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

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

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

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

Answer to the last quiz – World champion MX star Jeff Smith – also a really good Trials rider winning a lot while working for BSA including the Scottish Six Day trial. – A brilliant engineer who also won many medals at the ISDT ( when it was called a Trial) – Later hired by… Continue reading Wednesday October 23rd/24

Answer to the Monday quiz – Pete Smith on his Bultaco at an Alberta trial. Brett, Bob, Harlow and Pete Varey got it. Interesting that Pete phoned me Sunday after not being in contact for many years. – He was a very good Trials rider on both two and three wheels (in the UK) –… Continue reading Tuesday October 22nd/24

Well,! it was a pretty quiet weekend for the old guy – feeling a bit “off color” and the weather certainly feeling like “Fall” so I just played couch potato – watched some old reruns of “Heartbeat” plus a wee bit of the F1 race from Texas (boring) We are looking forward to hearing about… Continue reading Monday October 21st/24

Answer to the last quiz – Dave Thorpe on the CCM – correct guess’s from Pete Varey, Bob Clark , Brett Clark, Harlow and Walter Cukavac. Quiz today Who is this? ==================================== Awesome result from the ISDE for our Vet team – lets not forget that Mark Cahill was the Canadian #1 Trials rider a… Continue reading Sunday October 20th/24

Back in 2018 we special ordered a TRS 125, and had loads of fun on it – here is a pic of UK rider ( and Policeman) Andy Huddleston trying it out in our back yard. ( Andy rode for the Yamaha Hamilton Team in a few World Rounds) Well ! below is a pic… Continue reading Saturday October 19th/24

Answer to the last quiz – Jim Sandiford – who was a long time UK Montesa Importer – died of cancer. – Bob got in first then Harlow & Brett. Quiz today. What engine is this? and what bike is it in? Please note! answers to the quiz – must be sent via email to… Continue reading Friday October 18th/24