On The Pegs November 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 11 | Page 30

On The Pegs
Dougie Lampkin continues to make history after winning the 2018 edition of the Scott Trial.
The toughest conditions in years due to the pouring rain mean that this year’s edition will be-
come one to remember.
Last weekend took place another edition of the popular and world-famous Scott Trial.
This singular event is not only about who is able to make it to the finish line with fewer marks,
but also about who is able to do so with the less time possible. Dougie Lampkin was once
again the man to beat, as he was arriving at this year’s event as the 2017 edition Champion and
with the SSDT 2018 victory under his belt.
Conditions during race day were the toughest ones in years. The rain left high water levels
on the local rivers and streams, driving riders and bikes near the limit. Lampkin dealt with all
the situations in style to reach a new victory. He was the rider with fewer marks, 55 (5 due to
time penalty and 51 coming from the observers), with TrialGP riders Jack Price (65), the time
setter, and James Dabill (80, 22 due to time and 58 on observation) finishing 2nd and 3rd. n