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This is pic of Toni Bou at a US World Round a few years ago - before they decided to make these events more like a Circus. - This looks like a great section possible for more than just the top three riders. ( Looks like Donner)

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Then we have this shot from the Romaniacs Bike Carrying Contest.

Still with the Romaniacs - Pol Tarres ( Jordi’s nephew) finished  in 18th spot overall ,on the Yamaha 700 Tenere, an incredible performance.

Not sure where Trystan Hart finished, but he was running in 7th spot overall - we will post the full results when we see them. UPDATE Trystan finished 7th.

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While I have been enjoying some of the Olympics on TV - it occurred to me today while watching the Golf, that as all these guys are Pro Golfers and used to making a zillion dollars every weekend - why are they allowed to play in this event,  I thought it was all about  amateur athletes competing ?  and really - can you really say that some of these so called “Sports” should be in the Olympic Games?  - Obviously a lot of people might think differently, but that’s my opinion. ( The Ladies have been doing Canada proud - winning all the medals so far)
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The news on the 2022 Beta Evo is  a bit disappointing with no big changes ( promised for years) -  however there is some good news - we will have a Factory 200 for next year !! this should be a brilliant bike, so if you are in the market let us know quickly as supply will be limited.

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This is a shot I took of Steve Colley (Beta) at the 1992 Scottish -( Pentax 35mm)  the Section took a lot of fives, but Colley flew up it. -

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And for all the Tourists thinking of visiting the OK Valley this long weekend - this is what you have to look forward to >>>

The pic taken overlooking our backyard - normally we can see Swan Lake which is only about a block away.  - The smell of smoke is awful and we are also getting ash blowing around, even though the fires are all a long way off ( at this point)

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So here we are, heading into the August long weekend, normally an exciting time for attending a Trials event - but this year, just like last 2020, will be another, stay at home, watching the box scenario.
All very frustrating of course, but just because we can’t ride, doesn’t mean that we can’t spend time servicing our bike(s) - while some are busy planning for the Fall events - imagine what it would be like to get out riding in the rain!!!!  ( Guess what - WE have Wulf rain gear in stock - !!!!)
Just a “Heads up” for our  possible Trials events in September and October - the cost for entering these, will be up a bit, as our organizers  now have to purchase Insurance coverage. However, this is a small price to pay, when you consider how cheap it is to compete in Trials, compared to ANY other sport.

When we joined the WEC in 2009 and formed the Trials division for them, we were able to offer our Organizers free Insurance Coverage, but now the WEC is no more - we are unable to do this. ( It was great while it lasted)
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The news that Triumph are due to release new MX and Enduro models, and have hired Ricky Carmichael has got the Off Road world buzzing - without a doubt the brand has a ton of fans around the World, check out this old pic from when the British Twins were super popular in the States.

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Interesting results with Trystan Hart still right up there with the top lads.

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First pics of the 2022 Beta Evo have been posted on FB - along with the tech features - looks like the Same again” approach, with “All new Graphics”  Not that there is anything wrong with the Evo - it could use a new rear fender, and lose a bit of weight, but the fact is that it’s the Enduro market that gets the sales numbers, and so that is where most of the development  goes.

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Weather forecast - Hot and Smokey!!
Note! We have choppers flying around all the time  - we can’t even see Swan lake which is only about a block away - I’ve noticed that the grass is now very long on our narrow Country road, which is well overused by loads of traffic, including big trucks who want to pass the weigh scale on the main hiway. - All it would take is a spark, and we would all be in deep trouble.
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Here is Lisa from Powell River trying on a Wulf Trials helmet at Outlaw Trialsport - yes she bought one.

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trialworld.es Los 75 accidentes en moto de trial más espectaculares | X-Trial Top caídas en moto de trial. En este vídeo de accidentes de moto de trial te traemos los vídeos más impactantes en el mundial de trial

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enduro21.com Red Bull Romaniacs: Day 2 Video Highlights Video highlights from day two of the 2021 Red Bull Romaniacs, a decisive day which saw Mani Lettenbichler and Graham Jarvis a cut above the rest only for Jarvis to badly hurt his knee near the finish and forced to retire.

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And finally - a couple of days ago, we posted a pic of Arthur Browning and Mick Wilkinson   - but did not mention anything about the twin shock bike that Arthur was on - ( Because we didn’t know)  Well our good buddy Harlow emailed to tell us it was a “One Off” Jawa  - now that is a rare one for sure.

