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 5th & 6th September 2020 CANCELLED. 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.
2019 Video
Now you have entered for next year click on the YouTube link below to see the official Video of last years event. This was our first venture into filming the event & we hope to continue and improve it next year (apologies in advance for the lack of Pre 65 footage on the Sunday - technical issues)
Many thanks to Dario Leonetti for his assistance with the video.
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 culminating in the Senior Race on Friday 4th September. This provides the opportunity for a unique motorcycling holiday taking in Real Road Racing and Classic Trials - for more information visit
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
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
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 240 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
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
Manx Trials Club
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