Thanks to our photographer, Jimmy Young, we are pleased to exhibit a few old colour photographs taken at the start of the 1963 Scottish Six Days Trial on 1st May. The location is the Gorgie Cattle Market, Edinburgh (Now known as The Corn Exchange)
We don’t know who the original photographer was, but he may have resided in the West Lothian area. We are aware that copyright is valid up to 70 years after the demise of the photographer. We don’t wish to breach any copyright laws by exhibiting these photos and we don’t believe they were taken by a professional photographer due to the quality.
Trials Guru – SSDT 1963 – Rider No. 182 – Gordon McLauchlan (AJS 500). – Start 6th May 1963 – Photo courtesy of Jimmy Young, Armadale.Trials Guru – SSDT 1963 – Gordon Blakeway (AJS 350). – Start 6th May 1963 – Photo courtesy of Jimmy Young, Armadale.Trials Guru – SSDT 1963 – Rider No. 168 – Rob Edwards (Cotton 250). – Start 6th May 1963 – Photo courtesy of Jimmy Young, Armadale.Trials Guru – SSDT 1963 – Rider No. 51 – Eric Adcock (DOT 250). – Start 6th May 1963 – Photo courtesy of Jimmy Young, Armadale.Trials Guru – SSDT 1963 – Rider No. 91 – Chris J. Butler (Butler Special 250). – Start 6th May 1963 – Photo courtesy of Jimmy Young, Armadale.Trials Guru – SSDT 1963 – Rider No. 183 – Ron Thomson (Lochaber & District MCC) (BSA 350 Gold Star). – Start 6th May 1963 – Photo courtesy of Jimmy Young, Armadale.Trials Guru – SSDT 1963 – Rider No. 58 – Arthur Lampkin (BSA 250) The eventual winner of the trial. – Start 6th May 1963 – Photo courtesy of Jimmy Young, Armadale.Trials Guru – SSDT 1963 – Rider No. 52 – Dave Rowland (BSA 250). – Start 6th May 1963 – Photo courtesy of Jimmy Young, Armadale.
Bedlington Motor Club are continuing preparations for the Alwinton Two Day which will take place on the weekend of the 21/22 June. Whilst this is only the fourth running of the event it has changed significantly since first established in 2011.
The course has expanded each year to take in more farms in the area and also Kidland Forest. The trial is now two single lap days entirely off road including lunch and petrol checks. The club has also worked to establish relationships with the national park and local businesses including Clennel Hall Country House and Hotel which is now the focal point for the weekend. This year the club also wanted to issue T shirts to all competitors in order to further promote the event.
However all of the above has added to the cost of staging the trial. The club want riders to come and enjoy our event and we didn’t want to increase entry fees to the point they became too expensive.
We have therefore sought sponsorship for the trial and we are delighted to announce that the following businesses are contributing to the cost of staging the event.
We are delighted with the response to the 2014 trial as all 120 available entries have now been taken and we are two months away from the closing date.
Further entries will be accepted via the clubs online entry system, visit www.bedlingtonmotorclub.co.uk but will be allocated initially to the reserve list.
Each rider entered will shortly receive an e mail confirmation, further communications will be on the clubs Facebook page and where necessary the club will contact riders directly.
The Inverness & District Motorcycle Club’s Highland Classic 2 Day Trial at the beautiful Alvie Estate, near Aviemore is taking shape with a fresh section of route being tested at this time. Entries from all over Scotland, England and parts of Europe are now confirmed. There are 125 riders and a list will be shown here shortly.
This year’s Guest of Honour is former Ossa, Bultaco & CCM factory rider, Dave Thorpe from Chesterfield, England. Dave was the first man to win a World Trials Championship round in 1975, the year the championship was won by fellow Bultaco rider, H. Martin Lampkin.
The event is aimed at Pre’65 and twin-shock machines, Thorpe has entered the event on his Triumph Tiger Cub and will be riding the A-Route/Unit Class. Other notable entries include: last year’s Guest, Yrjo Vesterinen with daughter Hanna Vesterinen; former Bultaco team rider: Norman Shepherd; former Cheshire ACU champion, Peter Salt; bike builder and developer, Alan Whitton; from Spain: Javier Cruz; Luis Munoz; Puablo Munoz; Salvador del Campo; Juan-Pablo Moll and journalist Tim Britton.
