I think that we all sometimes tend to take our wonderful scenery for granted – I know we did when we lived in Wales – Perhaps this is why I have always needed to stop while out riding, and take a moment!! -Mike took this pic of me last year up above the City of Vernon on a very wet day! – It really is a fantastic shot of the Valley, showing both Kalamalka and Okanagan Lakes. – Did you know that Kalamalka is the Native Indian name for “Lake of many Colors”
Many years ago we held a lot of Trials up on Vernon Mountain and I was able to show Mike a few spots on this ride – although a lot has changed.
Below is a photo somebody posted on FB of Llanrhaeder Waterfall – in Wales -which is I think listed as one of the wonders of the World – it is located about 10 miles from where we lived. ( yes I think I went there once!!!)
Quiz – Name this rider – Hint he lives in the Okanagan. but no longer rides a Trials bike.
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Just came across this old shot – Yes I did ride a Montesa at one point – ( A short time in 1971) – I wonder if I still have that nice pint pot somewhere? – it had a glass bottom.
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Ron Mallett would be turning in his grave if this was lost
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Steve Holcombe who won all kinds of Championships for Beta is reported to be switching camps in 2024 – He is a winner for sure.
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Birthday greetings today to our old friend Mick Andrews – no I’m not sure how old he is – but getting up there now.
