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Published: 16th July 2008

A LONE V-twin voice in a crowded off-road market populated solely by traditional singles, Aprilia’s RXV 4.5 450cc enduro bike has stood out like a sore thumb in the woods market since its launch more than two-years ago, and despite a genuinely successful run at the world enduro championships with enduro legend Stefan Merriman at the helm, the bike has not really taken the enduro market by storm like it has in the supermoto sector and remains more of a ‘specialist’ machine, ridden by those looking for something different rather than judging it purely on its merits as an enduro machine.

Published: 16th July 2008

AFTER the monsoon-like conditions of 2007, Terry and Maggie Challinor ordered some decent weather for the 2008 Hawkstone Classic weekend. The Bunny Ward Trophy Trial (reported elsewhere in this issue) kicked off the proceedings at mid-day on Saturday. Then on Sunday, with cloudy conditions giving way to warm Summer sunshine (remember sunshine?), an entry of 150-plus slotted into top gear for the Hawkstone Classic Scramble.

Published: 16th July 2008

RICHARD Timperley and his Beta spoilt a JST Gas Gas party on Sunday in the splendid scenery of the Peak Park where Manchester 17 excelled at their Dave Rowland Trophy Trial with a brilliant sunny day, a well stacked entry (97 Clubman starters) and not a single drop of rain!

Published: 16th July 2008

A great track, first class promotion by the organising Ollerton MXC and plenty of stunning racing were the ingredients which made the third round of the AMCA MX championships at Bevercotes, on Sunday, a true winner for both the association and the sport of motocross. Out on the expertly prepared and AMCA-owned circuit, Phil Mercer tightened his grip at the head of the MX2 class with another impressive overall win, joined again on the podium by the super quick pairing of Lee Dunham

Published: 16th July 2008

IT seemed like round five of the DEP Two-stroke Series at Skelder Bank, Whitby, might be in jeopardy in the build-up to the event – the wonderful British July weather saw Yorkshire just as rain-lashed as the rest of the country. However, a track inspection early on Friday revealed that the circuit was almost perfect. With Sunday largely bright and sunny, a big crowd basked in the warmth and saw some epic racing and, with no clashing events, some of the Grand Prix boys came out to play, too.

Published: 16th July 2008

DOUGIE Lampkin made a stunning debut at the famous and prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, with three days of amazing performances that captured the hearts of the 150,000 motorsport fans who attended this unique event. Anticipation of Lampkin’s appearance at the festival was heightened following the global success of the pre-event video that showed Dougie riding through and on top of Goodwood House that boasted 100,000 views on YouTube alone.

Published: 16th July 2008

THE unique OSET electric trials bikes are beginning to catch-on and are absolutely brilliant for kids to learn to ride on and practice in confined areas where the noise of a petrol engined bike could be a problem. They are of course absolutely silent!

Published: 16th July 2008

BEN Morphett stitched up the Youth A class Trials Championship on Sunday at Merthyr Tydfil with the final round still to come in the Lake District. The 15-year-old from Herne Bay, who moved up to A class early, has never taken his eyes off the ball all a season, writes Barry Robinson.

Published: 16th July 2008

THIS weekend the Inter Centre Team Trials will be staged by the North East centre, at their Longframlington venue, with the Youths and Girls event taking place on Saturday, July 19 and the Adults and Sidecars at the same venue on Sunday.

Published: 16th July 2008

ADAM Raga continued his recent run of good form following-up last week’s victory in the Czech round for the World Trials Championship with another win over arch-rival Toni Bou on Sunday, this time in the Spanish championship. The occasion was the third round of the Spanish series and follows a full three months after the second round. It was staged at Morella and the contestants faced a difficult course comprising steep, dry rocky climbs and lots of dry rocks and rock steps.