Manx International Classic Trial

Manx International Classic Trial

Manx International Classic Trial

In 1996 a small band of local trials enthusiasts put their heads together and organised the first Manx Classic Weekend Trial for 53 local Twinshock/Pre 65 machines. Little did they know what a successful and long running event this would become.


The Manx International Classic Trial has developed into a major international event and is established as a key element of the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling. The Trial is held every year as the finale to the Festival in late August/early September and the 230 rider entry list is always over subscribed.


This years event will run over the weekend of 2nd & 3rd September 2023. The event regularly attracts competitors from all over the world who relish the opportunity to ride proper classic trials sections amongst the spectacular scenery of our island. For many of our visiting riders it has become their number one 'must ride' event of the year, a fact our Club is very proud of and strives to maintain.


There are classes for Pre 65 and the slightly more modern Twinshock machinery with an option of riding the Premier or Clubman routes through the sections, but the main object is for everyone to enjoy a sociable, but non the less competitive, sporting weekend in our scenic countryside.


Manx Grand Prix


The Manx Grand Prix road races take place over the world famous TT Mountain Course in the week leading up to the Manx International Classic Trial. This provides the opportunity for a unique motorcycling holiday taking in Real Road Racing and Classic Trials - for more information visit - www.manxgrandprix.org.


We are grateful for the support received from the Isle of Man Government Department for Enterprise.

Former Winners


Pre 65 Premier Class

1996 Roy Wilson - 200 Triumph 

1997 Roy Wilson - 200 Triumph 

1998 Peter Salt - 250 Greeves 

1999 Kevin Chapman - 350 Triumph 

2000 Nic Draper - 350 BSA 

2001 Cancelled due to Foot and Mouth 

2002 Peter Salt - 250 F Barnett 

2003 Kevin Chapman - 350 Triumph 

2004 John Maxfield - 200 Triumph 

2005 Robin Luscombe - 200 Triumph 

2006 Dave Thorpe - 200 Triumph 

2007 John Maxfield - 200 Triumph 

2008 Dave Thorpe - 200 Triumph 

2009 John Maxfield - 200 Triumph 

2010 Juan Knight - 250 Triumph 

2011 Juan Knight - 250 Triumph 

2012 Juan Knight - 190 Drayton Bantam 

2013 Paul Heys - 250 Triumph Cub 

2014 Eddie Aitkin - 270 UPB Cub 

2015 James Harland - 350 Triumph 3T 

2016 James Harland - 350 Triumph 3TA 

2017 Phil Houghton - 500 Triumph Twin 

2018 Stephen Murphy - 185 Drayton Bantam 

2019 Kiaran Hankin - 185 BSA Bantam

2020 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2021 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2022 Kiaran Hankin - BSA Bantam

2023 Dan Clark - Ariel


Twinshock Premier Class 

1996 Juan Readshaw - 325 Bultaco 

1997 Dan Thorpe - 350 Bultaco 

1998 John Kneale - 200 Fantic 

1999 Stuart Clague - 250 Yamaha 

2000 John Kneale - 200 Fantic 

2001 Cancelled due to Foot and Mouth 

2002 Bob Gent - 156 Fantic 

2003 Bob Gent - 156 Fantic 

2004 Eddie Aitkin - 40 Fantic 

2005 Andrew Keel - 212 Fantic 

2006 Mick Thurman - 250 Majesty 

2007 Mick Thurman - 250 Majesty 

2008 Mick Thurman - 250 Majesty 

2009 David Pye - 250 Fantic 

2010 David Pye - 250 Fantic 

2011 Graham Christian - 250 Yamaha 

2012 Stephen Murphy - 330 Yamaha 

2013 Stephen Murphy - 270 Yamaha 

2014 Stephen Murphy - 270 Yamaha 

2015 Stephen Murphy - 270 Yamaha 

2016 Stephen Murphy - 270 Yamaha 

2017 Juan Knight - 349 Montesa 

2018 Darren Wasley - 300 Fantic 

2019 Darren Wasley - 300 Fantic 

2020 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2021 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2022 Barry Kinley - 175 Yamaha

2023 Juan Knight - Montesa



Pre 65 Clubman

1996 Joe Morgan - 350 Ariel 

1997 Bob Baker - 350 Triumph 

1998 Ian Watkins - 350 AJS 

1999 David Emmott - 350 AJS 

2000 Stan Cordingley - 250 James 

2001 Cancelled due to Foot and Mouth 

2002 Stephen Collins - 200 Triumph 

2003 Jim Davidson - 250 BSA 

2004 Ian Harland - 410 AJS 

2005 Paul Brimelow - 246 James 

2006 Carl Winstanley - 250 F Barnett 

2007 Eric Boocock - 250 BSA 

2008 Mathew Mison - 500 AJS 

2009 Mark Sturtevant - 350 BSA 

2010 Roger Callaghan - 197 James 

2011 Mark Sturtevant - 350 James 

2012 Alan Aslett - 250 BSA 

2013 Carl Winstanley - 250 F Barnett 

2014 Alan Aslett - 270 UPB Cub 

2015 Peter Carson - 175 BSA 

2016 James Morton - 230 Triumph 

2017 Peter Carson - 175 BSA 

2018 John Chatto - 250 James 

2019 Peter Carson - 185 BSA Bantam

2020 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2021 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2022 Paul Norman - James

2023 Peter Carson - BSA Bantam


Twinshock Clubman

No Award 

1997 Dave Welsh - 200 Honda 

1998 W Holdsworth - 175 Yamaha 

1999 Rod Webb - 200 Seeley 

2000 Andy Sykes - 175 Bantam 

2001 Cancelled due to Foot and Mouth 

2002 Jim Davidson - 250 Honda 

2003 Paul Doherty - 175 Yamaha 

2004 Hans Klein - 175 Yamaha 

2005 David Craine - 250 Honda 

2006 Nigel Rooksby - 125 Fantic 

2007 Nigel Rooksby - 125 Fantic 

2008 Roger Smith - 250 Yamaha 

2009 Stuart Clague - 156 Fantic 

2010 Martin Pratt - 230 Honda 

2011 Philip Hodgson - 250 Honda 

2012 Mark Curry - 320 Yamaha 

2013 Philip Hodgson - 250 Honda 

2014 Mark Curry - 250 Suzuki 

2015 Gareth Mackey - 156 Fantic 

2016 Migual A G Cuesta - 350 Bultaco 

2017 Andy Ellis - 175 Yamaha 

2018 Martin Gilbert - 60 Honda TLM 

2019 Steve Plain - 175 Yamaha

2020 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2021 Cancelled due to Covid-19

2022 Steve Plain - Yamaha

2023 Harry McKay - Fantic

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