Parsloes 1928 nearly 495 Posted November 2, 2016 In this day and age when it's possible (if one is suitably anal mind you...!) to produce a spreadsheet listing all the riders one has ever seen, I've noted that out of the near 2k on my list there's not a single one who's name begins with the letter 'Q'.. More than that - a search (also possible thanks to the wonders of modern computers!)shows that the letter 'q' doesn't even appear anywhere in the first or surnames of ANY of these near 2,000 riders! This is odd! Surely there MUST have been some riders over the years who's name began with a 'Q' - a surname like Queen for example; or at least contained a 'q' - like say McQueen..? Can anyone (as this is now officially the start of the silly season..) come up with any 'q's over the years?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Chris Quigley. That's beginning with Q. As for a "q" just in the name somewhere, lots of those around (especially among the Swedes), including a former World finalist: Hasse Holmqvist. All the best Rob Edited November 2, 2016 by lucifer sam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 656 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Allan Quinn, St Austell, Harringay and Southampton. Aston Quinn, also of Southampton and St Austell. Bob Quick, Cradley Heath and Edinburgh. Cyril Quick, Bristol, Oxford, Poole, Wolverhampton, Yarmouth. Edited November 2, 2016 by BL65 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike.Butler 601 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) I have seen 2771 different riders since I started going in 1976. None start with a Q. (first name or last name) Edited November 2, 2016 by Mike.Butler 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted November 2, 2016 Chris Quigley. That's beginning with Q. As for a "q" just in the name somewhere, lots of those around (especially among the Swedes), including a former World finalist: Hasse Holmqvist. All the best Rob Including Jimmy Squibb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,101 Posted November 2, 2016 Craig Quinn, King's Lynn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveallan81 330 Posted November 2, 2016 Drew McQueen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) a T Quick rode for Romford in 1938. Might be a non de plume of course. He scored 5+1 for Romford in the Sunday League defeat at Eastbourne on 29th May Edited November 2, 2016 by compost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,939 Posted November 2, 2016 There was of course a female Eve Asquith i think,who rode 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 656 Posted November 2, 2016 Colin Farquharson from the 1970s'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted November 2, 2016 I think there's going to be hundreds with a "q" somewhere in their name. Beginning with Q seems much rarer. So far we have: Chris Quigley Allan Quinn Aston Quinn Bob Quick Cyril Quick Craig Quinn T(?) Quick Any more? Any first names beginning with a Q? No Quincy's? All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,625 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Including riders already mentioned: Jim Quarmby Barnsley (1930), Hector Quadro Argentina 2007-09 Santiago Quadro Argentina 2013 Chris Quigley Australia Berwick 1973-74 Allan Quinn 1950s Australia Harringay Jorgen Qvistgaard Denmark 2006 Morten Qvistgaard Denmark 2005-06 Cyril Quick GB Bristol 1947-48 Giuseppe/Stefano Quargentan Italy 1972-4 Steve Quick GB Halifax Jnr 1985 Bob Quick SA 1948 Edin. Aston Quin NZ 1952 Hector Quevedo USA 2001-2007 David Quick USA 2000-01 Robi Quick USA 2004 And no I don't think I have seen any of them! Edited November 2, 2016 by arnieg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BL65 656 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) From 1928: James Quinn, Salford T. Quirk, Liverpool Edited November 2, 2016 by BL65 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,939 Posted November 2, 2016 Squire 'Split' Waterman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,087 Posted November 2, 2016 Squire 'Split' Waterman Don't forget Cyril 'Squib' Burton! Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites