On Saturday, October 12, Isle of Wight brothers, John and Mark Coombes, will compete in a gruelling historic one-day motorcycle trial event, called The Scott Trial. 

Not only will the pair start in positions one and two, but they are also raising money for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Scroll down for a link to John and Mark's The Scott Trial Just Giving page in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight...

The Scott Trial, which has been held annually since 1914, has sections which traverse moorland, treacherous rocks and streams.

One of the UK’s toughest events of its kind, it gets underway at 9.30am, near Richmond in Yorkshire.  

Aged 60, John Coombes will be the oldest first-time rider in the history of the event. Together with his (younger) brother, Mark, who has previously competed twice, John has been riding motorbikes since his school days.

The Scott Trial covers over 80 off-road miles, divided into more than 70 sections.

John and Mark are accepting donations for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, as part of their plans to compete.

CLICK HERE donate to John and Mark's The Scott Trial Just Giving page

John and Mark said: “It is a genuine privilege to lead the field. Staying ahead is another matter, although success in trials riding is about dexterity and balance on the machine, rather than speed.”

They are aiming to raise £1,000 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight.