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So here we are, the day after the May long weekend, tired, and with a few Mozzy bites, but overall, well satisfied with how things worked out.

The weather was of course brilliant, up at Scotch Creek, and everybody that camped out ended up with a bit of a sun tan - plus being well “Smoked” from the camp fire each night.

Here is a pic I took of Sam on the last section - his final ride on the Outlaw Beta. -  as it turned out, I wasn’t able to catch up with the Experts much over the two days, as we had a fairly long loop with 28 sections - a very special course set up by Ross and his crew, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary.

To see the full write up and results, click onto Trials Canada.

A big thanks, go to all the people who made this event spectacular, we are very lucky to have the use of this property, which features such a great variety of sections. - The fireworks display on Saturday night, was a real surprise, everybody loved that, and as usual, Ross & Jake etc, did a fantastic job cooking  each night . - Suffice to say, that if you missed this one - you really did miss out.

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In other Trials news, we are pleased to announce that Sam King, will be riding a TRS Raga 300, under the Outlaw banner, after three years on the Outlaw Beta - we managed to work out a deal for Sam after he tried out the new bike and was super impressed.

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The World Trials teams, are all heading for Japan this week so we will watching what happens with that one this coming weekend.

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Chris Hrabb stopped by yesterday afternoon on his way home from competing in the local Robb Hett Memorial race - he did well with a couple of third places on his Husky. - He mentioned that he has his Beta RR 498 for sale now at a very good price ( Chris also has a Beta Trials bike)

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By now most people will have heard the sad news about Nicky Hayden, who died yesterday after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Italy. - The “Kentucky Kid” was World Champion in Moto GP back in 2006, and very popular with everybody involved in the sport.

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Welsh lad Iwan Roberts (Beta)  had a great battle with young Jack Price (GG) at the British Championship  round in Wales at the weekend - missing out on the win by just one “Dab”

Yes the Outlaw Van is pretty much loaded ready for the Scotch Creek Super Trial -otherwise known as -

                      “THE 30th OUTLAW ANNIVERSARY Trial”  -

Scroll down to check out the poster and directions - the weather forecast is great for camping.

Please Note : We have adjusted the rider fee to $20 per day ( down from $25)  Youth 12 & under $10. - Sorry but we do not take Interact etc - Cash or cheque only
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Here’s a video from the recent World Round in Spain - the rules are “No stop” - or are they - watch the video.
TrialGP - FIM Trial World Championship

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Naturally  the shop is closed for the long weekend, but if you need something leave a message & we will look after you order when we get back on Monday

Here is the latest “Teaser” pic I posted on FB as a reminder about the Outlaw Trial this weekend.  I took this pic of Stan at the Ymir Trial a few years ago.

This section will be in for the Outlaw - great stuff - thanks Ross.

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I had to make a quick trip to Kelowna yesterday to pick up some printing - stopped by to visit Shane at the Airport, then made an oil delivery before heading back  North - I can honestly say that I have rarely seen so many bad drivers in a single day ! -

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Later Josef came over to pick up the 250 TRS that he will keep as a spare for when his European friends visit, which means he now has two of the Jordi bikes in his stable.

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Today will be “Load the Van” day - trying to remember everything to take to the Trial - if you need anything specific - email me NOW.

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This old pic just popped up on FB memories - it shows Steve Foord at our WTC National back in 2009, when he was riding an Outlaw Sherco - that’s me with my arm up helping Pete check the section at the top of the shale climb.  Beautiful sunny day.

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Sad to hear about Nicky Hayden’s accident in Italy - hit by a car while out riding his bicycle - sounds very serious.  I know exactly where that happened as my wife and I traveled that road near the Beach in Rimini on the Adriatic coast.
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Good news from Dave Fair, that the Victoria club  wish to include Round #4 of the 2017 Outlaw Series in the Rick Wells event in October.  - more news on this later in the year.

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Here is a pic of the new TRS 125, which made it’s debut at the recent Spanish World round.

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As we head into the long weekend - I’ve been posting a few “Teaser” pics on facebook to remind people about the Outlaw Trial - here is one I took of Kevin last year while we were out playing at Bear Ridge.

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Glad to say the weather forecast is looking good for the weekend, and we are getting a lot of emails from new folk wanting directions. - quite simple really - drive through Scotch Creek (North Shuswap)  up the hill turn left on LEOPOLD - then left again on ALLAN - follow all the way until you go through the farmer’s field to the LARGE campsite. - if you have questions phone me on my land line (250) 545-6139 I am very busy this week - but if you leave a message I will return your call.

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The 2nd round of the British Championship goes this weekend and  Dec Bullock will be there - he is just one of the young riders who travel Europe to compete - all with the support of the family - no big sponsorship funds - nice to see this dedication and passion for the sport.

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Here is a nice pic of the Norton corner at the Sammy Miller museum - brings back memories of my  “Dominators”  ( I had two)

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And here is a ” Blast from the past”  Johny Giles (Triumph) leading Jeff Smith(BSA) at a TV Scramble

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Well after yesterday’s hiccup ” - we will try to hit all the right keys today>

We are approaching a weekend  Trials milestone - with the 30th Edition of the Outlaw Trial.  - This is all on Private Land ( Thanks to Tom & Peggy Zinck and Dan & Helena Roane) - no Off road registration required.

Ross and his Team, have been working extremely hard to make this event really special, with lots of the old sections back in, and a full weekend of fun planned. - It all kicks off at 8 am Saturday morning with the vintage Trial - we will be up at Camp on Friday, and will be starting sign up at 6pm ( at the Outlaw van)  - Please email or phone if you need parts as my van will be packed on Thursday.

-  We will have both Beta and TRS bikes for demo rides to interested buyers.

Please remember that this is Labor Day weekend, lots of traffic so drive carefully and be aware that the cops like to have radar on the Scotch Creek road ( especially if the sun is shining !)
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The pics and videos are still being posted from last weekends FIM World Trial - being called a “Trial of Two laps” because of the big storm that hit the area in Spain, making some sections virtually impossible ( even for Toni)  - it certainly showed which riders had the best throttle control.

Here is a pic of Raga, showing just how difficult most of the sections were - However looking at the videos, I thought they looked to be very well set up, and in keeping with Traditional Trials techniques.

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We have seen some reports from the Hare Scrambles last weekend, with some riders commenting that the Alberta event on Saturday, was like a “Walk in the Park” compared to the Silver Creek BC Sunday ride - lots of DNF’s at this one with mud everywhere.  - Beta rider Melissa Harten was the only Lady Expert rider, and she managed to finish after five very difficult hours out on the loop.  - Bobby Prochno (Yam) took the Expert win, while Steve Foord (Beta) finished 2nd in Vet Expert.

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This old pic just popped up on FB - It shows Pete on one of the Outlaw sections from a few years ago at Summerland - he had hiked up to the top of the hill to put in the “End” cards - but the stapler I gave him was out of staples !! boy did he give me a hard time !!.  ( The tricky part of the rocky climb was at the top)

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OK so I guess I pressed the wrong button, and all the Monday blog went off into cyber space !!! argh !!

So here is a pic of Florian practicing on his Outlaw Beta