Motorcycle competition scotland 19752005 book by john moffat. Mick andrews born 5 july 1944, is an english former international motorcycle trials rider. And here is mick andrews who introduces us the ty 125 model 541 in europe in 1975, second year of ty. Established march 2014 observed motorcycle trials website. Here a pdf of an ossa pluma 250cc 1970 restoration from. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1976 ossa mick andrews replica 350 and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. The photographs cover a variety of events ranging from the scott, scottish six. This is the first book from yoomee ltd titled twenty years of twin shock trials 19651985. One third of the book covers ossa 125250cc singles from 19711978. The mick andrews book of trials yamaha ty twinshock. Mick andrews new zealand tour 2011 micks five weeks nz tour.
Ossa hired british rider mick andrews to help design and ride their trials bike, and they went on to capture the 1971 and 1972 european trials championship, the forerunner to the fim world championship. This golden era of twin shock trials is covered in the books 120 pages. In 1973, andrews moved to yamaha, but ossa kept producing this bike into the late 70s and it was highly. This is a mk1 example of the iconic and still very capable mar. Often referred to as magical mick or even the monarch of the glen ssdt nickname. The thing is,i bought an ossa in 1975 from a bloke that claimed it was mick andrews 1972 ssdt winning bike. The 1974 ty250 was the pioneer of yamaha trials bikes. However, mick andrews was 3rd 1968 and already 2nd at the 1969 scottish. Spent an afternoon riding with him at the end of lomas nmta main area in the early seventies mick and sammy also tied on ssdt wins. Mick andrews usa 1971 trials training school duration. Study of mick andrews, former ossa and yamaha factory rider photo. Mick, 1994 mick outside the ossa factory in barcelona on the yankee prototype test bike, probably 1968. His tours and book the mick andrews book of trials published in 1976 introduced an entire generation of motorcyclist to the sport that puts a premium on balance and bike control, where riders can finesse their. Ossa mar 250 mick andrews replica 197374 white pearl complete restoration gentleman service miroslaw kruszynski.
Dec 16, 2016 ossa mar 250 mick andrews replica 197374 white pearl complete restoration gentleman service miroslaw kruszynski. Mick is the conduit between our busy complicated lives now and the memories we have of yesteryear and our glorious times as young men and riders. Now you know the connection between yankeebob and mick andrews. Up for auction is a 1972 ossa mar mick andrews replica 250cc trials bike. Dec 28, 2012 fantic electric trial bike grib with mick andrews bcn dec 2012 duration. A big thank you to jason storr, phil fensom, smiller hutson, pete kitching, mark francis and of course mick andrews for a great day. The book contains so many period motorcycle trials pictures, all in black and white from the early seventies, all captioned from spanish trials events. Ossa mar 250 mick andrews replica 197374 white pearl. A small number have again become available only a few left. The will to win, jeff clew, 1976, sammy miller story. Ossa is a spanish motorcycle manufacturer which was active from 1924 to 1982 and from 2010 to 2015.
How to ride trials with mick andrews video tapepal format. Mick outside the ossa factory in barcelona on the yankee prototype test bike, probably 1968. In mick s hands ossa mar whent on to win 2 european championships and 3 scottish six day trials. The mick andrews book of trials 1976 probably if anybody can shed any light on possible makes models it might fit id be very interested to know. Mick andrews elton, 5 juli 1944 is een engels voormalig internationaal trialrijder. The ossa mar mick andrews replica was built after ossa hired the english rider to design and ride a new trials bike he went on to win two consecutive european trials championships and three consecutive scottish six days trials with it. Genuine domino pre65 twinshock trials bike mini levers. In about 1970, ossa signed champion british rider mick andrews. I was wondering if anybody might be able to photocopy me a couple of pages from the mick andrews book of trials. Mick andrews new zealand tour 2011 mick s five weeks nz tour. Mick andrews book of trials 9780917856006 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. He was fim european trials champion in 1971 and 1972 the series became fim trial world championship in 1975 and is a five times winner of the scottish six days trial, taking the laurels in 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974 and 1975, equalling the record set by sammy miller. All gas tanks are made of vinyl ester resin for chemical resistance to gasoline. Mick andrews book of trials tom beesley, 1976, patrick stephens.
