The Wyegate Trial History

Want to see what happened in previous Years? Then go to the Past Winners List and click on the year number.

One of the events that helped influence us to start the Wyegate was Jules Bish & Len Ore's Border 100 in 1980.

Some History of the event

The event has been going since 1983 and even then it was only a recreation of early events held around the area. Inspired by tales from older riders, there has been a long history of motorcycling around the unclassified county roads either side of the lower Wye valley and out into Usk Vale. Thanks to help from Characters like the late Jack Clarke from The Cwm (Near the Argoed Road section. And, incidentally, was Welsh '3' Day winner in 1963, 65 and 66.), who was still riding Sidecar Trials in the late seventies and John Cadogan plus others like Barbara & Jim Cullimore who helped, not only with organisational information and legal requirements, but they also observed for many years. We located some of the regular lanes used 30 years prior to the inaugural event and they were difficult enough to still be sections now, even for modern bikes. A route was mapped out joining the lanes together for a good days ride. The rest, as they say, is history.

What could be more difficult than riding a Wyegate?  The Wyegate Backwards with NO ENGINE!...

The event has changed over the years from 70 miles of dead easy sections that any pre-65 bike would be capable of passing through, to one where you may do 90 miles and spend all day in the saddle, plus lose many marks unless you have a specialised bike with ability to match. Nevertheless, many riders can bring along totally unsuitable machines and still get around enjoying the experience despite the marks dropped by the end of the day.

We don't need to tell riders how good it is as entries fill up within the first few weeks of them being released so you need to be on the ball!

The Wyegate is not just a trial, it is: a pleasant ride with like minded knowing riders. A planning exercise involving map/route card reading, mental preparation and bike preparation. A trial of riding skill. A trial of determination and concentration over a long day, A chance to show what an ambassador for our sport you are. An opportunity to show you can read and understand regulations! A chance to test that new road book holder.

HELP! - Do you have results or a programme from any of the events that are missing from the list? Please take a digital photo and send or let us scan them. admin@wgdfmcc.org.uk

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For a report/more info on each year, Click on the year in the left hand column.