Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted May 18, 2018 20 hours ago, The White Knight said: He must have tied a bit more string to his Bike. WK i can remember going to Eastbourne one afternoon ( hated there dam claxon!!) and seeing the Italian rider Nano Righetto ride. His bike god it looked like he had just picked it up from Steptoes junk yard what a heep.!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 18, 2018 I know Sidney. You saw some wrecks of Bikes in those days. But they worked, that is always what amazed me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted May 19, 2018 18 hours ago, The White Knight said: I know Sidney. You saw some wrecks of Bikes in those days. But they worked, that is always what amazed me. I think in those days WK when the riders went to the tapes most of them were on the same sort of aquipment a level playing field the skill element track craft then came into the equation.That is why IVAN was so special aquipment immaculate he ploughed money into his aquipment and got his rewards later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 19, 2018 5 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: I think in those days WK when the riders went to the tapes most of them were on the same sort of aquipment a level playing field the skill element track craft then came into the equation.That is why IVAN was so special aquipment immaculate he ploughed money into his aquipment and got his rewards later on. I wonder how many World Championships Briggo would have won if he had paid the same attention to detail, and organised his equipment, in the way Ivan did? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,108 Posted May 19, 2018 24 minutes ago, The White Knight said: I wonder how many World Championships Briggo would have won if he had paid the same attention to detail, and organised his equipment, in the way Ivan did? That might depend on whether Ove Fundin did the same! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 19, 2018 HaHa - very true norbold - very true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, The White Knight said: I wonder how many World Championships Briggo would have won if he had paid the same attention to detail, and organised his equipment, in the way Ivan did? 15 hours ago, The White Knight said: I wonder how many World Championships Briggo would have won if he had paid the same attention to detail, and organised his equipment, in the way Ivan did? I dont know WK a great question maybe i am wrong but Briggs was pretty professional really fit as well physically. stronger than most.Mauger was good really top class he took the sport forward but Briggs like you have said endless times was very unlucky and I believe he would and should of won his fifth title in 72. Edited May 20, 2018 by Sidney the robin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GiveusaB Posted May 23, 2018 Not many harder than Big Arthur Browning!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, GiveusaB said: Not many harder than Big Arthur Browning!? Jack Millen. George Major? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norbold 7,108 Posted May 23, 2018 4 hours ago, GiveusaB said: Not many harder than Big Arthur Browning!? 2 hours ago, The White Knight said: Jack Millen. George Major? Ivor Brown? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, norbold said: Ivor Brown? Tony Childs.? Tommy Roper? Edited May 24, 2018 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted May 24, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, The White Knight said: Jack Millen. George Major? I thought Jack was a pussycat WK ?? no seriously apparently he was great with the young riders with his advice and support and i never knew he was great mates with the great Phil Crump. Edited May 24, 2018 by Sidney the robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted May 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Sidney the robin said: I thought Jack was a pussycat WK ?? no seriously apparently he was great with the young riders with his advice and support and i never knew he was great mates with the great Phil Crump. Yes, he was also great mates with Jim Wells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creambunkid 0 Posted May 27, 2018 Sorry, first time on Forum. Past "characters". I see "cass" Middleton has already been mentioned. Did he really bring Gerard Ullenbroch from behind the iron Curtain in the boot of his car???. How many remember Roman Matousec and his mode of transport. Front wheel of his bike comes out, and the whole lot go on the back set. Stan Williams, clip his fag on the way out to his bike, and tuck the fag end under the roll of the top of his socks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted May 29, 2018 Shouldda mentioned Bert Harkins-just started reading his book(great read)-wotta character of the sixties also. Here's another- Brian Brett -any memories, I always recall he was considered to be a cert to qualify from the British Final of 1964 to get to the World Final-and maybe even become British Champ-famous photo of him sitting on the track after his first ride when he fell. Got to the WF in 1965 and performed creditably-went from Swindon to Newcastle and then I think retired-anybody know why he quit so young? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites