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Answer to the last quiz – Joey Dunlop the quiet Irishman who won 26 TT races, before his untimely death while competing in a club race in Latvia -a place he often visited to help the local club, and also deliver a van full of food to the children. – We have a VHS video… Continue reading Saturday June 7th/25

Yes it was in 1944 that the Allied Troops landed in Normandy to begin-the end of the Second World War. – We will remember them. Below is the Commando Memorial in Scotland. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The last quiz was a bit of a mystery (even for me) but Brett, Neil and Pete Varey all came up with… Continue reading Friday June 6th/25-D DAY

Answer to the last quiz – the great Jordi Tarres when he was in his prime, riding the first Beta zero Prototype. This was quit an easy one so most of our bloggers got it. ( We all wish Jordi our best with his health situation) Quiz today This pic shows the first ever Bultaco… Continue reading Thursday June 5th/25

Answer to the last quiz – Road racing super-star Barry Sheene, the lad who started out racing a Bultaco for sponsor Bill Webster and later became famous for his TV appearances and huge popularity. Barry survived a 170mph crash on the high banking at Daytona, and after he retired moved to Australia with his wife,… Continue reading Wednesday June 4th/25

Answer to the Monday quiz – F1 racing legend Stirling Moss (Sir) – correct answers came in from Neil Carter, Walter Cukavac, Harlow Rankin – John Dearie and Peter from OZ. plus David Brooks We saw Stirling race the first etype Jaguar at Oulton Park UK in the 1950’s ( they finished 1-2-3) Stirling was… Continue reading Tuesday June 3rd/25

Answer to the last quiz – Donato Miglio on the Aprilia – He was a top World class rider before retiring and becoming the Head Trials Manager at the Beta Factory. – quite a few correct answers- Brett, Neil, Pete Varey, -Pete from OZ and John Dearie ( a voice from the past) Quiz today… Continue reading Monday June 2nd/25

Answer to the last quiz Ontario riders Trevor Howarth and Norm Jewitt – Trevor is a former Canadian Trials Champion. – Correct answers from Brett, Neil Carter and Pete Varey. Quiz today Who is this Aprilia rider? ===================================== Today we will take a drive up to the Shuswap to visit with our daughter and son… Continue reading Sunday June 1st 2025

Answer to the Friday quiz – Ex Francis Barnett Factory rider Mick Ransom, still going at 87 on his old bike. – Neil Carter and Peter LeGrove got it ( Stan thought it was Harold Pospisil!) Quiz today Guess who!! ===================================== Lots going on this weekend – Erzberg Hard Enduro with what looks like wet… Continue reading Saturday May 31st/25

Answer to the Thursday quiz – Luis Gallach – correctly guessed by Brett, Neil and Pete Varey – bit of a toughie Quiz today Guess who? on what bike? hint he was a Factory rider in the UK in the 50’s, and is shown here at age 87 on that bike. ==================================== It’s hard to… Continue reading Friday May 30th/25

Bernie Schreiber recently held a Vintage Trials school in the USA. Bernie is the only American to ever win the FIM World Trials Championship. ======================================== Answer to the last quiz was – DOT Factory rider Eric Adcock – Neil Carter got that one. first – but Peter from OZ also got it and sent us… Continue reading Thursday May 29th/25