14 Sunday Apr 2019
Posted in Czechoslovakia, Enduro, Europe, Gelände Sport, International Six Day Trial, Internationale Sechs Tagefahrt, ISDT, Mezinárodní Šestidenní Soutěž, Międzynarodowa Motocyklowa Sześciodniówka, Motorcycling, Regolarità, Reliability Trials, Sei Giorni Motociclistica Internazionale, Six Jours Internationaux, Video
A recent video posted on Facebook suggesting it was in 1953 is clearly taken at an ISDT which after cross referencing the entry list after a suggestion on our Facebook page confirmed it most likely to be 1963. Whilst I have been unable to identify a copy anywhere on YouTube to share it can be seen on our Facebook page.
29 Tuesday Jan 2019
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Un’Adventure non competitiva alla scoperta in tutto relax delle strade, degli sterrati e degli spettacolari paesaggi dell’Isola d’Elba che lasceranno un ricordo indelebile nella vostra memoria.
Tre giorni in cui esplorerete l’isola che ha ospitato l’International Six-Days Enduro del 1981, il 1° Campionato del Mondo, dominata dai piloti e dalle squadre italiane.
Sotto l’occhio vigile del Dakariano Fabio Fasola e con i nostri partner, in testa Kerosene Racing Team, vi faremo assaporare la guida delle vostre MaxiEnduro e moto non specialistiche (oltre 150 kg) sulle strade bianche dell’isola, facendovi provare le emozioni e il piacere puro della guida.
A non-competitive adventure to discover in complete relaxation of the roads, dirt roads and spectacular scenery of the Island of Elba that will leave an indelible memory in your memory.
Three days in which you will explore the island that hosted the 1981 International Six-Days Enduro, the 1st World Championship, dominated by Italian riders and teams.
Under the watchful eye of Dakariano Fabio Fasola and with our partners, at the head of Kerosene Racing Team, we will let you enjoy the driving of your MaxiEnduro and non-specialist bikes (over 150 kg) on the white roads of the island, letting you experience the emotions and pleasure pure guide.
16 Wednesday Jan 2019
Posted in Czechoslovakia, Enduro, Europe, Gelände Sport, International Six Day Trial, International Six Days Enduro, Internationale Sechs Tagefahrt, ISDT, Isle of Man, Media, Mezinárodní Šestidenní Soutěž, Międzynarodowa Motocyklowa Sześciodniówka, Motorcycling, Motorsport, Regolarità, Sei Giorni Motociclistica Internazionale, Six Jours Internationaux, UK, USA, Video, Wales
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Keeping busy trying to track down more new and lost old footage of the ISDT for our page dedicated to preserving the moving image of the event – ISDT Tube our latest trawl has turned up these gems from past years well worth cracking a beer (Alchohol and Gluten free included) open and enjoying.
ISDT 1973 – USA
This sextet of fine home movies were made by Dave Sleeper and have been posted on Youtube by Julie Sleeper
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Previously unknown film from youtube from Czechoslovakia of the ISDT in 1973 featuring some interesting images of the America seen during the teams visit.
1975 – Isle of Man
A duo of movies produced for Penton Motorcycles recording the ISDT of 1975 in the Isle of Man
Part 1
Part 2
1977 – Czechoslovakia
Found on Youtube original material from RDR TV
1979 – Germany
Additional material including the BMW footage from the above movie but with more coverage or the BMW and other manufacturers in the event
1983 – ISDE Wales
More footage of the ISDE of 1983 taken by local film maker / journalist Derek Pugh
18 Tuesday Sep 2018
Posted in Austria, Enduro, Gelände Sport, International Six Day Trial, Internationale Sechs Tagefahrt, ISDT, Mezinárodní Šestidenní Soutěž, Międzynarodowa Motocyklowa Sześciodniówka, Motorcycling, Motorsport, Photography, Regolarità, restoration, Sei Giorni Motociclistica Internazionale, Six Jours Internationaux, Wales
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Fitzroy Allen’s original BSA Bantam from the ISDT 1952 has been recovered recently from a garage by reader of our facebook page. After put into storage in 1953 this immaculate original ISDT bike was recently brought from the Fitzroys’s family and now resides in comfort in South West Wales. The new owner is keen to share it’s history and would welcome any advice or guidance from any ISDT fans about how best to restore this bygone classic….. am I envious.. you better bet.
