Archive for August, 2021

Tuesday August 31st 2021

Tuesday, August 31st, 2021

The last day of what has been a very bad month, both with the Wild Fires and the loss of our friend Bob Work - in fact the past year and a half, has not been much to cheer about -as we also lost Al Perret -  first the Covid - then the Wild fires - no riding for months, has been hard for most of us, so  with cooler weather ahead - hopefully we can all get out in the Fall. ( More news on this later)
Thinking about both Al and Bo - obviously we have a ton of memories, none of them bad, with Al it was first about racing Cross Countries in Alberta, then later calling on him at his shop in Kamloops - Al was always late arriving at Alberta events, and I recall one race - may have been Moose Mountain - I was out with the front bunch flaying through muskeg - and I got stuck “Big time” - everybody was gone and I was left out in the boonies thinking how I was going to get the heavy IT 400 unstuck - then I heard a bike coming - it was late starter Al - so as he got close to me - he shouts “Which way Dave? “  - ” Not this way”  I replied - so off he went around this big bog - never stopped to help me - can’t remember if I ever got out and finished that race.

Another memory was late one night and I was in bed - Babs brought in the phone saying it was Al - He says : Dave how old are you” - I replied “Al you know how bloody old I am - 6 months older than you” - “Great ” he said - “We should enter the Baja 1000 - we could win the Senior class”  - To this I said “Al you been drinking?”  you know I will never race that crazy shit in the desert” -  Of course Al loved the Baja and had a lot of success down there.

Moving on to Bo - We had numerous  very funny experiences while I was with Yamaha - he was always a practical joker - I remember one night after a long session in the Bar at a Dealer meeting - We bumped into the house maids doing their rounds  on route to our rooms -to continue the party - Well, Bo had these couple of gals outside in the hallway leaning against the wall with their forehead and feet well back - then getting them to stand up straight - now it seems this is something that only the ladies can do - something to do with their  Physique  - naturally all the group of dealers who were in on the party were trying this without success - but with very noisy laughter !!! - Then it happened - The President of Yamaha Canada - came walking along the hallway !!  Mr Abe was very confused at the fun & games that went on at the dealer meetings back in those days. ( I could write a book on them)

Obviously there were many many more humorous times in Bo’s company - I’m glad we shared these plus a lot with Stevie Baker.- Did you know that Stevie raced a Yamaha Sled on the Oval at Wetaskiwin back in 1974 ? both he and Roy Wall dominated on the Bob Work tuned GPX units - However when they didn’t show up for the Prize giving, I had to get up on the stage to accept their awards and cash. - Yes they arrived later full of stories, and giggling like school girls.
I  also went out testing sleds a few times with Bo, not one of my strong points - but after one week near Vernon testing the new SRX on a long Sno cross track - I ended up with a back injury that has plagued me ever since.
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What is perhaps surprising, is to not see any Beta riders on the top Italian Team !!! or on the Canadian Team either.
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video from last night - a Tribute to Bob Work >>

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The Belanger family continue to rule in Quebec.>>
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Monday August 30th 2021

Monday, August 30th, 2021

This is the last 2021 TRS Xtrack 300 estart available for this year - no more until next spring - we also have a demo that we might let you try around the yard. ( Under my strict supervision!!)
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Jack Dance (GG) is the 2021 125cc World Champion - the top four places were held by young British riders.

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I’m not sure how may readers clicked onto the Jitsie   U Tube video from France - Babs and myself checked it out some more yesterday - and her comments were -” It all looks the same - I preferred  the old Trials,”  - now you might like to know that Babs checked a lot of events in Alberta back in the 70’s - so she knows a bit about our sport. - As for myself I thought exactly the same “Boring”  all the same, man made sections all hop & bop. - Yes very clever, but I wonder what the  spectators thought? - I don’t think Dougie was impressed.
The fact that Toni Bou only lost 3 points for the win and Toby Martyn lost zero points in the Trials 2 class has to tell you that these sections were all very similar. requiring the same technique.
Later yesterday - after watching the golf - I took in another U tube Trials video - this one the Scottish National Championship round - what a difference a variety  of sections and wonderful scenery - it wasn’t even raining, a rare occasion in Scotland.

