seen the best of Emma at this event, and her ability will pull her into the top 20 in the future.

KATY SUNTER (GASGAS), 127th

Since having her first ride in 2004, a seasoned competitor at this event has done so much to encourage the other ladies to have a highland ‘fling’ at the annual Scottish Six Days Trial.

CHLOE RICHARDSON (BETA-GBR), 149th

Very much a some-time trials rider these days, the ever-smiling young lady loved her six days spent in Scotland enjoying the two-wheeled action with some encouraging rides.