Well where do I start. It turns out my house mates grandfather was very heavily involved in the British racing scene being involved in the BLRC from day one. I have been loaded a small part of his mum's collection that her father collected from the 1930s through to the 1960s. His name is WC Rains and he was so involved with the developing professional scene that he got her a job working as Tom Simpson au pair in the late 60s up to his death. Here is a picture of a few of he things she has loaned me. Going to be a lot of reading, can't wait.
British racing history
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dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
Yowser. Jammy get.
Dayvo
just passin' through
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Yes, there's something about nostalgia in cycling that you don't find in many other sports.
Enjoy your reading.
Enjoy your reading.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
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wow what a find
Dayvo
just passin' through
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Once you've finished that lot, you might be interested in this book, http://www.amazon.co.uk/In-Pursuit-Stardom-Nomades-Anglais/dp/1874739412, which deals with the day-to-day existence of three young English cyclists trying to earn a living in the competitive world of European cycling.
RedRider
Pulling through
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What a fascinating haul. Great stuff.
One of my work colleagues is related to a British racing pioneer from the very early days and I posted about it here if you're interested...
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/cycling-in-the-year-1887.177477/#post-3622879
One of my work colleagues is related to a British racing pioneer from the very early days and I posted about it here if you're interested...
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/cycling-in-the-year-1887.177477/#post-3622879
It was this win that the BLRC then used to persuade the UCI to allow a British team to go and race in the tour etc.
Dogtrousers
Lefty tighty. Get it righty.
Using my extensive historical knowledge of Belgian cycling, I'd guess at May 14 1966. Just a stab in the dark.
(It's printed at the top).
AndyRM
XOXO
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Tres cool!