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
Saturday October 26th/24
Answer to the last quiz Mike Hailwood Greeves, riding the Scottish Six Day Trial – ( don’t think he finished) – only one correct answer from Pete Varey. But David Brooks also got that it was Hailwood. – As most enthusiasts know Hailwood was a brilliant road racer, and winner of more than one TT… Continue reading Saturday October 26th/24
Friday October 25th/24
Answer to the last quiz – Bultaco Boss – Paco Bulto on the Alpina model – quite a lot of correct answers on this one. I recall the first time this model came out – our Calgary Club President – Ron Mallet bought one, and offered me a test ride on the bike one Sunday… Continue reading Friday October 25th/24
Thursday October 24th/24
Answer to the last quiz Diego Bosis who died very young of a heart attack – Brett-Bob- Harlow -Pete all got it. Quiz today. – Who is this and what is the bike ( model) ================================== The weather in the Valley continues to be quite nice – cool with some early morning frost, but the… Continue reading Thursday October 24th/24