norbold 7,135 Posted December 12, 2020 43 minutes ago, RS50 said: Be interested to know which team/rider you are referring to. Have seen Woffy ride in 3rd tier. Ooooh, sir! I know, I know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, RS50 said: Be interested to know which team/rider you are referring to. Have seen Woffy ride in 3rd tier. 1951 World Final. Look up the reserves. Kiwi. Sometimes wrongly listed as a Wimbledon rider (he was a Don's asset on a season loan to us. He rode for us after the World Final until we shut when he reverted to the Dons and rode in a couple of there end of season challenges so not a Dons rider for the WF). The difference between this chap and Woffy is that whilst Woffy rode in the 3rd Tier he was no longer riding in it when he reached the World Final (or, in this case, the GP). The chap I mention rode all season in the 3rd Division National League (except as mentioned above after the 3rd Tier's season was over). Edited December 12, 2020 by compost Addition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted December 12, 2020 30 minutes ago, compost said: 1951 World Final. Look up the reserves. Kiwi. Sometimes wrongly listed as a Wimbledon rider (he was a Don's asset on a season loan to us. He rode for us after the World Final until we shut when he reverted to the Dons and rode in a couple of there end of season challenges so not a Dons rider for the WF). The difference between this chap and Woffy is that whilst Woffy rode in the 3rd Tier he was no longer riding in it when he reached the World Final (or, in this case, the GP). The chap I mention rode all season in the 3rd Division National League (except as mentioned above after the 3rd Tier's season was over). Thanks for the reply. This was long before I was born, so I know nothing about this. Appreciate the explanation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) "As Long As We Know". Edited December 12, 2020 by steve roberts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerowl 630 Posted December 12, 2020 Next to the Bassets Licorice Allsorts factory, and a bakery. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
customhouseregular 1,651 Posted December 12, 2020 League and Cup winners and Our number one was World Champion in 1965. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,557 Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) Exeter's steel fence was built from unused air raid shelters. (I think I've got that right?) Edited December 12, 2020 by falcace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunky 6,115 Posted December 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, falcace said: Exeter's steel fence was built from unused air raid shelters. (I think I've got that right?) You're not supposed to name the track - just the fact... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatface 2,557 Posted December 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, chunky said: You're not supposed to name the track - just the fact... Sorry...spoiler alert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) Got a feeling that Compost is referring to a southern based team Edited December 12, 2020 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve roberts 9,246 Posted December 12, 2020 1 hour ago, chunky said: You're not supposed to name the track - just the fact... ...yes I got that wrong with my original post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted December 13, 2020 “May each day in the year be a good day........” - Andy Williams 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RS50 359 Posted December 13, 2020 Once needed a race to be re-run because a spectator decided to walk across the track during a race, causing a rider to take avoiding action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest compost Posted December 13, 2020 12 hours ago, prodons said: Got a feeling that Compost is referring to a southern based team Yes indeed but can't say where. Second best fact about the team is that we had a meeting snowed off in mid-June. This at a southern venue which rarely sees snow in January (or ever). The local paper had a picture of it, all gone within 24 hours though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nw42 2,053 Posted December 13, 2020 15 hours ago, tigerowl said: Next to the Bassets Licorice Allsorts factory, and a bakery. Loved the smell from that bakery as we approached the turnstiles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites