My father in law, a Spaniard, had a sixties-model Bultaco street bike that he was still riding well into the 1990's. Most people in America never knew that Bultaco made street bikes for the market in Spain and the rest of Europe. They had a good reputation -- simple, low-maintenance, and sturdy. Just like their trials bikes, they were single-cylinder two-strokes.
In the '90s I was competing in AHRMA Observed Trials on Montesa 247 and 348 Cotas. I found and devoured Bernie's book, "Observed Trials," co-written with Len Weed, and practiced every day. His insight and ability to explain technique made a much better rider of me, to the point of a 2nd place in a National. Tremendous fun.
I remember he used to stand on his bike and balance it for ever in his garage in La Crescenta Ca.went to school at same time but didn’t really know him but everyone new of him. It was a wonderful place to grow up we had it all desert,ocean,mountains and lakes.
Dad had a Bultaco Sherpa.....he crashed it in the NEIGHBORS front yard because he bought it while drinkn beer and they were in a car when he bought it across the street from the tavern. Dad's still kickn....that was 1977......good old days
At that time the distance between a world champion and an amateur was small, which contributed to the enormous popularity of the sport (in Spain at least). Nowadays the distance between a champion and an amateur is astronomical which explains why trials has lost much of its appeal and the public attendance at the championships is almost non-existent.
I was writing a 1974 Honda TL 125 trials bike back in the seventies that's how freaking old I am and here I am almost 65 still riding bikes off road.
Thanks for sharing
I’m 62 and riding for 50 years too. I’m riding a 2022 Beta 300rr. Still loving it!
Me too, but instead of tunnel vision wide open in 3rd I take time to enjoy the scenery
Im in my sixties, I still own a Honda TL125 and ride a Fantic 200. It's what keeps us young!
That is incredibly impressive. What a GREAT rider.
Bernie is a top bloke. Still riding and still has time for the fans.
Bernie was a boss for his time. I rode Bultaco way back when. Refreshing!
I have Bernie's 1974 Sherpa T.
Trials riding has really evolved big time since this. Trials motorcycle riders are the magician's of motorcycle riding
My father in law, a Spaniard, had a sixties-model Bultaco street bike that he was still riding well into the 1990's. Most people in America never knew that Bultaco made street bikes for the market in Spain and the rest of Europe. They had a good reputation -- simple, low-maintenance, and sturdy. Just like their trials bikes, they were single-cylinder two-strokes.
I was riding trials back then and remember when those blue bultacos came out. The good riders had them or Cota 348s. Thanks for the memories.
In the '90s I was competing in AHRMA Observed Trials on Montesa 247 and 348 Cotas. I found and devoured Bernie's book, "Observed Trials," co-written with Len Weed, and practiced every day. His insight and ability to explain technique made a much better rider of me, to the point of a 2nd place in a National. Tremendous fun.
The IRC Tire Guy Rich Larson gives fantastic enduro instruction on You Tube. Giving back to the sport you love. Thanks!
I remember he used to stand on his bike and balance it for ever in his garage in La Crescenta Ca.went to school at same time but didn’t really know him but everyone new of him. It was a wonderful place to grow up we had it all desert,ocean,mountains and lakes.
His riding is still the model for the twinshocks trial! Above all he looks fun!
Man I miss my 250 Pursang. Bultaco made such a great bike
There out there, go get one
Esse rapaz é fora de série 👍🙏🏻💥
TO Bernie still thinking of you V>O>T>E Mayberry And best Friends Mayfeild my best Memorys of life GO Bultaco !!!
Love the sound of " iconic bultago!"
Dad had a Bultaco Sherpa.....he crashed it in the NEIGHBORS front yard because he bought it while drinkn beer and they were in a car when he bought it across the street from the tavern. Dad's still kickn....that was 1977......good old days
Great funny story!
Bernie did it well.
Makes it look so simple ( Applause )
Incredible 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Ah the early 80’s he makes it look easy
He's coming to Scotland in 2019.......Riding SWM in the Highland Classic 😀
skill, body positioning, commitment
Wonder what Bernie would say about these New Kids and New Trials Bikes ? Ha!Ha! (They are MAGIC !)
Had a Bultaco Sherpa, highly modified, mukini carb, motoplat ignition, the. Works. Road it in AHRMA events.
More talented then Toni Bou. Just different times. And they were the best of times for sure 👍
Legend!)
Phenom !
At that time the distance between a world champion and an amateur was small, which contributed to the enormous popularity of the sport (in Spain at least). Nowadays the distance between a champion and an amateur is astronomical which explains why trials has lost much of its appeal and the public attendance at the championships is almost non-existent.
exactly !
As in Tony Bou and Adam Raga , amazing riders!
Who dislikes this?!
The Markridge Monster!.
Bikes have come a long way in trials , things done now weren't possible
Alway's liked Bernie
Toni Baou today
And 2 years later.
And he didn't completely stop for three minutes anywhere in the section. Obviously he doesn't know how to ride trials! :D
rarely touched the clutch lever in the section..... seems strange after riding modern bike