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I think you could caption this pic “Triple-Trouble” - Steve McQueen taking his co stars James Garner and James Cobern for a ride in one of the sidecar outfits used in the movie “The Great Escape”
As most people know McQueen was a very accomplished racer - both on bikes and in cars- he was a member of the American ISDT Team on a Triumph many years ago, but failed to finish after  he damaged his bike in  a crash

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Youth Trials in Scotland is alive and well - as shown in this pic from last weekend - both Harry Mckay’s   youngsters were competing. Looks like a lot of families involved.

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A couple of great riders from yesteryear  still riding - this pic was taken in 2011 at the Manx two day - it shows Mick Wilkinson giving Arthur Browning some advice - or maybe arranging to have a pint after the end of the day!! - I saw Arthur at the 1983 ISDE in Wales he was riding a Yamaha TT600 -  he excelled  at  everything, Trials, ISDE - MX - and even Speedway.

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Now here is a rare pic - Mike Hailwood on one of his first race bikes - not sure what it was, but obviously Mike was thinking he better keep a finger on the clutch, as most high compression two stroke racers back then, had a nasty habit of “Squeaking”  -  more than one road racer was killed riding them in those early years, including top guy Bill Ivy - testing a Suzuki in Japan.

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We have enjoyed watching more of the Olympics - swimming and then the Rugby finals - The Brits might have beat Argentina in the Falklands, but lost to them for the Bronze Medal.-  while the Fijji Team outplayed the famous NZ All Blacks to take a second  Olympic  Gold Medal.

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trialworld.es Documental familia Dougie Lampkin 1994 | VIDEO Documental grabado en 1994 sobre la familia Lampkin y su relación con el trial. Así es como Dougie Lampkin se forjó como piloto de trial

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cursosdetrial.com Técnica para mover la rueda delantera con moto de trial - Cursos de Trial Tutorial en vídeo para aprender la técnica de mover la rueda delantera en parado con moto de trial

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Results from Down East >>>>

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Nice to see that at least some people are getting  out - This is a pic by Glen Kemp showing off his Outlaw TRS near Canmore AB - looks like a neat spot.

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News from the Romaniacs. - Trystan still going well, UPDATE JARVIS OUT AFTER A CRASH - TRYSTAN NOW IN & 7TH SPOT OVERALL>

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Brad Freeman from the UK has been absolutely on fire for the past couple of seasons, and along with Beta Team Mate Steve Holcombe, has been on the top of the box at most events. - Brad did it again last weekend, although Steve is struggling this year with injuries.

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This pic is quite dramatic as it shows a fire crew hiking in to tackle another Forest Fire - While everybody is anxious to get back out riding PLEASE use common sense and stay out of the woods, while these guys are struggling day after day to save both the trees and homes.

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The results after Day 2 at the Romaniacs - Trystan Hart still going well,  at this early stage.

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Yesterday was a day to do some early morning running around doing deliveries - mailing off parts etc - then back home out of the smoke to watch more of the Olympics-  the swimming has been pretty awesome with Canada doing well with the gals picking up medals. - Some other events are of no interest to me.

There was also a good clip from 25 years ago showing Donovan Baily taking the Gold in the sprint also a nice interview with him.

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Today is another very thick smoky day - I still haven’t checked on the Fire Status, but without any rain, things will not improve anytime soon.

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Here is a flashback to the year 1937 - the year I was born - The Monaco Grand Prix showing two Mercedes drivers ( I think both were later killed racing)

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And lastly - this is for Taff and might explain why people sometimes have a hard time understanding what he is saying!!!

Sometimes struggling for a “3″ rather than take a “5″ can be the difference between winning and losing - Martin Lampkin shows how in these old pics.

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Some events still happening - especially in Europe - Good shot here of Carlos winning the senior class in Spain

Answer to the Monday quiz - Alan (Syd) Lampkin on the section called Edramucky - John Kitchener got it right - maybe because he rode the Scottish a number of times when they still used that section.

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This pic just popped up on FB - it shows Sammy saying goodbye after his holiday a few years ago - as everybody now knows, he came back and is now a full time promoter  for Beta Canada, - we are glad that we were able to help him along the way.

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So just like our TV Weather guy - we have nothing new to report except more smoke in the Valley - I’m sure everybody is getting pretty fed up by now of all the heat and the fires.

