The history of trials is steeped in interesting races. In these, athletes compete not for the fastest time, but for accuracy (while still staying on time). Both cyclotrial and mototrial riders overcome difficult obstacles with their own vehicle (bicycle or motorbike, respectively). These barriers can be natural or man-made. Only the tyres of the vehicle may touch the ground. Touching the ground with another part of the vehicle or any part of the body will result in penalty points. The winner is determined by the penalty points.
Scottish Six Day Trial or the beginning of mototrial history
The oldest mototrial championship is the Scottish Six Days Trial(SSDT). The origins of this competition are closely intertwined with the beginning of the sport itself.
At the very beginning of the 20th century, motorcycles such as the “Triumph,” “Matchless,” “Ariel” and “Douglas.” They were very simple, which is why the original aim of the Scottish Six-Day Trial was to test their durability. As winning this competition was a sign of the quality of the manufacturing company, SSDT started to attract the interest of representatives of these companies.
The early races started and finished in Edinburgh. But instead of returning to the starting point each evening, the triathletes travelled almost all over Scotland and stayed in a different place each night.
1914. The changes to the rules in 2010 included penalties for exceeding the time limit and for technical problems. 1932. In 2010, the awards were changed and Bob MacGregor of Scotland became the first individual winner of the SSDT. 1938. In 2010, Fort William was chosen as the race’s central point, although the start and finish were still in Edinburgh. World War II put an end to the race until 1947. for the year.
1970s. In the 1990s, the race became incredibly popular. 1977. In 2010, the Edinburgh connection was lost and the race both started and finished in Fort William. 20. 1980s. In the 1990s, foreign riders started to win races frequently.
The beginning of the history of cycling in Spain and Germany
Although bicycles were invented long before motorcycles, trials on bicycles (velotrial) developed later than mototrial.
1970s. Pedro Pi was Spain’s best mototrials rider during the 1990s. He wanted to buy an off-road bicycle for his four-year-old son Ot Pi, but couldn’t find one anywhere. That’s why he created it himself, using his wealth of practical experience. The unique bike, which allowed easy manoeuvrability, later became the basis for mass-produced models. Ot Pi became one of the world’s best cyclo-triathletes.
In Bad Nauheim, Germany, the very first trials were held from 1974. in 2010 (until p
at 1988. (see Annex I). 1976. In 2005, the Weser-Solling motorsport club in the district of Göttingen starts to promote cycling as a good training for mototrials. 1981. A German competition is held in 2010. 1982. The European Championships are held in.
The history of trials in Latvia
The history of trials or, more precisely, mototrials in Latvia began in the 1920s. 1960s. at the end of the 1990s. Inspired by the Spanish, Latvian enthusiasts interpreted the rules and created obstacles. At that time, motor tourism was popular and highly developed in Latvia. So trials (basically, riding a motorcycle over obstacles without your feet touching the ground) have long been considered part of motorcycling.
Latvians tried to promote trials in the Soviet Union. This started to bear fruit in 20. 1980s. in the years when Latvia became a trials base. Latvians were actually the best drivers in the whole of the USSR, from whom others could learn.
Trial in Latvia today
Nowadays, trials enthusiasts are led by the club “Carters“. It was founded in Ugale in 2000. In 2010. The objectives of this club include:
- promoting healthy lifestyles
- promoting trials
- giving demonstrations
- organising events
- organising training
- Promoting members’ sporting achievements
- publicity for supporters