Teesside teenager crowned motorcycle trials world champion

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Harison Skelton, 18, from Ingleby Barwick, won the 2026 Trial3 World Championship at the TrialGP of the Netherlands in Zelhem.

Harison Skelton, 18, from Ingleby Barwick on Teesside, has secured the 2026 Trial3 World Championship at the TrialGP of the Netherlands in Zelhem. Representing Great Britain, he competed across Andorra, Italy, France and the Netherlands as part of his path to the title.

Skelton studied electrical engineering at Middlesbrough College while pursuing his sporting ambitions internationally. He completed his BTEC qualification last year and has since been working in electrical engineering, renovating homes and buildings across the region with his cousin whilst continuing to compete at international level.

Skelton credited Middlesbrough College with enabling him to achieve both his academic and sporting goals. He said the tutors 'understood how much training and travelling I had to do and worked with me so I could fit my education around competing'. He added that their support meant he 'didn't have to choose between getting my qualification and chasing my dream of becoming a world champion'.

Skelton's interest in motorcycles began at age seven, inspired by his father. He later joined Guisborough Motor Club and progressed through the British Youth Championships before reaching the world stage.

How it is being reported

• North East teen balancing study and sport crowned motorcycle trial world championIngleby Barwick's Harison Skelton won the 2026 Trial3 World Championship, with Middlesbrough college supporting his ambitions alongside his studies.The Northern Echo · 16 Oct, 08:00
• Talented Teessider Harison Skelton crowned motorcycle trials world championHarison Skelton, 18, from Ingleby Barwick, secured the 2026 Trial3 World Championship in Zelhem at the TrialGP of the Netherlands.TeessideLive · 15 Oct, 09:37

In this story: Harison Skelton · Ingleby Barwick · Middlesbrough College · Guisborough Motor Club · Great Britain · Netherlands

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