New Zealand's family owned Trials Centre.
MARLBOROUGH TRIALS CENTRE IS A LOCALLY OWNED FAMILY BUSINESS RUN BY BRENDON AND CATHY WADSWORTH.
A passion for trials riding inspired Brendon and Cathy to start their business, which initially began as the Nelson Marlborough Trails Centre in 1999, when they acquired the sole agency for Montesa Cota motorbikes.
Over the years, Marlborough Trials Centre (as Marlborough Motorcycles) expanded into farming, enduro/MX, road and trailers, acquiring brands like Can-Am, Kawasaki, Kea Trailers, CF Moto, along with Trials brands Scorpa, Sherco, and TRS, as well as accessories, clothing, and parts.
In 2023, after over 23 years in business Brendon and Cathy sold the Marlborough Motorcycles part of their business, retaining the trials motorcycles, parts and accessories import and sales (Marlborough Trials Centre).
Brendon grew up on a sheep and beef farm, riding motorcross as a child. He was introduced to trials in his early 20's and is passionate about the sport. Cathy, on the other hand, caught the trials bug from her father, Richard Marken, who rode trials, and who was along with her mother Kay committee members/officers of trials clubs in both Mackay and later Brisbane in Queensland Australia. Together, Brendan, Cathy, and their son Gareth compete in trials. Daughter Jenna also attends trials events with the family, where she enjoys riding around and taking photos of the action. Marlborough Trials Centre also provides mechanical/technical services, Brendon is a mechanic with over 30 years experience whos speciality is trials motorcycles.
