McDonald's Matt finish
By TMX Archives on 12th Nov 09
JAMES Fry, the current Southern Centre Trials Champion, won the Expert class from fellow UK rider Ricky Wiggins at this year's Jersey MC and LCC Two-Day Open Trial, held over the weekend in very mixed weather conditions over a wide range of courses in the north and west of the island.
The weather did not deter the many hundreds of spectators who turned out in force to watch a feast of trials riding as 107 riders from the UK, Jersey and Guernsey tackled a wide range of stages. Overall, the UK riders dominated the weekend with only one Jersey finisher in the top five in any class.
Commenting on his win, James Fry said: "It was tough as the sections set were constantly challenging, about the same standard as I would expect to see at a British Championship. Ricky has pushed me very hard on both days and today was particularly tough for me as rocks are not my favourite surface. Nevertheless a great two days and I am delighted to have won this event for a third time!”
Jersey MC and LCC Two-Day Open Trial
Expert: James Fry 58 marks lost, Ricky Wiggins 66, Alexz Wigg 119, Sam Haslam 155, Nick Baker 172.
Inter: Matt McDonald 80, Grant Lamine 82, Lee Rogan 83 (Jersey), Guy Chandler 84, Nick Life 93.
Clubman: Kevin Hart 25, Jason Atwell 55, Jon Sands 64, Lee Wiggins 80, Martin Johns 95.
FOR FULL STORY SEE T+MX NEWS, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
The 2006 British Youth A Champion, Sam Haslam, finished a disappointing fourth overall.