SSDT Chat

Hi all, I managed just a couple of vid clips from Friday action at the 2008 SSDT. As below, Ian.

This in the parade, what will he look like next Saturday ?

On the pics and Videos specially! Best to you lot! Cannot fathom doing that in the pouring rain, let alone on 5 points when dry~!

I know it's early days but after 2 clean rides can Dougie equal or beat Gordon Jacksons record lowest score of one mark lost? What odds would you get!

I noticed on the Friday provisional results page Amos Bilbao is showing as a retired rider. Does anyone know what occurred which forced his retirement today?

Having just viewed all the Excellent Photos from this years SSDT i noticed one or two riders had yellow number boards whilst the marjority had white ones. could someone tell me why Cheers

Some pics from Lagnaha and Forest Gate 08 http://picasaweb.google.com/Vinnied55/SSDT...estGate_Lagnaha Vinnie

Watched the 1st day at Lagnaha and saw Dabill get away with a "stop" at the end of the 2nd sub. Its amazing how such a knowledgable crowd applauds what was (IMHO) a clear 5. He must have been stationary parallell to the ends cards for 3-4 seconds before he decided what he was going to do. Are the observers briefed at all about the scoring regieme???

Here are a couple of links to keep a watch of what is happening with Great Highland Weather on the run up to the best week of the year. 1. Corran Ferry http://www.corraninn.co.uk/ open then click on web cam 2. Glencoe from Kings House Hotel near "Chairlift" http://freespace.virgin.net/kings.house/ 3. Nevis Range Ski Centre http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/winter/fun/webcam.asp 4. Ben Nevis http://www.visit-fortwilliam.co.uk/webcam/index.html By the way still a fair bit of snow on the higher slopes for the time of year. Enjoy Dreaming for another 2 weeks I am sure the sun will shine from the 5th to 10th May(be)

Got home late last night, great few days weather was great apart from Sunday. HOWEVER...... The Pre-65 was rather spoiled for me again by the muppets who think it's okay to take their bikes off road because they can't be a***d walking. Friday Meall Na-Cruidhe not many but one or two bikes out on the moors thrashing around all over the place, I know there were a few press bikes but these folk need to be more obvious, yellow press bib?? As for the one I chased, wish I'd got the plate number, 315 mont if anyone's willing to own up......... Saturday was a different story, you could barely move at the top of Mamore for bikes and som eof the Rambles were not chuffed either.…

Okay, either Jake Miller's cheating - or someones riding under his number.

Great article Andy, having been the recipient of one of these gob****es coming down from Blackwater in 2005, having to hit the ditch, i hope they get the message Vinnie

Just wondered how many people on here fitted a speedo to their bike for the SSDT. I am debating whether to bothor or not. This will be my second year riding Scotland and last year I had a speedo and horn. However the scruitineer's never even checked them etc. I know its the law to have a horn and speedo but I cant really rememer seeing many bikes with the correct items. I did a whole day with no rear mudguard and no number plate and the old bill didnt seem to worry as I parked my bike up next to them. I ride a Beta and fitted the standard speedo last year which I think lasted about an hour before it broke. This is probably my fault due to me crashing and falling …

Thursday night 1930Hrs 'Team, Woftam' lurking on TC Forums Perce wondering if he has done everything to his trusty steed? Ishy wishing he was riding? Kinell looking HERE just in case he decides to venture North

Just been listening to the news re the shutting down of Scotlands petro chemical plant, and apparently people are panic buying, some forecourts are empty of fuel Will this have any direct affect on the SSDT?

Well people some people ride the trial and are happy to get round and finish, this being an achievment in it's own. This year there are four hardy soles doing the trial so that others can get some happiness at the end of it. Click the link for further info. http://trialsvision.com/

It's becoming a bit of a tradition that some of the TC regulars get together one night in Ft. Will for a curry and a few . There's a good curry house on the High Street. Tuesday night is proposed for this year. If anybody fancies it, drop me a PM so I have an idea of numbers to book.

Hey there heading up to the six days for 4 days as a first time spectator. Just wanted to ask for any hints and tips for the newbie spectator. Basics really like parking in fort william on sunday afternoon & will there be trade stores for the public, from people like Gas Gas or will they be too busy??? Any other hints would be mint thanks!!!!!!!

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

Just published an article on my "blog" called "The First Week of May" with all the fun and preparation for the SSDT back in the 70's. Includes an interesting quote from a young (then) Martin Lampkin on how to ride the event. To all attending, good luck, I wish I were there...... maybe next year? Tony