WHITEWELL FARM FIELD GUIDE
Evening Trials for All Ages: IPT’s Family-Friendly Summer Series in Whitewell
A four‑round, family-oriented trials series with routes from beginner to hard, live instruction, and podium prizes — this guide explains what to expect and how to plan your evening at Inch Perfect Trials and Sykes Farm.
Evening Trials for All Ages: IPT’s Family-Friendly Summer Series in Whitewell.
Join the Family Friendly IPT Summer Series for an evening of trials riding across multiple rounds at scenic locations; the series welcomes riders of all skill levels, offers expert observer coaching, and concludes with podium prizes for top finishers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Eight sections, three laps — fully observed competition
Each round runs as a fully observed trial with 8 sections ridden over 3 laps; observers — many of them instructors — will both judge and offer tips, and podium places are presented to the top three in each class.
Courses for every skill: Beginner, Clubman and Hard
Riders select from Beginner, Clubman or Hard routes (each with Youth, Adult and Over‑50 categories) with taped lines and flagged deviations; terrain ranges from flowing taped lines to rock steps that demand advanced techniques on the Hard course.
Dedicated youth options and supervised under‑10 electric course
Young riders aged 4+ can take part on a conducted Under‑10s electric course with six taped sections and an instructor‑observer guiding the group, while easy and hard youth lines allow younger or less experienced riders to participate safely.
What the day feels like
What an IPT Summer Evening Feels Like
Arrive to music and a welcoming reception at Inch Perfect Trials, sign on from 4:30pm and collect your number before the rider briefing; groups are staggered to reduce queues, instructors patrol the sections to encourage and advise, and the IPT kitchen and shop remain open throughout for refreshments and last‑minute kit.
THE FORMAT
Eight sections, three laps — fully observed competition
Each round runs as a fully observed trial with 8 sections ridden over 3 laps; observers — many of them instructors — will both judge and offer tips, and podium places are presented to the top three in each class.
THE ROUTES
Courses for every skill: Beginner, Clubman and Hard
Riders select from Beginner, Clubman or Hard routes (each with Youth, Adult and Over‑50 categories) with taped lines and flagged deviations; terrain ranges from flowing taped lines to rock steps that demand advanced techniques on the Hard course.
FAMILY FOCUS
Dedicated youth options and supervised under‑10 electric course
Young riders aged 4+ can take part on a conducted Under‑10s electric course with six taped sections and an instructor‑observer guiding the group, while easy and hard youth lines allow younger or less experienced riders to participate safely.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this series suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sign on from 4:30pm with a 6pm start; rounds run on scheduled Wednesdays across May, June, July and September at Inch Perfect Trials with Round 3 at Sykes Farm (see event dates).
Entry is £30 for adults and £20 for children aged 4 to 16; routes include Beginner, Clubman and Hard with Youth, Adult and Over‑50 categories, plus a separate Under‑10s electric conducted course.
A limited number of EM Epure Race bikes are available for hire for one round at £100, with a compulsory £25 damage waiver to cover accidental damage to the hire bike.
The IPT kitchen serves refreshments and the on‑site shop stocks parts, clothing and bikes during events.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When should I sign on and when does the trial start?
Sign on begins at 4:30pm and trials start at 6pm.
What are the entry fees?
Entry is £30 for adults and £20 for children aged 4 to 16.
Are there options for very young riders?
Yes — children aged 4+ can ride the Under‑10s electric conducted course, which uses six taped sections and an instructor‑observer who guides the group.
Can I hire a bike for the event?
A limited number of EM Epure Race bikes are available to hire for one round at a cost of £100, plus a compulsory £25 damage waiver.
How is each round structured?
Each round is fully observed with 8 sections ridden over 3 laps; sections are taped and may include flagged deviations depending on the route.
Will there be coaching or feedback during the event?
Yes — many observers are instructors who can give tips and encouragement during the trial, and there is a rider briefing at the start to explain section order and logistics.