86 years young Motorcycle Trials Champion in action! 

This guy still lives at 86 and can still ride, he won the game of life!

That's not exhaust sound, that's his heart beat❤️

Sammy and I were competitors at the 1976 Welsh International 2 Days Trial. On day two we drew the start line together (you started in pairs). Sammy looked across at me and asked how day one had been and then advised me to watch out as on day two as there were some tricky sections. The first section after the start was a road section and I had pulled ahead but then came the first offroad boggy section. After about 10 minutes I landed in a bog hole and my bike was really stuck. Shortly afterwards Sammy turned up and stopping at the edge of the hole, laughed and said „I told you so“. He then turned around and taking a short run at the hole while pulling the front of his bike up, he just flew across the hole like it wasn‘t there. I never finished day two but Sammy did. Sammy was riding a works Honda and I was on a Bultaco. His Honda was a 305cc and was a trials bike rather than an enduro bike and he had entered the Welsh as a clubman rather than an expert. He‘d been around for ages even then and had ridden for many manufacturers, most famously for Bultaco, although his Ariel 500 with the old GOV132 registration was most famous. He had really been retired from competition for many years but I think had made a bit of a comeback in the mid-70’s to promote the new Honda bikes. The competition „stars“ of that era were Malcolm Rathmell and Martin Lampkin in trials and the likes of Dave Jeremiah in enduros. Bultaco, Montesa and Ossa were the trials bikes of the day and Jawa were the enduros used by the British 6 Days team.

I wish I could still be as fit as this gentleman when I am 86... You have my fullest respect, sir! Greetings from Germany!

86 and riding around standing on the pegs the whole time, you are an amazing specimen Sammy! Watching you ride like that put a mile wide smile on my face.

I'm 71 and still ride off road. Hope I can live and still ride like that at his age.

Oh mygod! Sammy Miller is still alive ! He is the God of trials.

Superb balance, precision & throttle control. You can see he has good core strength as well as good arms and legs. Lovely old BSA as well.

I used to trial, fifty years ago. I was rubbish but he was my hero. A lovely blast from the past.

Saw a tee shirt on ebay, "never underestimate an old man on a bsa " . I think sammy deserves a free shirt !!

Sammy Miller.. As I live and breathe 😁 a total legend 👍

I can still remember reading Sammy's column in Trials and Motocross News back when I was racing. His is the finest motorcycle museum you could wish to visit.

At his age doing things that a lot of 20 yo would be scared of, god bless you sir

Before the explosion of trials in Spain, Sammy was a living legend here. Good to see him still with that fluid style!!

He just "loves it" what a life, a works road racer in the day and multiple trials winner, scottish 6 day etc. and now runs what is probably the best motorcycle museum in the United Kingdom, top man :-)

A new hero appears on RU-vid. Well done sir...

Wow this is going to be my benchmark to be still riding at 86

Man there are so many adjectives that come to mind when I see this, inspiring, awesome ect. Thanks for posting this and I wish you many more years of practice!

Been a fan for many many years Miller & during this lockdown have been riding my old bike around my back yard. Seeing you do this also I do not feel so alone. Practice like this not only improves balance on the bike but also balance inside your head! My therapist has a twist grip.

i’m 58 years old I’m lucky enough to own 11 of my dream bikes, but Sammy Miller. I’m so happy to see you still riding because I grew up watching you as my hero. I got my first scrambler and trials bike at age 10. I still have to ride every day. Seeing you still at it, my hero, makes me say that I don’t have to be afraid that I won’t be able to drive my bikes for much longer. I’m 58. I think it’s amazing to see my hero with the great master of trials riding, and a place of living history doing this before my eyes on RU-vid. you will always be my hero and the master of trials riding.

You're awesome and a great role model.

Oh you're Sammy Miller, I remember you when I was a kid, legend 🤟👌

What an absolute legend! I have the upmost respect for this gentleman.

I'm 19 years away from this scene, I ride my Nighthawk 750 in NY City, with plenty of moving obstacles, in the very early 80's I had a a BSA GoldStar Street Scrambler (500cc) and it was a blast and beast! When kick starting it sometimes it would backfire and it would bend my boots metal shanks!!

I love everything about this video. The beautiful BSA, his carbon helmet and most of all his slow riding ability especially at 86! What an inspiration!

Magnificent…and to think I've followed your career for…*decades* now? Keep on keepin' on, Mr. Miller.

Never touches the clutch lever. Lovely bloke, always has time to chat.

I'm 57. I still have and ride my 97 CR 250R and a CRF250R. I wanna grow up to be like this gentleman. He's awesome.

