SCOTT TRIAL 2021

The SCOTT TRIAL 2021

Jitsie will be streaming live coverage of the most demanding one-day trial on Earth, the epic Scott Trial on Saturday 16 October.

Over 70 miles and 70 sections of the toughest terrain face the 190 riders. After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, an incredible line-up of former winners including six-times winner Dougie Lampkin (Vertigo) and his great friend and rival, four-time victor, James Dabill (Beta) will be pushing hard for the win. Former British trials champion Jack Price (Vertigo) makes a welcome return to the sport, and will be hoping his recent enduro experience will help him to win his first Scott.

Former British trials star, Steve ‘Woody’ Hole will be our guest presenter for the day — making good use of his experience to deliver the best insight into this spectacular event on the internet, we will bring you updates throughout the day as the Jitsie team follows the riders on this most testing of trials.

Riders with three or more Scott Trial wins

• Graham Jarvis — 9 wins (96, 97, 98, 99, 03, 04, 05, 08, 09)
• Sammy Miller — 7 wins (58, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 70)
• Dougie Lampkin — 6 wins (94, 06, 07, 13, 17, 18)
• Malcolm Rathmell — 6 wins (71, 73, 75, 76, 79, 80)
• Bill Nicholson — 5 wins (46, 47, 49, 50, 51)
• James Dabill — 4 wins (10, 14, 16, 19)
• Martin Lampkin — 4 wins (77, 78, 81, 82)
• Philip Anderson — 4 wins (87, 88, 89, 91)
• Arthur Lampkin — 3 wins (60, 61, 65)

What is the Scott Trial?

Devised in 1914 by Alfred Angas Scott, it is a time and observation trial, conventional trials rules apply in the sections but the fastest rider to finish sets the ‘standard’ time and will only incur penalty marks on observation. Riders finishing after the standard time receive one mark for every two minutes over up to a cut-off point of usually two and a half hours over the standard time, after which they will be disqualified.

With over 70 miles and 70+ sections to complete, the Scott is widely considered the toughest one-day trial in the world. Deep rocky streams punish both rider and machine. Mechanical failures are not uncommon, though less common than retirements through exhaustion.

The Scott Trial is as popular as it ever was, with the 200-rider limit often filled within days of the entry opening. For many trials riders, simply finishing the Scott is a rite of passage, a real badge of honour.