International Trophy riders
The best two rider scores count on each section, so every ride can protect the team result.
Team Australia · 2026 FIM Trial des Nations
Five riders. One Australian team.
Australia heads to Arteixo, Spain on 26–27 September 2026 to compete against the world’s leading trials nations.
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Come hungry and support the team.
A sausage sizzle and cake stall are planned for our next event, and there are still some raffle tickets available for purchase.
Please leave lunch at home, enjoy something from the stalls and help support the Australian Trial des Nations team.
The Event
Trials becomes a team sport.
The Trial des Nations is the annual world championship for national trials teams. Riders tackle observed sections, collecting penalty marks for footing, stopping or failing a section. The nation with the lowest counting score wins.
Challenge riders
Both rider scores count, making consistency and teamwork especially important.
The Current Team
Australia’s 2026 representatives
Western Australia is strongly represented, with Ben Walling and Neil Price selected for the International Trophy team.
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Three-rider team
International Trophy
Ben Walling
Making his Trial des Nations debut.
Connor Hogan
Selected for his ninth Trial des Nations.
Neil Price
Selected for his seventh Trial des Nations.
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Two-rider team
Challenge des Nations
Jenna Lupo
Selected for her sixth Trial des Nations.
Mitchell Teale
Reigning Australian Youth champion and making his Trial des Nations debut.
Minders & Rider Support
The people beside every rider.
The minders are a vital part of the Australian campaign. They work closely with the riders before and during the event, helping each rider prepare for the sections, manage the motorcycle and stay focused throughout the day.
Motorcycling Australia invited minder applications alongside rider applications for the 2026 team. For Australian-based personnel, the commitment is approximately ten days and includes international travel, the pre-event training camp and competition.
Read the sections
Walk the sections with the rider, discuss possible lines and help assess changing terrain and conditions.
Keep the bike ready
Carry essential tools and spares, assist with checks and help manage the motorcycle between sections.
Protect the schedule
Help monitor time, keep the rider moving through the course and coordinate with managers and support crew.
Support the rider
Provide calm, practical support and, where permitted, safety assistance so the rider can concentrate on each section.
What Is Involved
Much more than two days of competition.
For Australian-based riders and support personnel, the campaign means about ten days away from home, international travel, bike and equipment preparation, minder support, administration and a pre-event training camp in Spain.
Team managers Chloe Whittle and Ella Peacock coordinate the planning, logistics and rider support needed to bring the group together and compete as one Australian team.
Prepare
Training, motorcycle setup, equipment and event administration.
Travel
Around ten days away, including the Spanish training camp and competition.
Work as a team
Riders, minders and managers share information and support every counting ride.
Team Management
Chloe Whittle & Ella Peacock
The two experienced Australian trials competitors lead the off-bike planning and provide on-event support for the 2026 campaign.