Anyway that is my opinion -
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videos for today  >>

youtube.com Yorkshire Classic trial Thorlby near Skipton 29Aug2021 The Yorkshire Classic trial at Thorlby near Skipton 29 Aug 2021. Sections 7 (Clubman and premier routes) and 9.

youtube.com Hurst Cup Trial 1984

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Looks like Beta have a nice set up at the ISDE which gets going today.  Unfortunately their top riders are not competing.

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Wild fires are still  the big news in BC with the latest one near Penticton cause for concern - the water bombers have been hitting it hard but it still looks very threatening.  No further info on the big one over on the Westside - I think Roy is still evacuated from The Valley of the Sun - must be 3-4 weeks now, has to be very stressful for everybody.

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Only Harlow Rankin correctly guessed that the rider on the TY 80 yesterday, was World Champion Road Racer - Phil Read - I saw Read win the Clubman’s race, at Oulton Park many years ago, when I was acting as  a flag marshal. - It was moved from the Isle of Man due to the danger factor, but unfortunately I had to help carry one rider off that day, who later died, a very sad day. - Oulton Park was also the track where the great Bob McIntire was killed, although I wasn’t there that day. - Like they say  “Motor Racing is Dangerous”.
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Sunday August 29th 2021

Sunday, August 29th, 2021

This pic from back in 1977 shows Nigel Birket on the Suzuki - he is being carefully watched by Mart Lampkin in the background - Nigel has I think ridden the Scottish more times than anyone and shows perfect form in this shot - wearing blue jeans and rubber boots!!
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Who can name this famous rider taking a youngster for a ride on a TY 80?
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Saturday was a day to just catch up on chores around the yard - did a bit of “Tinkering” with the new Xtrack 300 in the hope that I will get out for a ride soon. - ( We still have the other new one for sale - last for this year)
The sad news of Bob Work’s passing brought a couple of contacts from my Yamaha days, and we were able to catch up on both news and memories from the times we spent working for the Japanese. - First was an email from Tony Cording, who became my boss and Bill McKim, who took over some of my large territory. -  ( Neither had heard that Peter Kratzer our good friend and Sales Manager had died ).

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News from France > The 125 Class the British lads get more competition - but Jack Dance still on top.

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Toby Martyn (TRS) takes the Trial 2 Class. - Check out those scores?
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Here are a couple of Jitsie video links for you to check out. Unfortunately the commentary is not good because of (a) Masks-(b) language -(c) the Loud speakers blaring in the background.
youtube.com Jitsie - TrialGP Cahors 2021 - LIVE Section 1 - 4

youtube.com Jitsie - TrialGP Cahors 2021 - LIVE section 8-10

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And the Podium in Trial #1 is >  Bou- Raga- Busto

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Saturday August 28th 2021

Saturday, August 28th, 2021

World Trial this weekend - could this be the last one for this year?
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Seems Sammy made the TV News in Regina -

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Something a bit different today - The Burt Munro story as portrayed in the movie “The World’s Fastest Indian” starring Anthony Hopkins.

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Today marks the 54th anniversary of an unbroken 184.087 mph land speed record by an unequivocal legend, Burt Munro. Thank you, Burt.
Munro’s 1920 Indian Scout was the 627th 600cc Scout to leave the American factory. The bike had a top speed of 55 mph. Not nearly enough. So he decided to start modifying. Despite limited means and a complete lack of funding, Munro worked day and night to perfect his bike, which he took to calling the Munro Special.
Starting in the 1940s, Munro started claiming a number of New Zealand land speed records, and by the 1950s his Scout was too fast for New Zealand’s speed courses. He formed a new goal—to race on the flat, expansive Bonneville Salt Flats. Over the years, Munro and his Scout raced on the Bonneville Salt Flats nine times and set world records in three of them. In 1967, Burt Munro made his final trip to the Bonneville Salt Flats. By this time, his bike was such a unique amalgam of custom-made components it needed to be torn down and rebuilt after every 10 minutes of run time. His focus and innovation paid off as he set an official land speed record of 184.087 mph, and posted an unofficial top speed of 205.67 mph
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Here is a pic of Team Canada ready for this next week’s ISDE  - We wish them luck - we also hope that they got some financial help from CMA or other sources. - The British Team, which when entered looked really strong with top lads Steve Holcombe and Brad Freeman, now seems not up to being a top contender for the Gold - as both these riders were withdrawn. - Also the Aussie Team always one to be well in the running, has been hit by injuries. - However the ISDE is full of surprises, and as a Team event, anything can happen.
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Friday August 27th 2021

Friday, August 27th, 2021

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The above pic was taken by my daughter Helen at the 2018 Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame - on that night -  Al Perret, Steve Crevier and myself were  honored - but we are joined by Steve Baker and Bob Work who were Inducted a couple of years before at the Edmonton event.

I think this is quite a unique Photo and one that I cherish - as you all now know, Al died last year, and Bo died this week - so I’m the last of the “Old Guys” in  the pic - Both the Steve’s -  Crevier and Baker, are quite a lot younger, but Steve Baker shares the same birth date as myself - September 5th.  ( Next Week)

It’s at times like this, when somebody passes, that you reflect on all the memories - and yes we sure have a lot of those,  happy and crazy times spent with both Al and Bo.   -  I still kept in touch with Bo after we both left Yamaha Canada, and in fact we  put on a Trials Demo at 100 Mile when he organized a vintage car event.

Below is another pic from that same night when Al was presented with his award by Chris Ellis - Manager of Triumph Canada - Sadly Chris is no longer with us. another big loss to our sport.

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Andrew Christianson stopped by this week, and dropped off this  neat Trophy for a Trial that never happened up at Silver Star. - Some of our readers may recall that Andrew and myself discussed and checked out the Mountain for possibly adding a National Trial to the Silver Star race weekend. - Although we found quite a lot of neat stuff utilizing some of the Down hill Mountain bike trails ( going up) - at the end of the day and after a lot of soul searching, I had to pull the plug, as I felt there was just too much happening on that weekend.
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This is Lisa Rae from Sechelt - who just completed a Traction E rag riding school on her TRS  - she is a friend of Amy from Bear Creek - who also has a TRS Xtrack -and plans on another visit in late September. - She just loves her Wulf riding gear!!

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dirtbikenews.ca 2021 Red Bull Outliers Hard Enduro- Alberta Canada Part of Canadas Hard Enduro Races. Outliers is in the badlands of Alberta Canada, Where the dinosaurs roamed, and the hoodoos are a thing of beauty. August 21, 2021

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This pic just came up of a Piper in the Highlands of Scotland, and reminded me of a day back in 1972, when my brother and myself were at the Scottish Six Days Trial - we were way out in the Countryside, and had stopped for lunch at a Pub which had a nice outside area with some tables by a nearby, bubbling brook or Burn as they say in Scotland - we were the only ones sitting outside on a beautiful tranquil day enjoying the moment, when we noticed a Piper emerge from a nearby cottage - dressed just as you see in the pic - now remember we were miles from anywhere -  it was so very quiet - then this piper started to play!!  - I can still hear that sound to this day,  echoing through the Valley - wonderful for those who like the pipes. - Sadly, I had run out of film for my Pentax, so a memory lost - except in my mind.
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Thursday August 26th 2021

