Club News
Craiglash Results April 24
Date: 07-Apr-2024Full results from Round 1 of the SACU Scottish Trials Championship held at Craiglash on the 7th of April 2024 are now available on the Events and Results page of the club website at https://www.bamcc.co.uk/events/2024.html Bit late in the evening to start thanking everyone who needs thanked but we hope you all enjoyed your day. Results remain provisional for 7 days during which time if you want to query them e-mail bill@bamcc.co.uk After seven days the results will be final.
SACU Premier Trials Championship Rnd. 1
Date: 08-Mar-2024Round 1 of the 2024 SACU Premier Trials Championship will once again be hosted by the Bon Accord Motorcycle club of Aberdeen at our poplular Aberdeenshire venue of Craiglash Quarry on Sunday 7th April with a slightly earlier than normal start time of 10am. Online entries are open now at https://theentrypoint.co.uk/events/sacu-premier-trials-championship-2024-round-1-68wJp4qVp9MV5rg
Please take some time to read the ammended 2024 SACU trials regs https://www.sacu.co.uk/assets/Scottish-ACU-supplementary-regs-2024-26-02-24.pdf as they do contain some significant changes for this year. Any club member who isn't riding this year don't worry we have plenty of ways to keep you involved with the running of the trial, drop me an e-mail bill@bamcc.co.uk for details.
Round 2 Trials Results
Date: 05-Feb-2024The results from round 2 of the club trials championship are now available from the Events and Results page https://www.bamcc.co.uk/events/2024.html Well done to all our winners and a big thanks to Murray for setting it out and doing the scores. Next trial is at Findon on Sunday 3rd March.
Club Trials Championship Rnd.2
Date: 25-Jan-2024Round 2 of the 2024 club trials championship will be at Craigies Wood on Sunday 4th February with a 10:30am start. Craigies Wood can be found beside the unclassified road that runs between Stonehaven and Auchenblae, not far from our last venue, Bellwanders Wood. Use AB39 3UU for your sat nav. A compact little venue that is well sheltered from the weather but is capable of testing your riding to the full. Four routes to suit all ages and abilities, no competition licence required. Enter online at https://theentrypoint.co.uk/.../club-trials-championship... for £20 or enter on the day for £25. As Parking is at a premium at this venue, anything you can do to share transport would be greatly appreciated.
Club Trials Championship, Season Tickets and Membership
Date: 02-Jan-2024The 2024 club trials championship will get underway on Sunday 7th January at Bellwanders Woods just outside Stonehaven. Set your sat nav for AB39 3UR or use What 3 Words ///sanded.outlast.fetching Start time is at 10:30am and as usual we will have four routes to suit all ages and abilities. Online entry form can be found at https://theentrypoint.co.uk/events/club-trials-championship-2024-round-1-6gYam9753ekWdQ2 or you can enter on the day for an extra £5 which will make an adult entry £25 and a junior entry £15.
We have trials season tickets on sale until Saturday priced at £200 for Adults and £100 for juniors. This gives you 11 rides for the price of ten and means you only have to enter once during the season. Full details and the application form can be found at https://theentrypoint.co.uk/events/club-trials-championship-season-ticket-YZ6Ky9Z2W92jdkD
Details and online application for club membership can be found at https://theentrypoint.co.uk/events/bamcc-club-membership-dM3alenkW4XxEpR SACU licence application is now also done online and can be found at https://www.sacu.co.uk/riders-portal/ You should be able to obtain your 2024 competition licence now as the portal becomes active on the 1st of January.
Club Trials Championship Tables 2023
Date: 31-Dec-2023The final results for the 2023 Club Trials Championship have been compiled and are now available on the events page of the website. Big congratulations to all of our class champions and not long now until the 2024 season gets under way.
Scottish Enduro Championship Final Rounds
Date: 17-Aug-2023Enduros eh? What are they like? Wait all summer for one and then two come along at once. We are pleased to tell you that entries are now open for rounds 4 and 5 of the 2023 Scottish Enduro championship which will be held at Sluie Woods, Craiglash, Banchory, Aberdeenshire. This is a two day event being held on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September.
We’ve made a few changes this year not least of which is the way you enter, just follow the links provided. Each day has an option to enter the weekend so only entry is required.
Saturday Link: https://www.theentrypoint.co.uk/events/sacu-scottish-championship-enduro-2023-rounds-45-saturday-jMv
Sunday Link: https://www.theentrypoint.co.uk/events/sacu-scottish-championship-enduro-2023-rounds-45-sunday-a6EkgOQ3Q4W1Gp8
This year to enable free camping, which is available from Friday evening onwards, we have moved the parking and parc ferme area, there is a map on the information page to guide you. Please DO NOT park at the quarry on Friday evening as they work on a Saturday morning and you may well be on the end of a rude awakening. Catering will be available from Saturday morning until the end of Sunday. Please have a look at the information page before you enter as there is some good local information for you as well as maps to help you find the start area.
