SSDT Chat

Planning this year’s trip to the Scottish and looks like I am going to have to bring the dog. I’m pretty sure there’s a couple of groups that are no dogs allowed (Fersit?) but wanted to know if the majority of spectator groups are dog on a lead friendly? Thanks Dave

I have been given a pewter tankard, found at a car boot sale, bearing the inscription: Scottish Six Days Trial 1949 Won by R.Clayton It has the usual "Haud Forrit" E+DMC logo. Can anyone shed a light on who R. Clayton was and what he won in 1949 (as I can see from the records that he was not the outright winner).

Considering a new bike and prefer something I can thrash rather than fight. Would a lower capacity bike, like a Beta 2T 200cc cut it for a SSDT first timer?

Will the YOU HAVE USED WORDS OR A PHRASE WHICH ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS WEBSITE. PLEASE DELETE YOUR POST/TOPIC. DO NOT TRY TO CIRCUMVENT THE FILTERS IN PLACE ON THIS WEBSITE universal number board be available in the Parc Ferme ? it doesn't make a lot of sense to ship them over here to take back over there and pay extra for shipping, at least two in shipping alone.

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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.

Morning All. Currently looking for a New Bike - Defiantly going to be a Beta. The 2 main events i will be riding this year will be the SSDT and MANX 2 day. What would people proffered choice be for these events. Standard Evo with a Ohlins upgrade or a Factory Evo? Any thoughts gratefully received..... Thanks Dan

have heard Doug has is on 7, wiggy and Austemule both on one for today, saturday. not confirmed of course.

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

Great 8th win, by a decent points margin too What a result, for a guy who doesn't ride Trials every week, compete in the british Championship or ride WTC anymore Even more of an achievement, in my book Pleasant chap, very down to earth at the sections and in Parc Ferme too Loved the SSDT, first visit for me this year and looking forward to next year already All the riders did brillaintly

A wee taster from the tough Achintee section. https://vimeo.com/42614543

sorry to bother every one but i cant seem to find out when its on the tv? i know it was on on saturday but i missed it, does any body know if its going to be repeated and when and at what time ect.....thanks very much for your time

Hi On re-building my 1971 Bultaco M80 slimline I'm re-discovering some dabs of grey paint that I take to be seals from the Scottish. I'm assuming that this bike was ridden in the 1972 Scottish by Karl Rowbotham from Kidderminster. Can anyone confirm (or otherwise) that:- 1) Grey seals were used in 1972. 2) If not, a year when grey seals were used. 3) Karl Rowbotham rode a 244cc Bultaco in the 1972 SSDT and his number. 4) Any pics would be more than fabulous. Thanks in anticipation. Kind Regards Sparks

I was watching the Nevis Radio parc ferme footage this morning on-line. Doug Lampkin appeared to have a massive rucksack, I also didn't see Harry Lampkin in the start queue, so I guess there are 3 possibilities: Harry is not riding, so Doug is carrying extra spares Harry is stowed away in Doug's rucksack Doug is attempting all six days unsupported so has set off with all his food & provisions on day one @andy I hope you are on the case, we need a photo inside that rucksack before the week is out!

Our good friend Perce has been out getting some training in. He announced that he was 'mounted'! on a new bike this year, only to be reveiled at 'Weigh In'. Well the Paparazzi have been up in Swaledale and caught a snap of him on his new bike.......... Our other friend Kinnel, has sold his beloved Beta (Beta man through and through) so has not attended the SSDT since. He too has been caught on a new model and has vowed to return? This model is much quicker on the roads! he now wants to be known as ''The King of the Road''.................to Mallaig. He is currently testing fuel consumption

Ah with all the nice snow around prep for the SSDT has probably been hampered for most. Well by the time the snow has gone the local council might just be hampering us during the trial this year, see link below. http://www.lochaber-news.co.uk/news/fullst..._motorists.html This was in the local paper today GREAT!

Hopefully we are going to manage to include a new moor in this years event including some interesting sections. sorry about the picture quality they were just taken with my phone but you get the idea ! -glad i'm not riding

http://www.ssdt.org/82-ssdt/news/478-2014-routes-announced

..with the moratorium on pork pies over, this (in)famous SSDT rider could resist the temptation of poutine no longer! The look on Andy's face says.....(new caption contest) Erics revenge

Does any one have information about events, or could verify the Golden anniversary of SSDT as described by Wikipedia. Thanks, and Happy New Year to All.