There is one thing that has happened to us.
The only thing we have not mentioned is something bad that hit our family. It happened 4 years ago. Johan our son was riding his BMW motorcycle on the road, when the sun was low and down and there comes a big moose, animal and he collides with this. He was only 31 years old. This is a terrible thing you cannot describe this feeling this is life, we have to continue with our life and to live. Our daughter Anna had 3 boys, our grandchildren. Johan had one daughter, Isobel and we see her a lot. We have our sons dog living here, so this also keeps us busy. Ulf also had some motorcycles, but up to this moment it had been very difficult with the grief.
Ewa, Anna, Johan and Ulf.
Ewa - What have you to say on Ulf 's career?
We have been travelling a lot, and have seen a lot of things. The first time I go was in 1975. No, it is very popular but then it was completely different. We get engaged there and married 31 years ago. Trial had given us a lot of things.
We have been travelling a lot, and have seen a lot of things. The first time I go was in 1975. No, it is very popular but then it was completely different. We get engaged there and married 31 years ago. Trial had given us a lot of things.
The modern trials riders earn good money and some have millions and millions, but this is all different from the time when you were riding. Back then many more bikes was sold than today but the money going to the riders was a lot less?
But I did well from trial. It helped us a lot. I could afford to stay at home with the children when Ulf is off riding. We can have a holiday. It was not so much money but it was enough.
But I did well from trial. It helped us a lot. I could afford to stay at home with the children when Ulf is off riding. We can have a holiday. It was not so much money but it was enough.
Could you have done the trial without the painting?
No. I had and needed to do the painting.
Do you think this was the same for Lampkin and Rathmell?
I don't know, but I know they had pubs and hotels as well.
Of course they did, I've been to these places before. You must have been there?
Of course ha ha ha ha ha ha. We have stayed at both places.
No. I had and needed to do the painting.
Do you think this was the same for Lampkin and Rathmell?
I don't know, but I know they had pubs and hotels as well.
Of course they did, I've been to these places before. You must have been there?
Of course ha ha ha ha ha ha. We have stayed at both places.
It needs a bit of a stretch these days ha ha ha
Ewa and Ulf ... Adios for now. Thank you so so so much for your hospitality and time. Thanks for your heart warming honesty in this interview, which will stay online in tribute to the original Montesa's only World Champion, his strong wife and his much loved family.