Answer to the Monday quiz – rider is Harry McKay at Fruitvale BC where we had a couple of Trials on Dave Griffin’s land – rider in the background is Neil Mandeville who died suddenly a few years ago he was from Summerland. ( He was also our Dentist) The day that pic was taken ( by Babsy) it was very hot +40 – and I passed out from the heat up on top of a high rocky section – cerrrash !! – got down to the Valley and lay in the creek to recover!! – Also remember Kevin Couves won that day – and Barry got a speeding ticket driving back home !!! ( Ah yes memories)
QUIZ today – Who is the Canadian rider on the SWM?
At the weekend, we posted pics of Jon Kirkham picking up another TRS from us – but when we first met Jon way back – We chatted about Tea !! as He comes from Yorkshire – and because we really like Yorkshire Tea – Jon brought some back with him from the UK – If you are a Tea drinker – you should try it ( I think it’s available at some stores)
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Check out these results from a USA National – Ryon says it was so muddy – most riders took ‘5’ s on a lot of sections on the last lap.
A reminder that Lewisport USA are hosting what looks to be a great event in February 24 on the Lombardi Ranch – they have a 20 mile loop sorted with natural sections – sounds like one that a lot of our riders might enjoy.
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We have been reading about a couple of UK enthusiasts who are just retiring – one in his 50’s – both chatting about how they are looking forward to this with more time to enjoy Motorcycles. – It occurred o me that there must be an awful lot of people who spend most of their life doing a job they hate – or at least get little satisfaction.
Although I had a few years when I first came to Canada working in the Graphic arts, that were for me not the best. – Getting into the Motorcycle Industry was like a breath of fresh air – I enjoyed every day . – Yes I’ve been very lucky – but my advice to anyone would be “Always chase your dream- you only get one chance – do it”
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Don’t forget we are taking orders for 2024 Beta and TRS bikes – and remember both Jordi and Toni started out on Beta!!
Here is a great pic of Bou at Hawkstone in 2005 by Heath Brindley
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