Yesterday we mentioned that Jordi and TRS will be doing more promoting for the young kids in 2024 – and this poster put out by Yamaha back in the 1970’s – really proved that the Japanese Factory were listening back then – there is no doubt that a whole new generation of Trials riders got their first taste of Trials on the TY 80 – I remember chatting to Mick Andrews about this approach – Yamaha a family affair !! TY 250 for Dad- TY 175 for Mom and TY 80 for junior.
We firmly believe that this idea is the way for future success both with Family enjoyment and Trials bike sales.
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The other “Old fashioned” thing we had back in the day ( After the weekly Motorcycle papers) was in the UK the Junior Kickstart TV Trials – then everybody was watching VHS videos put out either for training or a way to watch big Trials events over the winter on your TV. – I would like to mention that while we do now enjoy a lot of Hi-tech coverage on You Tube etc – perhaps the best clips to watch are put out by Danny Butler and Trial Tube. ( plus he’s a funny guy)
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I came across this pic while searching my files – The article inside covered Alberta Trials – I think I may have taken the pic of John Whitby and Andie Lakie while we were out searching for sections in the Forestry area South West of Calgary
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Quiz – Who is this ??
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Answer to the Tuesday quiz – Malcolm Rathmell – Mick Andrews- Lane Leavitt & Debbie Evans – Only Bob Clark got this one !!
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