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Check all your exhaust pipe mountings and joints are tight.

I agree that abusive language should not be used and the observer should not be coerced into changing a score. The AMCA do have a comprehensive rule book which includes Rider Conduct. The first offence for which a suspension from the meeting can be made states. Any act which is of a violent, threatening or abusive nature to any official rider, passenger or any other person. As said in other posts. Trials should be fun. We don't need these people.

I feel the SSDT would loose out if it was moved out of Fort William. I have not seen a post from a past competitor as yet. Maybe the riders would prefere more space. I know past competitors who have arranged bed & breakfasts within walking distance of the West End Car Park making life easier after a hard days trialing. Looking on Google there does not seem to be much in the way of accomodation close to the proposed sight. Would the riders travel to Fort William for the parade if the weather did happen to be damp as can often happen. 6 Miles each way with fancy dress could be a bit tricky. 270/280 riders seems to be the max that can complete the route per day so the riders side should not get any bigger so its only down to spectators parking and Trade Stands and of course the weather.

I went last year and had a great two days. On the Saturday you get great views of the riders as they practice on some special practice areas. They are all relaxed and watch the lines taken by the other competitors. I live fairly local for Hawkstone so travelled each day. The camping area was well used but not overcrowded. I should think if you wanted to spend the evening talking bikes you would find plenty of companions and the camp site is only a few yards from the riders paddock. The sections are on the face of an old quarry so not much chance of standing on folding chairs. There were hugh crowds last year and getting a good view was quite difficult so an early arrival is advised. Last year they had an arena where Steve Colley rode his one wheel bike over some very difficult sections, very entertaining. What these riders can do on a bike is breathtaking so definitely worth the effort. Plenty of food available and lots of trade stands so you won't be bored. Allow time after the trial to visit the stands and the queues to get out will be much reduced.

Two tickets to see Dougie win again (hope, hope).