Tales of the Legendary “Outlaw Dave”

Some say that pursuing your passion and staying active can keep you young, and although it won’t turn back the wicked hands of time, I believe this outlook on life to be true. Seeing is believing, of course, and watching the 83-year-old weathered grin sweep across Dave Rhodes’ face as we rode trials bikes reinforced my belief.

This isn’t a tale of winning titles or becoming the best rider; it’s merely the tale of a humble man who has dedicated his life to trials riding. Rhodes has spent much of his life growing the trials community in Alberta and the interior of B.C., just one of many achievements throughout his lifetime. In 2018, Rhodes was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame for his promotion and growth of the trials community.

Throughout the years, Rhodes has gained such nicknames as Mr. Trials and Outlaw Dave – with good reason. Rhodes formed his legendary life as a modest Welsh photo engraver, and later planning the course for the first FIM Canadian World Trials Championship.

THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, RHODES HAS GAINED SUCH NICKNAMES AS MR. TR IALS AND OUTLAW DAVE – WITH GOOD REASON

The Life of Dave Rhodes

Rhodes left school at age 15 to become a photo engraver. He first found his passion for motorcycles at this age as well. He