Chris Barnett

When did you start riding trials?

I started riding trials at 9 years old, my first trial was at Skeeby in Richmond. My dad rode and I started going to watch with my Granda then eventually got a bike.

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What was your first trials bike?

My first trials bike was a TY80.

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What achievements have you had in trials?

Won Ilkley Grand National Time and Observation in 2019 and was 2nd in the Expert Historic Spanish Twinshock Championship 2017.

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Who do you look up to in the trials world?

James Dabill on modern bikes and Mede Delannoy on twinshocks.

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Which venue is your favourite to ride?

Baa 2 day is my favourite North East venue on the modern and twinshock bike.

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Is there is a major trials event that you enjoy?

Costa Brava 2 day is a really good event and trip as a whole.

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Is there a trials event or venue you have not ridden which you would really like to?

I would like to do the Scottish 6 Days and The Scott.

What is your favourite memory from trials riding?

Riding the Mintex in 2019