Online entry system has been tested and is fairly simple to use (works great on a phone) but if you run into problems drop us a line on bill@bamcc.co.uk and we will do our best to help you. Paper entry forms can still be downloaded from our website if you can’t do the online thing. One last thing entries close sharp at 8am on Thursday 31st August so don’t delay.
New date for Cancelled Trial
Date: 21-Nov-2022The trial that was due to run on Sunday 20th November but had to be cancelled due to excessive rainfall will now run on Sunday 27th November at Craiglash with the start time remaining at 10:30am. If you have already entered please check your e-mail asap. If you haven't entered or couldn't make the original date there is now a small window of opportunity to get yourself entered as we have re-opened the entries between now and Friday evening. Just head to https://www.bamcc.co.uk/events/2022.html to book your space. At least the forecast for this weekend look like it might be a bit more on our side.
TRIAL CANCELLED!!
Date: 19-Nov-2022Sorry folks but our trial scheduled for tomorrow (20th) is cancelled
There is just so much water pouring onto the roads all around the trial site and beyond that it wouldn't be safe to travel. We will look to reschedule and let you know how to get refunds asap. In the meantime please spread the word.Bon Accord MCC Ltd. Annual General Meeting
Date: 01-Nov-2022The Annual General Meeting of Bon Accord Motorcycle Club will be held on the 14th of December in the premises of Curl Aberdeen on Eday Walk, Aberdeen AB15 6LN with a start time of 7:30pm. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available free of charge. This is your chance to come along and speak to the people who run your club, express your opinions and shape how the club is run in the future. If you can't make it along on the night (although we do hope you can) the meeting will still be available to club members via a Zoom link. We have upped the IT considerably this year to make a more pleasant experience for Zoom participants. More details to follow.
Jamie Galloway Trials Training Days
Date: 04-Oct-2022Trials Training days with Jamie Galloway
Most people will know Jamie as one of the country’s best trial riders and rightly so. We’ve all stood at championship trials this year and gasped at his ability, but did you also know that Jamie placed third in the Trial 3 Class this year in the World Championships at his first attempt! He came second in class at the British Championships and currently sits second overall in the Scottish Premier championship just three points off the lead with one round to go. On top of all that Jamie is a fully qualified trials coach.
Jamie’s chance of competing further were dealt a serious blow in September when thieves broke into the family garage and stole a large number of items including Jamie’s beloved TRS trials bike. Fortunately, the trials community have gathered round to help, and our contribution will be all the proceeds from these two training days, the club will not take a penny and all proceeds raised will go direct to Jamie to help fund his 2023 season.
We have two training days organised and each day will follow a similar pattern with the day starting at 11am, a wee break for lunch at 1pm and then more action until 3pm when you’ll have the chance to practice what you’ve taught under Jamie’s watchful eye.
The first day will be on Saturday 5th November at Mains of Glack farm near Rhynie in Aberdeenshire while the second day will be on Sunday 6th November at Bellwanders Wood near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. Riders can book either day via our website at www.bamcc.co.uk/events/2022.html and the cost is £50 per rider, per day and remember that all proceeds are going to help fund Jamie’s 2023 season. Don’t think about it too long though as spaces are limited to just ten riders per day. Entries are welcome from club members and non club members alike.
Pre 65 / Twinshock trial Sunday 9th October 2022
Date: 03-Oct-2022It is with much regret that we must inform you that this trial scheduled for Sunday 9th October has been cancelled due to a lack of entries. It simply wasn't feasible for the club to run a trial with more observers / admin staff than there would be riders. We'll be in touch asap with the details of the refunds of your entry money.
Shetland 2 Day Trial Results
Date: 15-Aug-2022What a fantastic weekend! A huge thank you everyone who contributed to the success of this years Shetland Two Day Trial.
In no particular order: Gordon Tulloch and his crew not just laying out one trial but two totally different trials, that’s just immense, Gary McMillan who I suspect did more laps over Saturday and Sunday than half the riders put together, Clare McMillan for feeding our incredible crew of observers over the weekend.
Our observers, I don't know where you find them all but I'm so glad you did, thank you each and every one of you for your time and commitment to the Shetland Two Day Trial. Adam Chadwick and all the other Event Sponsors Thank you also to the landowner, Gibby for the access to West Burrafirth, possibly the most exceptional piece of land anywhere and last but certainly not least our Trial Secretary Carolyn Young and her helper Mary Thomson for keeping things running smoothly over the weekend.
