Answer to the Friday quiz – Arthur and Alan (Sid) Lampkin correct answers from Brett and Harlow. and later Stan !! – Stan noted that they were not wearing any of the dazzling multi colored riding gear with sponsorship patches everywhere!! which seem common today.
Here is a story in MCN from 1964 that tells the story of when they hooked up with Brian Goss to ride Cotton bikes. – interesting little post on the bottom right, gives the result of a Trial in Belgium – Don Smith got beaten by – Gustav Franke and Roger De Coster !! not many people remember that Roger rode Trials before becoming an MX Super Star.
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Quiz Today – Who is the famous British rider and Industry Boss.? – I don’t expect many youngsters would know this.
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There has been a lot posted lately on the Electric bikes and while this might be exciting for some – it appears sales of these high priced ebikes -are quite small.
For me the lure of Motorcycles was always about the “Sound” – and the buzz of an ebike does absolutely nothing, to turn my crank. plus the pricing seems to be out of this world. Yes we have been approached by a number of Manufacturers to sell these, but my response has always been “No Thanks”. ( For kids Yes and we can supply these)
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By the time many of our readers click on – today – The DL ( Dougie Lampkin) Indoor Trial at Sheffield, will likely be over – Obviously a lot of attention will be on Adam Raga – as he rides the Sherco for the first time – We just hope nobody gets hurt. ( I wonder when they will introduce wild animals into these “Shows” ) Don’t get me wrong – there is no question that the riders who choose to ride these events that feature all the stunts, are very skilled and obviously like all the attention from the spectators – my concern is when these events are advertised as “Trials” – -As has been proved in the past few years – the addition of all the hopping and bopping to club trials, has done nothing to attract new riders.
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Meanwhile out in Balmy Chilliwack BC – Emily had to set up the Mojo Magazine booth with what she had, as Glen (her Dad) – was stranded because of flight cancellations and “He” had a lot of the stuff for the booth.
However, knowing Emily – she would still manage to cope and her sunny personality will shine through to the folk attending the show.
CPTA NEWS.
LADIES EVENT JANUARY 20-21, 2024 at ioco.
Two day competition for ladies in the Junior and Intermediate classes. (There won’t be a novice line, and there may be a few sections with splits that are harder than intermediate to spice things up). There will be 7 sections ridden for 4 loops. The same loop will be ridden both days (mostly), but the sections will be new for each day. You can ride one or both days; the events are not part of a championship, and do not count for CPTA points. Sign up each day. (Let me know if you can or can’t make it by reply… I’d like to have an idea of numbers.)
Standard CPTA rules and procedures will run this event. Event will be group check scoring. Sign up at 9:30 am, riders meeting at 10am. Event entry is $20, non-member is $30. Your 2023 membership and key will still work for a bit (CPTA sign up day/social/BBQ on Feb 11, 2024). I am keeping an eye on snowfall for this event (heckin’ January); there will be a weather confirmation email from me for the event on Thursday Jan 18. Cross your fingers! No camping at the event, unfortunately.
COME BE AWESOME!!!
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