Nov 20, 2019 the book contains so many period motorcycle trials pictures, all in black and white from the early seventies, all captioned from spanish trials events. Magical mick as his fans liked to call him, was the rider most responsible for creating the trials boom of the 1970s. The mick andrews book of trials trials australia forums. The ossa pluma from 19671970 seems not as competitive as a bultaco or montesa and the engine was more a crosser than a trials. Mick andrews new zealand tour 2012 i hear micks coming back to new zealand but will only be in the north island, apart from a short trip to nelson for a event. Mick andrews is an actor and writer, known for dotty 2012, broken hallelujah 2014 and whos ya mate. Mick andrews is a name synonymous with the sport of trials since the early 1960s. Book of trials paperback import, december, 1976 by mick andrews author, tom beesley author. It will be sad not to see him again here in christchurch as it was such a great trial at living springs last year. Spanish motorcycle maker ossa hired british trials ace mick andrews to help them design the ultimate trials machine. The way to win motorcycle trials by sammy miller the mick andrews book of trials by, erm, mick andrews the sammy miller story by jeff clew two books on the scottish by tommy sandham four stroke finale the honda trials story by tommy sandham. Jan 17, 2007 the greatest of all trials, phiilip h.
In fact i won a prize in a boxing day trial,for comi. Trials legend the mick andrews archive on the following pages you will find the entire contents of the photo collection and scrap books of mick and gill andrews. After a debriefing at the miners standard it was suggested that another training day would be a good idea and if anybody would like to be included please have a chat to me at the next trial and i will give you. Two wheel horse the enjoyment of dynamic balance, m. How to ride trials with mick andrews video tapepal. The equipment is different depending on the country distribution. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Xavier took all the pictures himself and its a superb flashback on a golden period of trials with a look at so many trials legends including mick andrews etc. Fenders and side plates are made of isoflex or dcpd resins, no low grade ortho resins are used. Mick andrews new zealand tour 2012 i hear mick s coming back to new zealand but will only be in the north island, apart from a short trip to nelson for a event.
In 1976 the mick andrews book of trials was published helping to project him still further, cementing his appeal and feeding trials fans more information on their idol. I saw mention at trials central that andrews told someone the plan was to use a lowmounted fuel tank with a pump to raise fuel to the carburetor to lower the center of gravity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His tours and book the mick andrews book of trials published in 1976 introduced an entire generation of motorcyclist to the sport that puts a. Jun 08, 2016 magical mick as his fans liked to call him, was the rider most responsible for creating the trials boom of the 1970s. Sep 29, 2009 the way to win motorcycle trials by sammy miller the mick andrews book of trials by, erm, mick andrews the sammy miller story by jeff clew two books on the scottish by tommy sandham four stroke finale the honda trials story by tommy sandham. Andrews won the grueling scottish six days trial three consecutive years between 1970 and 1972 for the ossa factory. Motorcycle parts for ossa mick andrews replica for sale ebay. Sammy miller on trials, sammy miller, 1969 transport bookman. Heres a page from tom beasleys the mick andrews book of trials showing an early stage of a yamaha prototype trials bike using the xttt engine. We had planned to meet again and mick had leant me some books and other bits and pieces and. In micks hands ossa mar whent on to win 2 european championships and 3 scottish six day trials. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Ossa began producing the mick andrews replicas in 1971 and was a very competitive trialsbike, this put ossa on the top of the trials scene. Buy book of trials by andrews, mick, beesley, tom isbn. Join facebook to connect with mick andrews and others you may know. Fantic electric trial bike grib with mick andrews bcn dec 2012 duration. For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. Triumph bsa matchless ajs pre65 twinshock trials bike front brake lever. The following pic is courtesy of ernie pellin, whose father took it at a mick trials school here in the usa in 1972. Buy book of trials by mick andrews, tom beesley isbn. Mick andrews alchetron, the free social encyclopedia. Aug 10, 2014 hi,i am new to this forum and probably too old to trial now. Specifically i am interested in the page with a 19746 ktm twinshock trials bike, and any other pages with a. Mick andrews was instrumental in getting friend jon tye and trials gurus john moffat to ride at madrid in 2006 photo. The photo collection spans the past 100 years and contains family photos as well ossa factory, yankee ossa as well of photos of the many people mick has had the pleasure of.
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