Vol. 2 Issue 16 MAY 2012 TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS THE EASTERN FOURSTROKE ASSOCIATION & THE ANGLIA CLASSIC TRIALS CLUB MONTHLY MAGAZINE Gordon Blackburn on his 350 Triumph At the Roger Birch Trophy Trial. Photo Mick Brown.
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Vol. 2 Issue 16MAY 2012
TRIALS&
TRIBULATIONS
THE EASTERN FOURSTROKE ASSOCIATION &THE ANGLIA CLASSIC TRIALS CLUB
MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Gordon Blackburn on his 350 TriumphAt the Roger Birch Trophy Trial.
Photo Mick Brown.
El PresidentLife Vice PresidentVice PresidentChairman
Club Secretary
TreasurerCommittee
Championship Recorder
Trials & Tribulations Editor& Website Administrator
Membership Secretary
ACTC Secretary
Ian PreedyWilf BraybrookChris Kearney
Ted Smith
Rob Sayers29 Roman Way, Long Melford,Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9LN
Tel: 01787 370180 Mobile: 07855 607492E-mail: [email protected]
Dave KentBrian Fletcher, Bob Drane,
Graham Braybrook, Chris MaceColin Taverner
Chris Canham10 The Close, Waldingfield Road,
Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2QATel: 01787 374399 Mobile: 07963 467922
E-mail: [email protected]
June Kent30 Clayhall Place, Acton,
Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0BTTel: 01787 379192
E-mail: [email protected]
Kevin DavieMobile: 07801 138769
E-mail: [email protected]
THE REVOLUTIONARY COUNCIL
Disclaimer - The articles and comments published herein do not necessarily represent the viewsof the Eastern Fourstroke Association, they are the opinions of individual contributors and are
published with a view that free expression promotes discussion and interest.
www.eastern-fourstroke-association.co.ukVisit the Eastern Fourstroke Associations website for a wealth of
club information, results, pictures and videos of club trials.(all submissions gladly accepted - keep your club alive)
John Daly 350 AJSRoger BirchTrophy TrialPhotographMick Brown
Colin Sadler250 Royal Enfield
Roger Birch Trophy TrialPhotographMick Brown
John Beasley250 GreevesRoger BirchTrophy TrialPhotographMick Brown
PlonkaroundRaydon Pit, Wades Lane, Raydon, Suffolk (Grid Ref TM043389)
Saturday 19th May 2012Gates will open at noon.
Trials practise for:Pre 65 solos • Pre 65 sidecars • Twin Shocks
Youths/Juniors • Twin Shock sidecars
For further information contact:Mike Harden 01473 310537
Email: [email protected]
The Mid Anglia MCCpresents for your enjoyment
Bob Wreathall350 Royal Enfield
Roger BirchTrophy TrialPhotographMick Brown
Gary Eaves175 EVO WassellEVO? ‘Evil, Vile &
Orrible!’That’s just the Mud, ofcourse, get out that
polish!Roger Birch Trophy Trial
PhotographMick Brown
PEDRO’S PATTERSunday bright (well maybe some
were) and early our scramblingmembers assembled at Maylandsea for012 first meeting, a improved coursethanks to Greg Radley and associate'swork with a 'machine' (not a Greeves) .Weather good, Scott Hayworth Euro-pean champ. was very smoothly andquickly a class act, Sam Appleton wasvery much with it along with Greg onthe Mettise 'Starmaker', Luke Fitzjohnwas debuting his 650 Mettise (mansmachine) dad Keith will have to scratchto keep pace! Good to see Chris Huxta-ble out of retirement and enjoying theday, Jim Patey & wife were startingthem in proper manner, whilst RayHumm acted as steward, actually Ithink he was a steward!The previous afternoon Terry Sewell rana trial which sadly was very unsup-ported (why does he bother, don't youwant trials??) answers on a £20 note.The odd 20 enjoyed a good selection ofsections with Gary Baker showing whata well ridden Cub can do on 3, 'Big'Paul Nash, (Beta) 4 Ray (laughing boy)Humm 6, Gary Eaves, Sam Appleton.On the White route Geoff (uncle) Challis9 showed Terry S 12 & Chris Chapman13 how to do it. Smiler alias Jim Shep-herd 15 and EFA's newest recruitStephen Webb next up on 20 in his 2ndtrial. I would suggest the enthusiastsamong you note this for 013!Sadlly the week after Easter Terry hadhis van stolen with his Greeves andcommercial stock, van and some stockhave been recovered, no Villiers sparesor Greeves! Please keep eyes, earstuned for Greeves Anglian.Raydon practice had minimal support?? 10 bodies had it to themselves andall enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.The Roger Birch trial, I think he wouldhave enjoyed it, Ted, Brian ,Mark, Dave,Colin laid on some testing 'mucky' sec-