Thursday, August 26th, 2021

Great Britain Trial GP cancelled

The Great Britain Trial GP – scheduled for Tong on October 8-10 – has been cancelled due to various current difficulties and restrictions.Thanks to a big effort from the FIM, the manufacturers, teams and the Portuguese organizer of the Trial des Nations, the two days of Trial GP and Trial2 competition initially planned for Great Britain will now be replaced with a single day’s action alongside the Trial GP Women and Trial2 Women classes the day before the TdN at Gouveia on September 18.Unfortunately, the two Trial125 events at Tong will not be replaced and therefore the series will conclude this coming weekend at the second French Trial GP of the season at Cahors.For regular updates and live results check out our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – just search for Trial GP
As most of our readers know, we don’t have much time for  the FIM or some other Motorcycle bodies - mainly because, I think they  do very little to help riders compete at the World level, or push for Government funding for our riders who compete on the International stage.  - That is why we were happy to help promote the sport of Trials through the WEC - all non-paid volunteers. - Unfortunately this is now all gone.
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Below you see my two favorite models for 2021 - The Beta Evo 300 SS and the TRS Xtrack 300  e/ start  - Yes we like other models, but for the average rider, either of these would do the job.
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Yesterday we received some sad news - our friend Bob Work has died - Bo as most people called him , was a legend as a Tuner of Road Race bikes for many, but perhaps the most famous being Stevie Baker  - I got to know Bo  and Stevie quite well during my years at Yamaha Canada - As race Director, Bo was also responsible for the MX and Snowmobile Teams - Because I loved the sport, I was happy to help out with all aspects if Bo needed to contact somebody  - I also looked after both the Trials and Cross Country Teams. -The pic below was taken the last time I saw Bo, at the Hall of Fame in 2018. - We don’t know any other details, but our thoughts and condolences go  out to his family and friends. -   Yes I have a lot of great memories, boy did we ever have a lot of laughs .  Sorry to see you pass on old friend. ( Pic by Roger Boothroyd)
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Wednesday August 25th 2021

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021

Above is another great shot from Andorra showing one of the stunning Creek sections I think the rider is Ferrer from France. - No idea who took the pic.
Plus one of Matteo Grattarola on theFactory Beta- he got a 3rd and a 5th for the two days of Competition.
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This is a post concerning the Andorra Trial - seems like a bit of BS by the FIM stewards.

Jitsie is in Sant Juliá, Sant Julia De Loria, Andorra.

Trial2 day 2 final result and championship standings after Andorra 🇦🇩
IMPORTANT‼️ Billy Green has been disqualified as his minder left the designated course and rode his bike back to the paddock over the road. Billy only scored 9 marks today and would have won the trial‼️
WATCH ALL THE ACTION HERE - https://bit.ly/2W96djO
Join us LIVE + EXCLUSIVE on Jitsie.com for all the action from Andorra. Don’t miss a thing‼️Turn on your notifications
I’m sure Jordi was happy with his Team riders.
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One of the Trials events that I always said that I would like to ride was the Ute Cup in Colorado - mainly because it takes in a climb to the top of the Mountain, with sections along the way, which I think would be neat, and the type of event that I thought about putting on in BC a long time ago -   Unfortunately I never did make it to the Ute and never put on this type of Trial ( Although I guess you could say the 1975 FIM came close - being 69 miles long) - The years somehow went by and I got too old - The message then is this - “Don’t put off things until tomorrow - it might never come”
Pic Shows Daniel Blanc Gonnet who won the Ute cup this year.
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We just got this TRS Xtrack 300 estart - due to a cancellation - They are fantastic and our best seller for the brand. - ( We had a hard time getting one to keep as a demo) - It won’t last long - if you “Snooze you Loose” - Call us at (250) 545-6139
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Meanwhile looks like somebody dropped a bomb over the Westside -  Babsy took this shot from the kitchen window.
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Tuesday August 24th 2021

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

This pic of Jack Peace on the Sherco shows just how steep some of the hillside sections were in Andorra - again I will say that this Trial was one of the better ones that I’ve watched ( via Jitsie U Tube)  in recent years. Jack was on the Podium both days in the Trial 2 Class.

One more thing regarding this Trial - I thought Matteo Grattarola ( Beta) looked brilliant on Day one and fully deserved his 3rd spot on the podium.
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What Happened To The British Motorcycle Industry? | Autowise

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Something for those people who have not installed a Spark arrestor on their bike.

