Found this photo of Chris's leg which he smacked up over christmas(see
pic above), the interesting thing about this photo is that it was taken by
Will West in the Sprinter while we were doing about 85 down the A31 while
i was telling them all to sit down.
More hot news Chris has received sponsorship from Wight mountain the largest
push bike shop on the island, they are GIVING him a brand new bike after seeing
him on his old one. In return they want to do a photo shoot with him on the
bike to put in the papers, and have their name on the Sprinter, and web page.
January 04 has been a fairly quiet month for Chris with
only two island trial competed in, one reason for this was to give him more
time to get used to the new Beta rev 80 before we hit the mainland trials
in a big way.
If everything goes to plan he wont be riding on the island
again until the Wight Two day trial. Feb 1st Chris, Will West, Josh Stephen's,
Sam Ryan, And Jack Ayres travelled up to Silsden, to compete in the first
round of the Yorkshire centre championship, this of course meant travelling
up the day before, staying in Skipton again and drinking lot's of cheep yorkshire
beer.
On Sunday morning we drove to the start of the trial high
on the moors above Silsden, as did the other 200 plus riders including Alex
Wigg, Mika Vesterinen, Ian Austermuhle who won,James Dabill, Martin Crosswaite,
and a host of top class riders from all over the country. The C course consisted
of one lap of 20 sections, not much you might think until you realise that
means one lap of the B course, and being a Yorkshire centre championship trial
the B course was about as hard as the A course at your average OTC trial down
south.
Most of the sections were up a rock stream in a woods,
but the stream had been turned into a river by the recent rain and melting
snow, not the sort of trial for a 9yr old on a Beta 80, but we went to learn
and that's what we did. Chris had a go at all but 5 of the sections and really
did well on some of them, including one really nice clean were you had to
jump off a waterfall. But he was out of his depth, it was a learning day and
Chris will have learnt more at this trial than all the others since he's had
the Beta.
A. S.
The first round of the Southern centre trials championship
at Bransgore on the outskirts of the new forest will as always at this venue
be remembered for one thing (deep shit). The course consisted of 5 laps of
8 sections the first 3 of which were in the bottomless bog, section one was
hard enough for the C course with only three's and five's on the first lap.
As the section became harder as the shit got deeper, the clerk of the course
decided to make it even harder, a decision i just could not understand. The
easy way out by way of protest was to ask the observer to give Chris five's
for the remaining 4 laps, so stuff your stupid section back in your flag bag.
The remaining 4 sections in the gravel pit and the one over some fallen
trees at the side of the lane were actually quite good, but some parts of
the C course were harder than the B route. In the youth B class Will West
let the side down by coming second on 75, Sam Ryan from the Island won youth
C on 95, and Chris was pleased to come second on 126 finding the trial much
easier than the Yorkshire centre championship the previous week.
The Nelson cruse trial was the second round of this years southern centre
championships, and round one of the youth C championship. This excellent trial
held near Stourton just off the A303 attracted over 120 riders from all over
the south including 16 riders from the IOW. The C course was just about right
if a little easy in places, but a good mixture of sections in the steep forest.
Chris had a good ride generally but a few silly mistakes gave third place
to his mate Sam Ryan. Apparently some riders rode the last two sections 4
times before they became to cut up, this gave them quite an advantage as the
rest of the course became easier. I rode the B course on my friends 2001 Gas
Gas 321 and would have won had i not lost any marks, Chris lost 28 to take
fourth place one mark behind Sam.
People from the east, can't believe that you were at the Y.M.S.A. trial
last weekend, we left home at 5.45am caught the 6.30am ferry from Yarmouth
and got to the trial around 10.30. Didn't finish the trial until 5pm, jumped
in the sprinter called in the shop at the filling station down the road, trod
mud all over the shop floor, and left there at 5.30pm. We arrived at Lymington
at 8.50pm caught the 9pm ferry and got home at 10pm. Had a nice day out in
Derbyshire, did you notice the daffodils out in Mattock, is'cent nature wonderful?
