AS the annual Scott Trial took place in Swaledale, North Yorkshire at the weekend, we thought we would look back to yesteryear.
The event is known for showing Yorkshire trial riders as some of the toughest and best in the country, and for its challenging courses in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. It runs over an off road course of 84 miles.
Two riders negotiate the river in 1966
The first trial took place in 1914 when inventor and founder of the Scott Motorcycle Company, Alfred Scott, issued a challenge to his workers at the factory – to ride and navigate their way along a prescribed route from the factory in Shipley through the Yorkshire Dales to Burnsall.
- Recognise any riders or did you spectate? Then comment below.
- If there's an event you would like to see highlighted from our archives email matt.westcott@nne.co.uk
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