Answer to the last quiz – Wayne Rainy – former Moto GP rider who tragically broke his back racing and is now in a wheel chair – However this does not stop him being involved and in fact is a regular at the Goodwood Festival of speed in the UK along with other former Road… Continue reading Sunday July 27th/25
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Saturday July 26th/25
Answer to the last quiz – Gordon Jackson – most famous for taking one “Dab” at the 1961 Scottish Six Days Trial, when he was a factory AJS rider – Quite a few got this – including Peter from OZ who mentioned he rode a couple of Trials with Gordon back in the day. See… Continue reading Saturday July 26th/25
Friday July 25th/25
Answer to the last quiz – Stanly Woods – famous Road racer and TT winner from the past.- Roger Boothroyd got it. Quiz today – Guess who this rider is? ================================= Not much to report on this Friday morning – weather cool which is OK – because the forecast for next week is cooking again.… Continue reading Friday July 25th/25
Thursday July 24th/25
Answer to the last quiz – Jim Pomeroy – The American who surprised the MX World riding a Bultaco – Jack Chant – Harlow and Brett all got it. – We saw him ride at Blackfoot Park in Calgary, sadly he was killed in a jeep roll-over in the desert. Quiz today a Toughie for… Continue reading Thursday July 24th/25
Wednesday July 23rd/25
Answer to the last quiz – (Easy one) Jon English at the Scottish earlier this year. – Neil and Brett were in first. Quiz today Guess who – ===================================== I like this pic of Adam Raga at the Reeth 3 Day Trial which he won – there are quite a few video clips also, which… Continue reading Wednesday July 23rd/25
Tuesday July 22nd/25
Answer to the last quiz – Helmut Klassen – one of the most successful ISDT competitors in Canada, also the KTM Importer back in the day -We visited the USA KTM Importers in Cleveland Ohio many years ago with the Interlube Rep Jim Clifford, and Helmut – they were looking at putting Optimol in all… Continue reading Tuesday July 22nd/25
Monday July 21st/25
Answer to the last quiz – Jim Sandiford the great rider who became the Montesa Importer for the UK and tragically died too young of cancer. The rider studying his line on the left was Eric Adcock – Dot factory rider – only Peter LeGrove, got it all correct. Quiz today – Guess who –… Continue reading Monday July 21st/25
Sunday July 20th/25
Answer to the last quiz – Joan Pons – Brett, and Bob both got it as did Neil and Pete Varey. Quiz today – Guess who the rider is and the one watching his line on the far left? ==================================== Below is a great Neil Sturgeon shot on Day Two of the Reeth 3 day… Continue reading Sunday July 20th/25
Saturday July 19th/25
Answer to the last quiz – Big Bruno Camozzi – all our usual hot shots got this one. Quiz today – Most will recognize Jordi Tarres on the Beta, but who is the rider behind him? ======================================= As mentioned the popular Reeth Three Day Trial is on this weekend and here is a nice shot… Continue reading Saturday July 19th/25
Friday July 18th/25
Answer to the last quiz- Jean Luc Nictou – French rider who now competes on a 500 triumph twin in classic Trials. Correct responses from – Brett, Harlow, Neil and Bob. Quiz today – Guess who? ======================================= We had a message from Paul Gronow to say that the “Boomer” memorial Trial/event was in fact really… Continue reading Friday July 18th/25