Bud Ekins, Triss Sharp, Bryan `Badger Goss. big names that brought to a generation the thrills and spills of 1960s motorcycle sport. This affectionate and nostalgic compilation features 17 rider profiles that originally appeared in Classic Motorcycle magazine over a three year period. Accompanied by a stunning new set of over 100 photographs, here is a book that will evoke fond memories for those lucky enough to have been enthusiasts back then, and paint a fascinating picture for todays enthusiasts. This book is a compilation of rider profiles written over a three year period which originally appeared in the Classic Motorcycle magazine and with a new set of photographs. All of the riders featured became top men in their fields during their heyday although for some it was the first time they had ever been interviewed. During the 1950’s and 60’s scrambling especially drew huge crowds to meetings all across the country and thanks to the TV coverage many of the competitors featured became household names. Each chapter features the competition years of the riders but it gives an overview of their careers and tries to convey their enthusiasm for the sport not just statistics or facts and figures.
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"Of interest to anyone who can remember watching motocross, trials and enduros way back in the 1960s, or indeed anyone interested in that era." - Nacelle, Triumph Owners' Motor Cycle ClubThis hardback book is composed of articles written for the 'ClassicMotor Cycle' and describes the achievements of certain riders of trials and scrambles. It is by no means a comprehensive list of the stars of off-road competition of the 1950s and 1960s, but it does give some interesting information about many top riders, especially those from the westcountry. Each chapter is about a particular rider and is written in a journalistic way that unfortunately means that if you read too many chapters in quick succession the contents become a little indigestible. On the other hand the style catches the atmosphere of the time and the character of the riders. There are many fine action photographs and for anyone who was involved in this period of motor cycle sport (and that includes many MCC members) this book will revive many memories. And for those who weren't it will help you understand what others are talking about!
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Bud Ekins - An American Icon |
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Cheney History and the Business Today |
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Fluff Brown - AJS & Cotton |
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Bryan Sharp - The Story of Number 70 |
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Johnny Giles - Mr All-Rounder |
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Ivor England - Smooth Operator |
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After nearly forty years of riding motorbikes, Andy Westlake is one of the UKs leading motorcycle magazine journalists. He contributes to leading monthly magazines such as The Classic Motorcycle, Classic Dirt Bike and Motorcycle Sport and Leisure in the UK, and also classic and off-road magazines in France, the USA, and Australia. He attended his first motorcycle sports event as an eight year old in 1961, and it is the bikes and people of that era that he writes so passionately about. He has competed with great success in classic long distance trials, and as recently as 2006 won a gold medal in the Lands End trial on his Cheney Triumph. Andy has also toured extensively on Guzzi twins, including a coast-to-coast trip across the USA.
