Monthly Archives: September 2017

Adrian Edwards dominates the second Two Hour race at Bury

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Tony Taylor

The 2 hour R. Smith Track Challenge and the Ladies 5k Z. Smith Track Race.  Bury Track on Saturday 9th September 2017. Roy Gunnett reports: The weather conditions were a challenge in themselves. There were bursts of heavy rain and strong … Continue reading →

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Adrian Edwards medals yet again in the National 50k

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Adrian completed his set of National 50k medals over in the Isle of Man, However Roy Gunnett’s long-standing injury problems meant he couldn’t start the race. Hence we were unable to defend our team title. Conditions were wet and windy … Continue reading →

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Guy Goodair’s Manchester-Blackpool Memories completed: 1972-1974

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Tony Taylor

1972 We’d just had our first child so I didn’t enter this year     1 J Eddershaw (Sheffield UH) 8.16.10 2 P Markham (Leicester WC) 8.17.41 3 E Crompton (Leyland) 8.24.16 Team Leyland Motors 24 pts, 38 finished [A … Continue reading →

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Guy Goodair’s Manchester-Blackpool Memories continued: 1969-1971

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Tony Taylor

Manchester-Blackpool Memories continued: 1969-1971 1969 George & I were determined not to let Pat Duncan achieve a hat trick of wins this year and so set off at a cracking pace going through 10 miles in 89 mins, Horwich (2h … Continue reading →

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