Gillette/gilet/gilet frame make

[Zojam]

Great pics ! . . . . . . . are we allowed to know the name of the rider ?

Did he compete in any other events ?

His name is Ken Taylor also did the Milk race. He used to ride for the forces on Witcomb bikes

 

[Zojam]

I meet him every week as he recently lost his wife. Johny Clarey was his old cycling partner in the 50s when they both lived in plumstead

 

[velovoice]

Hello Dennis, Ive just joined this forum after seeing your posts. I have a substantial collection of Gillott bikes and frames and keep records of survivors. I've written a history of the company and I am always keen to learn more about the framebuilders there. Your father was the key framebuilder in the early days and I would love to talk to you about his role with the company. Harry Carrington told me that Jim was working for Hobbs pre war then at Woolwich Arsenal during the war. Harry arranged the frame building job at Gillotts to allow Jim to leave. Please do get in touch.

For what it's worth, Dennis hasn't logged into CC since 11/09/2013.

 

[Zojam]

Johny Clarey on a Ron cooper

 

[Zojam]

Myself with my Ron Cooper about 1982

 

[pubrunner]

I meet him every week as he recently lost his wife. Johny Clarey was his old cycling partner in the 50s when they both lived in plumstead

I know an old boy who used to compete in that era - ask Ken if f he knew Mick Ward. Mick did hill climbs, time trials and the odd road race; he's over 80, but still a fine cyclist.

 

[Zojam]

Ken is 75 tomorrow so about 5 years behind but I will ask him when I see him next Friday

 

[Zojam]

I know an old boy who used to compete in that era - ask Ken if f he knew Mick Ward. Mick did hill climbs, time trials and the odd road race; he's over 80, but still a fine cyclist.

Johny Clarey cycled up until recently but broke his hip in France and has had problems with it

 

[Zojam]

My nan used to live in Florence rd a couple of roads up from witcombs shop in Tanners hill so it was the first frame builders that I knew as a kid until Ron Cooper moved to Honor oak park after leaving Gillots

 

[ayceejay]

I used to ride hill climbs on a fixed. When I hear people talking about 'the burn' I think they should try it. Leith hill on a 72" beat me though!

Thanks for those pictures Zojam, it brought back memories. I must go and have a lay down now.

 

[Zojam]

I used to ride hill climbs on a fixed. When I hear people talking about 'the burn' I think they should try it. Leith hill on a 72" beat me though!

Thanks for those pictures Zojam, it brought back memories. I must go and have a lay down now.

Lol

 

[Zojam]

Lol

They were real hard in those days.

 

[Zojam]

Ken Taylor on Gillott fixed wheel on A20 I think 1950s

 

[ayceejay]

Duegi shoes - woolen kit - 'ard indeed.

 

[Garycollier]

Hi, I'm Gary Collier, one of Jim's Grandsons. I've asked my dad to get back in touch.

I've been hunting for one of his frames for ages now, as a keen cyclist myself owning one of his frames would be unbelievable.
If anyone can help that would be great.

Cheers
Gary