If anybody is going to Scotch Creek this weekend - we have a delivery for Ross !!!!! - email us or call my cell (250) 308-7307 - Ross told us that anybody wanting a bit of Indoor practice is welcome - but you need to phone ahead (250) 371-1380
( Our land line is still out of order) GRRRRRRRRRR.
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Some interesting news from down South - -
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Former World Trials Champion Bernie Schreiber will be returning to Montana USA on the 40th anniversary of his double US National Championship victories there in 1982 to conduct a two day trials school during an event of five consecutive days that includes the annual Whiskey Gulch Two-Day Trials in Butte, Montana, June 15-19, 2022.
Schreiber, America’s only World Trials Champion and Scottish Six Days Trial winner will hold his signature “Master Class Experience†two day school to start off the festivities and will be the Guest of Honor for the Champions Day celebration held on the third day. Schreiber will also take part in the finale, the Whiskey Gulch Two-Day Trials, an event that brought in over 100 riders from eight different states in 2020 as part of the Conquer The West Trials Series which began in 2017. This is a two day event series in the western USA where riders take part in at least four events to earn points towards their respective final positions and has expanded to include ten two-day events in 2022.
SSDT – 1982Montana is of particular interest to the 1979 World Champion ever since winning those two US Nationals on his way to securing the 1982 US National Championship title as the two events were a stark contrast of back to back days. The first National held in Bozeman on July 3 was very easy as Schreiber’s 7 mark winning score proved, yet the second one in Whitefish was anything but as Schreiber’s 144 mark score still stands as the highest winning score in the history of The US National Championship series.
Montana native Rich Hilbun organized that second record setting national in Whitefish and recently had the idea to contact Schreiber about returning on the anniversary to conduct a trials school. The five day format was the result of their following discussions along with Dan Larson of Mossy Rock Trials & Off-Road who organizes and sponsors The Whiskey Gulch Two- Day Trials which began in 2009 and has taken place annually without interruption since.
Schreiber, who has a very unique approach to instruction that combines elements of hands on riding together with a strong focus on the mental side of the sport said, “I’m proud to be Guest of Honor at the Whiskey Gulch Two Day Trials in the beautiful state of Montana. The gold and silver treasure state of America is every trials rider’s dream destination to discover the outdoors and off-road riding. In 1982, I remember taking home gold twice in Montana. Rich Hilbun and Dan Larson at Mossy Rock Trials & Off-Road are excellent organizers and together we came up with a plan to make this happen. It is very exciting returning in 2022 to teach, ride and celebrate in such a memorable place. Who knows, I might take gold again, but will be very happy with silver as well!â€
Seeing  this story about Bernie - reminded me of another one - It was at one of the World Rounds in Alberta that Yamaha Canada Sponsored- ( Not the first one that I did) - At the Trophy presentation - I was asked to say a few words, and thanked all the riders, especially the Europeans - when a voice from the back of the crowd shouted “How about the Americans?” - Yes that was Bernie and I did apologize - ! think that any Trials rider who goes to Europe and pays his dues - deserves a huge credit - and Bernie certainly earned that for sure. -  He has obviously matured since those early days and now lives in Switzerland - I think a few of our BC and Alberta riders would have a great experience if they attended these Trials Schools.
( Did you know that Bernie stayed with Harlow Rankin many years ago and put on a Trials school at Panorama BC ?) - I don’t think I ever met Bernie Schreiber although as my memory fades - it is possible.
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This is a great and rare shot of Bill Sharpless riding a Kawasaki Big Horn in the 1970 ISDT
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QUIZ - Who is this rider with the #32 - Usually seen on Stevie Bakers Yamaha’s.
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Some of the Classic bikes at the Costa Brava Two Day Trial  were absolutely stunning - it would be heartbreaking to see any of these dropped. - There were a few beautiful Triumph Twins like this one - they sounded fantastic. pic courtesy -trial fotoblog. - Can you imagine a modern day Trial with 400 entrees???? - ( The Scottish is restricted to I think 380) - World Trials struggle to get 10 riders for the top class !! - Hello !!!!! Is anybody listening?
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The first shipment of 2022 TRS bikes have arrived at Saunders Xtreme in the UK ->
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More 2022 TRS models ready to be shipped out from the Factory - I wonder if any of these are headed our way?
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