Did you freeze your f****** bollocks off queuing to sign on.
You should know, on Saturday evening of the 2 day at Brickfields horse
country there is an arena trial for the top 6 riders from the day. First prize
£100 Bar, food, results and loads of bull s*** excuses from the day. Turnips
from the east spread the word,
A.S.
Chris took fourth place in the first round of the British C class, 80cc
championship in Wales on the day that the clocks went back, or at least that's
what the results will read. He should have been third, and if independent
observers marked the trial he definitely would have been, but you don't make
your own candle burn brighter by blowing other peoples out. Chris finished
one point behind Joel Edwards (Last years D class Champion, who comes from
Wales) loosing 79 to Jouls 78, Jack Howard, last years runner up lost 87.
On the second section of the day Chris did the hard bit and then lost his
way, so it was hard lifting his spirits after that, but on the last lap he
more than made up for it with some excellent rides once his confidence returned.
So roll on next Saturday when we head for Cowden in Kent and round two of
the British C/D championships...... A.S.
From : John Lampkin Sent : 29 March 2004: , Subject : Re: Chris Stay..Well
done. All part of trials, good decisions, bad decisions. Points make prizes
so I think it was a good start.
Regards, John.
Wightlink
2 day
The first prize money for the arena trial on the Saturday night of this
years wightlink two day trial on April 24/25 has been raised to £150, there
will also be second and third place money. This is all thanks to an additional
sponsor who has stepped in, the IOWMCC is pulling out all the stops to make
this event a success as any profit made will be going to the local hospice.
A rock band is being organised to play after the indoor trial, and the owner
of Brickfields has said that any one with campers can sleep in the large car
park.
From Alan stay Chair IOWMCC.
The annual Wightlink two day trial was held last weekend at Knighton sand
pit on Saturday and Cheverton chalk quarry on Sunday. This years event attracted
the largest entry for many years, with riders coming from all over the country
and the channel islands. Blessed with perfect weather from start to finish,
the trial ran like clockwork, with only a few retirements. The first days
action kicked of with the reigning southern centre trials champion Andy Blackman
establishing an early lead over National clubman competitor Wayne Holdsworth
The Isle of Wight champion Jack Ayres wasn't going to let these two have it
all there own way with some amazing performances in the woods where steep
climbs and near vertical drops were testing the riders abilities to the limits.
The Highlight of the first days action was the graded hill climb which attracted
many spectators, they saw only the best of the entry reaching the summit during
the course of the day. Island girl Becky Cook was one of those that did reach
the top on her BVM Gas Gas, and with former two times winner of this event
Alan Stay on hand doing the minding, she ended up leading the Intermediates
on the first day. 11 marks behind Becky came another islander to have won
this event in 1978 Bun Symes. James Stay on a borrowed Montesa was leading
the clubmans class with an outstanding ride, heading Andy Ball who is currently
leading the southern centre clubmans championship, James maintained the lead
throughout the two days to come out on top and win the clubmans class trophy
and beating over 40 other riders in the process. At the end of the first days
action
E.Oldaker from Bexleyheath was leading the 14 strong novice contingent
8 marks ahead of selbourne rider T Cousins. While a strong youth entry was
headed by S Will from Crowthorne in youth A, Islander Will West in youth B,
and JLI Beta rider George gosden having one of his better days to head Chris
Stay in youth C. In the evening everyone headed for the Brickfields charity
arena trial that saw around 700 spectators, but this would spell desaster
for Kevin Nolan who was lying in four place over night, Kevin burnt his clutch