We spend most of our time watching the box - the Olympics are interesting, although I shake my head at why some of these events are even in it.  - I took in some of the swimming and Rugby over the weekend - Canada finally got on the board by beating Japan, and the Canadian gals have been awesome in the pool.

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I see Trystan Hart finished 7th in the Romaniacs Prologue - great achievement in some very fast company.

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We were in touch with our Organizers from Scotch Creek and Revvy, over the weekend - Looking ahead, we are hoping to hold the Outlaw Trial in Revvy on the Sept 10/11 weekend and the Brown Memorial at Scotch Creek on the Oct Thanksgiving weekend. - watch this spot for further updates. ( Hopefully both the Forrest Fire and Pandemic situation will have improved by then)
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The start of another “Hot” week in the Valley - Like most others, we are finding this summer a “Season from Hell” - what with the Pandemic and now the Heat wave and Forest Fires all around.

The fact that we don’t have a lot of bikes in stock right now, might perhaps be a good thing, in case we need to pack up quickly. Although the late delivery of the TRS models was very frustrating.
We have been in touch with some of our friends who live in what are extremely   dangerous locations if a Fire should suddenly break out - Julie from Celista, informs us that they have had a couple of small fires start up on Crowfoot Mountain, but these were quickly jumped on by Martin and his crew. - Still very scary for them, and  for everybody in the Shuswap. - I know Ross and Judy have their evacuation plans in place, regarding their horses etc just in case.

We hope that everybody stays safe in these troubling times, we look forward to the day when we can see you all again, and get out riding in the woods.

We are of course open for business, as long as people phone ahead, and are still shipping out parts and accessories across the Country. However, we are keeping our ordering to a minimum, just in case we suddenly have to throw everything we can, in the van, to make a quick exit.
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Matteo Grattarola - took another win in Italy on the Factory Beta - I think that is five in a row.

In the UK TRS riders won both the top classes - see results below

https://www.acutrialgb.co.uk/…/trialgb/results/Round-5.pdf

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Results from the Second Day in the Spanish Championship.

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Quiz Pic for today - name the rider and this Scottish Section!! ( Hint - no longer used)

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A shot from the British Championship of maybe a future Champ - young Alfie Lampkin - being watched by his Dad.

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youtube.com Donner AMA Extreme Enduro 2021 “Carnage” VIDEO!!! The 2021 Donner @amaextremenduro was a huge success! @Donnerskiranch provides the most beautifully scenic race in the west, and it also provides, CARNAGE!!! …

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Former World MX Champion Jeff Smith, leading Don Rickman at a Hawkstone Park race many years ago.

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Lisa Rae from Powell River loves her new Wulf Trials gear ( and her new TRS Xtrack)

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The way we were !!

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Dave Butler - Beta/TRS Dealer from Ontario builds some neat Vintage bikes - he has just completed this nice Greeves, and will be riding it in the Classic events down East.

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Nobody got the correct answer to yesterday’s quiz - The Gilera rider in the picture is Reg Armstrong - you can see the Irish Clover leaf emblem on his helmet .

I was lucky enough to see these great bikes a few times - perhaps the most memorable, was Bob McIntire doing the first 100mph lap in the Island in 1957. - I also saw Geoff Duke and John Hartle  on them at Oulton Park.
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Results from Spain

1st Gelabert GG- 2nd Busto Vert- 3rd Raga - TRS

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Caption on this old pic says Mike Andrews - we know him better as Magical Mick

Mick enjoying some “Vino” in Spain - carefully watched by ‘Liz)

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Another round of the Spanish Trials Championship this weekend - Can Adam get the win ?  Not Likely but we wish him well.

Scrambling in the UK back in the day - Great stuff >>

First in with the correct response to Yesterday’s quiz was Brett Clark - who had the riders as Sammy Miller, Gordon Blakeway and Ron Langston. They were pictured at Sammy’s Museum last week all looking older but still with us.

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Below is a road racing quiz - who is this Gilera rider ?

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Here is a pic of the Canadian TDN Team who will compete in Portugal - The Belanger family, plus Jon English - all on Beta Evo Trials bikes - not sure if they are getting any financial help from anybody, but hopefully they are.

Good luck to them all.

Quiz - Name these riders. All members of the Official Ariel Trials Team.

