Full title reads: "Nr. Harrogate. Motor Cycling's 'Grand National' - 64 out of 87 - including 1 woman rider - finish in famous Scott Trial - a tribute to riders and machines. A 52-mile course of 'frightfulness' had to be negotiated!"
Full title reads: "Nr. Harrogate. Motor Cycling's 'Grand National' - 64 out of 87 - including 1 woman rider - finish in famous Scott Trial - a tribute to riders and machines. A 52-mile course of 'frightfulness' had to be negotiated!"
Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
Riders ride their motor cycles along a bumpy track through a woodland area.
More shots of motorcyclists riding along a rough track. Along the way spectators are watching the event.
Back view of the bikes as they ride down a steep hill. The bikes are ridden through various streams and ditches.
One rider goes up a steep muddy hill side watched by a large group of people.
People move out of the way as one motorcyclist goes a little out of control in the mud.
More shots of the bikers testing their vehicles over difficult terrain.
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