Here’s one for Taff Parfitt - I think he might have attended this World Trial - held just down the road from where he lived back in Wales.
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Sammy Miller has been posting some interesting stuff on FB - doing work on old vintage bikes - He still goes into the shop every day. And although he seems to be quite “Stooped” these days, he really is an amazing guy who still likes to ride when he can.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=222474348999178
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The Spanish Championships will resume this weekend after the Pandemic shut down - the top riders have all been trying to keep fit and hone their skills in the past few months - Toni Bou has been posting some pretty incredible video of the stuff he has been practicing, and this is a nice shot of Adam Raga getting ready do battle.
However ! It seems not all Factories will attend - this just posted by Vertigo
Vertigo Spain has made the difficult decision not to go as a team to the second test of the Spanish Trial Championship in Pobladura de las Regueras, León, scheduled for this weekend.
After evaluating the exceptional situation we currently find ourselves in, with a significant increase in restrictions and increased Covid-19 rebounds in the last few hours, it has been considered appropriate to take this drastic but necessary resolution thinking in the well-being and safety of drivers, mechanics and staff of the team who usually move to races.
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The Wednesday quiz with the Scottish section, only got one email by Brett Clark, who thought the section might be Spean Bridge, however yesterday we got a call from Stan to say no, it’s definitely Leanachin ( not sure of spelling) Stan mentioned that the two sections under the bridge are usually the first ones used on Monday morning, with the large boulders always very slick for the early numbers, and with one “Big” rock at the end. -
Having watched numerous videos from the event, I think Stan is correct. Stan said these sections are a real test to start the week, as everybody is very nervous and there are always a ton of spectators watching from up on and below the bridge.
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In other news, Gord Rinke called, to say they are still in OK Falls, and have a new rider from France with them - seems his Gasser is in need of parts, and although I checked our stock, it’s getting harder to find stuff for this brand.
Gord says they will stop in for a visit on Monday on route back to Alberta.
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I saw some Industry sales figures posted from the States , saying the Off Road Motorcycle sales are up a whopping 42% - although this certainly is not the case with the Trials market. -
We have often said that when times are tough, people buy groceries, not motorcycles. - However obviously with this Covid 19 scare, many people are choosing getting out on a dirt bike as a way to relieve boredom. - Likely the best way to get exercise and remain socially “Distanced”
We still have Beta and TRS bikes available, with more arriving next month, so if you are in the market, give us a call ( during the day please) (250) 545-6139 or email daverhodes@shaw.ca.
We have noticed that our accessory sales are up this year, especially Wulf Trials stuff.
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Who remembers Italjet? - This is a shot of Steve Troupe on one of the “Sherpa T - copies” built after the demise of the Bultaco brand. - I never owned or rode one, and was not a fan of the green color- ( still not - sorry Vertigo lovers) - This looks like a cold day with slippery logs - don’t forget only hard rubber Dunlop 4 ply tires were available back then ( unless you were a Super-Star) - I think Steve Imported these.
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Spectacular victory by @adamraga in the return of CET, celebrated in Pobladura de las Regueras.
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