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If my memory serves me correct – this is the date of the Imfamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Answer to the last quiz – A pic of Neil Carter – long Time Ontario Trials enthusiast and also importer for Fantic and later the new Bultaco/Sherco for Eastern Canada. – Pete Varey… Continue reading Saturday December 7th/24

Answer to the last quiz the section is an unusual shot of “Devil’s Staircase” in the Scottish Six Day Trial – no longer used, but quite challenging back in the day. We took pictures on that bottom corner at the 1972 Trial. – quite a few “Got it” – Brett was first then John Kitchener,… Continue reading Friday December 6th/24

Answer to the last quiz Thierry Michaud – – correct answers from Pete Varey, Brett, Harlow. Quiz today Guess where this is?? name the section. ============================================ Here is one last pic from the Honda History – it shows well known Motorcycle reporter and writer Ralph Venables, with one of the first Honda TL 250’s Imported… Continue reading Thursday December 5th/24

Answer to the last quiz – Paul Dunkley on the Sammy Miller Honda not surprisingly – nobody got that!! As mentioned we have a lot of Books on Trials, but if you are a 4 stroke fan, you would like the book “Four Stroke Finale” by Tommy Sandham and John Dickinson. – It’s a fascinating… Continue reading Wednesday December 4th/24

Answer to the last quiz – Bernard Cordornier (RIP) on a JCM in Scotland – He was likely the tallest trials rider on the world scene back then – Brett got it early as he was in Jet lag! – then Bob and Harlow.. Quiz today a toughie!! who is this? hint he was on… Continue reading Tuesday December 3rd/24

Answer to the last quiz — Chris Horsefield from when these races were called “Scrambles” – no correct responses. Quiz today – who on what and where? =================================== The Social media is full of the KTM story, lots of reports on who is to blame etc – all of which will continue into the new… Continue reading Monday December 2nd/24

Hard to believe we are in the last month of 2024 !! it’s been quite a year especially in the motorcycle world – as most people know KTM owe billions and it’s hard to see any positive outcome for this, which is also affecting the whole Industry. Answer to the last quiz – Malcolm Rathmell… Continue reading Sunday December 1st/24

answer to the Friday quiz – a young Emma Bristow – first in was Bob Clark then Harlow. Quiz today Guess who on what? The tributes to Malcolm Smith have been overwhelming on Social media – what a great man he was and so humble. – This shot of the film crew with Mert Lawill… Continue reading Saturday November 30th/24

As most of our bloggers now know, KTM is in big trouble, and if and how they will survive being so much in debt and with 1000’s of motorcycles in the warehouses and all their dealers plugged with stock that they can’t sell it might need a miracle. Could this mean the demise once again… Continue reading Friday November 29th/24

Answer to the last quiz – Our Scottish buddy Harry McKay at the 1992 Outlaw Trial at Bear Creek – I took a full video of this event. – people watching ( that we know) Kevin Couves – Barry VanAs – Ian Cottier? -Steve Fracy. =========================================== No quiz today – we are posting this tribute… Continue reading Thursday November 28th/24