Yorkshire Classics pre unit trial today between Halifax and Bradford was also the occasion of Bill Hills 81st birthday, Bill rode as he does every weekend and pre trial shared birthday cakes and home made pasties with every rider.

Bill rode his cub in his trademark ( some might say garish others trendsetting ) yellow and red colour scheme dropping a respectable 36 over the 40 sections and was even politely applauded as he completed the final section.

its a pleasure to ride and share trials with anyone but when that rider is over 80 and still as keen as mustard ( despite todays rain and hail) then it becomes an honour.

Hats off ;..... rode a trial along with George Greenland today he's nearly 80... I hope we can all keep going like these guys.

Having just crossed the Rubicon of middle age (50 to be precise), I hope to have another 30 odd years in front of me to match the 30 plus behind!!