Our popular ‘section’ Kimages has now been extended to Kimages 2, to incorporate photos taken at this year’s Scottish Six Days Trial.
Have a look at the work of a local to Lochaber photographer.
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2016 Pre’65 Scottish Photo-Review!
Here is Trials Guru’s 2016 Pre’65 Scottish Photo Review in glorious colour.
All images provided for your pleasure by John Hulme of Classic Trial Magazine UK …
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With special thanks for the co-operation of John Hulme, Classic Trial Magazine UK on this photo-review on Trials Guru – All images copyright, all rights reserved.
A Trials Guru special feature
- All images are the intellectual legal property of the photographer, who has contributed and given express permission for use to Trials Guru.
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Magical Chase 220 for the Highlands!
Mick Andrews will debut a Yamaha ‘Magical-Chase 220’ at the Inverness & District MC Ltd, Highland Classic Two-Day trial at Aviemore on 11th June.
The bike has been developed by Colin Leese with direct input by Mick Andrews and now owned by Derbyshire rider, Ricky Wood who will also take part in the annual classic trial on Alvie Estate on the Saturday and Sunday 11/12th June.
Mick told Trials Guru that the machine has been built with ideas that were used on his factory 0W10 machines from the mid-1970s when he took the honours twice at the SSDT.
Andrews: “We have put a lot of effort into this little bike which runs very well and the first to ride it was its owner, Ricky Wood who has allowed me to ride it competitively at the Highland Two Day. Colin Leese of ‘Chase TY’ has done all the hard work with my advice and guidance. He builds the TY220 to order and there is quite a waiting list”.
Mick Andrews is this year’s guest of honour, a feature of the Highland Classic which now boasts 150 riders competing on a shooting estate which lies four miles south of Aviemore.
The theme this year is ‘The Yamscot Edition’ which not only pays homage to Magical Mick Andrews when he rode for the Japanese company, but also Shirlaws Motorcycles of Aberdeen which used the ‘Yamscot’ moniker back in the 1970s to promote the Yamaha off-road and racing brand in Scotland.
Photos courtesy and copyright of Ricky Wood, Derbyshire.
Dougie Lampkin perfect Ten!
2016 Scottish Six Days Trial Final Results
Dougie Lampkin added a tenth Scottish Six Days victory to his tally of wins of the annual Highland classic on Saturday 7th May 2016.
Showing signs of emotion at the awards ceremony due to the recency of the passing of his World Champion father, Martin, Dougie was a popular winner and both the third place-man, James Dabill and runner-up, Michael Brown voiced their respect for the twelve times World Champion.
Vertigo owner, Manel Jane who was on hand to present the prizes was delighted to witness Lampkin’s victory on the Works 300 bike.
Trials Guru’s John Moffat acted as master of ceremonies and stated publicly that the memory of H. Martin Lampkin would be forever associated with the Scottish Six Days Trial. He also pointed out that the best performance by a rider of a machine up to 250cc was James Lampkin, son of Alan R.C. Lampkin who won the SSDT 50 years previously in 1966 on a 250cc BSA.
What is the ‘number 5’ ?
People have been asking what the significance of the number ‘5’ is in the tribute decal for the late Martin Lampkin on riders helmets.
We have established through Alan Lampkin that it is the racing number used by eldest Lampkin brother Arthur and was Martin’s favourite number!
Nevis Radio kick-starts the 2016 SSDT
Remember to tune into Nevis Radio, Fort William online to listen to the Scottish Six Days Trial coverage 2016. Every morning from 07.00 until 11.00 GMT.
Sid is a great Guy!
The Pre’65 Scottish Trial concluded on Saturday 30th April with Dan Clark winning on three marks lost.
The original ‘guest of honour’ Guy Martin couldn’t make the presentation of awards at the Kinlochleven Community Centre, but his place was taken by none other than 1966 Scottish Six Days winner, Alan R.C. Lampkin.
It was an excellent choice as ‘Sid’ is a great supporter and enthusiast of the sport and his 1966 SSDT winning machine, 748MOE was being ridden by his son James to commemorate the achievement, 50 years previously.
James won the Lampkin Trophy for the best performance by a rider on a machine not exceeding 250cc losing a miserly seven marks.
Sid recounted the 1966 event which only used Town Hall Brae on the Saturday and finished in Fort William.
As for the 250 BSA C15 it has survived almost 100% intact since its sale in 1967. It was registered in 1964 by BSA motorcycles and has a Victor frame and swinging arm and of course a full factory machine.
James rode very well on a very standard 1964 motorcycle.
Trials Guru’s John Moffat was ‘master of ceremonies’ at the presentation.
Six Days routes 2016!
That grabbed your attention!
The SSDT routes for 2016 will NOT be published pre-event as previous years on-line. A decision was taken by the organising committee as they wish to sell as many programmes as possible to ensure that as much charitable money is raised.
The official SSDT programme, priced at £3.00 is now available at The BP filling station, Esso filling station and John Steele’s ‘Hyperhut’.
Proceeds go to the Leanne Fund as in previous years. The programme will be on sale at the West End Car Park (Parc Ferme) and at the trial HQ – Ben Nevis Hotel and Leisure Club.
Post script:
Message from SSDT Secretary, Mieke de Vos: “I will send programmes out to people who cannot make it to the trial. They can contact me through the website or on secretary@ssdt.org “
Top Pre’65 rider fails to secure an entry!
BREAKING NEWS!
News has just been leaked that a top Pre’65 combatant has failed to secure an entry to the 2016 Pre’65 Scottish Trial on April 29th and 30th to take place at Kinlochleven.
We have exclusive footage direct from his race headquarters.
The organising committee do not wish to comment on any individuals who do not secure an entry from the reserve list and we respect their view.
2016 SSDT Fever!
It’s that time of year, spring in Scotland which heralds one thing – The Scottish Six Days Trial.
The official programme has been launched today 23rd April in Fort William where the event will be head-quartered from 2-7 May.
If you want to know more about this fantastic event, see our Scottish Six Days ‘section’
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