Hm, I remember before helmets were compulsory someone local wearing an ice hockey helmet for its lightness. Hose riding helmet, Mick Andrews? Miners helmet, Martin Lampkin?
I know this is not trials related but we have experienced the same sending stuff to relatives in Europe costing them to receive it, embarrassing. rant over.........
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Agreed, had all this back in the day. Luckily a club member was a tester and it was common knowledge to take your bike to him. Otherwise it'd fail on silly things due to other testers lack of knowledge.
Yes a brilliant book of local lad to me years ago. Although a top sports man found a niche and succeeded against the odds in later life when others had retired. It`s only when you read something like this you realise all the struggles. Touching that his personality and loyalty, a rare thing these days held him back. Seems to have no regrets. A good read.........