out in the arena trial and was unable to ride on day two. Bright sunshine
greeted the riders early Sunday morning at Cheverton chalk quarry where a
three lap course of 15 sections consisting of large rock steps, shear climbs
and drops awaited the riders. All was going well for Phil Whiffen until lap
2 when a 'jammed throttle" caused him to crash on a large rock resulting in
his unfortunate restatement, and a nasty gash to his lower leg. Despite all
of Wayne Holdsworth's efforts in posting the lowest score on the second day
of only 17, this wasn't enough to over come the advantage Blackman had gained
on day one. After completing some 90 sections over the two days the top two
finished on 30 each, with Blackman taking the win having cleaned 76 sections
to Holdsworths 70. Local rider Jack Ayres couldn't match the top two's performance,
but third place was his best ever result in this trial. Brimming with renewed
confidence from his victory in Saturday nights arena trial, local rider Lee
Haydon went on to finish 4th overall. Best expert Guernsey rider was Tom Scott
who made the trip across the channel worth while to finish in 6th place. Will
West continued his good form through Sunday to walk away with top spot in
the youth B class. In Will's tyre tracks his farther Stewart rode his yamaha
consistently well over the whole weekend to victory in the twinshock class
dropping only 44 points. Riding in his first ever two day, George Gosden rode
brilliantly from start to finish and has now taken the lead in the southern
centre youth C championship, runner up in the trial puts Chris Stay second
in the championship with another local rider Jim West coming home in a brilliant
third place. The club would like to thank Howard Jacobs who won the pre 65
class for helping to put the trial on, Christine for all the paper work, Roger
Morgan and Dave Newnham for the use of there land.
RESULTS>
EXPERTS 1 Wightlink trophy Andy Blackman 30. 2 Wayne Holdsworth 30 3 Jack
Ayres 42 4 Lee Haydon 65
CLUBMAN 1 James Stay 17 2 Andy Ball 22 3 Rory Stephens 26
INTERMEDIATES 1 Becky Cook 25 2 Bun Symes 40 3 C fisher 43
NOVICE 1 E Oldaker 26
2 T Cousins 42 3 James Major 45 Twin Shock 1 Stewart West 44 2 Alan
Gosden 50 3 Ben Morgan 57
PRE 65 1 Howard Jacobs 74 2 Nigle Crouch 132
Youth A 1 S Will 123 2 N Wright 314
Youth B 1 Will West 22 2 Josh Stephens 66 3 Tom Haydon 78
Youth C 1 George Gosden 29 2 Chris Stay 60 3 Jim West 63.
Chris has been picked to ride for the southern centre in this years inter
centre team trial in July on his JLI-RAW-BETA, when practising he is doing
some pretty amazing stuff for a 9 yr. old, by holding the throttle open and
dropping the clutch in third he got up a four foot step last night.
When he starts to relaxe a bit more at the British championships, and
stop making silly mistakes on easy sections he will be hard to beat. He is
getting stronger all the time and is starting fight with the bike and put
it where he wants it, instead of the bike going where it wants to. the best
is yet to come.
Alan Stay
Chris won round three of the Southern centre youth C championship yesterday
at the Hobnail trophy trial, he has now taken the lead in the championship
despite the fact that this is only his first year in the youth C class.
Chris has also been chosen to represent the southern centre in this years
inter centre youth team trial in July.
On Saturday we all went to the centre awards evening, where Chris received
his award for winning last years youth D championship from Jason Finn & Eddy
Kid! This meant lots of smiles, lots of photos and much beer drinking afterwards.
Becky Cook
Becky won the first round of the British ladies trials championship in
Staffordshire on her B.V.M. Gas Gas, beating Dona Fox by 4 points 6 to 10.
Now we Know how good she is,we must sit down and consider doing the European
and ladies world championship. She will only get better in time, as always
the best is yet to come
Becky won the third round of the ladies trials championship in Wales on
Sunday to make it 3 out of 3, and take a nine point lead in the championship.
