Andy

Not having a go at you Ish, but this is a great example of yet another bit of promotion for a publication that refuses to even acknowledge Trials Central exists despite the extensive promotion and coverage they gain from this website. I've given the UK version of YOU HAVE USED WORDS OR A PHRASE WHICH ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THIS WEBSITE. PLEASE DELETE YOUR POST/TOPIC. DO NOT TRY TO CIRCUMVENT THE FILTERS IN PLACE ON THIS WEBSITE extensive publicity including front page advertising and not charged a penny for it. I did that because I think it's good for the sport and I'm keen to see the Mag get off the ground. John Hulme is now hassling me for an advert he can put in the mag for Trials Central. Why? Because I supported him and his venture and he wants to return that support by giving Trials Central a bit of promotion in the mag. It's called working together for the common good of the sport - and it's working very well. When will we see TMX and Johnston Press return the favour of the promotion and coverage they get on here? I've got the twelfth of never pencilled in my diary...

High point of the Saturday night had to be when I went out to check the petrol in the generators and there was a bloke I didn't know stood there. Me: "What you doing?" Bloke: "I'm having a pee" Me: "You do realise you're peeing on our generators, don't you?" Bloke: "Oops" That soundproofing was the second best move of the weekend. The best move of the weekend was feeding and watering the security guys. They had a horrible job that weekend with crap pay and they really appreciated the fact we looked after them with food and drink. A lot of the credit for that was down to Heath as he carried on cooking when most folk would have said sod it, but having them on side and looking after them was the only reason they let us run so late. Noise or no noise. It was quite amusing how word got about amongst them that they would be fed if they headed for the Trials Central Tent and how many turned up. It wasn't planned last year - it just happened, but I'll be making sure there are some food reserves set aside for the security guys this year. They were spot on.

A fiver is more than I thought, but then I don't know what big tents cost! L&M Events paid for the tent last year. I've already dropped Jake an email about this and we'll talk about it nearer the time. I do think Cota Kid has a point - this could be the last one for a while and we/I need to make it a good one. If charging a bit more than I originally planned in order to lay on something a bit special is needed then I don't think folk would object. It was certainly the place to be in 2006 and there's not been one word of bad feedback - not even a complaint from those camping close by who weren't there - despite us running the generators till well into the small hours of the morning (though that was largely down to our soundproofing efforts!) No noise no complaints, no trouble, nothing except glowing reports of folk having a great night (or nights!) My ideas for 2007 include a tent at least twice the size of 2006 - even bigger if it's financially viable. The big screen Trials is now a MUST at these events as everybody loves them, but we lose at least quarter of the tent providing that. I'm thinking hiring a suspended projector would free up a lot more tent space and prevent me from potentially landing in crap (the projector I've used the past two years is one I carry for work and I've always been terrified something happens to it) Lapdancers crossed my mind more than once, but were ruled out

You're in love with a tree???

Blimey! Do you think Trials riders are short-sighted or something? I'm sure folk will help you if they can, but most will take one look at that font and have a major brainfart!

Ulster lad. Much like Kinell is the Eddie The Eagle of Trials I have Eddie down as the Ian Paisley of Trials I remained silent initially, but anyone who says Dougie is not an ambassador to the sport is talking out their a**e. End of. Eddie - over to you.

World Supersport and Superbike Championships 2007 Round 2, Phillip Island

Perfect website for you

MotoGP pre-season testing was brought to a close at the 4.423km Jerez circuit, Spain today as the grand prix teams completed their final three-day winter test session in preparation for the gruelling 18-round world championship series that opens at Doha, Qatar on March 10 - the first ever race under the new 800cc capacity regulations. The next time they meet the fruits of their labours will be tested to the full in one of the most eagerly awaited contests for several years. Winter testing has produced no clear indication of which man or machine starts the season as favourite to win the most coveted title in motorcycle racing. Honda teams and riders completed the winter test programme with solid performances from all RC212V powered machines with Repsol Honda factory team rider Dani Pedrosa setting second fastest time of the day, just 0.133s behind Valentino Rossi. Pedrosa

It wasn't It was a guy at work.

No. Pics from the show. I was there Saturday. The accident happened Sunday.

I was there Sat and will be doing a write up and pics tonight when I get home.

1) Was he sober? 2) Which bird was he chatting up?

Probably completely false, but one of the funniest I've seen for a while: Proof of what can happen if a wife or girlfriend drags her husband or boyfriend along shopping. This letter was recently sent by Tesco's Head Office to a customer in Oxford: Dear Mrs. Murray, While we thank you for your valued custom and use of the Tesco Loyalty Card, the Manager of our store in Banbury is considering banning you and your family from shopping with us, unless your husband stops his antics. Below is a list of offences over the past few months all verified by our surveillance cameras: 1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's trolleys when they weren't looking. 2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in House wares to go off at 5-minute intervals. 3. July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to feminine products aisle. 4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official tone, "Code 3" in house wares and watched what happened. 5. August 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area. 6. September 15: Set up a tent in the outdoor clothing department and told shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring sausages and a Calor gas stove. 7. September 23: When the Deputy Manager asked if she could help him, he began to cry and asked, "Why can't you people just leave me alone?" 8. October 4: Looked right into the security camera; used it as a mirror, picked his nose, and ate it. 9. November 10: While appearing to be choosing kitchen knives in the House wares aisle asked an assistant if he knew where the antidepressants were. 10. December 3: Darted around the store suspiciously, loudly humming the "Mission Impossible" theme. 11. December 6: In the kitchenware aisle, practised the "Madonna look" using different size funnels. 12. December 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed, yelled "PICK ME!" "PICK ME!" 13. December 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, assumed the foetal position and screamed "NO! NO! It's those voices again." And; last, but not least: 14. December 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited a while; then yelled, very loudly, "There is no toilet paper in here." Yours sincerely, Charles Brown Store Manager

No. Argentina was cancelled with no reason given. There is still one round to go, but it is mathematicaly impossible for Raga to retain his crown. If you don't know my history with Octagon, I think they are a waste of space and no good for the sport with their constant changing of venues, dates etc. Read this. They absolutely hate me for publishing that, but everybody else got a good laugh

Well done to the lad. I'm really pleased for him and I think having Fuji and Dougie as part of the team will help him keep his feet on the ground and not go down the arrogant route Raga did that has now bitten him firmly on Highland Lassie's favourite a**e! I am going to have some serious fun with Octagon on this one...

Poor bugger is probably still undergoing therapy!

I've corrected the title of your forum topic as "Anodised Blots" made you look like a bit of a muppet.

I get all Honda's press releases - Trials or not. I post them as I know they're of interest to some.

Melandri shines on good day for Honda riders on day one of final pre-season MotoGP test. Gresini Honda rider Marco Melandri set the pace on the opening day of the three-day MotoGP test at Jerez, Spain

Stick a free Wanted ad on the Classifieds on the front page - you never know, something might turn up and it won't cost you anything.

Absoutely - 1.3MB Clicky Linky (Firefox shrinks this. Click on image to expand to full size - and don't forget to scroll right!)

The boss has spoken and trust me, she's scary enough to obey... However, have you got over the problem with Spaniards submitting multiple entries with the "if you submit enough entries under multiple names then you're bound to get in to mythical trial" approach?

Pffft - you can't even get a weather forecast right. My money is safe