SSDT Chat

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.

I was looking at a picture front page of a 1979 TMX , of Colin Bell works SWM, riding pipeline. In the background it shows riders approaching pipeline from the other side, and then what looks like they get their bikes up on the pipes and ride across some planks. A good few spectators are gathered at the plank crossing, it must of been quite entertaining watching riders slip between the pipes. Anyone remember this ???

Does anyone know why Tom is not riding this year? I know he is a fan of the SSDT, but no ride this year. Not sure if it's his sponsors or enduro commitments. anyone know?

Picked this comment from another thread regarding the Sherco 4T's performance causing Jarvis some lost marks and possibly denying him the win. Firstly, obviously, I am interested in the Sherco 4T as I have stated that if they get it right I would buy another so hearing the above leaves me asking the question is this bike sorted or not? Secondly, How did the Beta 4T do? I know Pascuet done well. Anyone? Thirdly, There were a lot of 4RT's there.. they all seem to have gone well. Anyone with any stories on them worth noting? Lastly, I know that Ross' & Bert's gasser 125's went ok all week and thats some achievement considering the little motor had to work so hard.…

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…

125 piccys on the link below Clicky

I have to send a big thank you out to Bigfoot and friends , I FINALLY got to see what the Pipeline actually is ! And the SSDT is still on my bucket list .... Thanks again John , for the great vids . Glenn

I'm probably being thick; but where can I find an entry list & route for the SSDT Pre 65 trial?

Does anybody have any good tips for setting up a sherco 320 for the SSDT? Every other manufacturer have posted something on how to weatherproof or set up their machines exept sherco, or have I may be just missed it.

NEWSFLASH It has ben reported that at 00:01Hrs the SSDT has been cancelled this year due to the following circumstances: Due to the heavy rain and snow all the rocks in the sections have been washed away, example Leanachen is now like a MAIN ROAD and does not pose a challenge Octagon were going to run the time schedules for the week, it was reported that the days have been altered significently, but that could all change The Town Council have decided to put a total ban on ALCOHOL the first week in May statement reads ''In support of alcohol abuse and the fact we feel you will ride better if you get an early night, no alcohol can be bought or consumed during this wee…

My efforts from later on in the week after I retired Here you go They are not as good as andy or slapshot but then again I can't say photography is that high on my list of interests and my camera only cost

Love, love, love it!! Excellent job Andy - thank you for bringing us into the light! Well chuffed.

Picked up off Breagh on the eastscotlandtrials forums http://www.obantimes.co.uk/2016/11/23/16867/ Hoping it won't be causing any land access problems, afaik Alcan have been long time friends of the trial

Grimbo has been out on the fourstroke quite a bit recently, is this going to be his SSDT mount ?. After a disaster of a debut in 05, can it turn the tables and be the first four stroke to win the event since the sixties ? right man on it, favorite to win the event in my book. Mont, also in with a good chance with Dabill.

For those of you who are twiddling your thumbs waiting for the Sheffield results to come in later on, the SSDT ballot has been done and the entry list has been posted on the SSDT website. Good luck to those of you who've got in, and apologies to those of you who haven't - I'm off to grab some dinner before the abuse starts.

A few videos from Fersit , not many as it was too cold http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PLD0E727756AE93EF7 just click on play all

I've been really enjoying watching the daily video reports from the SSDT. I've noticed a common theme covering all of the sections shown: Gnarly rocks and plenty of water. As a matter of interest, are there any sections that aren't set in treacherous stream beds?

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

http://davestestsandarticles.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/4/5/4845046/dbrjun86ssdt.pdf No chance of anyone riding a 50 now??