Next stop France for round one of the ladies European championships on July
10. Last Saturday she collected her new Gas Gas from BVM, curtesy of John
Shirt, so she now has one for practise and one for trials. The previous week
we went to Yorkshire at the invitation of the ACU acadamy,for a days practise
with 03 Scott winner Michel Phillipson, Becky made improvements to her riding
during the day and a good time was had by all. We are now planning for the
Ladies world rounds and trials de nations in Spain in September. Mean while
Chris is improving all the time, and is currently involved in a season long
battle with Joel Edwards from Wales for third place in the 80cc C class British
Championship.
Now how about an exclusive interview with Becky the favourite to be British
ladies trials champion 2004. You send me a list of say 20 questions, i will
put them to her and send you the answers, exclusive or what from A. S.
Attack of the sausage and Salami
Chris had his best ride of the year at the inter centre team trial on
saturday 17th and came home in eighth position overhaul in the C class, as
the 125 and 80cc bikes were all put together this was a great result that
has given us all a boost after his disappointing result in the last British
championship round in Wales.
I haven't seen so many people watching a trial for years, and Chris loved
it when he crowds cheered and clapped when he cleaned some of the harder sections,
he was realy trying his heart out. Some of the B and C sections were the same,
and Chris really got a kick when the B riders fived the sections and he went
and cleaned them. I think the crowds got behind him because he was the youngest
and smallest rider in the trial, when he rode some of the more popular sections
it was like the press at a film premier, flashes going of every where.
So all those who thought he was the wrong rider for the team u can eat
your words, and to those who got behind him a big thanks.
Anyway ... coming soon Becky Cook (the interview), and the European championship,
watch this space.
A.S.
Becky cooks interview from A.S, 
.
.
Az promised. Becky Cook, the interview... I think you may have to set
up her own page because she is famous, having won no less than 4 british championship
trials on the trot.
Anyway last Sunday morning we was all out practising, Chris, Sam Ryan
(who broke his arm in the Kent National) and Becky. It was bloody hot so when
everyone stopped for a brake, we started asking the questions.
No1 At what age did you start riding trials? Becky. when i was six i
started riding.
No2 What was your first bike? Becky. My first bike was Johns (her brother)
old TY80, but before that we use to have an old PW50 that we use to ride around
the yard.
Q3 Who is your trials idle? Becky. Douge Lampkin. Q Why is that? Becky.
Because he only doe's just enough, he doesn't do anything that he doesn't
have to, he doesn't show off or anything like that...HERE HERE! he is GOD
Q4 Which club do you belong to? Becky. The Isle of Wight motorcycle club,
that's a bit obvious really. derrr!!
Q5 Who are you sponsored by? Becky. B.V.M. Dad and Spinlock holdings.
Q What do they make then. Becky. Rope holdings for boats and Yachts, Q Do
you have one of there brochures then? Becky. No Q Well if your sponsored by
them you should be trying to sale there products. Becky Laughs, well they
sent me another £100 the other day. Q How do they know how you are getting
on? Becky. Well, the chap who owns the firm lives in our village and i send
him all the press cuttings.
Q6 What is your ambition in trials? Becky. To be the best, to win the
British championship, to be number one in the World, to be the best.
Q7 What other interests do you have? Becky. Horse's riding and showing
horses. Q What about show jumping? Becky. Yes, but i do better at showing.
Q8 What is your favourite Group or band at the moment? Becky. I don't
know really. Q I thought you liked the Stereo Phonics? Becky Well no, i don't
really listen to music much. Q How about the Spice girls then? Becky. No Q
How about the hard progressive rock music played at full volume when you come
away with us in the sprinter, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, how about Marolin
Manson, or the evil Dead? Becky I don't really no any of there songs, i don't
really listen to music.
Q9 Do you prefer shopping or trials? Becky. I never go shopping, so trials.
Q10 What is your favourite food, living by the sea it must be raw fish?
Becky. No, i don't eat much, i'm not at home much now i'm always away riding,
Q How about roast dinner. Becky. Yes, I suppose it would be roast dinner.
