Andy

I don't think I can express how pleased I am about having Mike on board. I think it will add a whole new dimension to a hobby website that has already grown WAY beyond what I ever expected it to. We're in the process of altering the front page layout so his articles are easily located. All I can say is check back next weekend. Can't wait to see what he has to say!

Sorry to go a bit off-topic, but I couldn't resist

Why did that make me cross my legs?

Clicky link A potential Trials Central advertiser if I ever find time to get back to him.

I'm too pleased and excited by this to keep it a secret. It started off as an innocent comment I made in the 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 Topic suggesting that Mike Rapley would be more than welcome should he ever decide to write for Trials Central. I meant that, but never really expected anything to come of it. Well, since then, things have kind of snowballed and after several dozen emails and a long phone conversation, I am absolutely delighted to announce that Mike has decided to make the move to the world of online Trials journalism and join Trials Central as a regular contributor with his own weekly column on the front page of the site and sponsored by one of the most respected names in UK Trials. Many of you in the UK will know Mike either as an active rider and organiser of Trials or, more likely, through his Trials journalism in several well-known printed publications. You may not always agree with the words he writes, but few who have seen his work would deny they find his columns a compulsive read. For those who don't know Mike, and in particular our overseas readers, I think you're in for a treat. One thing I've always thought the site lacked was good editorial content giving opinion rather than just reporting facts. I've done it a few times mostly venting off about either Octagon Esedos or British Airways! and the stories go down well, but it's not something that comes naturally to me. I see having Mike on board as one of the most valuable additions to Trials Central ever. He doesn't want to hang about so I think we'll see something up on the front page next Sunday - 4th February. Welcome aboard Mike - delighted to have you as part of the numero uno for Trials on T'Internet.

What version? I got your email, but got a lot on just now and not had a chance to look at it.

Well Kinell has obviously heard something. I reckon Ishy's bought it.

You planning on getting that far?

Envelopes found and ordered. Still classed as "Large envelope" for new postal rates. No way round it due to size of stickers (I can safely blame Perce for that one!). Stickers sat here, address labels printed. This weekend if envelopes turn up in time.

If only you'd seen Jake and I on the scooter at the TdN. Makes them look like a couple of pussies - seriously. I was scared s***less, but at full pelt up a hill with the smell of burning clutch in your nostrils and a guy who forgets he's Dougie's manager, not Dougie himself at the wheel, what can you do? Great fun

Not if you lock the topic he won't Unlocked and seperate topic merged with this one - I think!

I hope it was nothing like the Stuart McLuckie conversion Kinell & I had the pleasure of getting a lift in at Duluth 2 years ago. Huggy Bear would have been at home in that beast! The phrase "passion wagon" would be a gross understatement!

I use it, but stuck with version 7 as it does everything I want/need. I found later versions very resource hungry. Version 7 doesn't, but given that CDR files are Corel Draw and Corel now owns Paintshop Pro, I'd be very surprised if it didn't.

Maybe I should roll Trials Central back to it's ORIGINAL VERSION too

That's not me! Take a look at the Dad....

Reminds me of another pic...

Pardon my ignorance, but is

Who says nothing exciting ever happens in Portland, Oregon? This has gone viral big time Clicky Linky

Bitch!

Stifled laughter at the closing scene Good point though - why wasn't the most vocal and influential man in US Trials there to support his prot

My forums so ner ner ner

Need to get in touch with him. Anybody got an email address, PM me please (don't post it on here!)