Scottish Six Days Trial and Pre 65 2026
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The West Country presence will be strong in the Scottish Highlands this May as a good contingent of ACU Western riders and regular visitors head north for the Pre65 Scottish Two Day Trial and the legendary Scottish Six Days Trial.
Ryan Eamer and Bretton King are riding both events, with Craig Talbot, Simon and Matthew Welch, Merv Powell and Mick Thompson all on the start ramp this Friday for the Pre65 in Kinlochleven. Bretton's son Will, who last rode the SSDT with his dad in 2015 is back for more. An Army Reservist, has been selected for the Army Team having worked in a support capacity last year.
Ryan last rode both in 2024 and having just ridden the Pre65 last year, is doubling up again, as will Bretton who missed out in the ballot for both events earlier this year. He rode his first SSDT in 1987, and was expecting to observe but got a call two weeks ago offering him a start in Fort William. Having accepted a reserve spot in the Pre65 five weeks ago, he weighed it up and went for it. Fortunately he and Will are only 14 minutes apart. He says he's "an idiot" for taking both on but he has Will as chaperone for SSDT.
Craig is mounted again on the ex-Tony Davis BSA B40, Simon on the Royal Enfield twin, Matthew the imposing RE 500 single and Merv his AJS 500 once again. We'll update you on Bretton's and Mick's Pre65 steeds later. There is likely to be some serious competition for the title of the centre's best performer in the Pre65! We still have our fingers crossed for an entry for Mike Ellis too. They are supported by a cast of unsung heroes of family and friends behind the scenes, and observers too - Andy Ridley and Jeremy Cross will be out on the moors with their boards.
Keep up to date with the results on the official websites for both events, as well as BVM Moto's YouTube channel.