Shetland Trials Group you are amazing, roll on 2024
Thanks again
Donald Young, Clerk of the Course
I’ll just add a thanks to Brain Gray for letting us use his amazing photographs and to Donald for his sterling efforts in making this trial happen and also advise you that the results of the trial may now be found on our website at https://www.bamcc.co.uk/events.html Any queries on the results should be sent to Carolyn@bamcc.co.uk in the first instance.
S2DT Final Instructions for Riders
Date: 12-Aug-2022Shetland Two Day Riders Brief, August 2022
Firstly, thank you to each and every one of you for supporting the Shetland Two Day Trial in these difficult economic times, hopefully we have a great weekend ahead in this spectacularly unique location. Our friends from the Shetland Trials Group have done a great job putting the trial on the ground.
Some housekeeping first;
- While the rules on COVID have been much relaxed, please respect distancing and the potential of passing the virus to those around you.
- Sign on is done in a contactless manner, have your licence with you to present at sign on. You will be required to SIGN ON BOTH DAYS
- DO NOT argue with our observers, if you have an issue speak to the COC or Event Secretary
- Lanyards should be worn in Scotland, if you have one fitted we’d encourage you to use it. Youth Riders MUST wear their Lanyards.
- This is a no stop Trial; observers have been briefed to mark you a 5 if you fail to maintain forward motion while you are in their section.
AT ALL TIMES, PLEASE STAY CLOSE TO THE MARKED ROUTE, ANY DEVIATIONS MAY MAKE RIDERS LIABLE TO IMMEDIATE EXCLUSION FROM THE EVENT
The Landowners have kindly opened West Burrafirth up to us however we also have to deal with various other organisations: Scottish National Heritage and the RSPB as examples. Please stick to the marked route as closely as possible. There are a number of Schedule 1 birds still nesting around one of the small lochs, this will be taped off, please avoid this area. You’ll find small bridges across some of the protected watercourses and bogs please use them. The route is marked with PINK Flags.
TIME LIMITS
The Time Limit on Saturday will be 6 hours, 2 laps of 20 sections per lap
The Time Limit on Sunday will be 5 hours, 2 laps of 15 sections per lap
Riders will start in groups of 5 at 3 minute intervals. Times are generous so limits are as noted, anyone over time will be penalised 1 point per minute up to 15 minutes over the limit after that you will be deemed “out of time”. Riders will start in reverse order on Sunday. The lap is around 10 miles long please ensure you have enough fuel there is none available near the start.
Observers have been instructed to give riders a few minutes to walk the section but to ensure the trial flows, please follow their requests to start a section.
Sections will be closed by a back marker on both days, the backmarker will leave around 30 minutes after the last Lap 2 punch card has been collected.
Awards will be presented at 1545 Prompt on Sunday, sooner if possible.
Keep your number boards clean and visible to help the observers and the flow of the trial. Scoring will be via Punch Cards. Please change your card at the secretaries table at the end of each lap.
This is a no stop Trial, the observers have been briefed and will adhere to the ACU TSR 22 (NO STOP) rules, any ties will be decided under the rules in TSR 23. Please do not argue with the observers. They are marking you as instructed. If you have a complaint, speak to the Trial Secretary who’ll pass the complaint to the C of C who will speak to you at the end of the trial. Remember the Clerk of the Course will clear up any complaints you have not the observer.
You must sign off whether you complete the day or not. We do not want to call emergency services out and have people out searching West Burrafirth for you for no reason.
We have food and a raffle laid on in Skeld Hall on Saturday evening, it would be great to see you all there.
Please remember to thank the observers, without them there wouldn’t be a trial and although there are time limits, take a look around at some of the incredible scenery around West Burrafirth. Any questions please ask at sign on? Lastly, and most importantly everyone please enjoy the weekend.
Sheffield Arena Trial 07/01/2023
Date: 01-Aug-2022I guess none of us are exactly thinking about 2023 right now but it has been suggested that we run a minbus to the DL12 Indoor Arena Trial https://dl12indoortrial.co.uk/ which takes place on the evening of Saturday 7th January 2023. Potential costs are something like £40 a head for the bus, Trial tickets £36 for kids, £47 for adults, overnight stay currently priced around £70 a room. We need 15 names in the next 10 days or so to make this plan a reality. Offer is open to club members and non members alike. Either send us a message via Facebook or drop us an e-mail to bill@bamcc.co.uk
Having a minibus means we have the flexibilty to accomodate various pick up points along the route so you don't have to be located in Aberdeen.
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