EVENTS
See what’s coming up
The Wallace Cup Trial
SUNDAY 22 February 2026, The first rider will start at Seymours Arena at 9.31.
SEYMOURS ARENA – Aston Tirrold, Nr Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9AW.
We are pleased to announce that The Wallace is back this year. Entry is available via the ACU/Sport80 website now – be quick!
North Berks are delighted to be holding the Wallace again this year after having to cancel it in 2025 due to the loss of access to pivotal parts of the course, thankfully we’re back on track this year.
The Wallace Cup is the second round of the 2026 ACU, S3-Parts National Trials Championship. This is a fantastic trial which starts and finishes at Seymours Arena. The trial includes road work, there are various groups of sections dotted in and around the Berkshire Downs and offer a great ride round the single lap of 36 sections. Entry is now open, make sure you get your entry in sharpish, it always fills up quickly.
There is plenty of parking at Seymours Arena for competitors and spectators, toilet facilities are provided and there will be a refreshments van offering tea, coffee, breakfast and burgers.
Southern Centre Spring Cup
2026 ACU Southern Centre Trials Championship.
SUNDAY 29 MARCH 2026.
SEYMOURS ARENA – Aston Tirrold, Nr Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9AW.
North Berks are running the third round of the ACU Southern Centre Trials Championship at Seymours Arena. The championship comprises of twelve core rounds this year. Riders must belong to a Southern Centre ACU Club to contend the Championship, but out of centre visitors are very welcome to enter any round on a no points basis. We hope to get a good entry accross all classes. There is ample parking at Seymours Arena for competitors and spectators, toilet facilities are provided.
We will advise when the entry is open on the ACU Sport80 platform.
Spring Club Trial
SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2026.
SEYMOURS ARENA – Aston Tirrold, Nr Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9AW.
The event is open to all, online entry via the ACU website. It should be a good ride round with 4 laps of the infamous Seymours Arena. The expert sections will be challenging as you would expect but the lower class sections will be set out on the easier side, so should be a fun day for everyone. We hope to see you then.
The trial is open to non-members, entry will be available through the ACU website now. Entry fee is £20 Adult, £15 Youth.
Summer Club Trial
DATE – TO BE CONFIRMED
STANDLAKE WOODS – Standlake, Oxon OX29 7PR. (Signposted off A415 Standlake To Witney Road)
We are returning to Standlake for this one. The event is open to all, online entry via the ACU / Sport80 website. It will be a good ride round with 4 laps of this great venue. The expert sections will be challenging as you would expect, but the lower classes will be set out on the easier side with nice flowing sections, so should be a fun day for everyone. We hope to see you then.
The trial is open to non-members, entry is available through the ACU/Sport80 system. Entry fee is £20 Adult, £15 Youth.
Evening Club Trial
DATE – TO BE CONFIRMED
SEYMOURS ARENA – Aston Tirrold, Nr Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9AW.
The event is open to all, online entry via the ACU website. It should be a good ride round with 4 laps of the infamous Seymours Arena. The expert sections will be challenging as you would expect but the lower class sections will be set out on the easier side, so should be a fun evening. We hope to see you then.
The trial is open to non-members, entry will be available through the ACU / Sport80 portal. Entry fee is £20 Adult, £15 Youth.
North Berks Charity Trial
DATE – TO BE CONFIRMED
SEYMOURS ARENA – Aston Tirrold, Nr Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9AW.
We are pleased to announce we are running our annual Charity Trial again this year. We will be donating to Thames Valley Air Ambulance along with other local charities, it will be a great event for all, bring the family for a great days sport.
We will be marking out five routes catering for all skill levels – from complete beginner which will be very straightforward to an Elite route for the top riders who compete at a national/international level.
Everyone is welcome to enter, it is an open event, as long as you’re a member of the ACU you’re good to go.
There will be a Barbecue for you all to enjoy after the trial, we’ll be asking for a small donation to go to our selected charities. There will also be a raffle with some great prizes to be won as usual.
Autumn Club Trial
DATE – TO BE CONFIRMED
STANDLAKE WOODS – Standlake, Oxon OX29 7PR. (Signposted off A415 Standlake To Witney Road)
The event is open to all, online entry via the ACU website. It should be a good ride round with 4 laps of this fantastic piece of land. The expert sections will be challenging as you would expect but the lower class sections will be set out on the easier side, so should be a fun evening. We hope to see you then.
The trial is open to non-members, entry is available through the ACU / Sport80 portal. Entry fee is £20 Adult, £15 Youth.
Boxing Day, Hangover Trial
FRIDAY 26 December 2026, 10:00 Start.
THE MOORS – Nappers Lane, East Hagbourne, Didcot, Oxon OX11 9EA.
North Berks are delighted to be holding their traditional Boxing Day Trial on Friday 26 December 2025.
There will be 4 laps of 8 sections to complete, all classes from complete beginner to expert. The sections will be set out on the easier side for the main classes using the banks and stream. There may be a few rocks thrown in for the top boys and girls, but they love it. We aim to give everyone a nice steady fun day so do join us and blow those Christmas cobwebs away.
Online entry will be available via the ACU Sport80 website. Make sure you get those entries in early, its always a popular one. Everyone is welcome to come along with friends and family for a bit of festive fun for a few hours. Starts 10:00am.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you on Boxing Day…
