Australia has produced a tenacious performance at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN) in Spain on September 26-27, with its two teams finishing ninth overall in the International Trophy and Challenge des Nations categories respectively. On a challenging rain-affected Sunday in the Spanish trial heartland of Arteixo, the 15-section TdN laps were plotted in […]
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Team Australia takes youthful exuberance and experience into 2026 FIM Trial des Nations
Australia will join other nations from around the globe at the technical ‘playground’ of Arteixo in Spain for the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN) on September 26-27. Motorcycling Australia will be represented by a four-rider team in the Spanish trial heartland, with teen rookie Ben Walling (WA, Beta) riding alongside the experienced Connor Hogan […]
Teen rookies to represent Team Australia at 2026 Trial des Nations
Motorcycling Australia (MA) will field an exciting mix of youth and experience at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN), which will be held in Spain on September 26-27. The International Trophy team will feature teen rookie Ben Walling from Western Australia, who will be joined by TdN stalwarts Connor Hogan (SA) and Neil Price […]
Applications open to join Team Australia at 2026 Trial des Nations
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is calling for applications from both riders and minders to join Team Australia for the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN) in Spain on September 26-27. For locally based personnel, the time commitment away from Australia will be approximately 10 days. If you wish to apply: • Team Australia rider applications • Team Australia […]
Team managers appointed for Australia’s 2026 FIM Trial des Nations assault
Motorcycling Australia has appointed Chloe Whittle and Ella Peacock to share the critically important team management role at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN) in Spain on September 26-27. After a thorough application process, Chloe and Ella were selected to succeed the late Philip Whittle, who was the Australian team manager from 2011-2025. Both […]
Vale Phil Whittle
Motorcycling Australia is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Phil Whittle, whose passion and commitment to trials competition over the last six decades has left an indelible impact on the local scene. In December 2025, Phil became the latest recipient of the annual Graham ‘Checkers’ Stewart Official of the Year Award as recognition for […]
Applications open for Australian Team Manager at Trial des Nations
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is calling for applications from suitably qualified applicants to take on the role of Australian team manager at the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN), which will be held in Spain on September 26-27. The team manager’s role is extremely important not only in terms of preparation and logistics, but during the TdN to […]
2025 Graham ‘Checkers’ Stewart Official of the Year Award winner: Philip Whittle
Congratulations to Philip Whittle, who is the 2025 recipient of the annual Graham ‘Checkers’ Stewart Official of the Year Award as recognition for his outstanding dedication to trial competition over six decades. Whittle, who hails from Bendigo, is a seasoned volunteer official of the highest order. His current portfolio includes Motorcycling Australia (MA) accreditation as […]
2026 Australian Trial Championship to be held in Western Australia
The Australian Trial Championship is heading west in 2026, with the township of York to host the event on the weekend of October 10-11. The 2026 instalment will be held on a property which hasn’t been used for trial competition before, creating a level playing field for competitors across all the senior and junior classes. […]
New Zealand pips Australia in thrilling 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship
After three days of competition on super tough terrain in Taranaki, New Zealand has edged out Australia to win a gripping 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship. The 1pt victory (38 to 37) by the home team in the 50th anniversary event means the FIM Oceania trophy returns to New Zealand – but not before local […]
Battle lines drawn in 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship
In short: The 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship will be held in Taranaki, New Zealand, from October 25–27, marking 50 years of Australia–New Zealand trial competition. Australia, the defending champion, fields a team mixing youth and experience: Joshua Coleman, Jenna Lupo, Michelle Coleman, Hector Pinto, and Garry Connell, managed by Phil Whittle. Twleve-year-old Hector Pinto, […]
Team Australia fresh and focussed for 2025 Trial des Nations in Italy
The trial universe will be centred on Tolmezzo in Italy on September 20-21 when nations from around the globe participate in the 2025 Trial des Nations (TdN). Motorcycling Australia will again be represented in the men’s and women’s categories as the iconic teams’ event is held in Tolmezzo for the second time. Australia has two fresh inclusions […]
Australian team announced for 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship
Motorcycling Australia’s five-rider team to contest the 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship in New Zealand from October 25-27 has been selected, featuring an impressive mix of youth and experience. The riders and classes they will compete in are as follows: • T2: Joshua Coleman • T3/Women’s: Jenna Lupo • T4/Women’s: Michelle Coleman • T5/Junior: Hector […]
Expressions of interest for 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship
Expressions of interest are now open for riders who’d like to represent Motorcycling Australia in the 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship, which will be held in the Taranaki region of the North Island, New Zealand, from October 25-27. This year’s event will also enjoy an extra celebratory tone, marking 50 years since the first FIM […]
New Zealand to host 50th anniversary FIM Oceania Trial Championship
It’s a sporting rivalry that continues to bring out the combative best in both nations – across all frontiers – and in October another chapter will be written when Australia and New Zealand lock horns at the 2025 FIM Oceania Trial Championship in New Zealand. This year’s event will also enjoy an extra celebratory tone, […]
Middleton’s magical 10 marks brilliant 2025 Australian Trial Championship
Key points: • Kyle Middleton’s victory: Kyle Middleton won the top-tier Trial1 class at the 2025 Hell Team TRS & Integrated Products Australian Trial Championship. He secured his 10th Trial1 title by defeating reigning champion Connor Hogan by 5pts. • Michelle Coleman’s triumph: Michelle Coleman dominated the women’s open class, collecting her sixth national title […]
Riders all set for pressure-packed 2025 Australian Trial Championship
The motorcycle racing spotlight shifts to Queensland from June 6-8 when the 2025 Hell Team TRS & Integrated Products Australian Trial Championship is held in Meringandan West, just north of Toowoomba. The championship is always a highlight on the national calendar, as raw speed is set aside for technical prowess, balance, patience and improvisation as […]
Debutante and wily veteran to join Team Australia for 2025 Trial des Nations
Team Australia’s men’s and women’s squads have been selected for the 2025 Trial des Nations (TdN) at Tolmezzo in Italy on September 20-21, with teenage debutante Alisha Harry and returning veteran Colin Zarczynski the fresh inclusions. Harry, from South Australia, will make her TdN debut for Team Australia alongside reigning national champion Jenna Lupo in […]
Applications open to represent Team Australia at 2025 Trial des Nations
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is calling for applications from both riders and minders to represent Team Australia at the 2025 FIM Trial des Nations (TdN), which will be held in Italy on September 20-21. For locally based personnel, the time commitment away from Australia will be approximately 10 days, which will include a pre-event training camp. […]
2025 Australian Trial Championship to be held in Queensland
The 2025 Australian Trial Championship will be held in Meringandan (Qld) on the weekend of June 7-8. The championship, to be promoted by Moto Trials Queensland with principal backing from The Hell Team and its associated brands TRS and Mecatecno, will see riders battle it out across a variety of senior and junior classes. Connor […]