In late 2022, a rule change was made by the CTR (International Trials Commission) and FIM, prohibiting ‘minders’ in certain sections at world trials. This rule change was implemented despite some concerns being raised by some National federations and riders themselves. At the first round of the World Championship in Spain last weekend, British rider Toby Martyn unfortunately had an accident in a section, resulting in two broken vertebrae.
The ACU wrote to the FIM and CTR yesterday stating that minders should be allowed in all sections on the grounds of riders safety and are delighted to see that the CTR and FIM have acted quickly to revisit the rules going forward.
The whole ACU family want to express our very best wishes to Toby Martyn, his supporters and family for a full recovery.