Kaytlyn Adshead Finished Sixth in Trial World Championship
The British rider completed the seven-phase series with 210 points after the final competition round in Spain.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Motocycles
Kaytlyn Adshead secured a sixth-place finish in the 2026 Trial World Championship while competing in the Trial GP Women's class. Representing Vertigo Motors UK, she accumulated 210 total points across the seven-phase series.
Why it matters
The championship rankings highlight the competitive standing of top international riders following a season-long series of events. Adshead now shifts her focus to upcoming international team competition following her strong performance in the world series.
Adshead earned 210 points to claim sixth place, while champion Berta Abellan finished the season with 368 points. Andrea Sofia Rabino and Alice Minta secured second and third place with 349 and 258 points, respectively.
The players
Kaytlyn Adshead
A competitive motorcycle trials rider representing Vertigo Motors UK who previously won the Trial des Nations with Great Britain in 2023 and 2024.
Berta Abellan
The winner of the 2026 Trial World Championship who finished the season with 368 total points.
Vertigo Motors UK
A motorcycle manufacturer that serves as the professional team sponsor for Kaytlyn Adshead.
The details
Adshead navigated a demanding seven-phase schedule throughout the 2026 Trial World Championship season. She now prepares to transition from individual competition to team-based racing at the upcoming Trial des Nations.
Timeline
September 18-20, 2026: The final round of the Trial World Championship was held in Spain.
September 26-27, 2026: The Trial des Nations will take place in Arteixo, Spain.
Roadmap
This season finale marks the shift from the individual intensity of the Trial World Championship to the collective strategy required for team-based international trials. Adshead enters this transition aiming to replicate the success she previously found at the 2024 Trial des Nations.
Riders and teams utilize these championship results to secure sponsorship renewals and professional standing in the global circuit. Performance metrics from the season help enthusiasts track the technical capabilities of various motorcycle manufacturers competing at the highest level.
The takeaway
Adshead maintains a high competitive standing by concluding the season in sixth place against a global field of elite riders. Her consistent presence in top-tier competition keeps her a prominent figure as she heads into the upcoming team tournament in Spain.
What happens next
Kaytlyn Adshead is scheduled to compete in the Trial des Nations in Arteixo, Spain, from September 26 to September 27, 2026.
Further reading
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