A Noble attempt

With the kind support of Red Bull, riders of all ages and abilities, and from as far afield as Scotland and Cornwall were treated to two exceptional days of training as around 60 participants were put through their paces. 

 

Twelve-times FIM Trial World Champion Lampkin was joined by reigning British champ James Dabill and Jack Sheppard, while Dougie's own father and 1975 FIM Trial World Champion Martin Lampkin was also on hand to share his vast experience, along with ex-World Championship minder Woody Hole. 

 

Riders enjoyed the unique opportunity to be taught a whole range of techniques over four hours each day by this formidable line up of trials talent. 

 

Each participant who successfully completed the course was rewarded with a certificate to mark their achievement, with special prizes also presented to the most improved rider in each group.  The ever increasing number of female trials riders were well represented by Francesca Tattersall, Amy Turpin and eight year old Shannon Jewel from North Yorkshire. 

 

Shannon's mum Mandy who accompanied her on the day confirmed the impact the experience had had on her young daughter. 

 

"She thoroughly enjoyed her day, despite her being nervous at first and has not stopped talking about it ever since,” said Mandy. 

 

"The following day she won her first trial, so the training certainly made a real difference to her.  

 

"The only problem now is that she is already excited about going on the trials school again next year!”

 

Well renowned stand up comedian and bike lover Ross Noble was a welcome guest as the Geordie funnyman looked to refine his off road skills ahead of his on-going series of two-wheel challenges.

 

Having already completed the infamous Red Bull Romaniacs enduro event, Noble has now set his sights on competing in the Scottish Six Days Trial. 

 

Said Dougie: "Even after almost  15 years, this event is still one of my high points of the season.  It is great to have the chance to share our skills and knowledge with the riders both young and old and to see their faces light up when they end up doing something they started the day imagining was out of their reach.

 

"Without exception each of the riders has given 110% effort over the two days, so it was not difficult to get them to learn when they put so much energy into their riding. 

 

"Having Ross as part of the school was a real honour and it certainly made the other riders look twice when they saw him sat down amongst them each morning. 

 

"He was a real star and did well, considering he had to put up with our poor but determined attempts at humour throughout the two days.”