NEWS

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• All Youth rider please note that Torridge will be running a Youth E class at all of their club Trials in 2026.​

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Pastmaster

A few questions have popped up recently concerning the eligibility to ride the Pastmasters class. I understand the rule are different in some neighbouring centres so it is appropriate to reclarify how it works in this centre.

The Pastmaster class is for riders who have previously ridden at a higher level but now wish to come down to the yellow route. There is no age qualification.

The reason this class was established was to keep the Clubman class from being completely dominated by experienced riders and to encourage young riders making their way up.

Riders who are shown as Clubman Expert or Expert on the grading list are not eligible for championship points in the Clubman class. They should ride as Pastmaster.

Not for the first time there have been some moans from some who don’t want to called Past anything. I have even heard the Pastmaster name labled as sexist. I don’t feel strongly about it but if you have any comments please drop me a line:  neil_mackie@hotmail.com

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