About JC&MTC
Founded in 2000 the club tries to put the fun back into motorcycle trials. You don't have to be a skilled rider to compete and there is always help at hand. Come and watch at one of our events and then try your hand at trials. Trials bikes can be bought cheaply and are usually reliable and designed to take the odd tumble. Keeping your feet up - is the name of the game.All sport is about winning, but not all off-road motorbike competitions are about maximum speed. That doesn't necessarily mean however that there isn't going to be an adrenalin rush! But generally Trials events are by their very nature, a far more relaxed day out - as long as nothing goes to far wrong!
At the top level the sport is definitely 'Extreme', with most sections appearing to be 'certain death' to most mere mortals. 20 foot almost vertical climbs, huge leaps between giant boulders on the edge of a deep chasm - from a standing start, or trying to navigate slippery moss strewn waterfall sections with hidden submerged rocks, is certainly not for the faint hearted.But luckily for beginners and mere club riders, those sorts of hazards are nowhere in sight
Club President: Graham Du Feu
Secretary: Suzanne Du Feu
Email: jerseytrials@gmail.com
Our patron Sammy Miller is a legend in his own lifetime, with an illustrious career that began in 1951 when he made his competition debut at just 16 years old. At 91 years old he is still practices for a few minutes every day on his trusty Ariel.
With an impressive record as an eleven-time British Champion and a two-time European (World) Champion, Sammy has secured his place in the annals of trials history. His achievements include winning over 1,300 trials, earning 9 gold medals, and triumphing in the international six days, alongside a notable 3rd place finish in the 1957 World Grand Prix Championship.
Sammy Miller is widely regarded as the world's most successful trials rider. Beyond his championship accolades, he has also played a pivotal role in the design of iconic trials machines, including models from Ariel, Bultaco, and Honda. His contributions to the sport extend far beyond riding, solidifying his legacy in the trials community.
