Kyle Middleton may not compete full-time these days, but he proved once again he’s still at the top of his game, securing a sensational victory in the Trial1 Expert class at the 2025 Hell Team TRS & Integrated Products Australian Trial Championship.
Held at the Erinvale property in Meringandan West, Queensland, from June 7–8, the event delivered thrilling competition across all levels.
Despite facing fierce opposition from reigning champion Connor Hogan, Middleton maintained his composure under pressure to seal his ninth national Trial1 title by a narrow five-point margin, 58 to 63. Hogan mounted a spirited comeback on the final day, briefly narrowing the gap to just one point, but Middleton responded with a strong final lap to close the door on his challenger. Neil Price finished third on 105 points, just edging out Colin Zarczynski (107), with Chris Bayles rounding out the top five.
“I was unsure whether to ride this year, but I took my own advice to support those who support trials,” Middleton said. “I wanted to get my Hell Team TRRS onto the podium and enjoy myself with my dad and sister. I never expected to sit it on the top step! My bike was amazing this weekend. Fitness needed to be managed, so I just let my beauty do most of the work for me. Will I ride next year? Not sure, my plans are to firstly keep enjoying and nurturing my family and secondly keep trials fun.”
In the women’s open class, Michelle Coleman returned to the top step of the podium with a dominant display to secure her third national title. It also marked her ninth podium at the Australian Trial Championship. Coleman was joined on the podium by Nicole Casey and Nina Chadwick.
Across the 13 championship classes, several riders produced standout performances. In Trial2, Tom Scott was unbeatable from start to finish, while Bradley Bryant overtook Sam Rogers on day two to claim third place.
Adrian Harry took a popular win in the T3 Masters class after a tight battle with Mitch Green, while his daughter Alisha Harry claimed second in the Youth category behind winner Mitchell Teale.
In the junior divisions, Jack Walling dominated the Open class, and Hector Pinto continued to impress by winning the Boys 7–U13 category.
Other class winners included:
- Trial3: Josh Lewis
- Trial4: Dan Atkinson
- Junior 7–U11 Years: Finn Cameron
- Twin Shock: Kurt Pickering
- Classic: Greg McLennan
- Veteran 40–55 Years: Toby Coleman
- Veteran 55+ Years: Andrew McDonald-Smith
- Trial5 (non-championship): Jonty Boorer
- Mini Trial (non-championship): Hank Cameron
With strong entries, competitive racing, and veteran riders continuing to make their mark, the 2025 edition of the Australian Trial Championship was a showcase of talent, resilience, and passion for the sport.
