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Answer to the Friday quiz #1 – Sean Bird when he was riding a Mountain MC – Beta – a pic I took of him at the Superstars. – Brett and Jay Colley got it quickly on this, followed by Bob ( who both quiz questions correct) Quiz #2 the minder is Harry McKay –… Continue reading Saturday June 15th/24

Answer to the Thursday quiz – Pascal Couturier – Bob Clark was the only correct response! Quiz today – name this rider ========================================== And another quiz – who is the guy at the back minding for his young son? Below is not a quiz – but you might wonder what these two old Trials buddies… Continue reading Friday June 14th/24

Here are the results from last weekend in Ontario. -Lots of mud and quite a few DNF. But reports say it was a really good enjoyable Trial. =================================== Quiz today – Who is this Beta rider ? ================================ Seems like a few regular riders missed the Beta Trial at Ioco because they didn’t know it… Continue reading Thursday June 13th/24

As most people involved with Trials riding know – our sport has always been “Up & down” – especially in North America. – We have written before of why we think this trend happens especially in the 70’s – but somebody just posted the following article on FB which some may find interesting. A friend… Continue reading Wednesday June 12th/24

Well as it turned out, Babsy didn’t feel like going out for supper last night, so I just zipped down to the local and picked up a nice bottle of Chianti – this was the wine we got introduced to while in Italy on our honeymoon, back in 1962, so it was kind of special.… Continue reading Tuesday June 11th/24

A big thanks to everybody who posted congrats to Babsy & myself on our 62nd Wedding Anniversary. – We were quite overwhelmed. ( It has been quite a trip !! but what a fun time we’ve had along the way) As mentioned before, I had arranged to go riding with new guy Tim Cardinal –… Continue reading Monday June 10th/24

Today is the Beta Canada Trial at Ioco – so good luck to Katie and all our other Beta riders. – It also happens to be Babsy and my wedding anniversary – we were married in 1962 so you can work it out!! – As I completely forgot !! I have planned to go riding,… Continue reading Sunday June 9th/24

Answer to the Friday quiz – Rob Crawford on Ariel GOV132 while Sammy Miller looks on!! – Correct guess’s from Harlow, Bob & Brett. Sammy is likely thinking “How the hell does he do that?” Here is another Trials bike from the 50’s a Royal Enfield “Bullet” this was the first production bike fitted with… Continue reading Saturday June 8th/24

Yes today marks the historic landings by Allied troops in Normandy. Lest we forget”””” ======================================= Michael Dunlop has now won 27 TT races, one more than his Uncle Joey. – What an achievement. Check out these speeds on the Sulby Straight – I watched there for one race in 1957 – that was the year… Continue reading Thursday JUNE- 6th “D” DAY

Quiz today – Guess who and what is the bike? ========================================== As we have mentioned – this week is TT time in the Isle of Man – and for those that don’t know – it’s called The Tourist Trophy – It began early in the century, when racing on public roads in England was banned… Continue reading Wednesday June 5th/24