Ray Chapman

"The Club is very sad to announce the recent death of our Club President Ray Chapman. Ray passed away after a short illness on Sunday the 17th of August at the age of 95. Ray was involved in the club practically from ‘day one’ when the club began in 1957 although it took me a little while to really become aware of Ray due to his quiet, unassuming nature. Although Ray did not ride bikes he always helped with all aspects of the club which included scrambling in those early days. Ray observed whenever he could and continued to be active within the club up until about 2021, he will be sadly missed.”
John Luckett, Director

Vice President Allen Boycott and Director John Luckett will represent the Club at Ray's funeral which will take place at 12:15 hours on the 9th of September at the North Devon Crematorium followed by a wake at Torridge Vale Social Club, Torrington. Ray's family have said it was Ray's wish that those wanting to pay their respects should donate to the Devon Air Ambulance. The club will donate £100 in memory and with grateful thanks to Ray for his significant contribution to the club.

Martyn Luckett Memorial Trial including Youth E \ OSET

Please go to the EVENT RESULTS page for details of the final results

Rene Pearce Charity Trial including Youth D Championship & Youth E \ OSET
Sunday 21st September. Permit 206107

The event is open for entry on the ACU website. Search the event using the permit number or ‘torridge’ then click on the download button so see all the details.

We need twelve observers please. It will be greatly appreciated if club members who have yet to observe (or have only observed once) this year could volunteer for this trial or our October and or November events, thank you. Please contact Helen on 077 33 300 769

Hessaford Farm, Kilkhampton, Bude
Starts 11:00 hrs
Classes for:

• all adults beginner to expert including trail bikes
• all youth E to A
• AMCA members welcome – text or WhatsApp Helen by 21:00hrs Friday 19th Sept on 077 33 300 769 to arrange entry

Full details on the ACU website or from secretary@torridge-districtmcc.co.uk

All* youth D should enter the Youth D Championship class, riders will be asked on the day if they wished to be considered for points.
*Youth D with very limited experience or small wheeled bikes may choose to enter the youth E class to ride the conducted six section course.

The excellent Devon Food Co. will be in attendance. Bank payment cards accepted but please bring cash just in case.

Spectators most welcome. Dogs on leads always. Sorry no toilets.

Club Events 2025 including Youth E / OSET

Go to the TRIALS page for details of all our 2025 events.

We plan to host conducted YE trials comprising six sections on Sundays as follows:

April 27th - Shebbear, EX21 5SX
June 8th - Monkleigh, What3words: ///coaster.sprinkler.sugar
August 1st & 2nd – Trials School, Keypitts Farm, Ilfracombe TBC
August 17th - Hartland, What3words: ///forklift.pardon.friday
September 21st - Kilkhampton, EX23 9RY
October 19th - Beaworthy, Mid Devon
November 16th - Lower Wembsworthy Farm, Hartland, EX39 6EN

£5 entry per event. All will be available to enter on-line via the ACU website or on the day.  Full details and confirmation of the venue will be published closer to the date.

2025 Club Membership & ACU Licenses

There is still time to renew your annual Torridge & District MCC membership for just £5.00. Remember you have to join a club to renew your ACU riders licence.

If you need help with the ACU website; have not joined the club before and or have not had an ACU licence before please text or WhatsApp Helen (on 077 33 300 769) who will pleased to help you.