The event is sponsored by Classic Trial Magazine & Trial Magazine.
‘Trials UK’ – based in Horsforth near Leeds, are the Official 2014 Scottish Six Days Trial merchandise distributor for the forthcoming event.
Run by super-enthusiast Nige Pearson and his team, they are a friendly outfit and have supported the SSDT for many years taking a stand within the Parc Ferme/Trade Village area in Fort William.
Follow this link to view and purchase your 2014 Scottish Six Days merchandise from Trials UK.
As a follow up to our story on Christian Rayer, the French Montesa and Yamaha development rider, here is a period video clip of the development Montesa 247 Cota:
This Easter Monday, April 21st, The McKee Clock Arena, Bangor, will play host to a special one-off motorbike competition guaranteed to thrill and entertain young and old alike! The Lego Live Show will featureeight of Ireland’s best trials riders who will compete over a challenging course of giant colourful Lego pieces in this specially designed, brightly coloured, arena show. Be prepared to be thrilled as these talented bikers showcase their amazing skills and perform some breath-taking stunts and manoeuvres! Starting at 11am, this spectacular show is not to be missed.
There are plenty of other activities happening around the Town too; a Giant Slinkies show will take place in The Sunken Garden alongside a special official Lego workshop, where children can come along and help build a mosaic of an iconic Bangor image.
On The Promenade, Bangor & Holywood Town Centre Management in partnership with North Down Borough Council will be hosting a Spring Fair where an array of local crafts and speciality foods will be available. Take the time to have a browse in this picturesque setting.
At 3pm over 200 children and young people from local youth and dance groups across North Down will take part in the spectacular Buttercup Carnival Parade. The parade will have a distinctly different feel this year and will be a celebration of Bangor and the surrounding areas with a lively Spring theme. Look out for giant buttercups, butterflies and ladybirds, dance groups, live music, a Pickie Swan, boats and lots of other surprises! There will also be a “Lucky Buttercup Competition” taking place with lots of opportunities to win some exciting prizes from local retailers like The Flagship Centre, Easons, The Sports & Fashion Outlet, Pickie Fun Park and many more.
This year, The Parade will be led by the The Mayor of North Down, Councillor Andrew Muir who will be travelling in a very colourful rickshaw. The Parade’s route will start at The Town Hall, then onto Main Street, along Quay Street, turning into High Street and making its way back up Main Street to The Town Hall – an extravaganza not to be missed.
Also, on Easter Monday, North Down Museum will be holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 11am – 1pm (cost £1) and there will be live music in Coffee Cure with “The Woodworms.”
There’s plenty happening at Project 24 over the Easter weekend too with the rescheduled “Out Of The Shadows” event which will take place from the April 18th– 21st.
Pickie Fun Park will also be open all day with lots to do and see, take a ride on a swan, play in the play park or just have a coffee and relax in the refurbished café.
So come on down to Bangor with your family and friends this Easter for lots of family fun!
John Lampkin at Beta UK http://www.beta-uk.com has just issued a help sheet specifically for Beta riders who are riding this years’ Scottish Six Days Trial (5-10 May, 2014).
Please make sure it relates to your particular Beta model or contact Beta UK for further information or assistance. Phone: 01535 655970
Nevis Radio, Fort William will be in the Parc Ferme for the 2014 Scottish Six Days Trial. With Morning Show presenter David Ogg (The Oggster) and Guest SSDT Presenter ‘The Moffster’ (aka John Moffat) From 07:00 to 11:00 GMT every morning during SSDT week.
The SSDT Morning Programme is sponsored by ‘Michelin Competition Tyres’ and ‘Trial Magazine’, bringing you news, views and rider interviews as it happens – daily. Nevis Radio is the only radio station to bring you the action from down-town Fort William during the Scottish. Tune in to: 96.6; 102.3 -102.4 FM or ‘Listen online’ www.nevisradio.co.uk
John Moffat & David Ogg – your Nevis Radio OB Team at the SSDT 2014.
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