SSDT Chat

2012 sees the Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT) enter its second century, with nine days of motorcycling entertainment being held in Fort William and the surrounding Lochaber region of the Scottish Highlands from the 4th to the 12th of May. The main trial takes place from 7th of May onwards and SSDT organisers, the Edinburgh and District Motor Club, are pleased to confirm the following details.

Incredible as it is to believe, this time next week we will all be basking in the Fort William sunshine, soaking up the immense atmosphere that is the Scottish Six Days Trial!

Hello im new on here and a few of us would like you go and watch the SSDT next year. whats the best way to get around to see the sections. i dont have a bike licence and my bike isnt road reg. i was still wondering if i went up in a van with the trials bikes could i ride my bike to a couple of sections or will im have to walk. cheers

Does anyone know if Alan Wright is hosting a talk at the SSDT 2012 please.

The SSDT Committee is delighted to confirm that the routes for the 2012 SSDT have now been finalised! Whether you're a rider looking to see what's in store for your week, a spectator looking to plan your holiday, or simply interested in seeing where the trial is going and when, you'll find the route for each day below.

hi all, me and a mate are travelling down from caithness on the bikes to watch this years ssdt, thing is we can not stay for all off it! so when is the best day to come down between the 4Th and the 12Th? is the start better than the end?? any help would be great, OH and can you camp near there or will i have too book the campsite?? cheers mikey

I've put this on the front page, but I'm going to put it here too.... A spokesperson for the Edinburgh and District Motor Club (the club) has released the following statement in response to recent events: "It has recently been brought to our attention by the relevant authorities that they have detected the riding of motorcycles in prohibited areas, including areas that are designated Sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and specifically in the Glen Nevis and Leven Valley areas. "In no way is there any suggestion that this unacceptable activity relates directly to the forthcoming Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT). However the Edinburgh and District Motor Club, as …

Sorry if in the wrong section, but can someone tell me where parc ferme is for the two day pre 65 ?

SSDT 1982 Fantastic old footage just popped up on You Tube. Thanks Claudio.

Today is the 1st of October, and so in time-honoured tradition, the entries for the 2012 SSDT are now open! You can get your form at www.ssdt.org. Entries close on 16th December, but if you want to be sure that it arrives on time, please make sure you post it before 1st December - better safe than sorry!

I am considering my first SSDT in 2013 (although more likely to be 2014). Just wondering how 'legal' myself and my bike need to be, I know I'll have to take my bike test however I'm not sure what insurance etc would be required. Also, how much would I expect the week to cost including entry etc?

I was lucky enough to get an entry in this years SSDT and have decided to attempt to raise funds for charity (Cancer Research UK) in the process, having recently lost my grandmother to cancer. It will be my first attempt at the event and am really looking forward to it! Any donation however big or small will be much appreciated, and I'm looking forward to seeing you all in May! Sponsor Me

Here we go then; like many I am now counting off the days to the Scottish again. I.ve been participating in a conversation on f.Book regards splitting our sport into 2 ..the trick riders and the no stoppers...phew . During the course of this the issue of interpretation of the rules came up and the SSDT was used to highlight how trick riding rear wheel floating, even stopping with the footrest propping you up has been witnessed and how it should be should be interpreted. As it happens I am nowadays one of the guys making these decisions 275 times a day for 6 days. What we see and interpret it as; is a large part of the equation to provide the results, we are not automat…

with a new c.o.c for the ssdt i wonder if the sections and routes will change? i think mark done a great job now up to jeff good luck

As most fans of the SSDT will already be aware, Edinburgh & District Motor Club are releasing two special editions to commemmorate one hundred years of the Scottish Six Days Trial. The first is the long-awaited and much anticipated Six Days In May - MTBcut's take on the SSDT Centenary. We're expecting that to be ready for distribution around the end of this month and the launch will be announced on the SSDT website as soon as it is available. The second is the Centenary book, and we can now confirm that "SSDT : The First Hundred Years" is now available to buy. Read all about it and find out how to get your copy over on the SSDT website. The first run is limited…

Do you think Grimbo could do the week on this for less than 20 points a day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=71l8ILnAIdU

A friend of mine rode the scottish around 1989 - 1990 . I wondered if there were any entry lists / programmes or anywhere to get some archive photos from. Any help would be appreciated Thanks The Wobbler

just been watching you tube and vimeo and thought of a way of mixing it up a bit. How about last section is a timed run UP the nevis range down hill course?

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Ok. Disks should be ready to post early next week. I've got a few orders already and these will go out first. If you want a copy it's the usual deal. Send