Answer to the last quiz – Mick has a number plate saying World Champion – but the FIM World Championship did not start until 1975 ( I put on the first one in Canada) – Before 75 it was called the European Championship. — Correct responses from Bob Clark, Harlow, Pete Varey and Brett. Quiz… Continue reading Thursday November 14th/24

Answer to the last quiz – David Main at the 1992 Scottish – a lot of these sections became almost impossible when the Creeks (Burns) became torrents. both Brett and Pete Varey got this. Below is another pic I took at the same spot – no idea who this rider was but he soon had… Continue reading Wednesday November 13th/24

It appears that the CMA National Trial in Victoria went well, in spite of the bad weather, making things very difficult, especially on Saturday. – Having put on many Nationals plus an FIM event over the years, I know only too well how much work goes into the planning, it takes a lot of dedication… Continue reading Tuesday November 12th/24

No Words. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Answer to the last quiz – Steve Ford at one of our Summerland Nationals =====================================

Answer to the last quiz Wayne Woloschuk – Correct answers from Bob-Brett- Harlow and Pete Varey. Quiz today – Who is rider? ========================================== If any of our bloggers happened to read about my life on the Trials Guru site, they will have seen that it was the BSA Bantam, that first got me hooked on… Continue reading Sunday November 10th/24

Answer to the last quiz Bob Underhill on a Bultaco – Bob was a top rider back in the day, and rode MX as well as Cross Country and won Gold in the ISDT. An accomplished musician, Bob worked for Allied MC back in the 70’s. Correct responses from Harlow and Jack Chant. Quiz today… Continue reading Saturday November 9th/24

Answer to the Thursday quiz – John Draper BSA factory rider and brilliant “all rounder” Scrambles, Trials, ISDT etc. Also brother in law to MX World Champ and also a brilliant “All rounder” Jeff Smith. Peter Legrove from OZ sent in the only correct answer We had a few nice comments about the Thursday blog… Continue reading Friday November 8th/24

Answer to the last quiz – Nigel Burgett on the JCM in 1989 at the Scottish – I can’t recall which section this was that I took this pic but it wasn’t Laggan. – as usual Brett and Bob were in quickly, followed by Stan . Quiz today another old one. Who is this? Remember… Continue reading Thursday November 7th/24

Answer to the last quiz – an easy one for many – a young Diego Bosis the Italian Superstar who died suddenly of a heart attack at age 41. Brett, Bob, Harlow all got this. -Stan was close. Quiz today – Who, Where, and what bike? ========================================= This is a nice shot of Sammy in… Continue reading Wednesday November 6th/24

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