Just thought I would pass along this information from the BC Gov website:
“Under section 8 of the Wildfire Regulation, a contravention for not having a spark arrestor installed in the engine exhaust system of an ORV could result in a violation ticket fine of $460 or an administrative monetary penalty of up to $10,000. If a wildfire starts, the ORV operator may also receive a court fine up to $1,000,000 and/or up to three years in jail.”
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Looking through the office window today, I see a nice blue sky overhead - but still a lot of smoke on the far side of the Valley on the Westside of Lake Okanagan.
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The news on the Covid Pandemic, is not good, with more outbreaks and restrictions - while we have had both of the Vaccinations we ask that people visiting please wear a mask. ( And phone ahead)
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A blast from the past - pic shows my lad Steven sitting on a bike I stored in my garage for a Scottish buddy in Calgary - Can anyone name the bike?
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Many people who raced in the 70’s will remember the name Walter Cukavac from Calgary - Walter was on our Yamaha Canada Cross Country Team, and was one of the top riders - Walter is very involved these days with the Vintage MX scene in Edmonton AB, and sent us this pic of his beautiful old KTM ( complete with Outlaw sticker)
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Walter has a ton of old Vintage bikes both Trials and MX - including a Fantic 240, a Sherpa T and also a new Beta Evo 300 4T - He reads our blog every day and we keep in touch.
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We have heard from Florian who says the Covid thing is still a concern, but the Revvy boys are still planning on putting something together for the September 11th weekend - more on this in the coming weeks .
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Monday August 23rd 2021

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Sunday we clicked on the Jitsie U Tube video from Andorra and really enjoyed it - the sections were the best that I’ve seen in recent years, with some rocky. slippery creeks, plus steep climbs with adverse cambers - maybe they are getting the message??

They showed good footage of the 125 class which I always enjoy  watching - the young Brits excel in this class - taking the top 4 places, -and these sections must have suited them very well - young Alfie Lampkin had a good ride on one tricky one - that was featured - seems strange hearing Dougie shouting instructions to Alfie the same way Martin used to yell at him. - Great to see the throttle control these young lads have. - The future for Brit Trials looks good.

El hijo de Dougie Lampkin debuta puntuando en el Mundial de Trial 125
Adam Raga deserved to win on day two after only losing day one due to a timing tie break ( crazy system in my opinion) - The thrill of Victory is obvious here as he checks in with boss Jordi Tarres.

Triunfo de Adam Raga en el segundo día del GP de Andorra, por delante de un gran Jaime Busto

In other TRS News, we will be getting a TRS Xtrack estart 300 tomorrow - the last for this year - brilliant bike and a top seller for us - ( We have also kept one for a demo - but as yet this is unused due to the Fires -)

We are sure that this bike won’t stick around long - you snooze - you lose. For more info call us on our land line (250) 545-6139.
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Another Classic day in England and Outlaw stickers on the rear fender of a Beta TR34

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We heard that as usual Shane Cuthbertson put on a great Cross Country race in the Badlands of Alberta at the weekend - Trystan Hart took the Pro win, and Lexi Pechout grabbed a 3rd in her class - no doubt full results will be up soon.

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The good news from Scotland, is that the 2022 Six Day event, is a go - Get your entry in early if you plan on riding “The Best Observed Trial in the World”

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Weather news today - we still see smoke across the Valley but the forecast is for cooler temps this week, so maybe we might get lucky enough for a ride for the Sept long weekend -

Amy & Matt posted that Bear Creek will be open this next weekend - but best to check before you go, and please remember things are still extremely dry. - It might be a good idea to pack along a small Fire Extinguisher and a water bottle in case of Hot spots!!

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Yes we have some of our famous Outlaw Tool belts in stock still at the 1987 price of $69.95 - Hand made in the Okanagan Valley.

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Sunday August 22nd 2021

Sunday, August 22nd, 2021

Adam Raga (TRS) wins on the second day in Andorra - after losing out yesterday to Toni on the Tie break - 

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Well Saturday was another lazy day, spent watching the World Trial in Andorra on live TV via the Jitsie channel - some neat footage - and nice to see Jitsie doing this - all very informal but some great sections on the steep hillsides.  -

After a very good first place on Saturday , Toby Martyn slipped a bit on day #2 - but after seeing the video, it would be very easy to “5″ a lot of those sections, and the competition at the top is really tight - Good to see young Alfie Lampkin getting some attention t his first WTC event - he looks the “Dead spit” of Dougie at his age, and while he didn’t get into the top ten - this  125 class is being dominated by the young British riders.

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On the Fire front -  I don’t see quite so much smoke across the Valley which is good news.

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