New Museum Exhibit In Wakefield

[Richard A Thackeray]

I wandered into the new Library building today, as I was in the city centre with daughter (her 2nd week of summer holidays!!!!)
Whilst going between the levels, from the Local History, up to the (normal) Lending Library, an exhibit in a glass case took my eye
One of Barry Hobans 'T de F' bikes, & associated memorabilia
Apologies for the quality of the pic, as they were taken with an iPhone (not a camera)


http://letour.yorkshire.com/news/an-interview-with-barry-hoban
http://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/n...-bike-is-to-become-a-museum-exhibit-1-6628048


I've never met Barry, even though he's from the same village I grew up in (& lived around from 6 months - 38 years of age), although I know his sister quite well (& also knew Joe, his dad, before he passed away)

 

[Accy cyclist]

"I would love to be 40 years younger, in my prime and riding in the Tour de France next year. I was chuffed to hear it was coming to Yorkshire, but I would be more chuffed if I was 40 years younger!"

Pity the bike's not there to be touched but in a glass case instead.