As the 2026 Scott Trial approaches enjoy a trip down memory lane withe a look at a selection of photographs by Eric Kitchen from the Youmee Archive of the 1986 event.
More on the the Scott Trail …
The Scott Trial. It is the ultimate test of rider and motorcycle. The punishment handed out to riders and machines over the Yorkshire moors is legendary. Dating back to 1914 you can enjoy the full glory of this iconic event in our pictorial history –
The Scott Trial: The One to Win 1914-2024
The Ultimate Test of Rider and Motorcycle
From the dominance of the once mighty powerhouse of machines from the UK such as BSA, Triumph and Greeves before the invasion of the Spanish Armada in the sixties starting with Bultaco. Winning names read like a Who’s Who of trials riders including Jeff Smith, Sammy Miller, the Lampkins and the off-road giant Graham Jarvis, with nine wins to his name.
