Answer to the last quiz – Arthur Browning a big guy who we saw on a TT 600 at the 1983 ISDE in Wales. – John Kitchener was first in which did not surprise me – then Bob Clark and Roger Boothroyd. ( He did not have all that hair at the ISDE in Wales)
Quiz today -Guess who?
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We clicked onto a You Tube video of the Beta USA boss, explaining about how the dealer network functions, which I found interesting ( because I have been there-done that) – but unfortunately, although everything he said is true – the bottom line is that the average consumer is only interested in getting the best deal on whatever bike he or she is looking at. – That is why I have always said the Trials business has always been quite small and unique ( especially in North America)
The one thing that will effect ALL Imported bikes, is the current situation in the Middle East, which will mean a big increase in freight costs – plus of course just getting a new bike for this year could be difficult – Bottom line is – support your local TRIALS dealer.
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It seems the new Beta Sincro is a hot seller – here is Brad Bullock at a UK Trial at the weekend.
We still a couple of new last years Betas, raring to get out of the shop. and one waiting to be picked up by an Alberta rider.
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The work plotting the routes for the 2026 Scottish Six Day Trial are well underway and these dedicated clubmen are out in all weather. – Very bleak out on the moors.
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It seems old man winter is still hanging around and we have “White over” conditions in the Valley today.
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