SSDT Chat

Where's Alexz Wigg ? He is on the original entry list but looks like a different rider taken his number. As a previous winner he had to be up there with a good chance.

After many years of providing the top-notch Montesa service at the SSDT, Caz finally has a year off where she can take in the Trial and relax, but is she going to? Nope. She's going to climb Ben Nevis in aid of The Christie Cancer Charity in Manchester in memory of her late father, Jim. If you've enjoyed Sandiford's hospitality and service at the SSDT over the many years, go on - donate a couple of quid. At the time of writing this Caz is at 89% of her target. Every little helps so, let's see her get there HOWEVER!!! Taking on the mighty Ben Nevis is NOT what makes Caroline Sandiford a remarkable woman. What makes her remarkable is that she's actually manage to do w…

good to meet up with all the trials central lads again andy,brian,james,john etc good to finaly meet ishy,once again i missed highland lassie but hopfuly next year,are you all planing an entry next year,mine is going off when the entries come out,there is a roumor that wonder boy is puting of an entryfor next years scottish,watch this space, sandy

The routes for the Centenary SSDT are now available to download. We'd ask that everybody pays attention to our request that unauthorised bikes stay off the route, both before and during the event. We run a real risk of losing some of our key ground due to illegal riding, so if we want the SSDT to survive the next one hundred years, we all need to do our bit. SSDT Centenary Routes

Theres been alot of moaning from lots of different people about the results not being availiable for the Scottish Pre-65 so Im going to tell you what I know.... Please note, this is NOT official and there may (and probably will) be mistakes! also, names will probably be spelt wrong! So here goes.... 1st - Paul Hayes 2nd - Neil Gaunt 3rd - Robin Luscumb (spelling?) 4th - Carlos Casas Womens 1st - Vicky Glover Best Newcomer - Norman Sheperd Best Over 60 - Dave Thorpe Best Over 350cc - Len Hutty Best Under 350cc - Scott Dommet Best Up To 250cc - Leslie Winthrop Best Up To 200cc - Chris Milner Best Performance Day 1 - Paul Hayes This is all I know and I hope …

At the rate you lot are going, there won't be any.... Entries closed last Friday, and as of today there are still THIRTY FOUR riders who haven't paid for their places. There are nine unidentified payments in our bank account (listed in a separate topic from last week) so that leaves twenty-five people who haven't paid, but haven't got in touch with us either to let us know their situation. I can't allocate riding numbers until we know who is riding and who isn't. Well, I can, but it means that you won't all get to ride with your pals! For everybody's sake, can I ask you to do two things : Check the previous topic and if you have paid over the counter at any of…

I presume Michael Brown didn't competete yesterday in America, hence incurring a score of 150 marks (hey I could do that and score WTC Points ), wonder if the injury will be mended enough to start next Monday. He has got to be in with a chance of lifting the trophy so here's to a speedy recovery

Year after year the riders kids travel from across the world to watch there parent(s) ride! At the sunday parade the Police really annoy me and undoubtedly others by coming up and removing. the cheif inspector actually gave permission for them to ride up the street on mums and dads bikes. But one rather grumpy and unthoughtful PC Hire takes objection to this coming along and removing the kids! upsetting not just them but ruining the whole mood for the start of an excellent event. any thoughts here please. jamie

the last of the clips i have from this year hope you all enjoyed them http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=NorthE...;view=playlists go to the bottom playlist

Hi, had a great time riding the pre 65 trial, i would like to know if any one got a pic of me at the top of pipe line on saturday, got to with in 20 feet of the end on day 1 and got stuck on a rock, i was no. 64 riding a norton 500t (1947) got the old girl up there on saturday, cheers Gary

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Going though some old photos and came across some from Ssdt. Mick Andrews on a Majesty yam 182. Bernie Schreiber on bultaco 176. Also some one on a Matchless number 193. who is this person and did he finish .The photo was taken on the Wedensday at Achallader.

my memory is so bad i have to ask this question every year.are we okay if we are uk based on the normal

jan rode his first SSDT and his claim to fame was gettin less points than cabastany on thursday enjoy L

I urgently need high resolution digital or scanned photos of riders in the 1970's 80's 90's. I only really need one from each decade but would like a choice. They would ideally be in landscape and show the riders face as well as the bike, sections and ideally a little background. If you can help please PM me and I'll supply a email address. These must be copyright free as they will be used in one of my videos. Cheer John

can i say a big thank you to andy and all his merry helpers for keeping us all informed about whats going on in Bonnie Scotland, i think this years coverage has been fantastic the pictures are coming on line so quickly and all thanks must go to andy, mr miler and all at G2F also Duncan (slapshot) and a big thanks to mairi for such a quick turnaround with the results, for the people who cant make it up to fort bill its great to keep up with every thing, also a big thank you to the Moffster for his radio show on the morning its good fun to listen to so keep up the good work if i have forgotten anybody to thank sorry

Originally a reliability trial, one point for footing (on hill sections) was introduced in 1931. Does anyone know when a contemporary scoring system was introduced and when the emphasis on reliability was dropped?

As of Fridays results, TC member and hopefull "Baldilocks" is hanging onto his top 100 spot by his toenails! In the 100th spot, Baldi is only one point behind Becky Cook, spot 99, and actually has a fair chance at whipping the lass. Should things go terribly wrong on Saturday, we shall do our best to insure Bex follows through with a bending of Baldilocks over the knee and a paddle provided by TC.

I know this is a long shot but someone in this website is bound to have a complete collection of SSDT programmes so where better to ask. In either the '72 or '74 programme there was a b&w picture of spectators watching a rider going through a section at Ben Nevis (I think it may even have been Malcolm Rathmell) and it just happened that me and my dad were in the photo. I used to havre a copy but managed to misplace it over the years. I know it's a long shot but if anyone has a copy could you please post it or e-mail me a scan of the picture. For all I know someone may even have al the programmes online already. Thanks.

Amazing!! Loved it, met a few people off here too, was nice to put faces to names hehe If you're thinking about going but umming and arring, just do it! i'm going for the full week next year. Highlight for me: Lagnaha! Andy