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The early motorcycles made their mark in International Six Days Trials competitions, enduro races like the Michigan Jack Pine Endurance Run, scrambles and motocross.The most popular size was the 125cc (Six Day), but they were also made in 100 cc (Berkshire) and later, in 175 cc (Jackpiner, in 1972), 250 cc (Hare Scrambler, in 1973), and 400 cc (Mint, in 1974).
The list of participants in the ISDT/ISDE (International Six Days Enduro) since the beginning event in 1913 that saw US citizens as contestants is divided into four segments; Ambassadors, Trailblazer, Pioneers and Qualified/Selected Participants 1971 and beyond. Ambassadors are men and women who competed in ISDT/ISDE at least 10 times in their ...
John Penton (born August 19, 1925) [1] is an American professional motorcycle racer and entrepreneur who developed an enduro motorcycle brand that bore his name. [1] [2] A national champion enduro rider, he was an influential figure in the development of off-road motorcycle racing in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. [1]
The International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), formerly known as the International Six Days Trial (ISDT), is the oldest 'off-road' motorcycle event on the FIM Calendar. The ISDT was first held in 1913 at Carlisle, England. It has occurred annually, apart from interruptions due to World War I and World War II, at various locations throughout the ...
New transcontinental record 11-1 ⁄ 2 days. Newspapers dubbed Baker "Cannonball" for the feat. [5] [6] [7] Avis and Effie Hotchkiss (USA) 1915 Harley-Davidson sidecar: New York–San Francisco–New York 9,000 mi (14,000 km) Unsupported First transcontinental crossing of the United States by women [8] Augusta and Adeline Van Buren (USA) 1916 ...
A selection of well-known enduro racers [20] from that period were: British Trophy Team riders Ted Thompson, Ernie Page and Brian Higgins all rode PE250B's to Gold in 1976 (Zeltweg, Austria). [21] [22] Tom Penton, who scored his sixth ISDT Gold when he competed in his final event (High Chaparral, Sweden) in 1978, riding a factory Suzuki PE175 ...
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Prototypes were raced by factory riders from 1971 to 1973 under Tom Clark; "TCR" stands for "Tom Clark Replica". In the 48th annual International Six Days Enduro, The 4 riders earned 3 bronze medals and 1 silver medal. "Cycle Guide" test riders reported it superior for hill climbing and fast on hard surfaces, but poor on loose surfaces and ...