Q11 What was your best ever ride, was it in the Wight 2 day this year?
Becky. No, because i had a five on the first day that i shouldn't have had.
Q how about the British championships then, which was your best of those rides?
Becky. I think it must have been the third one in Wales, because i was behind
Donna after the first lap and i had to catch her up, and i still won after
having 2 silly five's.
Q 12 How long do you think you will keep riding for? Becky. Until i get
better, i meen i'll keep riding all the time that i'm getting better. But
if i started to get worse im mite stop riding, but i don't know. Q What is
your current means of transport? Becky. A Suzuki TS50, but i'm taking my test
soon.
Q 13 Your going to have a go at the Scott trial this year. Becky. Yes,
i will. Q what do you think that will be like? Becky. I think it will be hard
and tiring Q How far do you think you will get. Becky. I don't know, i'll
just keep riding for as long as i can, and see how far i get, hopefully i'll
get to the end.
Well, there you go interview over, back on your bikes and get on with
the practising.
cheers Alan for that. and thankyou to Becky.
Becky makes the UK`s Womens`s Trials
team
After months of speculation it's finally been announced that Island girl
Becky Cook is to be included in the Ladies British motorcycle trials team.
Becky will now be one of Three girls that will represent the UK at the international
team trial in Spain next month. After winning the first four rounds of the
british championship, selection was almost guaranteed, but a phone call from
Auto. Cycle. Union. last Thursday confirmed her selection. Becky will now
embark on an intensive training programme with help from ex British champion
Steve Saunders. The last three rounds of the British championship will take
place before Becky travels to Spain, so it would be the icing on the cake
to represent her country as British champion, and complete a fantastic year
for the quiet island girl who was virtually unknown only eight months ago.
Island teenager Becky Cook was crowned the British ladies trials champion
of 2004 after winning the penultimate round on her B.V.M. Gas Gas at Hook
woods near Guilford Surrey on Sunday. With 5 wins out of six starts and a
third place, Becky cannot be caught by last years Champion Donna fox, who
has come second in every round so far. With riders able to drop there worst
result, if Cook can win the final round in Devon on Sept. 12, she could loose
the third place result from Yorkshire, and completely white wash the opposition
with a maximum points win. Before the first round of the British Championship
in May Becky was completely unknown, but in the last five months she has become
a member of the A.C.U. academy, now has two bikes, with one being used just
for championship events, and to top it all will be representing Britain in
the international ladies team trial in Spain later this month........ A. Stay
Island girl Becky Cook made an excellent start in her world trials championship
debut, when she finished in the points on both occasions.
The first round at Tossa de Mar just north of Barcelona saw the British
champion take thirteenth place after a close fought contest in temperatures
around 30o. The second round took place at Cordoba 300miles south of Madrid
which is one of the hottest regions of Spain, with day time temperatures exceeding
45o coping with the heat was as hard as the competion. Despite these abnormal
conditions the fast learning teenager had another inspired ride that moved
her into the top ten in the world championship.
The following day at the same venue was the ladies world team trial that
had attracted teams from all corners of the globe, the british girls suffered
a major setback when one of the strongest members of the team Maria Conway,
broke her foot in a freak accident after colliding head on with another rider
while travelling to the practice area. Despite this loss the team consisting
of Becky Cook, Donna Fox and Katy Sunter did exceptionally well to finish
in fifth place..... A. Stay
Chris Stay put all the tricks of the trade he learnt in Spain watching
the recent Trials de nations, when he won his first British championship C
class at Shorwell on the IOW last Saturday. Jake Evans luter having already
won the championship, could'nt get to grips with the big steps and climbes
and could only manage third place on the day, 10 makes behind George Gosden.
Chris and George went into the fourth lap both on 41 but a stunning last lap
of just 5 to georges 12 saw him take a well deserved victory and finsh third
in the British 80cc C class in his first year.