tions which brought some down toearth, the front runners have to be con-gratulated, young Daniel has soon cometo terms with sponsors (mum & dad)latest Villiers engined mount I hope heappreciates the parental input! Our 'ed'Chris Canham excelled himself on thepopular 50/50 just ahead of 'on form'Alan and John as on the white routesome very different scores I witnessedsome valiant efforts, young George Stew-ard seemed completely unfazed whenhe 'shot' through my section why hedidn't complete?, don't know perhapshe had to get home to watch jackanory!!Arrangements are being made for'Specsavers' to attend our next trial freeeye tests for ‘white routers' this deemednecessary after many seemed incapableof 'reading’ sections! Are minders per-missible? or carers! The two ChelmsfordCity riders on the twinshock red routeare reviewing their future, one is consid-ering grass track!! 'Sidge' showed he'sstill capable of negotiating muddy slots,keep at it young man!! Many thanks toall the observers on a cold but dry dayand ever efficient sec. of meeting JuneKent results were again produced 'justlike that' thanks all!Some of you may have missed StevePage our sprinting twin shock rider hesuffered a heart attack in the week pre-vious now out of hospital after some'tuning'' seemingly going in a positivemanner . All the best Steve make hasteslowly!Good to see our president in betterhealth I'll warn you when he considers'saddling up' again and you can then gothe other way!
Be lucky!
ALL PROFITS WILL BE DONATED TO THE LEONARDCHESHIRE DISABILITY CHARITY
Sunday 20th May 2012 Start: 10.30amAMCA Authorisation No: AMCA/CT/3637Clerk of the Course: Mick BrownSecretary of the Meeting: Gary Eaves, 22 Bouchers Mead, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6PJ. Tel: 01245 460025Course: 4 laps of 10 Sections. 3 routes, Hard, 50/50, EasyMarking: Will be 1,2,3,5, NON STOP.Classes: Rigid, Pre-unit, Unit, 2 stroke, Twin Shock, Youth (15 to18)Entries will be accepted from members of the EFA and other invited riders onthe official entry form. £12 adult £10 youth. Cheque's must be made payable to:ANGLIA CLASSIC TRIALS CLUB or ACTC.A competitor becomes a member of the Anglia Classic Trials Club for the day ofthe event.Entries close half hour before startIf you are a member of the AMCA please quote your membership number.
Notice: The access track to the parking area of this event is also, in part, a public foot-path over which we have permission to travel; we also have approval from the local au-thority providing we comply with the signs that will be displayed on this track. The signswill read:
“CAUTION pedestrians have priority GIVE WAY”CRASH HELMETS must be worn and it is recommended that you wear otherappropriate protective clothing.Excessively noisy machines will be barredPlease keep to the marked route and STOP at the signed Footpath crossings.All Dogs Must be kept on Leads.
Observers: Please assist the organisers by bringing with you someone who isprepared to observe. Training given.
PLEASE SUPPLY A SAE IF YOU REQUIRE THE RESULTS TO BE POSTED TO YOU
ANGLIA CLASSIC TRIALS CLUBAffiliated to the Amateur Motor Cycle Association
Pre 65 & Twinshock Bromley Brook Charity Trial
Bromley Brook, Hall FarmGreat Bromley, ESSEX. CO7 7TR
(on the B1029 between Ardleigh & Great Bromley)Map Reference TM 078258
ENTRY FORM Charity Trial 20th May 2012Declaration: Motor Sport can be dangerous and may involve injury or death. You mustread and agree to the following declaration and paragraphs below, which are designed to cre-ate a legally binding relationship in return for you being allowed to enter and compete.
1. I confirm that the information in this entry form and the information and my acceptance to the terms of mycompetition licence are correct.
