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Answer to the last quiz – Nigel Birkett TY 250 at the 1984 Scottish – Nigel did some testing for Yamaha on that bike. – and yes he is still riding the SSDT – I think a record of 50 times. – a few people got this – Brett, Harlow, Stan – Pete Varey. and… Continue reading Monday January 6th/25

Another quiet day at the ranch on Saturday – the skiff of snow melted but they say more on the way. – At least there is lots up on the mountains for the snowmobilers, so we will need to order more Opti snowmobile oil. We did go out to the shop for a while –… Continue reading Sunday January 5th/25

Answer to the Friday quiz – Donato Miglio – long time boss at Beta Italy and former World Round rider – Correct guess’s – came from Cam Whiffing, Brett Clark and Harlow. Quiz today – Name these Trials riders !! ( They all rode in Scrambles as well) =========================================== Skiff of snow overnight, but I… Continue reading Saturday January 4th/25

Answer to the last quiz – Paul, from Calgary – Outlaw Dave, Bob Clark, Brett Clark, Ted Pepperdine – at Summerland after the Vintage Outlaw Trial – Brett got most correct. – That was the year when it all came down to the last section – The big Shale Climb – Bob and myself were… Continue reading Friday January 3rd/25

So here we are on the 2nd day of the year – back to work for a lot of folks, but all quiet on the Outlaw front. – We did see and get in touch with a lot of friends and family over the holiday and how about this pic of the Shuswap gang taking… Continue reading Thursday January 2nd/25

Happy New Year Everybody !!! And just to prove a point, here is a pic I took yesterday afternoon after riding my demo bikes around the yard – check it out – no snow!! – I can tell you that for me this was a great way to say goodbye to 2024. – Although we… Continue reading Wednesday January 1/25

Yup! it’s the last blog for 2024, so thanks to all you enthusiasts who enjoyed clicking on, many of you doing this on a daily basis. – Obviously 2024 will be remembered for a lot of things, related to the Motorcycle Industry, we can only hope that the New Year, will bring some hope and… Continue reading Tuesday December 31st/24 -NEW YEAR’S EVE.

Answer to the last quiz – Matteo Grattarola – guessed by only Brett Clark. Quiz today – Yes an old Scrambling shot from the UK – we have no idea who the rider is, but What is the bike? and What is that round disc below the gas tank?? =========================================== Sunday was another quiet day,… Continue reading Monday December 30th/24

Answer to the last quiz Phil Alderson still riding!! and likely loving the estart on that TRS – Nobody got that one. So with only a couple of days left in the year of 2024, I thought I would post some pics of some special moments we had, out riding and also attending our two… Continue reading Sunday December 29th/24

Answer to the last quiz – Hawks Nest – a well known section in Derbyshire still used today – John Kitchener was in quickly from the UK with the correct answer – as he has ridden that section a number of times followed by Pete from OZ who has also ridden the famous section. Peter… Continue reading Saturday December 28th/24