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October 26, 2012 joelflood 1970's, cycle racing, cycling films, john howard, Wastyn

Excellent vintage cycling film

Cycling Keeps me off the Streets- 1975? Includes a young John Howard. I really like the Oscar Wastyn cycling hat.

October 19, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood Belfast to Dublin, Bowden, cycle racing, cycling, George Wilkes, Irish, Mercian, Optimo

George Wilkes, winning Irish Cyclist

In 1950, after winning the Belfast to Dublin Race.As a member of Windsor CC and later Northern CC George represented Ireland on numerous occasions throughout the 1950's. He was a former All Ireland 50 Mile TT Champion and held two place to place records - Belfast to Dublin and Belfast to Derry.In later years George … Continue reading George Wilkes, winning Irish Cyclist

October 17, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood 1930's, bobby Walthour sr., chewing gum card, cycle racing, cycling card, six day racing, sports king gum

Bobby Walthour Sr. chewing gum card

Bobby Walthour Sr. chewing gum card. I have had this for years, and just recently there was a book written about him- Life in the Slipstream.here are 2 more bios about him-WikipediaandThrills and Spills article on Oldbike.com