N E X T   Club Trial – Aug 1st

Harry Flanagan

First and foremost Harry was known across the South Coast as an 'A' route rider who competed in numerous trials from club to National level. Harry has been associated with Gosport and District MCC for many years holding positions on the club committee as Clerk of the Course, Secretary, Awards Officer culminating in being the club's chairman over the last few years.  For many years Harry and his wife ,Wendy, ran the club ensuring that Trials with Gosport continued to thrive and build it's reputation to becoming one of the most respected clubs in the Southern Centre.

But surely Harry must be best remembered for his enthusiasm and total dedication to encouraging new and young riders into the sport. He encouraged both his sons, Lee and Aaron, to great heights both competing at Centre and National level and then turned his love of Trials into helping the many youth riders that passed through Gosport Club. He could always be found patiently encouraging others!  Many a time he would advise the nervous rider to achieve a clean on a section; only to then go and put his own foot down, but that was Harry all over, he always finished with a smile!

On reflection, Harry's contribution to the sport can be summed up in a few words... dedication, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour!

Harry was a true powerhouse in the Trials world and his undiminished enthusiasm for the sport was an inspiration to us all, he will be sadly missed.

Based on TMX article by Jan Wright and Maureen Latham

Round 4 Club Championship - Treefields Farm

Just 18 riders today, course consisted of 4 laps, 8 sections.

Experts was won by Fred Heath dropping just 20, Glenn Bailey retired with bike trouble.

Novice B's was won by Louis read 52 marks lost, second was Andrew Beckett finishing on 62.

Tony Billingham won the Over40A's dropping 57.

Tony Reynolds picked up the points for Over40B's finishing on 40, Steve Wagstaff second with 46.

Malcolm Bailey picked up the points for the twinshocks, 49 marks lost.

Daniel Reynolds finishing first for the beginners with 22 dropped and Steve Elsom just behind on 24.

Thanks to Merv Burnstom, Chris White and his Grandson for observing today.

Next Trial details confirmed

Our next Trial will be a joint Trial with Waterlooville Club on Sunday 1st August at a new venue, near to Ramsdean/Butser Hill - signposted from the A3 Petersfield South Exit (Northbound) 10.30am.

Contact Tony for more info 07773 950 010.

Membership Renewals

This month we would like to welcome Steve Wagstaff and Steve Copsey and family to the club.

Dirt Bike Bitz Discount

Don’t forget that Dirt Bike Bitz based at Hayling Island who stock a large range of Trials gear have agreed a 5% discount to the club on all purchases, please present your membership card at time of purchase.

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