One of the most loved and respected men in our Sport
A detailed interview with Oriol Puig Bulto + full access to his photo gallery and Trial records.
A detailed interview with Oriol Puig Bulto + full access to his photo gallery and Trial records.
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Well , i have to say it ,out loud and proud . Retrotrials was absolutely bowled over and knocked for "six" to meet and interview this Gentleman.
Enthusiasts of vintage enduro , motocross , retro trial and of course Bultaco cannot have navigated through their years of passion for the sport and marque without coming across his name , such was his involvement. At a mere 48 years old Retrotrials is really a young puppy compared to the average Bultaco owner and rider. In fact my first spin on a Sherpa T Campeon was as late as 1985. Can you believe it !. Nevertheless , somewhere down the road i caught the Bultaco bug and have acquired several since . But we are just a few, of thousands of enthusiasts around the World today. Surely this just goes to show that the qualities of risk taking, belief , self confidence , following a dream , racing passion , legendary , simplicity and leadership are admired as much today as they will ever be. For me , this is what Bultaco stands for. Retrotrials.com passion for Bultaco has also been encouraged by the Bulto families warm welcome on so many occasions . Throughout the many conversation and interviews with the family and the firms successful and loyal riders the name Oriol Puig Bulto was being mentioned regularly , consistently and warmly . Oriol is regarded by everyone i have spoken with as being a wonderful person. I had grown to admire and respect Oriol , without really ever knowing or meeting him. As nephew to Francisco Xavier Bulto and also a co founder of Bultaco himself ,Oriol Bulto carried out a wide range of different roles within the company , travelling the World promoting the brand and supporting their top riders. |
A detailed interview with Oriol Puig Bulto www.retrotrials.com
Oriol Puig Bulto standing in his home office
Oriol was also a very successful competitor and kept meticulous records of the machine development he was involved with, in addition to feedback from his pilots.
There is noone today , who can provide as accurate and rounded account of the days of Bultaco as Oriol. |
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Just take a moment to digest these motorcycle and industry achievements .
Here is a description of Oriol's Career
Bultaco
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1958
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Co founder of Compania Espanola de Motores SA, manufacturer of Bultaco motorcycles. Served in various pots until 1981.
Design and Development Engineer Particularly involved in the models Sherpa T (with Sammy Miller), Matador and Pursang. Motocross Enduro and Trials rider Technical service Manager Competition Manager - During this period Bultaco dominated the Trials World winning FIM manufacturers European Championships in 1973 and 1974 with Martin lampkin and Malcolm Rathmell . They also won 5 consecutive World championships wit martin Lampkin , Vrjo Vesterinen and Bernie Schreiber. Bultaco also won the 50cc road racing World Championships with Angel Nieto and Ricardo Tormo and participated in the 250cc Motocross World Championships with Jim Pomeroy and Harry Everts. Export and General Sales Manager |
Derbi
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1981 to 1998
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Export General Manager
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Sporting Career
National International Six days Enduro
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1960
1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 |
1st Spanish 125 Motocross Championship
1st Catalunya 125 Motocross Championship 1st Catalunya open class Motocross Championship 1st Spanish 250 Motocross Championship 1st Spanish 250 Motocross Championship 2nd Spanish 250 Motocross Championship 1st Spanish Enduro Championship 2nd Spanish Enduro Championship 1st Catalunya Trial Championship 2nd Spanish Enduro Championship 1st Catalunya Trial Championship |
Gold Garmish Partenkirchen (Germany) Silver Spindleruv Mlyn (Czechslovakia) Silver Erfurt (Germany) Bronze Isle of Man (UK) Gold Orebro (Sweden) Gold (Zakopane (Poland) Silver San Pellegrino (Italy) Gold Garmish Partenkirchen (Germany) Gold El Escorial (Spain) |
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1972 |
Scottish Six days Trial
Special First Class Award |
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Institutional Activities
Since 1966 Served in several posts in the RFME
International Motorcycling Federation (FIM)
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1973-1976
1976-1980 1980-1999 2000-2008 |
Member of the track racing commision (CCP)
Member of the Technical Commision (CT) President of the Technical Commision (CT) President of the Technical Panel (CT) |
Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao
1999-2000 Member of the Technical and Historical Committee "The Art of the Motorcycle" Exhibition
1999-2000 Member of the Technical and Historical Committee "The Art of the Motorcycle" Exhibition
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Awards
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1963
1964 1968 1994 |
Motorcycling Merit Silver meda from the Royal Spanish Motorcyclist Federation (RFME)
Sporting Merit medal from Barcelona Province Adminstraion Sporting Merit Medal from the Spanish Ministry of Sport Sporting Merit Medal from the Spanish Ministry of Sport Motorcycling Gold Silver meda from the Royal Spanish Motorcyclist Federation (RFME) |
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Hobbies
Motorcycle off road riding , ski, trekking and Mountain hiking