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Answer to the last quiz – Bernard Cordornier (RIP) on a JCM in Scotland – He was likely the tallest trials rider on the world scene back then – Brett got it early as he was in Jet lag! – then Bob and Harlow.. Quiz today a toughie!! who is this? hint he was on… Continue reading Tuesday December 3rd/24

Answer to the last quiz — Chris Horsefield from when these races were called “Scrambles” – no correct responses. Quiz today – who on what and where? =================================== The Social media is full of the KTM story, lots of reports on who is to blame etc – all of which will continue into the new… Continue reading Monday December 2nd/24

Hard to believe we are in the last month of 2024 !! it’s been quite a year especially in the motorcycle world – as most people know KTM owe billions and it’s hard to see any positive outcome for this, which is also affecting the whole Industry. Answer to the last quiz – Malcolm Rathmell… Continue reading Sunday December 1st/24

answer to the Friday quiz – a young Emma Bristow – first in was Bob Clark then Harlow. Quiz today Guess who on what? The tributes to Malcolm Smith have been overwhelming on Social media – what a great man he was and so humble. – This shot of the film crew with Mert Lawill… Continue reading Saturday November 30th/24

As most of our bloggers now know, KTM is in big trouble, and if and how they will survive being so much in debt and with 1000’s of motorcycles in the warehouses and all their dealers plugged with stock that they can’t sell it might need a miracle. Could this mean the demise once again… Continue reading Friday November 29th/24

Answer to the last quiz – Our Scottish buddy Harry McKay at the 1992 Outlaw Trial at Bear Creek – I took a full video of this event. – people watching ( that we know) Kevin Couves – Barry VanAs – Ian Cottier? -Steve Fracy. =========================================== No quiz today – we are posting this tribute… Continue reading Thursday November 28th/24

Answer to the last quiz Lous Gallach on the Mecatecno with the funny wheels ( later banned by the FIM) Pete Varey was first in, followed by Brett, Bob and Harlow. – Steve Rorke and more. Quiz today — Who can name the rider and others watching at this Outlaw Trial? And the location? ===========================================… Continue reading Wednesday November 27th/24

Well as most of our regular “Bloggers” found out yesterday. our email service decided to go on strike, so no correct answers It was Gabino Renales on the air cooled Monty. However Brett thought it was Thierry Girard – so we are not quite sure. Quiz today – Guess who? ================================== I found one pic… Continue reading Tuesday November 26th/24

Answer to the last quiz — Peter Gaunt on the Jefferies Honda – Bob got it as did Pete Varey and Peter from OZ – Brett also on his 2nd guess!! followed by Harlow. Quiz today Guess who? =========================================== Still no snow on the backyard – so yesterday I decided to give the 2023 Evo… Continue reading Monday November 25th/24

Answer to the last quiz – Olga Kevelos -Norton 5T – very famous lady rider, who later served on the FIM board of directors. – Brett was first in as usual. Quiz today – guess who ========================================= The Costa Brava is now in full swing, and we have seen some brilliant video clips – really… Continue reading Sunday November 24th/24