When we come out the other side of covid go to the New Forest, go to Beaulieu, and go to Sammy Miller's. Happy days. 😁👍

Back in 80s I remember reading about Sammy and learned techniques like centring from his book. Great days on a Fantic in local trials. His engineering skills making bikes lighter were the first move towards the latest lightweight bikes. Just about to go back to motorcycles, great to see you’re never too old👍👍👍

Nice to see you riding Mr. Miller and that BSA sounds mighty fine! Much respect!

çà c'est le bonheur ultime, assouvir sa passion jusqu'à cet âge , respect monsieur

You give me hope Sammy.. Ride On !!!!

My parents left me on the hospital when i was born.When i run away from the orphanage i was i met a old guy who gave me a job on his garage,that guy had a BSA and to me he played the humble but a friend of him told me some wild stories about and one of them was that this guy was a champion racer in 60s.Am also surprised for that man here,if you look him how he rides there's no way you realise he's that age!Thanks for the video man,it bring to me so many memories

This is every riders dream! Still be riding and having a blast at any age.

What a guy! Sammy is one of the main reasons I bought my Montessa Cota 123 in the 70s. 👍🏻

This guy has lived a relatively clean life. Some inspiration right there! 🏁

Ist official, you are my new hero. Greetings from Roma italy

I am 58 stopped riding MX and Enduro in 1998... I am getting a trials bike asap I had an OSSA MAR long ago...miss trials riding. Thanks

Males me happy I hope I can still ride at 90. This man is a inspiration and badass

The Sammy Miller Museum is a must stop for every motorcyclist when visiting England. My wife the non-rider even enjoyed it.

Never too old to ride respect

Love seeing him power out of the obstacles.

Wow, He Won The ISDT? I Thought He Was Just A Trials Rider. I'd Love To See Any Motorcycle Museum & Live To Be 86. Best Of Luck To You, Sir!

Salute with all respects to the old guy. An inspiration for everyone. Just one word, great!

I think the thumbs down folks are just jealous that they will never ride as good as Sammy does at 86 years old. Sammy is my new found hero and roll model as I get older and want to do the same. Go Sammy go👏🏻👏🏻👍

It was Sammy who first inspired me to take up trials riding, I still think he is the greatest Trials Rider ever, And for those of you think that todays rider are better, Your wrong because Sammy was doing what they do now 45 years ago, Legend of Legends. The Greatest.

I saw Sammy in Australia circa 1970 when he put on a demo / display of trials skills at a site adjacent to the Heathcote Road in Western Sydney , the sandstone rocks he negotiated up and down I thought *no way* but he handled them with ease , if I'm not mistaken he was Trials Riding world champion at or around that time . He made quite a few fans that day , it was a good turn out of people and I lived just a few km down the road then , a great day I remember well , I was about 15 at the time . Glad to see him still going strong , makes me happy :-)

So much more relaxed than the modern jumping and hopping around.

It’s amazing to see you still doing what you love at 86! Best health and wishes for years to come! 👍

I want to be you when i grow up

BSA obviously preserves youth! I failed to recognize that when I sold my WM20 35 years ago...

My grandfather was a Trials master well into his 80s also! His name was Jim Cameron, just incase this young man knew him. Amazing...they were an awesome generation!

Give this man a lifetime award 🥇 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 He is enlightened. I would say every man who rides a motorcycle and shares a special bond with the road is enlightened. Anyone from Toronto, do connect! Cheers!

Inspiring! Great form and balance. "You don't quit riding because you get old. You get old because you quit riding". Stay safe and stay on your pegs. Greetings from Alberta, Canada.

Fantastic! I have so much respect for you. A inspiration to us all. Even caught some air off a couple of the rocks! I had a Bultaco...

You may say to yourself “Well, that didn’t look very hard…” but the pros -in any sport- make it look easy. I’ll bet that a lot of riders would actually have a hard time accomplishing that! The man is a legend, and a gentleman to boot… Good on him for getting out there on that lovely BSA and showing us he’s still got it! I hope that I could be out there riding if I even get close to his age. I really want to visit his museum when I have the chance. Thank you Mr. Miller!

Legend. A fine example of "use it if you've got it". What an inspiration. 😁

And his motorcycle museum is excellent well worth a visit 👍

Respect and joy watching you. Life is to be lived till last breath.

You go, Sammy! Soon, we'll all be museum pieces.

The museum is a credit to this young man, keep it up kiddo

Years ago, a long time ago I was trialing with my 200cc Tiger Cub stainless framed no less :P and I saw Sammy mount am 8ft cube block of concrete with 90% sides and perch on the top, don't you just love show-offs ? What a man. Keep revvin' Gus. x 79 old.

