After a seven year reign as the undisputed King of World Outdoor Trials, the spotlight was firmly on Spain’s Jordi Tarres. But even during the earliest rounds, spectators gained the distinct impression that his run of success was under threat from not one, but two, young pretenders to the throne. Spanish countryman Marc Colomer looking for his first world title and gutsy Brit Dougie Lampkin, who between them would take this sensational championship to the very limit! Further down the leaderboard, Manx hope Steve Colley had a mixed season but nevertheless thrilled his fans with some great displays of strength and control. Likewise, the stunning debut by Japanese newcomer Takahisa Fujinami made his a name to watch in the future. And of course these were just a few of the riders to make their mark on a cliffhanger season...

So how did it all pan out? Just load up this great review of the best, close-up action from all 10 rounds and you’ll soon find out. For spectacular viewing and a master-class of trials riding this record of the 1996 World Trials Championship provides bikesport entertainment that is hard to beat!