Above you see a wonderful BSA twin dressed in Goldstar clothing. The Goldstar could be bought in both 350 and 500 cc  single cylinder engine sizes, and also in either Road racing, Scrambles or Trials Trim.

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Benoit Bincaz   the French Beta rider, has been out of action this year due to injury, but will be back this weekend at the French Championship. - This looks like a very good natural style section he is practicing.

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I took this shot Thursday on the Westside Road just North of Bear Creek - Smoke and more Smoke.

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They captioned this old photo - Chicks on Motorcycles !! - Bikes are all Dirt track Douglas machines. not sure what year. but guessing around 1914.

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Each morning we wake up to check on the latest Fire News, and it certainly isn’t improving - more fires and more evacuations !! - Just had an email from a friend in Japan, who said his parents were evacuated from the Kamloops area - and their summer home in Seymour Arm is now also on evacuation alert - Very scary situation for everybody.  With no rain in the forecast, the next couple of weeks are going to be critical  in many areas.

Stay safe people and stay out of the woods.
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Check this out >>>>>

PETROL motorcycles will no longer be allowed in showrooms from 2035 after the UK government confirmed its new action plan this week.

According to the Department for Transport’s decarbonisation plan, a 220-page document released on Wednesday, all new L-category vehicles must be ‘fully zero emissions at the tailpipe’ in just over a decades’ time.

The news comes less than nine months on from the government’s announcement that the sale of all new petrol and diesel vans will end come 2030, whether we’re ready for it or not.

And while many pundits, action groups and organisations were quick to claim there was no mention of bikes, it’ll be just five years later that the same fate hits two-wheelers.

Not only will racers need to rethink their transporters from 2030 with the van ban on its way, but by 2040 the axe is set to come down on HGVs as well, as part of the final stage of phasing out ALL non-zero emissions vehicles that same year.

“While cars and vans outnumber motorcycles on UK roads, motorcycles are an important and sizeable vehicle population, with 1.4 million licensed in 2020 and we do not want to see them remaining fossil fuelled as the rest of the vehicle fleet cleans up,” the plan said.

“The opportunities for zero emission light powered vehicles (ZELPV) are enormous. We will build on our existing support in this segment, such as with the plug-in motorcycle grant, to benefit urban logistics and wider mobility and look to grow a new UK industrial supply chain.

“We will use Zemo’s strategic partnership [formerly known as the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership] with the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) to stimulate and coordinate activity in this area and publish options to develop this at national and local level this year.

“Zero emission motorcycles and other powered two wheelers are an efficient and clean form of mobility that can reduce congestion, improve urban air quality and reduce noise – we will take forward measures to remove these emissions…ensuring we support the development of new industrial opportunities for the UK.”

In 2019, motorcycles and mopeds made up just 0.4 per cent of all domestic UK greenhouse gas emissions. Cars and taxis were responsible for 55.4 per cent while heavy goods and light duty vehicles made up 31.6 per cent.

The plan is among a number of new regulations expected to be set out in the run up to November’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) in Glasgow.

“At this meeting, potentially one of the most important events in recent history, almost every country in the world will be represented”, DfT officials added.

“They will decide whether to deliver, and whether humanity takes what many believe to be its last best chance to get runaway climate change under control. As the president and host of the conference, the UK’s own intentions and commitments will significantly affect the chances of an ambitious global deal.”

While the government continues to push its green agenda, the plan also states intentions to phase out the the nearly £600 million available in grants for plug-in car, van, taxi, and motorcycles within the next two years.

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I sometimes get asked about Electric Trials bikes and always give the same reply - great for Kids, but I’m never going to sell the adult models - so the article above while interesting - does  not concern me, not that I’m likely  to be around when that happens anyway.

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A couple of minutes after this shot - Martin Lampkin fell off on the last section of the Scottish Six Days, and in doing so, also lost out on the win.  I have the series of pics in one of my Trials books.

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Check this video out -  We have used Boyesen reeds for many years and can vouch for them.

youtube.com Boyesen Trials 3min UK 1080p 16 10 20 Dan Hemingway explains why he uses Boyesen Reeds on all the family Beta’s

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Today I’m heading to Kelowna on Opti Oil deliveries - then I plan on driving back on the Westside road and calling on buddy Roy on route  - with the hot weather I haven’t been anywhere - at least I have air in my Outlaw van.

Note !  Cooler today, but very Smokey !!
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