Sherco star, Dan Peace from Kirbymoorside in North Yorkshire will take on the 2026 Highland Classic, but swaps his usual factory Sherco for a 500cc Triumph Twin. He is entering the spirit of the event which is the ‘British Four-Stroke Edition’ by riding a British four-stroke!
28 year old Peace will be competing for the ‘David Page Memorial Challenge Award’, for the best performance by a rider under 35 years of age. David Page was the eldest son of ISDT multiple gold medalist Ernie Page and was one of the most promising trials riders from Scotland who sadly died aged 19 from leukaemia. Page had secured support from Yamaha and had just begun riding the TYZ model in 1993, shortly before his death.
Entries for the 2026 officially closed at 20:00 on Sunday 15th February with the 200 limit being surpassed.
We are now running a ballot for 160 spaces in accordance with the supplementary regulations and the results will be sent to all who entered in the next week.
The HC2DT sub committee would like to thank all those who submitted an entry for our popular event. If you are unsuccessfulm at the first cut, do not despair as those on the reserve list will most likely gain an entry before the event happens.
The entry fee will be due and payable upon confirmation of the entries and must be paid within 10 days otherwise the entry will be voided and offered to a reservist.
Now it’s just a case of waiting for June and hopefully some good weather to enjoy the HC2DT British Four-Stroke Edition on 13/14th June 2026 at Alvie Estate!
Main photo by Iain Lawrie of North East’s Colin Ward (250cc Honda) the Post 1977 twinshock class winner at the 2025 trial.
As part of the recent review of the Inverness & District Motor Cycle Club Ltd, it was decided at the Annual General Meeting on 8th December, to create a new subcommittee to organise and promote the Highland Classic Two Day Trial, which is now under the direct control of the limited company.
This ensures that the popular event, held on Alvie Estate, receives the required planning and promotion going forward. The committee will meet separately from the club committee and report directly to the new chairman, Brian Mackay.
The main trial officials: John Moffat will continue in his role as Event Co-ordinator, Entries Secretary and also Treasurer and Company Secretary; the Secretary of the Trial will be Mieke de Vos; Clerks of Course are Stewart Anderson & Gordon Murray.
Event Co-ordinator John Moffat said: “It is great news that the Highland Classic is granted its own committee. This will help the club greatly, which is predominantly a ‘modern’ trial club, it will allow those who have a direct interest in twinshock and Pre65 trialing to move ahead. The Highland Classic is a successful event which provides a significant financial contribution to the club and limited company. Forming a bespoke committee is a massive step forward and recognition of the trials’ status in the calendar.David Edes has taken over the position of Clubs Secretary, allowing me to concentrate on the treasurer’s duties and that of the limited company.“
With the blessing of the Page family, the Highland Classic Two day Trial has a new award for 2026.
The DAVID PAGE MEMORIAL Challenge Award – for the best performance by a competitor under 35 years of age competing on either the A or B routes*.
April 1992 – Jordi Tarres with David Page (Photo: Page Family Collection)
David Page was a remarkable rider, coached by his multi ISDT gold medalist and Scottish Scrambles Champion father, Ernie Page.
Scarborough 1985 – David Page on the Monyam. Photo: Page Family Collection.
David was brilliant right from the day he threw his leg over a motorcycle, in fact when he was a beginner, his father had to build him special bikes because of his small stature. But his stature was huge, beating regularly expert adult riders when competing in the same event.
David Page on the development Fantic 80 Trial – Photo: Page Family Collection.
FanticMotor in Italy sent a frame, some wheels, forks and engines to Edinburgh and between Ernie and David, they single handedly developed the Fantic 80 Trial for the factory.
The most famous David Page machine was his Monyam, a Montesa 25 chassis fitted with a TY80 Yamaha engine.
1993 – David Page on the new Team Hamilton Yamaha TYZ. (Photo: Page Family Collection)
Before David succumbed to luekaemia, he had secured a contract to ride for the UK based ‘Hamilton Yamaha’ team on the new TYZ Yamaha mono machine, after having two seasons as an adult on the TY250R monoshock bike. David was a Scottish Youth Trials champion.
Sadly David died at his home near Edinburgh, surrounded by his family after a brave fight against luekaemia in 1993, aged nineteen years.
David with champion father, Ernie Page at their home near Edinburgh – Photo: Page Family Collection.
The organisers of the Highland Classic are delighted to be able to present this new award in David Page’s memory to the best under 35 rider on either the A or B routes*. We thank the Page family most sincerely for permitting the club to name the award in David’s remembrance.
* Note: The lowest individual number of marks will determine the best performance on either of the two routes A or B. If there is a tie in any class or award, the oldest competitor will be declared the best performer.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the naming of the Ladies award at the Highland Classic Two Day Trial – Scotland’s friendliest classic trial!
In honour of the lady who rode national, SSDT and ISDT events, with support from Comerford’s and Bill Slocombe on Greeves and BSA machinery, who would go on to become the Competitions Manager at the Auto-Cycle Union – Mrs. Mary Driver.
Mary Driver in the 1961 International Six Days Trial.
From 2026 onwards the Mary Driver Challenge Award will be presented for the Best performance by a lady competitor on either the A or B route. The winner of this award will receive glassware to keep.
Mrs. Mary Driver on her Bill Slocombe supported BSA C15T on Loch Eild Path.
Main photo – Mary Driver in the 1964 SSDT on her Comerford’s supported Greeves Photo by: Ron Aitchie.
The Highland Classic organisers will present a new award in 2026 for the friendliest classic trial in Scotland!
Terry Hill on his factory supported BSA C15T LOH42 – Photo: Bob Dunwoody.
The Terry Hill Challenge Award will be presented to the rider who makes the best performance by a resident of Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, over either the A or B routes during the 2026 trial.
Terry Hill on his BSA – Photo: Bob Dunwoody.
The award is in memory of the well known Irish trials rider and sponsor, Terry Hill who enjoyed support from BSA and Bultaco.
