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Saturday June 10th 2023

Saturday, June 10th, 2023

Well ! Friday was certainly a different type of day - we were picked up at 7am by Grant, our son-in-law, for the drive to Kelowna, in order to attend the graduation ceremonies at the BC University. - It was indeed, a very proud day for our family, with Granddaughter Carly, one of over 200 young people, receiving their rewards after many years of studying. -  Carly earned her degree, for nursing, and will be working at the Vernon Hospital. -

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Here we are later at a local Cider winery, celebrating as it was also Babsy and my 61st wedding anniversary

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Back on the motorcycle front - it was another record breaking Friday in the Isle of Man, with Peter Hickman winning the Senior TT -

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An interesting first lap leader board at the World Trial in San Marino - 3 young Brits on top so far in the 125 class.

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Update:   Beta Trial at Ioco is a “GO” for tomorrow.

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Friday June 9th 2023

Friday, June 9th, 2023

June 9th 1962 was the day Barbara Jones became my wife - we spent our honeymoon on the Italian Adriatic Coast at a place called Cattolica - A wonderful seaside resort.
The following year, we went back via Motorcycle a big trip on our Norton, traveling through France and Switzerland, before eventually camping on this almost deserted beach near Catttolica. -
This weekend the World Trial, will be held in San Marino a small Republic not far from Rimini - we visited this high walled Mountain town while there in 1962.
Who could have guessed that 61 years later we would be selling Italian Trials bikes, and have a business in Canada called Outlaw Trialsport?

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Today we will be closed as we will be attending our Granddaughter’s Nursing Graduation - a very proud day for our family.

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Thursday June 8th 2023

Thursday, June 8th, 2023

I think this event might be cancelled due to the Extreme Fire hazard - check before you go!!
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This was an interesting one we put on back in the day - nor a good one for Sparky Bill, he cut the end of his finger off !! - I’m afraid heavy rain at the start caused some issues.
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Unbelievable !!  Michael Dunlop wins a third TT
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Another scorcher of a day - Please note that we will not be open tomorrow - a couple of reasons for this !! will still be posting the blog tomorrow,

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Wednesday June 7th 2023

Wednesday, June 7th, 2023

Trystan Hart will race the Erzberg Rodeo this weekend - Look for him to do well, he’s on fire at the moment.
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Not Trials - but a really good event to attend if you live in Alberta - lots of close racing.

The Alberta Flat Track Association is thrilled to present Flat Track Motorcycle Racing the weekend of June 24 & 25, 2023 at the Red Deer Westerner Park 5/8 oval.
Saturday June 24: Gates at 1:00 pm | Event at 3:00 pm
Sunday June 25: Gates at 10:30 am | Event at 12:30 pm
Red Deer has a deep rooted history in Flat Track racing that goes back to the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s with local participants like Darrel MacRae, Doug McKenzie, John Peacock, Rick Botting, John McRae, Mitch Rowland and of course Rex Turple. At that time racing was downtown at Red Deer’s original Exhibition Grounds. Red Deer residents were last treated to Flat Track Motorcycle racing in 1980.
Now, with the enthusiastic support of Westerner Park, excitement is building with Grass Roots racing returning to Central Alberta & Red Deer’s own Westerner Park 5/8 mile race track for handlebar to handlebar, fast paced racing, that is sure to thrill the entire family.
Come see racers as young as 4 to those as experienced as 70+ race vintage to modern motorcycles, ATV’s, ATC’s & Coleman mini bikes. The Westerner 5/8 mile track is the big show and there will be 1/10 mile Short Track featured also.
Come cheer on Red Deer’s Darrel MacRae, the “1978 Canadian Motorcycle Association’s Top Rider of the Year” will be there aggressively battling it out with the young champions of the future. Local Dealers showing their 2023 offerings in conjunction with Racing Motorcycle display. Local Food trucks will add to the electric atmosphere so generously brought to you by these local businesses:
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Still a few new 2023 TRS and Beta Trials bikes available - call us for more info!!
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Answer to the last quiz - Vesty, Mart, and Bernie - quite a few got this one.
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The latest “Team Trial’s”  - Japanese style ( Not that we are against having minders - in fact they are essential with the World sections)
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Back to Beta - Matteo Grattarola exits Vertigo.
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TT NEWS. - Michael Dunlop takes his third win of the week in the Isle of Man, making him the 2nd most successful rider behind his uncle Joey Dunlop. - Michael now has 24 wins - Joey won 26.
Sadly a Spanish rider died yesterday.
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Tuesday June 6th 2023 - ( D DAY 1944)

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

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Quiz -  Name these former World Trials Champions
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The Belanger brothers have been pretty much unbeatable in Quebec Trials for quite some time -  Michel won this one.

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With Forest Fires burning all across the Country, it’s hard to say how much this will effect the riding season  - we will keep our readers informed as  much as possible - but in the meantime, please be careful if you are out in the woods. - We will be staying home until we get some rain.

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Monday June 5th 2023

Monday, June 5th, 2023

If you have never been to the Isle of Man TT races, it’s hard to describe - the sheer speed and madness  are something you will never witness anywhere else. - Tragedy however, takes a second seat to the name Dunlop, with Michael laying everything on the line to win the first race of 2023.

