NOSTALGIA: Boston racing cyclist claims first national title – on a Penny Farthing – in 1971
John, 30, of Red Lion Street, won the national Old Ordinary Challenge Trophy at the Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottinghamshire.
He said: “When you get a good machine, you can really make it go.”
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“That took me back a bit,” he added. “Unfortunately, I don’t still own the machine, I sold it to finish our mortgage off. I think I would be a bit old to ride it now. I was lucky enough to win the championship another couple of times at the Herne Hill track in London.”
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