More champions crowned as TrialGP series wraps up in UK
By Team TMX on 8th Sep 25
History was made on the final day of the 2025 Hertz FIM Trial World Championship at Geddington as Spain’s Berta Abellan (Scorpa) was crowned FIM Women’s Trial World Champion, American rookie Ryon Land (Sherco) wrapped up the Trial3 title, and Italy’s Sara Trentini (TRRS) claimed her maiden Trial2 Women crown.
While the international talent sparkled on the world stage, there was more home success to celebrate as Matilda Arbon (Sherco) delivered a superb victory in Trial2 Women and Jack Peace (Sherco) secured fifth in the TrialGP standings after another strong ride in Britain’s first hosting of the final round since 2019.
After five seasons as runner-up, Berta Abellan finally stood on the top step of the world stage. Holding a commanding lead heading into Sunday, the Spaniard could have cruised, but showed true champion’s spirit by winning the final race of the season with just four marks dropped – 12 clear of her title rival Andrea Sofia Rabino (Beta).
The pair traded wins and second places across the weekend, but it was Abellan’s consistency – and a final show of dominance – that sealed the deal. A faultless performance in the Power Section added polish to her title-winning ride.
“Finally, my dream has come true,” said an emotional Abellan. “I’m so happy and grateful to my team and sponsors – this is for everyone who believed in me.”
Kaytlyn Adshead (Sherco) gave the British fans more reason to cheer, wrapping up third overall in the championship after going 3-4 across the two races. Fellow Brit Alice Minta (Beta) also impressed with fifth on Sunday.
Having already all but sealed the title on Saturday, Ryon Land needed just a solid result to make it official – and the young American delivered. A third in race one on eight marks lost was enough to secure the championship, even as rivals fought it out for bragging rights.
Britain’s Harison Skelton (Scorpa) bounced back from a disappointing seventh in the opener to win race two and claim second in the series, while Japan’s Jin Kuroyama (Sherco) claimed second overall on the day on a tie-break over Fabio Mazzola (TRRS).
“I’m lost for words,” said Land. “To become only the second American to win a world title is unbelievable. Now we go full gas into 2026!”
A fourth-place finish on the day was more than enough for Sara Trentini to secure the Trial2 Women title, despite enduring her worst weekend of the season. After losing a tie-break for third in race one and finishing third in race two, the Italian was still all smiles at the finish.
“I tried to win, but I’m still really happy to take the title,” said Trentini. “It’s been a good season.”
The star of the day, however, was Britain’s Matilda Arbon, who stormed to victory in race one and took fourth overall with a composed ride in the afternoon. Norway’s Maria Ersland (Vertigo) topped race two.
With title number 19 already secured, Toni Bou (Montesa) wasn’t about to take it easy. The Spanish maestro went back-to-back again on Sunday, finishing on 21 and 13 marks respectively, also adding the Power Section win for good measure.
Bou’s main rival, Jaime Busto (GASGAS), secured second on the day and championship silver, while Gabriel Marcelli and Matteo Grattarola completed a tight top four.
Britain’s Jack Peace signed off his rookie TrialGP season in style, taking fifth in race two and fifth in the final standings, just edging out Aniol Gelabert in their season-long scrap.
With the title already decided, the Trial2 class served up another thriller as Spain’s Arnau Farre (Sherco) backed up Saturday’s win with another classy performance, finishing race two with a low score of three to take the day overall and jump to third in the standings.
George Hemingway (Beta) was second in race two on seven marks, ahead of older brother and newly crowned champion Harry Hemingway, who rounded out the podium on eight.
Brits Jack Dance (GASGAS) and Billy Green (Scorpa) were in the mix too, Dance winning race one with just six marks lost, and Green matching that in race two to claim a strong fourth overall on the day.
“I didn’t think third was possible before this weekend,” said Farre. “But I felt amazing on the bike and this result means a lot.”
With the final flags waved at Geddington and the 2025 champions crowned, attention now turns to 2026. With titles for Bou, Abellan, Trentini, Land and Hemingway, and strong British performances across the board, the future of trials is looking fiercely competitive – and fantastically exciting.
Catch all the action from Geddington in the next issue of Trials Magazine, on sale September 26. Or, if you're feeling patient, the issue of TMX with the TrialGP of GB coverage inside will be available towards the end of November.
