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Classic trials, or colloquiallymud plugging, is one of the oldest forms ofrallying oroff-roadmotor sports, dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Originally, the challenge was just to complete a long (challenging) road course. All threeMotor Cycling Club long distance trials in the UK – theLand's End, theExeter and theEdinburgh – date from that time, and are still held today.

As vehicles became more reliable, the events became easier and the concept ofobserved non-stop sections was introduced. On these, the car or motorcycle is stopped at the foot of a hill and has to make a non-stop ascent.

On a classic trial today, there will typically be around fifteen of such "observed sections", mixed with between 40 and 400 miles of road course.

Specific forms of car trials arePCTs (production car trials), for (road legal) production cars with minimal modification, and on the other handsporting trials for special "flyweight" vehicles. These trials are restricted to one off-road trial route, without any road mileage sections.

• Classical Gas — Classic Trialling
• Association of Classic Trials Clubs — Rules and Regulations for one day Classic Trials and an article on the history of the sport.
• The Motor Cycling Club — Despite the name the MCC organise the three overnight trials.

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