OK so we are now well and truly into the Fall season, with the Thanksgiving weekend done and some of the Classic Events like the Scott Trial in the history books – Also the BIG International Six Day Enduro goes this week in Spain – this is huge and we have to wonder where the… Continue reading Tuesday October 15th/24
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Monday October 14th/24
We hope all our bloggers are enjoying the Thanksgiving weekend — –( not a great time for the Turkey’s) Answer to the last quiz Malcolm Rathmell on the Mont at Goldbar Washington in 1976 – I took Walt Healy with me to that event – Stan reported that five American riders finished well that day… Continue reading Monday October 14th/24
Sunday October 13th/24
Answer to the last quiz – Dave Thorpe riding in the Scott Trial – Bob and Brett both got it at exactly the same minute!! Quiz today – I took this pic of a rider at a US World round in 1976 – but who is it? Well it appears Jack Price is now a… Continue reading Sunday October 13th/24
Saturday October 12th/24
Answer to the last quiz a pic I took of Steve Colley on the top section of Pipers Burn at the 1992 Scottish Six Day Trial – few made it up that last big step. – But Colley cleaned it and went on to win the Trial – Brett -Bob & Stan all got it… Continue reading Saturday October 12th/24
Friday October 11th/24
Answer to the last quiz – Joel Corroy Moto – The French guy was quite successful with his brand before selling out to the Strait Company, a huge operation whose main business was supplying parts for the French High Speed Trains. – The early Corroy bikes were Imported into Canada by Steve Troupe. – I… Continue reading Friday October 11th/24
Thursday October 10th./24
It’s Thanksgiving weekend coming up, so we will be closed Saturday through Monday – ( Unusual for us I know – but you can always phone if you have an emergency) ========================================= Answer to the last quiz Mattio Grattarolla – Bob Clark got it. Quiz today – Most of our older bloggers have heard of… Continue reading Thursday October 10th./24
Wednesday October 9th/24
Answer to the last quiz – Johnny Britain – Royal Enfield a top rider in the 50’s – correct guess’s from Brett and Harlow. plus Peter from OZ. Quiz today – Who is this Beta rider? ========================================== Yesterday I hooked up my old vcr and played one of my VHS tapes from the 1990’s –… Continue reading Wednesday October 9th/24
Tuesday October 8th/24
Answer to the Monday quiz – John Surtees – the only man to be World Champion on 2 and 4 wheels – only Brett got it- he said it was a guess. – I was surprised as I thought more people would have recognized this great man. ================================= Quiz today – Another brilliant Photograph by… Continue reading Tuesday October 8th/24
Monday October 7th /24
A Sad date to remember for the World. – with the events going on in the Middle East +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Answer to the last quiz – Harry McKay riding in the recent Levens Two Day Vintage Trial, in Scotland – Bob, Brett and Harlow got it. Quiz today – not Trials but who is this rider… Continue reading Monday October 7th /24
Sunday October 6th/24
Answer to the last quiz – New 125cc World Trials Champion George Hemingway – Bob & Brett got that – Harlow thought it was his elder brother Harry. Quiz today – Who is this rider on Pipeline ? (He cleaned it) ========================================== Here is a poster for the upcoming Trial in Quebec – the Belanger… Continue reading Sunday October 6th/24