SSDT 2024 in Fort William - 6/5/2024

[JohnnyBoxer]

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It’s that time of year again when 288 international riders start tomorrow on a week of intense Trials riding competition
180 sections and over 600 road miles on bikes without seats during the week
Going up to watch tomorrow and soak up the atmosphere again
Plenty of video footage online through the week to follow the Trial

 

[Northern jock]

Thanks, I'm going to try and pop over and watch some. Amazing what some folk can do on 2 wheels

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Thanks, I'm going to try and pop over and watch some. Amazing what some folk can do on 2 wheels

Off up tomorrow for the week

 

[Posh Pete]

You've just reminded me of this film on the NLS digital archive. The Kenmore / Amulree section has changed a bit! And the trial itself of course - only bikes now.

Full record for 'HAUD FORRIT: The Scottish Six Days Reliability Trial' (3062) - Moving Image Archive catalogue

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

 

[Mzokk]

Looks like Great Weather JB must get back up there not been since 2021.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Looks like Great Weather JB must get back up there not been since 2021.

Weather is fab today
Great day out
Kentallen ladies making great cakes at the VH too

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Another stunning day in the Highlands
Weather glorious
Scenery never fails to impress
Got 3 groups of sections in yesterday, 1 near Gairloch and Spean Bridge and 2 on the Ardmurchan Peninsula on the way to Strontian

You may spot a top 10 Dakar rider and a multiple world champion in the last pic, on the Corran ferry

 

[Northern jock]

Good day in Glen Nevis, good to meet up with Johnnyboxer again and good to watch some very talented folk ride bikes up river beds and impossible looking obstacles.

Plan to return on Saturday.

Who was the Dakar top 10 lad?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Good day in Glen Nevis, good to meet up with Johnnyboxer again and good to watch some very talented folk ride bikes up river beds and impossible looking obstacles.

Plan to return on Saturday.

Who was the Dakar top 10 lad?

It was the lady at the back of the Corran Ferry pic
Laia Sanz - 9th overall in 2015 Dakar

Good to meet up with you too, nice to chat

Pics below from Lower Mamore near Kinlochleven and then Ben Nevis sections

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

 

[Steve V]

Rumours are already circulating that Dougie is contesting marks, it was the same last year. Apparently he went over the bars but got away with it! as is usually the case there doesn’t appear to be any photos or videos to confirm the accusation.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Rumours are already circulating that Dougie is contesting marks, it was the same last year. Apparently he went over the bars but got away with it! as is usually the case there doesn’t appear to be any photos or videos to confirm the accusation.

Not having a good day today, either

 

[Northern jock]

Not having a good day today, either

I see he and the brothers dropped a few points today, what went wrong for the top 3 of the week to yesterday?

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Another good day - firstly near Glenfinnan & then on the Ardnamurchan peninsula

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I see he and the brothers dropped a few points today, what went wrong for the top 3 of the week to yesterday?

Last night’s rain, filled up all the burns Alastair

 

[Mzokk]

Great report and Photos JB thanks for posting. Must get up that way again soon.

 

[wust588]

Same here, thanks for posting.