ONE thing about Manor Farm high above the village of Glusburn is the panoramic view of Airedale which is a bonus after the long walk up the farm drive for the observers and spectators.
The remains of a quarry and adjacent moorland with large rock outcrops and endless heather growth. For some reason only twenty seven competitors opted for the Bradford's clubs mid-week trial, The weather was good.
The lane side remains of the quarry housed he first three sections then it was a short ride to the bottom of the back field for the other nine sections in the heather. Riders were few but unbelievably there was a surplus in observers.
Results:
Hard course.
Novices: 1 Michael Winstanley Beta) 11, 2 Lucy Ayrton (TRS) 17, 3 Chris Watson (TRS) 28.
Youth Class A: Josh Pearson (Vertigo) 8.
Class B: 1 Jacob Reeday (Beta) 6, 2 Charlie Petty (Beta) 28, 3 Oliver Petty
(Beta) 60.
Youth Class C: Koby Smith (Beta) 52.
50/50 course:
Novices: 1 Daniel Appleby 33, 2 Chris Mitchell (Vertigo) 51.
Youth Class C: Isaac Reeday (Beta) 33.
Beginner's course:
Novices: 1 Richard Whitaker 1, 2 Vernon Clarke 1, 3 Steve Wicks 11. (All Beta).
Youth Class B: Noah Morten (Beta) 14.
Youth Class C: 1 Sm Ethell (Beta) 12, 2 Will Ethell (Beta) 31.
Youth Class D: Jacob Smith (Beta) 58.
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