Alice Minta wins Pinhard Trophy
By Team TMX on 14th Feb 25
Up-and-coming British trials superstar Alice Minta is the latest rider from the feet-up world to win the illustrious Pinhard Trophy that’s annually presented by the Sunbeam MCC to the best Under-21-year-old sporting motorcyclist competing under ACU or SACU jurisdiction. In the final year that she’s able to be considered for the prize before she ages out, Alice beat off some stiff opposition to be adjudged the winner.
“I am truly honoured to receive this award,” said the 21-year-old from Shropshire. “In the UK we have a wide range of success in motorcycle sport so to be singled out and announced as the winner is honestly unbelievable.
“I am very proud of my success over the last year, to not only represent Great Britain but win the Trial des Nations for the second year in a row is a very special achievement for me. It certainly wouldn’t be possible without the support of all my family, friends and sponsors who have been behind me every step of the way.
“Throughout my season I’ve found it just as important to find time to support upcoming women’s talent and with the help of Belle Trailers, I hope to continue this in the future.
“I would like to thank my club South Shropshire MCC for putting me forward for this prestigious award, and to the Sunbeam Club for continuing to present such a special award for the motorcycle community.”
Sunbeam MCC awards the trophy in memory of Frederick William Pinhard who died in 1948 whilst serving as Secretary of the Club. Judges were editors of leading motorcycle periodicals, the General Secretary of the ACU and three officials appointed by Sunbeam MCC.
By winning the Pinhard Trophy Alice joins a list that includes some genuine greats.
Previous Pinhard Trophy Winners
| 1950 – JR (Roger) Milner Trials. Two-stroke Schoolboy Champion Yorkshire |
| 1951 – PL (Peter) Hodgson Middlesbrough |
| 1952 – Maureen Towler, Trials London Ladies Club |
| 1953 – WH (Bill) Martin Trials works James Rider W. England |
| 1954 – John Surtees Road Racing BMCRC |
| 1955 – Jeff Smith Motocross and Trials works BSA rider Birmingham |
| 1956 – Arthur Lampkin Motocross and Trials. Bradford |
| 1957 – Roy Peplow, Trials West Bromwich |
| 1958 – SMB (Mike) Hailwood Road Racing. Ixion Club Oxford. |
| 1959 – Dan Shorey Road Racing. NOBAC Banbury |
| 1960 – Colin Hutchinson Organiser Thirsk Club |
| 1961 – Scott Ellis Trials. Redditch |
| 1962 – Malcolm Davis. Trials. Cheltenham |
| 1963 – Mick Andrews. Trials Pathfinders MCC |
| 1964 – DJ (Derek) Adsett Trials. Witley Surrey MCC |
| 1965 – Dave Baybutt Grasstrack. Lancashire |
| 1966 – Gordon Farley Trials Sunbeam MCC |
| 1967 – Tommy Milton Organiser Melville MCC |
| 1968 – Malcolm Rathmell Trials |
| 1969 – Mike L Dawes Midland Club Organiser |
| 1970 – Chris Pusey Grass-track Lancashire |
| 1971 – HM (Martin) Lampkin Trials European and Multi UK |
| 1972 – Colin Baybutt Grass Track Wigan AC Champion |
| 1973 – RM (Rob) Shepherd Trials Wetherby Yorkshire |
| 1974 – Clive Smith Trials. Ribble Valley |
| 1975 – Graham Noyce Motocross. Winchester MCC |
| 1976 – Neil Hudson Motocross. North Somerset. |
| 1977 – John Reynolds Trials Wetherby, Yorkshire |
| 1978 – GW (Gordon) Phillip Grass Track and Enduro, Scotland |
| 1979 – Michael Lee Speedway |
| 1980 – Gary Padgett Road Racing. Batley MCC |
| 1981 – VJ (John) Lampkin Trials. Bradford & DMC |
| 1982 – Dave Thorpe Motocross. Salop MCC |
| 1983 – Steve Patrickson Road Racing 80cc. Batley MCC |
| 1984 – Steve Saunders Trials. Cheltenham |
| 1985 – Kurt Nicoll Motocross. Cambridge |
| 1986 – Ian McConnachie Road Racing |
| 1987 – Paul Edmondson Enduro. Salop MCC |
| 1988 – Wayne Braybrook Trials. Bradford & DMC |
| 1989 – Jason Lawer Trials. Camborne Redruth MCC |
| 1990 – James Dobb Motocross. Salop MC |
| 1991 – Steve Colley Trials. Southampton & DMCC |
| 1992 – Jason Higgs Motocross. Waterlooville MCC |
| 1993 – Doug Lampkin Trials. Bradford & DMC |
| 1994 – PW (Paul) Hurry Grass-track. Maidstone MCC |
| 1995 – Malcolm Baybutt Grass-track. Wirral 100 MCC |
| 1996 – Graham Jarvis Trials. Folkestone MCC |
| 1997 – Sam Connor Trials |
| 1998 – Carl Nunn Motocross |
| 1999 – Martin Crosswaite Trials |
| 2000 – JR (Jonathan) Walker. Trials. Cumbria |
| 2001 – Ben Wilson Road Racing |
| 2002 – Tom Sagar Trials |
| 2003 – Jamie Clarke Organiser. Kent. Sidcup & DMCC |
| 2004 – Donna Fox Trials |
| 2005 – Paul Chatham Trials and ISDE Medallist + Scottish Enduro Champion |
| 2006 – Alexz Wigg Trials |
| 2007 – Tommy Searle Motocross |
| 2008 – Scott Redding Road Racing |
| 2009 – Bradley Smith (Road Racing –2nd World 125cc Championship |
| 2010 – Jack Challoner World Junior Trials Champion |
| 2011 – Jack Sheppard World Youth Trials Champion |
| 2012 – Tom Woolley World Flat Track Cup Runner-Up |
| 2013 – Joe Francis, British MotoStar Champion |
| 2014 – Zach Wajtknecht, World Youth Long Track Champion |
| 2015 – James Shanes European Grass Track Silver Medal |
| 2016 – Jack Peace World Youth 125 Trials Champion |
| 2017 – Luke Harris GrassTrack & Speedway |
| 2018 – Ryan Vickers Road Racing |
| 2019 - Toby Martyn Trials |
| 2020 – Alicia Robinson Trials |
| 2021 – Harry Hemingway Trials |
| 2022 – Rory Skinner Road Racing |
| 2023 – Jamie Galloway Trials |
| 2024 – Alice Minta Trials |
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