Sammy Miller is no doubt England's best loved trails bike rider ever produced, 👍 I was 14 when I first saw Sammy riding his ole bsa at a disused gravel pit a short drive from his home and im so glad he's still riding today, i had a bultaco 250 at the time ,then as i got a little older i got a 350 bultac wich i believe Sammy worked on the gearbox ? I still have a 250&350 bultaco today tucked away in the shed, 👍 thank you Sammy for your inspiration into trails riding,

Most kids looked up to football players as heroes, to me it was & still is Sammy👍...Bultaco Cemoto!!

The bike looks about 86 too. What a partnership. Well done. When I'm 86 I'll be lucky to pop a wheelie on my wheelchair!

I've always maintained that riding bikes and motorbikes especially is very good for our bodies and minds. Bravo Sir.

Excellent for maintaining balance as you get older. Inspirational.

Sammy Millet was my hero ....saw him ride lots of times ,, did the Bemrose lots of times .....lovely to see your still riding

I don't know why but watching 86 year old practising I can learn more from his movement than from a younger guy, i can hardly explain. I think if he would make some tutorials it would be invaluable!!!

There was a fellow in Victoria BC named Reg Shanks who rode demonstrations and trick riding his 1950s Harley KR750 well into his 90s. Keep going Sammy----you are terrific!!!

Really great to see you having fun

You welcome and the hole respect i can give, i give it to you. 86 years and still rocking. Good job!

Congratulations, you are an example for that youth.

Top man Sammy....hope you are fresh for many years to come... live long...👍👍

Ah, that brings back memories of plugging through mud and snow during the winter trials in the early 60's. 250cc Greeves 24TAS.

I met the man once when I was observing on a trial in Gloucestershire, what a gentleman .

Rode a few trials back in the 70s on a Bultaco Alpina, a lot more difficult than it looks. You have to become one with the motorcycle. I never mastered it but had a lot of fun falling down. Sammy still plunking along at 86. Amazing. My dad used to say, "It doesn't matter what you do, just keep doing it."

Great guy, first met Sammy 10 years ago while restoring my Bultaco 350 Sherpa T. Sammy always finds time to chat even if working in the museum.

Back in 1977 I remember buying a Sammy Miller chain tensioner for my Honda TL125. The mans a legend.

Great to see he is still riding, His museum is so much better than the National motorcycle museum in Birmingham, definitely worth a visit,

This is what happens when you never give up and keep your hand in well done sir

Sammy Miller is a true legend.

You and that bike....Two classics

A legend on a 86 years motorcycle.... it's amazing...

High praise to that gentleman!! That's a beautiful looking bike he has. It reminds me of that gorgeous silver Honda that Jason Bourne rode in the Tangiers scene in Supremacy.

I remember seeing Sammy riding on a road section steering the bike with his left hand on the right hand handle bar! As they say, Don't try this at home.😂

One of the few good things to come out of Covid is the preponderance of Sammys videos i m sure the reason is to keep his museum in the worlds eye as it must be aproblem keeping the running costs of in my eye the worlds greatest bike museum up and running ,But what its done is bring this amazing guy to the younger generation us oldies have always known of his dedication and skill with bikes and the incredible Will to win he always had but that still runs bright as his new catch frase of another day in paradise comes out the enthusiasm is incredible may it long continue.

Sammy Miller, one hell of a guy. Still kicking too!

Respect ! Enjoying life at 86 ! Fantastic

Go Sammy! I worked for Sammy from 1989 to 1992 fresh out of school. He was a force of nature then. Can’t believe he is still doing it 86! Incredible!

😀 86, an old BSA 250 (thought it was a 441 Victor at first) and still riding. I still ride too but you have 16 years on me sir. My respect.

Respekt, he is still a champion! Best wishes from Croatia!

I've always been a Sammy Miller fan. IIRC he was quite a successful road racer in the smaller classes back in the early 60s (125 and 250cc?). We used to go to watch the SSDT in the 60s when he really came to the fore. However, I confess, I was more of a Gordon Jackson fan for some reason. It was something of a shock in 1965 to see Sammy had discarded the famous GOV 132 Ariel 500 in favour of a lightweight Bultaco 250cc but it heralded a new age in trials and the ultimate demise of the big 4 strokes. I seem to recall his being involved in riding a slightly modified Ariel Arrow up Ben Nevis. Wonderful to see SHM still riding a bit. A great rider in every respect.

Legend. I would challenge folk, much less than half Sammy's age to do this so smoothly and effortlessly.

You can see the youth still in his face , hope i'm on it like him when i'm 86 , hats off to you Sammy.

Badass grandpa!!!! Hope you do this for as long as possible.

My first trials hero still have the signed book from the 70s. This fills me with joy SM you are a Legend

Glad RU-vid’s algorithm brought me here, best two minutes watching someone enjoy the hell outta life at that age.

All I can do is pray that I have this mans strength, courage and mind when I am 86. Sadly, I doubt I will