I recieved the latest ACU Weekly News email today and spotted this;
ACU Weekly News, 10 September 10 - 17 September 10
Bring Back Kick Start!
Some of you may remember this classic TV show which aired in the 70's through to the early 90's, where trials bike riders were put to the test on a series of obstacles.
As lovers of all things bikes, we're extremely excited about bringing the show back to our screens, but we need your help!
Sign the petition today and help Express Insurance Bring Back Kick Start!
Here's the link if you're interested in supporting this initiative;
I've signed, and notice that other signatories include Tim Britton of Mortons Media (and a friend of the GRA), David Knight (World Enduro Champion) and young Bradley Smith of Moto GP fame. Good company then!
For those that have never seen 'Kickstart', which was broadcast in the UK by the BBC throughout the 70's-90's, here's a couple of links to a few period clips on 'YouTube'-great stuff!;
Kickstart Trials Easton Neston Park 1982 Part 1;
Kickstart Trials Easton Neston Park 1982 Part 2;
Kickstart Pro Am Final 1988 Part 1;
Kickstart Pro Am Final 1988 Part 2:
Junior Kickstart 1992 (featuring a very young Dougie Lampkin!);
Brian.
ACU Weekly News, 10 September 10 - 17 September 10
Bring Back Kick Start!
Some of you may remember this classic TV show which aired in the 70's through to the early 90's, where trials bike riders were put to the test on a series of obstacles.
As lovers of all things bikes, we're extremely excited about bringing the show back to our screens, but we need your help!
Sign the petition today and help Express Insurance Bring Back Kick Start!
Here's the link if you're interested in supporting this initiative;
I've signed, and notice that other signatories include Tim Britton of Mortons Media (and a friend of the GRA), David Knight (World Enduro Champion) and young Bradley Smith of Moto GP fame. Good company then!
For those that have never seen 'Kickstart', which was broadcast in the UK by the BBC throughout the 70's-90's, here's a couple of links to a few period clips on 'YouTube'-great stuff!;
Kickstart Trials Easton Neston Park 1982 Part 1;
Kickstart Trials Easton Neston Park 1982 Part 2;
Kickstart Pro Am Final 1988 Part 1;
Kickstart Pro Am Final 1988 Part 2:
Junior Kickstart 1992 (featuring a very young Dougie Lampkin!);
Brian.