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Quiz today – Who? on what? and where? ========================================== Some results from Ioco and Ontario and Maritimes Beta Trial at Ioco -22 riders – top 3 each class Expert – 1 Sam Minchington GG 18 -2 Sam Rask GG 28 – Steve Day Scorpa 30 Advanced – 1 Tim Thompson – Scor- 32 – 2… Continue reading Wednesday June 11th/25

Well I have to say a big thanks to all of you bloggers, who posted wishing Babs and myself a Happy anniversary – I never thought 63 years would go so fast!!! As I recall, I had taken a break from competition when I met Babs, at a Saturday night dance. – It was a… Continue reading Tuesday June 10th/25

Today is quite a special day as it’s Babs and my 63rd wedding anniversary – where did all the years go? This pic was taken back in 1962 at my brother’s wedding. UPDATE – Babsy found a wedding pic !! ================================ The answer to the last quiz was young American rider Ryon Land, who is… Continue reading Monday June 9th/25.

Answer to the last quiz – Michael Dunlop – nephew of the great Joey Dunlop. – Michael has now won 32 TT races an absolute amazing record – Joey held the record with 26 wins for a very long time. Although this one was Road Racing not Trials – our very clever bloggers were quick… Continue reading Sunday June 8th/25

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