2. I confirm that I understand the nature of the competition I am entering and I am competent to take part.3. I confirm that any vehicle I use will comply with the regulations and will be safe and fit for use in the competi-
tion.4. Before taking part in the event, I will ensure (unless prohibited) that I have inspected the venue, the track and
the facilities and geographical features and that I am satisfied that it is safe for me to compete.5. I will not take part if I have any doubt about my ability or the safety of the venue.6. I accept that the competition in motor sport may involve the risk of injury or death and I agree to take part at
my own risk.7. Before taking part in the event, I will read and be bound by and comply with general regulations, any supple-
mental and final instructions issued by the AMCA, the organisers and the circuit owners and the regulatorybody.
8. I will not participate whilst under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs and that if I am taking any pre-scribed medication, I will inform the event organiser and seek approval to participate before taking part.
Riders Signature: ______________________________________Date____________
Date of Birth (if under 18) ________AMCA Membership No.______________________
Parent/Guardian Declaration and Agreement: to allow the applicant to enterthe competition you must agree to the matters set out below, which are designed to cre-ate legal obligations on you. Sign below only if you agree.
I (print name) ___________________________________ I am the parent/legal guardian.
I have read the entry form and declaration completed by the applicant and confirm theanswers are true.a) I confirm that he/she is competent to take part in the event and that any vehicle
which he/she will use is safe and fit for competition.b) I will, before allowing him/her to take part, satisfy myself that the course and the fa-
cilities are safe and will inspect same.c) I also AGREE that if the applicant should sustain any injury from any cause whilst
taking part in the event and as a result bring a claim for compensation against youor the organisers or officials or sponsors or entrants or owners of the venue. I WILLINDEMNIFY AND PAY BACK TO YOU any sum which you may be required to pay asa result of such a claim.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: _______________________________ Date: ________
Riders Name: ___________________________________ Club: _____________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________ Post Code: __________
Telephone: ____________________________ email: ________________________
Class Entered: ___________Route ____________Machine ______________CC: ___
Rob Clarke250 MontessaRoger BirchTrophy TrialPhotographMick Brown
John Kendall250 BSA
Roger BirchTrophy TrialPhotographMick Brown
Mark Fletcher350 Royal Enfield
Roger Birch Trophy TrialPhotograph Mick Brown
Alan Robinson350 BSA
Roger Birch Trophy TrialPhotograph Mick Brown
GRAND CHARITY TRIALSunday 20th May, 10.30 Start,Bromley Brook, Great Bromley.
in aid of
Seven Rivers Home, Great Bromley.Entry Form, regulation & sponsor form
are in this magazine.
Please get yourselves sponsored byfamily, friends & workmates and
help this worthwhile local Charity.All profit from the trial will be
donated to the Charity.Money raised this year will go towards
rebuilding the summerhouse, that manyof you will remember.
If you have any good unwantedmotorcycle parts, riding gear, booksor magazines, bring it along for our
‘Bring & Buy’ stall.Remember! Please check the stall before youleave & take any of your unsold items home,
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031
67
0 1
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3269
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058
75 B
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5973
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Rob
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0 0
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1 0
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shoc
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Nick
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12
Hard
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23
45
67
89
10To
tal45
Guy S
tanley
Roya
l Enfi
eld 45
00
00
01
00
00
00
00
MM
M2
10
00
00
05
50
01
00
01
00
00
00
MM
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23
45
67
89
10To
tal31
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or B
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less 4
100
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
02
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
02
5Gr
aham
Bra
ybro
okRo
yal E
nfield
350
10
00
00
00
00
10
00
00
00
12
00
00
00
00
10
00
00
00
00
00
628
Mark
Fletch
erRo
yal E
nfield
500
00
01
00
00
00
01
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
50
00
00
00
00
00
7Un
it1
23
45
67
89
10To
tal39
Trev
or H
illTr
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250
00
01
00
00
11
00
00
00
00
01
00
00
00
01
10
01
00
00
00
00
742
Colin
Sad
lerRo
yal E
nfield
248
10
02
00
00
10
01
00
00
10
00
00
00
10
00
00
01
00
00
00
50
13Tw
in Sh
ock
12
34
56
78
910
Total
1Ga
ry Ea
ves
Evo W
asell
175
00
00
00
00
10
02
00
00
10
00
00
00
00
00
00
01
00
00
00
00
54
Howa
rd P
lush
Majes
ty Ya
maha
200
00
22
11
10
00
20
00
00
10
10
00
01
00
00
10
00
50
10
00
00
1950
/ 50
Pre U
nit1
23
45
67
89
10To
tal8
Chris
Mac
eRo
yal E
nfield
500
10
00
10
00
00
01
00
00
23
00
00
00
00
00
30
21
50
05
00
00
2427
John
Daly
AJS
350
00
00
10
00
00
00
00
00
32
21
00
00
00
00
33
32
22
33
00
00
30Un
it1
23
45
67
89
10To
tal29
Brian
Flet
cher
Roya
l Enfi
eld 25
00
00
01
11
00
00
00
00
11
10
00
00
00
00
02
23
00
00
00
00
013
44Ry
an H
yde
BSA
350
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
11
00
00
00
00
00
53
15
11
22
00
01
2314
Chris
Can
ham
BSA
250
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
05
30
10
00
05
00
00
30
31
51
11
10
10
312 S
troke
12
34
56
78
910
Total
12Tr
evor
And
rews
BSA
175
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
50
11
10
00
00
00
00
50
00
01
20
00
00
162
Greg
Rad
leyGr
eeve
s 250
10
00
00
00
01
00
00
01
12
00
00
00
00
00
52
01
10
10
00
00
1641
John
Bea
sley
Gree
ves 2
500
00
00
00
00
10
01
10
01
00
00
00
00
00
01
33
11
11
10
00
016
19Ri
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d Leff
ettGr
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s 250
00
00
10
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
05
00
02
00
21
31
55
30
50
00
33
Twin
Shoc
k1
23
45
67
89
10To
tal13
Colin
Ros
eBu
ltaco
325
00
00
00
00
01
00
10
00
11
00
00
00
00
00
31
00
10
03
00
00
123
Marty
n Fra
nklyn
Hond
a 200
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
11
21
00
00
00
00
11
01
00
00
00
50
1320
Hugo
Ros
eOs
sa 25
00
00
50
00
00
00
05
02
15
11
00
00
00
00
03
15
25
11
30
00
041
10To
ny W
oods
Hond
a 200
00
50
00
00
05
00
00
15
31
02
05
00
00
00
10
25
31
21
00
00
429
Glyn
Hill
Bulta
co 25
00
01
01
01
00
00
00
05
13
11
30
00
00
00
05
33
35
23
30
10
045
Easy
Rou
tePr
e Unit
12
34
56
78
910
Total
36Ke
vin G
oldsm
ithRo
yal E
nfield
350
00
00
02
00
10
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
05
00
00
00
00
01
9Un
it1
23
45
67
89
10To
tal38
Gary
Lync
hBS
A 35
00
00
00
00
00
10
00
10
20
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
05
00
09
40Ke
ith F
itz-Jo
hnBS
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00
00
00
00
00
00
01
51
00
00
00
03
00
03
00
00
00
00
00
11
015
2 Stro
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23
45
67
89
10To
tal32
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mith
Bray
broo
k Ban
tam 18
60
00
05
00
00
00
00
10
00
00
00
00
00
03
00
00
00
00
00
01
010
30Gr
aham
And
rews
Jame
s 197
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
02
01
00
00
00
03
05
00
01
00
00
10
00
1333
Bruc
e Dav
ieBS
A 17
50
00
00
10
30
00
00
00
11
00
00
00
03
00
00
50
00
00
00
00
014
34Al
bert
Dove
Fran
cis B
arne
tt 250
00
00
51
00
03
12
50
00
10
00
00
05
00
03
00
00
00
12
00
00
29Tw
in Sh
ock
12
34
56
78
910
Total
15Ke
vin D
avie
Yama
ha 25
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
01
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
01
24Ge
off C
hallis
Suzu
ki 25
00
00
01
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
01
35Ro
bert
Clar
keMo
ntesa
247
00
00
10
00
00
00
00
01
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
217
Ian C
lark
Suzu
ki 25
00
00
00
00
00
00
10
00
10
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
01
00
00
00
03
22Da
ve K
enwa
rdHo
nda 2
101
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
10
00
00
00
10
01
00
00
00
00
00
00
04
7Ch
ris C
hapm
anSu
zuki
250
00
00
01
01
10
01
00
01
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
56
Bob W
reath
allOs
sa 25
00
00
00
10
20
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
20
01
00
00
00
01
07
23Jim
She
pher
dYa
maha
250
00
01
10
01
00
00
01
00
00
00
00
00
50
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
911
Geoff
Daw
Bulta
co 23
80
00
01
01
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
50
00
00
00
00
00
00
05
00
012
25Do
ug M
aggs
Bulta
co 32
50
00
00
00
00
02
01
05
10
00
00
00
00
00
05
00
00
01
00
00
015
37Br
ian C
ook
Hond
a 200
00
00
10
00
00
01
50
00
00
00
30
01
30
00
05
00
00
00
00
00
1926
Chris
McK
enzie
Ossa
250
00
00
01
11
10
00
00
01
50
10
10
02
00
00
05
51
00
00
00
00
2543
Nick
Hod
getts
Bulta
co 35
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
03
30
00
00
05
00
05
00
55
00
00
00
00
026
18Ro
ger D
igby
Hond
a 250
55
35
55
00
55
55
33
33
25
33
55
00
51
05
50
11
33
33
32
00
118
21St
even
Web
bYa
maha
175
01
00
00
01
5M
MM
50
01
51
50
0M
MM
00
5M
10
00
10
00
00
MM
M16
Dave
Fiel
dYa
maha
175
N/S
I grew up in South West Dorset 8miles from the coast, half way
along the Jurassic coastline whichis a 95 mile World Heritage site ofrock and soil formations from 250to 65 million years ago, completewith fossils recording ice age,desert, submerged and mountain-ous periods of its evolution duringthat period. This has no bearingupon my choice of motorcycle noron my prehistoric riding style Iwould like recorded before someonesuggests such a thing!
To move on 65 million and a bityears, in 1964 I bought a £5 350ccAriel WNG from Harry Richards,our local scrap man. Got the localgarage to weld two vertical pieces ofangle iron in-between the rigid rearwheel triangulations so I could boltsome footrests on further back,fitted some scrambles bars back tofront and laid back nearly horizon-tal so I could reach them and I wasready. Before long a knobbly wasfitted on the back and a 21 inchfront wheel was added togetherwith a sort of front mudguard. Afew trials were managed but notvery well and as I had joined theYeo Vale club I was invited to entertheir novice and beginners trail.What was more, my local hero IvanRose, was prepared to lend me hisAriel HT5 for the event. This bikewas famous for Ivan’s incrediblemodifications which also infamous-ly increased its weight considerablybut did not set a trend. To every-
one's amazement, not least my own,I won the event and duly went tothe annual presentation dinner.
“Harold Taylor would be there tospeak and give out the prizes” theysaid in awe. I was privileged tomeet such a man who was a goldmedal ISDT sidecar man, teammanager, big in the ACU and an allround sporting god. Expectationwas high, I was introduced to JohnPoate the local star (he died quiteyoung I remember and was sadlymissed) and was awarded the FredWells trophy (a giant wooden shieldcarved by a German POW whostayed on after the war) by this onelegged, medium statured man withglasses and a trilby hat and quitethe largest, most heavy duty crutchI had ever seen (Long John Silverwould have been green with envy)but no parrot. He was wonderfullykind to me asking lots of questionsand showing a knowledgeable en-thusiasm which was impressive.Learning later of his exploits I nowrealise he probably used his crutchto lever his Vincent out of sectionsand to get it up in the air to changewheels and so forth. What a manand what a formidable crutch.
Moving on a few years and stayingin the south we had Triss and Bry-an Sharp, Badger Goss, Lew Coffin,The Rickman brothers and morerecently Sammy Miller, to name afew, move down here. So I considermy fondness for where I grew up
HAROLD TAYLOR REMEMBERED& PEDRO’S PATTER ‘12
well represented in motorcycle his-tory.
Moving to the present and nearerhome I have been saddened to readthat Dave Blanchard plans to re-duce his written contributions tolocal and national magazines inorder to keep more bikes runningand ride them more often. For mypart I wish I had had less bikes,spent less time in the workshopand ridden bikes less often. So Isympathise with him and wish himwell, he will be missed. We shallhave to rely on that eagle eyed ob-server ‘Snoozing Lord Pedro’ for hiscontinued effervescences and trynot to offend him in the future.
P.S. To my amazement the AprilSporting Motorcyclist has just ar-
rived and contains a letter fromIvan Rose who lent me his Ariel 47years ago with a history of the Brid-port MCC which was our local cluband in competition with the YeoVale club. Ivan was a member ofthe Yeo Vale Club which explainswhy I was too and was actually aSomerset club if I remember cor-rectly. What memories. But theycan all go back in the cupboard asfar as I’m concerned then I can getmy bike out again and go and makesome more memoranda. Hooray.
Still putting my foot in the past andpossibly putting my foot down inthe future.
Guy Stanley
“Rode in the Snaque Pit trial but I didn’t finish. Had to retire with apuncture, haven’t had a puncture in the last ten years until this event.And the reason? I saw Lord Preedy lounging in his deck chair half wayround section one and decided to run over his toes. He just got his feet
out in time and then in the very next section I got a puncture! So a certainamount of fate there - mustn’t mess with the President!”
Guy Stanley
Overheard at a trial.A disgruntled rider having been docked a few more marks than he
thought he should have been disputed it with the observer, the observernot giving an inch. The rider was heard to say – “if I had a son who was
an idiot I’d let him be an observer” to which the observer promptlyreplied “Very probably sir but I see that your father was of a
different mind!”
Yamaha TY 80New tyres, chain andsprockets 2 trials ago.
Good average condition£595 ono.
Beta Rev 80Big wheels, chain andsprockets one trial ago.Good average condition
£1295 ono.
Both ridden in centre trials.Telephone Dave Austin on:
01379 388884 or mob; 07836298858
FOR SALE
VW Passat Estate 1.8MOT, tow bar, T reg. Approx 125,000 miles.
£750 ono.Telephone Trevor Baker:
Mob; 07870734859
**Due to concerns about the long term weather forecast and theaccess track problems at Great Bromley, we may be forced tochange venues. A decision will be made at the beginning of theweek before the event. This decision will be posted on the clubs
website, or you may wish to telephone Mick Brown (01206 250462)or any number listed of the ‘Revolutionary Council' on Page 2
We need your GAZEBO’S!For the Charity trial on May 20th
To house the Signing-on Table, Charity SponsorshipReceipts and the Bring & Buy Sale.
If you can bring one & erect it by 9amthat would be a great help.
Please contact me on 01206 250462, Mick Brown.
These events have been supplied in good faith but neither the Editor nor theE. F. A. can be held responsible for errors, omissions or cancellations of any event.
Above is an edited version of Mick Browns’ ‘Keeping Track’ fixture list. To get your copy orto include an event in ‘Keeping Track!’ contact Mick Brown on, 01206 250462 or email:-
May 1May 4/5May 7 (B. Hol)May 20
May 20May 27June 9/10June 12June 17June 23June 24June 24July 3July 15July 21July 29August 4August 16 (Thur)August 18August 19August 26September 2September 16September 23September 23October 7
EFAE & D MCCPre-65 MXCACTC, Charity Trial
Stratford-upon-AvonPre-65 MXCSomerton Classic MCCEFASunbeam MCCACTCPre-65 MXCIlford MCCEFAIlkley & DMCCACTCPre-65 MXCACTCVMCC EssexBuilth Wells MC LtdSomerton Classic MCCPre-65 MXCSunbeam MCCSalisbury MC & LCCPre-65 MXCS. Durham VMCCACTC
ACUAMCAAMCA
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Club Night at the AlmaPre 65 Scottish.Scramble, Stebbing Nr BraintreeBromley Brook, Grt Bromley **see note at bottom of previous pageSMP Sam Cooper Union Jack TrialScramble, Marks Tey, Nr. Colchester2 Day British Bike Trial Priddy MendipsClub Night at the AlmaDick Little British Trial, Bagshot HeathSummer Series Trial, Raydon Pit*Scramble, Marks TeyMacDonald Cup TrialClub Night at the AlmaSMP Yorkshire Dales Pre65 TrialSummer Series Trial, Raydon Pit*Scramble, Gosfield Nr BraintreeSummer Series Trial, Raydon Pit*120m Byway Run Colne Valley RailwaySMP Frank Jones TrialEmborough Nr Shepton MalletScramble Maylandsea Nr MaldonGreybeards TrialArbuthnot Trial, Dorset/Wilts bordersScramble Maylandsea Nr MaldonBeamish Trial, Weardale, Co. DurhamWrabness Trial
KEEPING TRACK! March 2012
Fixture list of Classic Trials in East Anglia & some further afield
Trials and Tribulations would like to say a big “THANK YOU”To Pedro, Mick Brown, Guy Stanley, Bob Drane, June Kent,
Howard Plush & Peter Eavesfor their articles, results and photographs contributed, those
not used this month will be at a later date. “Thanks”LOOK OUT NEXT MONTH FOR MORE INTERESTING & THOUGHT
PROVOKING ARTICLES
* The ACTC Summer Series Trials are to be confirmed. It is anticipated that theywill be held on a Saturday starting at 4 o’clock’ish. All profits will go to charity.
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