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  BILL WILKINSON – 1941 – 2025 It is with great sadness that Trials Guru announces the passing of Bill Wilkinson, the last British trials rider to win the Scottish Six Days Trial on a British built machine, the 250cc Greeves Anglian, WWC169F in 1969. Bill was a true Yorkshire character, who called a ‘spade… Continue reading Saturday July 5th/25

A special day for our American friends – now if only they could do something about that guy in the Whitehouse. ================================= Answer to the last quiz – Norman Shephard – brother of Rob Shephard – Neil Carter was on the ball with this one – some thought it was Mick as the pic does… Continue reading Friday July 4th/25

Answer to the last quiz – Martin Lampkin – most of our bloggers got this and noticed Mart’s Pork Pie sponsor !! Quiz today – Guess who? ========================================= Special birthday greetings go out today to our daughter Helen – who used to ride a TY 175 when she was a girl!! Have a wonderful day… Continue reading Thursday July 3rd/25

I wonder how many bloggers noticed that mistake yesterday with the date!! – Roger Boothroyd did, so I corrected it. Answer to the quiz a young Jeff Smith on a 500 Norton riding his first Scottish – not a great week for him as the Avon trials tires were pretty bad – soon replaced by… Continue reading Wednesday July 2nd/25

A flag waving day today for many people, with a lot of activities going on. For me likely just another quiet time, although I’m pleased to say that my neck issues seem to be improving ( Lots of A535) Answer to the last quiz – Scott Ellis on the Triumph cub – correct answers from… Continue reading Tuesday July1st /25-Canada Day.

Well, our Sunday went smoothly – that is laying on the couch watching more Itchy Boots videos – absolutely mind boggling some of the places she has been and the way she has put this series all together is truly awe inspiring. It was interesting to see her minor issues with the Yamaha Tenere, as… Continue reading Monday June 30th/25

Answer to the last quiz – Jack Mathews – only correct response from Neil Carter Quiz today – Guess who ? ================================= I’m sorry but my neck is causing me so much aggravation – I can’t post much today. ================================

Answer to the last quiz – The late great Rob Edwards (RIP) A fantastic pic and correct answers from our usual bloggers. Including John Kitchener from the UK Quiz today – Another unusual one showing a great UK rider driving a sidecar outfit – he was a very good “Scrambler” on a Triumph twin. =======================================… Continue reading Saturday June 28th/25

Answer to the last quiz – Artie Ratcliffe on the Factory Triumph cub, watched by that man himself Mr Sammy Miller Neil Carter got it. Quiz today – Guess who? ============================================ Since we clicked onto that You Tube video of Itchy Boots in Wales – we have been watching a lot of her earlier posts,… Continue reading Friday June 27th/25

Jordi Tarrés continues his recovery at a good pace and has visited the headquarters of TRRS Motorcycles for the first time since his operation. The seven-time trial world champion plans to gradually return to his duties as he continues to strengthen. Just a month after undergoing a complex and successful double liver and kidney transplant, trial… Continue reading Thursday June 26th/25