auntie doris 2,342 Posted September 19, 2020 Chatting to James on Facebook messenger, the obvious toughest opponents for him being Briggo, Mauger, Ove, Ole, Anders. Favourite fellow riders for GB were Kilby, Eric Boocock, Reg Wilson, and Hunter, Beaton, Bertola for Scotland. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 19, 2020 45 minutes ago, auntie doris said: Chatting to James on Facebook messenger, the obvious toughest opponents for him being Briggo, Mauger, Ove, Ole, Anders. Favourite fellow riders for GB were Kilby, Eric Boocock, Reg Wilson, and Hunter, Beaton, Bertola for Scotland. I've just re-read Bob Kilby's book written by his son, Lee, and their was real friendship between Bob and Jimmy Mac. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,342 Posted September 19, 2020 4 hours ago, steve roberts said: I've just re-read Bob Kilby's book written by his son, Lee, and their was real friendship between Bob and Jimmy Mac. Yes an excellent read 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted September 19, 2020 3 hours ago, auntie doris said: Yes an excellent read ...and quite emotional in places. Remember Bob especially during his two years as a "Rebel". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iris123 20,997 Posted September 19, 2020 I met him some years ago when he was on official FIM duty at the Ice speedway in Inzell. A lovely guy and of course I saw him in his riding days. Great rider as well 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
