SSDT Chat

Credit to ALL involved in getting a route and sections sorted for today. A fantastic effort!

I was wondering whether someone with some serious SSDT knowledge should write a Wiki for the SSDT. It would be great reading I am sure. Also, I have been going on about the SSDT at work to customers/suppliers I have been seeing this week and none of them knew what it was I also think its an ideal event for the BBC to cover and televise and as they are struggling for sports media they can afford, the SSDT would be relatively cheap ...... as long as the contract doesn't include paying HL's bar bill for the week

Looks like the usual mix of fun and nonsense but it's nice to see things mixed around a wee bit. That new bit on Wednesday could be fun and I can't remember the last time there was no Callert or Blackwater in the trial, then again leaves the ground for another year...looks like fun Meant to say as well, looks like a bit less road miles as well, Wednesday 20 road miles out of 77, Thursday maybe 30 out of the 108 are off road and on Saturday almost all off road maybe bar about 6 miles...fantastic.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Montesa-Cota-Trials-...1QQcmdZViewItem Easyrider or what?

Just a brief note to say that following lots of hard work the SSDT committee can confirm that they have resolved the re-fueling issues for the 2009 event. Some details have yet to be firmed up but the good news is that the event will be on and the club will be in a position to provide a re-fueling service. As far as costs are concerned we are working to keep these to a minimum but there will undoubtedly be some increase to cover essentials such as provision of vehicles and equipment. We will be working on this over the next month and hope to have finalised things by mid October. Watch this space. Mark

The Moffat Wallet......see, it does open...even has Jean's pic in there, sweet. ( I'll let the Moffster himself tell the story)

Hi I have had my entry accepted through the ballot for this years six day. I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what clothing is best to wear? Your help would be really helpful.

yet more here

Many congratulations to Dougie on his tenth outstanding success at what must be the worlds premier event. I'm sure that H Martin Lampkin would have been the proudest of fathers. Also great to see Jack Sheppard from Suffolk do so well to finish fourth.

Entries are now open, for all you lazy sods that don't bother reading the front page.

Ah well time for the abuse to start... Pre 65 and first weekend is looking pretty good from the Pics below 4th: Dry long sunny spells, 15 to 18 degrees light winds 5th: As above 6th: As above but a little warmer, 17-19 degrees 7th: Again as above but warmer again 18-20 degrees its a pretty settled pattern and the longer it stay that way the better however the latter part of the week doesn't look that great at the minute but remember that's nearly two weeks away. It's likely things will start to break down Wednesday/Thursday wet becoming cooler and showery after that.....more to follow before I leave on Thursday.

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?

Go to google video and search SSDT.

My good mate and brother in law has put some more 2006 video on google earth. Some top riders including Ishy with his feet up (between dabs ). Seem a bit slow to me but I think its just my connection. If you want to see more of his video search for 'Kiss The Mudguard' (KTM) Productions. Enjoy.

Is there commercial area in the parking lot? What I can find there normally? Any chance they accepting CC's or I should bring cash? And non Trial related item, but one that I should not come back home without it! A (very) good bottle of single malt whiskey! Is there any good shop in town? If not, is there any on the way? Those days, I cannot wait to the duty free shops in the airport 'cos they are not allowing liquids on board. have to buy it before... See you on Friday after noon!

Hoping someone might be leaving Edinburgh for Fort William this Saturday and has room for myself and my luggage. No Bus or train service between and I'm desperate to get up there to prep my bike for Sundays weigh in etc.(bike is waiting for me in Ft.) My Delta flight gets in @ 10:25 am Saturday am. Any assistance or suggestions greatly appreciated. Beginning my journey thursday afternoon, best to contact me by email, gcalsme@gmail.com Cheers, Guy

Is there a route map out for the pre-65? Going up on Friday for the first time and would like to know the best places to watch, especially on the saturday. Can't find a route map on the official six days site

i am trying to recerch the history of this works bike , it may have been rode by Mr A Camron with a 150cc engine (it now has a 250cc fitted) thankyou for your help

Good representation at this year's Scottish with no less than seven riders entered. Managed to grab them for a team shot...

Just a few of my collection When they started using the front number board the club used to collect these at the end on the finishers ramp, I suppose the intention was to maybe use them the following year, but that never happened. Better than the ''Home Made'' Yellow and Black ones that had to be located front and both sides at the rear, as previously mentioned they were the major part of your bike preperation and get it all wrong in a section and the side ones used to cut through your ''Ellgren's'' like a carving knife. Not long now how's all you prep going, mine is fine this year planning what to do each day, Lye in, Big Breakfast, Look at the Weather, Watch a bit…