Trials magazine 116 – April 2025

On sale from 28 March 2025

Sport – 2025 S3 ACU British Trials Championship opening rounds

The S3 ACU British Trials Championship is as popular as ever with strong entries at the opening two rounds – the Northern Centre Lonsdale Cup in late January followed with the Colmore Cup in February.

Machine – BRE electric-powered trials motorcycle

We get an exclusive look at the new BRE electric-powered trials motorcycle and talk to Ben Robinson who built it.

Focucs – Jack Dance

Jack Dance is back on track and all geared up for a full-on assault at the 2025 FIM Trial2 World Championship.

Classic Prototype – Honda RTL360S

The Honda RTL360S came to life in late 1984. A short-lived prototype built for Eddy Lejeune for the 1985 FIM World Trials Championship.

Classic Archive – 1975 World Round

The 1975 World Round attracted a healthy entry of 85 riders that in the end produced a clear winner in Dave Thorpe.

Classic What’s the Story? – Montesa Alcor XLV

Miquel Cirera tells us about his replica of the Montesa Alcor XLV, which is based around the Cota 242 model from the early eighties.

Classic Iternational – 1985 FIM World Trials Championship

All the action from the 1985 FIM World Trials Championship round 2 in Belgium and round 3 in Britain.

Catch-up – Jack Lee

We talk to Jack Lee of C&L Events, one of the faces behind the 2025 TrialGP of Great Britain in September.

Advice – Scottish Six Day Trial Preparation

Who would you go to as a first-time rider at the Scottish Six Days Trial for advice? John R Shirt and Nigel Birkett share their knowledge and experience.

Trials Clothing

With regard to riding kit, are you SSDT ready? Read our  guide to trials clothing and suppliers.

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