SSDT Chat

Did anyone else notice that, though entered, Vojta Klecka did not apparently ride this year and were they as sad as I to see this. He must have been doing the event as for as long as NIgel Birkett. A pity if the credit crunch has ended a marvellous run.

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

Even at a quick look down the list: Alexz, Dib's, Sam, Browny, Jon, Jack and Jonny! Tough croud!

Unedited videos from Monday taken at Trotters Burn and Gearadh , You will have to select "play all " from the relevant playlist http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=NorthE...;view=playlists

having 'challenged' the official reporting of the p65 its only right that now been in a position to record my 'holiday in the highlands ' this may i should do so. a mere 364 miles after leaving home i pulled into the carpark at 5.30 sunday the parade was over and bikes were under lock and key in the PF. much was as normal althoug there were no vans from the tyre barons, and the army were doing the refuleiing but using 'hired' vehicles for the week ( transit flatbed and ford pickups) up early on monday and perhaps 50 saw the first rider pipped away by a wee lady piper ( who quickly sought the dry and warmth of her car after the first rider had left) fast as legally abl…

I and my brother walked the 6 miles up to loch eilde cottage for the two subs on wednesday. ( cottage is a bit grand its a semi derelict , mostly derelict building at the far end of the loch probably used by those that dammed the loch in 1916-18) the weather was fine until the first riders arrived. refueling first at the fuel tent manned by two wet desert rats.. At that time the winds were approx. 30mph and the rain was HEAVY. the three observers were huddled in a portable fishing bothy and had two of the easiest sections of the trial to observe. they ran consequteively and were about 40 yards in length total with a rise of 8 -10 feet in total. from my experince the…

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

A short video from Leanachen

Southern California , but it sure does in Fort William. My take on the Monday. On a Monday you get down to the start early because your keen to get going, your bike was put in after weigh in and needs no work, so you stand around chatting for half an hour, if it

#211 is in 8th place. Nice to see. Jonathan Richardson is holding up well for, what I'm guessing is, top newcomer? And... on a 125? Alexz came on well today. Sam Haslem is holding very, very strong all week. The kids are doing alright. Oh, by the way... Where's Ross Danby?

A short video from day one

Anyone else not able to open the photos on the front page? Message box appears stating that Internet Explorer cannot open the files. This is both public and supporters photos.

A short video from Trotters burn yesterday

Who won the pre 65? can somebody post a link for please.

A short compilation of some video clips I took on Saturday

Just wanted to say a big thanks to Andy once again this year for providing some outstanding pictures so quickly from Fort William. Its one of the highlights of the year on TC for me. I think I enjoy it more than the world round reports. The scenery, the sections, the rain!!!! Thanks mate for making it seem like we are there too, even though we are so far away! Cheers, Steve

As I've written elsewhere, this weekend coming looks horrible, I'd even say there's a risk of a snow shower higher up on Saturday. HOWEVER........based on the cut out of a chart below the main part of next week is looking better. If this scenario works out it'll improve steadily from Sunday afternoon onwards, the high pressure building from the southwest. The high will continue to build until it kind of stops over the UK. East coast will be crap but the west could have a really good week. BUT as thing have been changing so much recently model run by model run I would prepare for the worst and everything else is a bonus The pic is for midday Tuesday; Light easterly wind…

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 …

2009 1st day pre65 film available today 2 May 2009 at motor sports LDTV www.scottishproducttv.com

I've decided to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation which aims to grant magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses while i attempt this years SSDT. I know a lot of people are struggling financially right now, so only donate if you can. The total i raise will be matched by my private sponsors from my bike-shows so hopefully anything anyone can spare will be worth double. This year I've dropped down from a 280 Gas Gas and have been riding a 125 which i intend to get round scotland on (seemed a good idea at the time). My training's been going well and the addition of 24kg, 28kg kettlebells and a 50kg sandbag have proved suitably hard so …