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Roy decided to make my own reserved parking spot with this sign - Unfortunately we saw a lot more new “No Trespassing” signs on  our ride -
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I took the new 2023 Beta Evo 200 out on Sunday - after fitting the Jitsie seat - yes it’s nice to sit down now and then on the trail - the TRS Xtrack is also ideal for this.- forgot to suck my gut in before Roy took the shot !!

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A spot we ride past a lot and so very pretty.
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Sunday June 4th 2023

Sunday, June 4th, 2023

Just saw this great pic of the girls at the NATC Trial - I will hear all about it when Katie (Wulf) gets back

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Posted this because it portrays what I think Trials loops should look like - not a paved parking lot - young Scottish lad Jamie Galloway jumps over a mud-hole on his TRS. 125.

As everybody knows, I have little interest in Electric bikes, but at least the new Mecatechno   looks good, but at BIG dollars.

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Trial in Quebec this weekend - hope the Forest Fires are not close.
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Nobody got the quiz yesterday - Brett thought it was Geoff Duke - but no it was an early shot of Jeff Smith on a Norton Trials bike

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First TT win went to Michael Dunlop yesterday - more records broken,

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Saturday June 3rd 2023

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

Quiz for today - Who is  this rider on the Norton?
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Big Hat’s off to Eric Kitchen - still out there taking photographs (not pics) at the Scottish. - He’s getting on a bit now.
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Another guy who’s now in his late 70’s but still being asked to attend Euro events as a special Trials Ambassador   - Good old Mick.
Mick Andrews, invitado especial en el Trial de Clásicas de Mesones

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Nice to see Pete Bustin out enjoying his new TRS - Stan says - “He likes it” ( I’m sure a few will remember that rock at Ymir)
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Looking for a nice Vintage RTL Honda ? This one’s for sale in the UK for about $10 grand.

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First TT race goes ( or gone) today - will post results tomorrow. - weather in the Isle of Man has been good so far,

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Friday June 2nd 2023

Friday, June 2nd, 2023

TT NEWS

Three riders blitz past new marker as pace intensifies

The 133mph mark was broken last night as Dean Harrison led an ever-intensifying pace in the third TT qualifying session of 2023 last night (31 May).

After the 132mph mark was surpassed by Peter Hickman on Tuesday night, DAO Racing man Dean Harrison upped the ante yesterday evening to blitz past the 133mph mark on the superbike at 133.514mph to top the class.

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With not much happening, I’ve clicked onto quite a few of the video clips on You Tube - some really interesting stuff, including a video of two of the top riders out on Trials bikes with another former TT rider - hard to understand a lot of these because they talk fast and also accents, but well worth watching.

As reported in the past   - many of the top Road Racers, also competed in Trials during the winter months - in fact World Champion Geoff Duke was originally signed by Norton as a Trials rider.

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Answer to the Thursday quiz - rider is Steve Troupe from Ontario - first correct response by Cam Whiffing ( who has known Steve for a very long time) - Steve Imported the JCM at the time - he now competes in vintage Trials on a variety of machines.

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MANEL JANÉ - CEO VERTIGO MOTORS
“After some consideration, we have finally agreed, by mutual consent with Matteo Grattarola, to terminate the contract between us. Both the rider, whom we consider a great professional, as well as the team, started the relationship with great enthusiasm, having the help and the resources to fight for our different goals. However, there have been many reasons that have brought the relationship to an end earlier than expected. We wish to thank Matteo for his dedication to Vertigo during this period and wish him all the best for the future, giving him all the facilities to find his place. I am aware that this decision may give rise to misunderstandings, but above all I love this sport and, if I can, I help those who practice it.”
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A lot of Factories have built a Trials model over the years, most of which never went much farther than a Prototype - here is the CZ version.
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Finally - If you go riding in the woods this weekend - PLEASE be careful and have a spark arrestor on your  bike ( especially if it’s a 4 stroke) - Everything is very dry
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Thursday June 1st 2023

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

Quiz - Who is this rider on a JCM ? - this is a tricky one - hint he is Canadian.
Answer to yesterday - Mike Hailwood - correct guess’s by the usual - Pete Varey, Harlow, John Kitchener and Brett.
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Something different - but what a great guy - always love watching his old films - Make my day - Clint!!
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Katie is riding the NATC Trial Stateside this weekend and had to fit a number plate !!! This was the only color she could find !!!

We hope that god awful  Irish Green brings her luck!!!
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The hot weather and forest fires seem to be something we will have for a while - we worry about our Beta Canada friends down in New Brunswick.

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Here’s a pic from 2014 - it shows a very tired (eyes closed) Matt Reading, and Jason Munns at the top of the Shale climb in Summerland - this was always a great natural section, and only ever cleaned once on a 125 - by Bobby T on his Hodaka.  - I always planned on riding either the 125 TRS or 125 Beta up there, but never got around to it. - It was also the section that cost me the Vintage class win one year, when my Ossa hiccupped  in 2nd gear, on the last tricky turn, needing me to take a dab - Bob Clark heard it while waiting at the bottom and used 1st gear on his Ossa to clean the hill and win the class !!!
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