Waltham Chase News Update

Upcoming Trials

Round 1 of the Club Championship – Hut Hill - Sunday 25^th January

This Trial is now fully booked with all sections Observed.

Thanks to all who have volunteered.

Round 2 of the Club Championship – Hut Hill - Saturday 21^st February.

Note this round is being held on a Saturday.

The entry for Roud 2 of the series is now open on Sport80. To enter go to the link:

https://acu.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/206724

Offers to “Observe” are appreciated. Please email walthamchasetrials@outlook.com if you can help. £20.00 expenses paid

Club Championship Information

All Waltham Chase Trials are held under the ACU Trials Standing Regulations. Well worth a read on a wet day.

trials-standing-regulations-2026-v2-69694cdcc5a3b784187850.pdf

There is some local addition information shown below for the Club Championship.

·       All Rounds of the series will be run over 4 Laps of 10 sections.

·       ACU “Stop-Allowed Rules” apply

·       The 2026 series will be held over 8 rounds. At the conclusion of the Series, the points for each rider’s best results from 6 rounds will be added together and the rider with the highest number of points to their credit will be awarded the relevant Championship title.

·       Awards for all classes will be allocated dependant on the class size.

·       Youth riders may choose their class based on ability and not age. Engine capacity & wheel size to follow ACU age limits.

·       Adult Championship Class winners can win a Class for no more than for two consecutive years. In the third year they may enter the class on a “no award” basis if wishing not to ride in a higher class. This ruling does not apply to our Youth Riders or our Open to Centre Trials.

·       Expert Class: Hut Hill is not the ideal venue for Expert Riders; however, an Expert Class will be added to the entry list all rounds. The COC will take the call whether to mark out an Expert Route the day before the Trial depending on the number of Experts entered.

·       Clubman Class: For the 2026 Championship the Clubman Class will be marked out to be less severe than in previous years and should be suitable for C route riders wishing to upgrade.

·       All riders should ride in a class they feel comfortable to ride.

·       Waltham Chase members are asked to add their “Club Rider Number” when entering an event on Sport80. Please add to the “Event Specific Information” box.

Awards Presentation – Saturday 7^th February - Otterbourne Village Hall

There are now limited places available due to venue capacity restrictions. It’s not all about the awards, it is a good night out.

Full details can be found at: Home - Waltham Chase Motorcycle Trials Club

First Aid Training – 14^th February

There is now just one places remaining on the ACU funded First Aid Training Course being held at Otterbourne on the 14^th February.

This course is ideal for riders or family members who ride with other Southern Centre Trials Clubs, it’s not just for Waltham Chase members.

Email walthamchasetrials@outlook.com if you would like one of the places.

Hut Hill Practice Day

Our next Hut Hill Practice day is being held at Hut Hill on Saturday 28^th February.

The entry will open on Sport80 on February 1^st.

“Day Licences” are available for Adult riders at a charge of £10.00, with a Youth Day licence still priced at £5.00.

Day Licences can be purchased via the Sport80 Portal, or you can request by emailing the Club at walthamchasetrials@outlook.com

Bike For Sale

An Oset 20 Lite will soon be available locally. The bike comes with both  standard and 20R wheels plus some other spares. The asking price is £850.00. Contact John Baude by telephone for further information on: 07413 981896

Mike Wiseman

Tel: 07533 741177