Apologies for the lack of information following the entry closing date and the ballot, which took place on Sunday 1st December 2024, and for responses to any emails being so slow. This was due to the death of my sister-in-law, Elaine Gordon on 20th November 2024. Many of you will remember Elaine as she has been the face of the Pre’65 Scottish Merchandise at the Trial for a number of years. As you can imagine, trials administration was the last thing on my mind and I hope you understand why it has taken a while to publish the outcome of the ballot.

There were 276 entries submitted by the closing date of 27th November 2024 which meant a ballot was necessary. This was carried out on Sunday 1st December 2024. Emails to the successful entrants were sent out on 11th December offering them a place in the trial and this was followed by an email on 12th December to all those unsuccessful with the relevant outcome of their entries. The response date to accept or decline both the offer of a ride and the offer of a reserve place was to have been sent to me by 21st December. If you have not received an email, please check your spam folder in the first instance. As a result of my inconsistent communication in response to email queries, the Committee has decided to extend the response date to Tuesday 31st December 2024. After this date, anyone who has not replied, or been in contact, will be withdrawn and the place in the trial will be offered to a rider from the reserve list. Alphabetical lists are attached and also show those who have accepted their offer.

Emails with a payment date will be sent out in mid January once we have received the cost of the Supplementary Road Insurance. Riding numbers will be sent out around the end of March to enable us to match up your nominated riding companion as far as we possible can. Please keep an eye on your email inbox at these times so you don’t miss out.

Any questions, please email sec@pre65scottish.co.uk and I will reply as soon as I can.

The Pre’65 Scottish Trial Committee wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2025.