Vintage Trials

AHRMA VINTAGE TRIALS DONNER DAY 2 2008

Tony Down — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:37:26 GMT

Not quite so much smoke from the fires this morning and an earlier start. Having trouble deciding which bike to ride today. The Cub rides so nicely but stick with the plan and get some more experience

AHRMA VINTAGE TRIALS DONNER DAY 1 2008

Tony Down — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:04:08 GMT

A pleasant Saturday morning with wisps of smoke from the Californian fires driffing through the pines. By 0800 the parking lot

DONNER THE ARRIVAL

Tony Down — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:46:49 GMT

The plan is coming together but as always there just aren't enough hours in the day. The bus is picked up on Tuesday

THE RUN UP TO DONNER

Tony Down — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:35:04 GMT

Only a week away but time to start thinking Vintage trials again and one of my favourite venues, Donner Ski Ranch. Matt Hillgenberg of Speed & Sport fame lays on a fantastic 2 day and with temperatures

IT'S IN THE GENES!

Tony Down — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:51:09 GMT

Speaking to my cousin Tom the other day reference rejoining my old UK Motorcyle Club and acquiring my ACU Licence for 2008 I realise that for some of us this ailment called "Trials Riding" is in

TO RIDE TO TELLURIDE

Tony Down — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:53:13 GMT

Saturday morning and all is well in the World (as far as we know) and today we will take the Beemer up over the mountains, through Telluride and down to Placerville to see if we can find the site

THINGS TO DO IN COLORADO

Tony Down — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:12:41 GMT

After 7 hours of driving we pull into our RV resort of Cozy Comfort. It's 10 at night and rather than unload into our getaway home the easy option is to have a beer and spend night one in the

DOLORES REVISTED

Tony Down — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:56:48 GMT

After a long cold winter in Dolores with a ton of snow it's time for our annual pilgramage up North to inspect the property and do the planting

AND THE WINNER IS.........

Tony Down — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:52:07 GMT

Interestingly there is a lot of talk about "what is/was the best trials bike" and the discussion rages one way and another without any final conclusions. It is also true to say that the era of

AHRMA VINTAGE TRIALS MILLIKEN 2008

Tony Down — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:16:26 GMT

A lovely bright sunny morning and quite warm compared to the miserable weather earlier in the week. We are looking for an early start as the motor crossers need to get their practice in around

THE ROAD TO MILLIKEN

Tony Down — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:51:36 GMT

Up bright and early, and things on the face of it are looking good...... should be on the road by 0730 for the 700 mile leg to Trinidad Co. Despite being up at 0530 I can not do what I need to

CHANGES COMING

Tony Down — Thu, 29 May 2008 05:45:12 GMT

Today marks the start of some big and important changes! However more on that tack when it happens. Things that must get done are get some new batteries for the coach as after all the

THE DRAGON FROM REDDITCH

Tony Down — Mon, 26 May 2008 05:34:14 GMT

Now that it runs it's time to turn my attention to the fire breathing "Dragon from Redditch". I know a lot of you are saying

AHRMA VINTAGE TRIALS COTOPAXI 2008 DAY 2

Tony Down — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:45:49 GMT

A bit warmer this morning, and everyone has survived the night. Even warmer outside taking the dogs for a walk. Those that had been staying locally make their way back and by 1000 we are all ready

AHRMA VINTAGE TRIALS COTOPAXI 2008 DAY 1

Tony Down — Tue, 20 May 2008 05:50:08 GMT

Collect the coach which has been made roadworthy, after the blow out, on Wednesday and loading begins for a

IT LIVES

Tony Down — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:07:02 GMT

Now here's confidence as I bash the keyboard one more time with tales of "daring do" in the hope that just maybe, today will be the day when the Oilfield will burst into action. If it doesn't fire today

THE PIT & THE PENDULUM (CAT)

Tony Down — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:48:17 GMT

The CAT season is in full swing (excuse the pun) and yes you can swing a CAT around at ALTO PIT. Due to a load of circumstances, blow-out on the coach, Rossi giving birth etc, etc I will be

THERE'S A HOLE IN MY BULLET, DEAR LIZA, A HOLE

Tony Down — Sun, 11 May 2008 05:35:55 GMT

I spoke to Dave Lindsley in the UK 2 weeks ago and he said they would send the remanned Magneto out on the Friday post. Believe it or not it arrived here in AZ on Monday lunchtime! I can't

THEY COME IN THREES

Tony Down — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:15:47 GMT

I've never been sure about the old wives tale of "They come in Threes" but over the last couple of weeks that certainly seems to be the case!

AHRMA VINTAGE TRIALS PERRIS 2008 PART 2

Tony Down — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:12:16 GMT

Sunday morning and some early morning low cloud drifting in but pleasant and no wind. Everything goes to plan, the sign up is quick and