This date is remembered by most people from the UK, as “Guy Fawkes Day” -The imfamous “Gun Powder Plot” and a time when bonfires are lit and fireworks light up the sky. – However this year, it might be remembered for another reason in Political History – we can only wait and hope for the… Continue reading Tuesday November 5th/24
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Monday November 4th\24
Answer to the last quiz – Brian Povey 197 James a factory rider who I admired when I was a teenager just getting into Trials – Only Roger Boothroyd got this – so Kudus to him. Quiz today. Who is this and where?? ============================================ Sunday we were out on the Westside again for another ride… Continue reading Monday November 4th\24
Sunday November 3rd/24
Answer to the last quiz – Alicia Robinson -British gal who is doing well on the Beta in Trials. – Only Bob Clark got it. Quiz today – Who is this a top rider from the 1950’s? and what is the bike? I used to ride one – but he was a factory rider. =====================================… Continue reading Sunday November 3rd/24
Saturday November 2nd/24
Answer to the Friday quiz – John Lampkin -Beta Synt- 1992 Scottish section Pipers Burn. – a few got John but nobody knew what section. Quiz today. -Who is this Beta rider? ========================================= Looks like winter is here, at least up on the Pass and Ski hills – great for all the folk who are… Continue reading Saturday November 2nd/24
Friday November 1st 2024
Answer to the last quiz – A young Adam Raga – correct responses by Roger Boothroyd, Harlow and Brett. Quiz today Who ? Where/ and what bike? – Hint pic by Outlaw Dave ================================ Just a reminder that our website is still being updated with all the new 2025 Beta Evo pics and info –… Continue reading Friday November 1st 2024
Thursday October 31st/24
Last day of the month and we have a feeling snow is not far away!! Answer to the last quiz Geoff Duke on the Gilera – Duke began as a Trials rider working for the Norton Factory and did well, also competed in scrambles, before road racing and victory in the TT – he eventually… Continue reading Thursday October 31st/24
Wednesday October 30th/24
Our last quiz was quite easy – as Agostini had his nick-name on his leathers!!! – Obviously a lot of our regulars got this!! However Roger Boothroyd, even supplied some history on the multi-time World Road Race Champion. – Ago was one of four boys living in Italy, and it took a lot of convincing… Continue reading Wednesday October 30th/24
Tuesday October 29th/24
Quiz today – Who is this on a Sherpa T? and where is he from? ======================================== Pic shows Melissa Andrist – 3rd Expert. ( Pic by David Lehmann) Report from the last CPTA Trial – by Don Doerksen. Uhuru is a Swahili word meaning freedom. Thanks to Moto Trials West, the Uhuru trial at Ioco… Continue reading Tuesday October 29th/24
Monday October 28th/24
The autumn weather is bringing some of the best riding we can get – and it’s in the OK Valley – the colors and the fallen leaves are things that never fail to please. What a great day to be out. I took the sweet TRS 125 out yesterday – what a “hoot” =========================================== Answer… Continue reading Monday October 28th/24
Sunday October 27th/24
Answer to the last quiz the famous photo by Peter Howdle of Motorcycling Magazine, showing Gordon Jackson taking his only “Dab” on Grey Mare’s Ridge – to win the 1961 Scottish Six Day Trial The Observer on the left who marked that historic moment, was David Johnston, who later moved to Canada, and was a… Continue reading Sunday October 27th/24