KEIGHLEY'S Myles Hutchinson is looking forward to stepping up a level after winning a British title last year.

The nine-year-old was crowned D class medium wheel champion in the ACU OSET British Solo Youth Trials Championships after remaining undefeated all season in the eight-round competition.

The youngster took maximum points after finishing on the top spot of the podium in every round of the championship, which included events in Devon, Scotland, Isle of Man, Yorkshire and the Midlands.

He was presented with his trophy by world champion Emma Bristow in front of 300 guests at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.

Myles, who is member of Bradford District Motorcycle Club, the home of legendary Silsden trials rider Dougie Lampkin, plans to take part in the British Championship again this year.

He said: "I’ll be moving up to a harder level this year - bigger obstacles, more technical moves and bigger kids. Last year was brilliant and I love riding the OSET, but there’s a lot to learn this year.”

Myles' dad Frazer Hutchinson said: “We are exceptionally proud of Myles’ achievement. He’s been riding an OSET (electric trials bike) since he was four years old and to become British champion is an accomplishment he will carry with him through his life.”

Trials riding is the art of riding a motorbike over obstacles without putting your feet down.

A British national youth round typically involves around a one-mile course with 12 sections ridden in three laps, with a time limit of around five hours.

Frazer added: “It’s a long day that’s physically and mentally tough. Walking each section to plan a route and knowing where you’re going to position the bike and how to ride different terrain and obstacles is demanding.

"Not only that, invariably, you’re doing it in front of your nearest competitors, parents and other riders, all while being observed by an independent adjudicator. To perform under that scrutiny and pressure at every round is remarkable.”

Myles receives supported from Colin Appleyard motorcycle dealership in Keighley.

General manager Kevin Feeny said: “We’re all delighted for Myles. We’ve supported him for a few years now and his riding goes from strength to strength. He is extremely focused and very competitive, which has resulted in him achieving the highest award possible in the UK.”

Myles is not the only Bradford DMC member to earn a national title. Beth Dunning, from Crossflatts, was crowned ACU Acklams Beta British Ladies & Girls Trials Championship winner at intermediate level.

In what was her first full year in the competition, she enjoyed four victories and two runners-up spots.