The bike was shown at the recent Swansea Classic Motorbike show and attracted a lot of interest including a number of people familiar with its history as a unique one off bike built by the BSA Works factory race shop to be campaigned by Fitzroy Allen. All images are copyright Steven Beavis the lucky owner of this rare gem from this history of British Motorcycle manufacturing.
Photo – Fitzroy Allen’s Works BSA Bantam at Swansea Classic Bike Show Oct 2018
Bike detail images
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam – Quick release front wheel axles
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam – front brake lever
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam Twin cable clutch lever
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam handlebar mount and steering damper
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam clock with 10,431 miles recorded
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam – Fuel Tank
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam – Tool bag and map / check card holder
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam Spark plug and decompressor
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam – Engine
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam – Compressed air bottle
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam Quick release rear wheel axles and suspension
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam – rear number plate
Fitzroy in the ISDT
Image: Clipping from US ‘Cycle’ Mag from 1951 featuring gold medal winning Fitzroy Allen on his BSA Bantam
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam #30 ISDT 1952
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA BantamWelsh Three Day Trial 1952
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam #31 ISDT 1954
Photo – Fitzroy Allen BSA Bantam #31 ISDT 1954
26 Sunday Nov 2017
As part of the preparation to trying to create a digital map of the original route in the modern times we are publishing a print of the event route for the event should any Polish readers or speakers be able to help us in locating a number of the places and tracks. More information can be found in the program for the ISDT 1967 event on the event page.
Image – route map Day 1 Zakopane Poland ISDT 1967
23 Thursday Mar 2017
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Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, come inside come inside.
The ‘Great Escape’ as it was known amongst UK ISDT fans, possibly the ‘Great Escape 2’ to those who are most familiar also with the events around the ISDT 1914, is one of the iconic events in the international off-road motorcycle reliability series dedicated to testing motorcyclist and motorcycle endurance where they did not expect machines to excel for a mere continuous 24 hours but a full 6 days to test their mechanical stamina and that of the riders mounted on them. You will find an embedded copy of the video down underneath the below photo of a British Norton.
image- frame clipped from the NSU promotional movie of a British team Norton ISDT 1939
17 Friday Feb 2017
Thank you to our Euro correspondent SB for digging up a route map for the 6th day of the ISDT 1956. We have now loaded it into Google Earth to protect it’s history and provide a copy of the scanned map here for those studying the 1956 event held at Garmisch Partenkirchen.
Image – The route of the 6th and final day of the ISDT 1956 to the east of Garmisch PartenKirchen
If any readers have any experiences or photos of this route please drop a line so we can add them to the events route profile.
11 Saturday Feb 2017
With great thanks to our Euro ISDT expert we now have a scanned copy of the event programme for the ISDT 1956 which has been hand annotated to record the final starting list on the first day.
The program can be found at our issue.com library along with other programmes and magazine reports from the original events
31 Tuesday Jan 2017
I am grateful to our readerStewart Ellison who drew my attention to this excellent photo taken of #52 Miss E Foley with her Triumph 499cc ohv alongside #64 Miss L Ball James 499cc.
#52 Miss E Foley 499c Triumph with #64 Miss L Ball James 499cc [DM4687] at Brooklands circuit ISDT 1925
13 Sunday Nov 2016
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BSA, East Germany, Erfurt, Greeves, ISDT 1964, Steve McQueen
I am grateful as always to our Euro reporter SB who has provided these amazing snaps for our 200th blog post taken at the ISDT 1964 including some of the British team machines. I do not know the origin of these images and as soon as I know I will arrange a full credit.
Photo – GB Trophy Team #222 J Sandiford’s BSA 350cc ISDT 1964 (Speedtracktales Archive)
Check below for the rest of the images which are going to produce a bit of a bountiful harvest for the fans of Greeves bikes with plenty of action from this event possibly made most famous by the presence on the US Trophy Team of one Steve McQueen, whose team mate Dave Ekins can be found here. Continue reading
Speed Track Tales 