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ChrisJ
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 Posted - 04 Dec 2011 : 18:43:42
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Worst secret ever thanks to our shameless plugging...
Ayr Roads CC have secured financial backing and support to run the 47th David Bell Memorial RR as a National A event on the 10th June 2012 starting and finishing in Girvan. Full details will be emerging over time at http://www.southcarrickdaviebell.org
As you can imagine, its a big undertaking and if anyone would like to get involved or can offer support we'd be delighted to hear from you.
We're also looking to build upon the content of the website around the history of the event. Do you have a story or memory of competing in the race? If so, we'd love to hear it, good or bad...
Cheers guys,
Chris Johnson
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andywoo
Crusing Past
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Posted - 06 Dec 2011 : 22:40:50
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Puncture stories?
only kidding
the girvan start is even further south than normal but better for the english riders that may take part possibly,
bit of a trek for north of scotland riders though
overnight stay methinks. |
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ChrisJ
Crusing Past
314 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 12:24:16
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You can read Roddy Riddle's story of his win in 1991 here:
http://www.southcarrickdaviebell.org
e're still interested in hearing your own accounts and memories |
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MR LEHEY
Crusing Past
390 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 16:43:06
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| Roddy is getting his races mixed up, he outsprinted me and Andy Young in 1991 I don't know if Davie Gibson was even riding. He did puncture when he was in the break that bit is right! |
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ian sharp
Speed Limits N/A
1334 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 18:28:40
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This thread could run and run---brilliant!
Hope you can get the wee "Legend",Davey Millar,included.
How many victories---7 maybe? |
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MR LEHEY
Crusing Past
390 Posts |
Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 20:07:14
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| I think Davie won it four times and his first win didn't come until he was 37 or 38. Whatever it was it was a fair age to start winning one of the hardest races in Scotland. |
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Graham McG
Speed Limits N/A
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Posted - 05 Feb 2012 : 20:36:16
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quote:
[i]Originally posted by MR LEHEY[/i]
[br]I think Davie won it four times and his first win didn't come until he was 37 or 38. Whatever it was it was a fair age to start winning one of the hardest races in Scotland.
Broke his gear cable one year leaving him with the big and wee rings - still won by about 5mts.
At least he didn't have to dodge flying helmets |
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ChrisJ
Crusing Past
314 Posts |
Posted - 06 Feb 2012 : 13:12:07
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quote:
[i]Originally posted by ian sharp[/i]
[br]This thread could run and run---brilliant!
Hope you can get the wee "Legend",Davey Millar,included.
How many victories---7 maybe?
Ian - if you could get me a contact for our legendary 4x champion that would be great!
Full list of former winners is here: http://southcarrickdaviebell.wordpress.com/results/ |
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ian sharp
Speed Limits N/A
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Posted - 06 Feb 2012 : 19:35:44
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| Chris,give me a bell @ 0141 561 3520,re wee Davey.Cheers. |
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ChrisJ
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ChrisJ
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ChrisJ
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ChrisJ
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ChrisJ
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MR LEHEY
Crusing Past
390 Posts |
Posted - 29 Feb 2012 : 21:57:06
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| Richard has a worse memory than Roddy Riddle. Four in the break; he beat me Graham Brown and Ronnie Todd. |
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Graham McG
Speed Limits N/A
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Posted - 29 Feb 2012 : 22:45:31
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quote:
[i]Originally posted by MR LEHEY[/i]
[br]Richard has a worse memory than Roddy Riddle. Four in the break; he beat me Graham Brown and Ronnie Todd.
That's some memory you've got Neil - you can remember everybody that's beaten you in a gallop |
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grantus
Speed Limits N/A
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Posted - 01 Mar 2012 : 06:45:13
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lol!
brilliant stuff chris. i'm sure your event will be the success it deserves. the highwayman challenge looks great. i'll stick my entry in later today. gives us lesser lighrs the chance to be a part of things as well :-) |
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AndyRaff
Learner
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Posted - 01 Mar 2012 : 12:33:30
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Highwayman challenge looks like fun for sure.
I will be getting an entry in soon. |
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MR LEHEY
Crusing Past
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Posted - 01 Mar 2012 : 22:29:06
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quote:
[i]Originally posted by Graham McG[/i]
[br]quote:
[i]Originally posted by MR LEHEY[/i]
[br]Richard has a worse memory than Roddy Riddle. Four in the break; he beat me Graham Brown and Ronnie Todd.
That's some memory you've got Neil - you can remember everybody that's beaten you in a gallop
I can also remember the names of all the riders who have never outsprinted me. Stuart Macgregor...that's it.
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frenkmcginty
Speed Limits N/A
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Posted - 01 Mar 2012 : 22:40:40
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ChrisJ
Crusing Past
314 Posts |
Posted - 11 Apr 2012 : 13:32:13
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Rather unfortunately, the Smithfield Nocturne has been announced the night before the Davie Bell making it very difficult for some of the big teams to attend.
However, this does create an excellent opportunity for our Scottish E/1/2 riders to enter the event with some real confidence in actually performing. We are still expecting a fantastic field with a great mix of teams from right across the UK, and racing level is set to be very high.
Entry is now open and i'd encourage everyone eligible to give it a go and support our event. Don't be shy, this is what those licence points were for!
For those of us who haven't yet attained 2nd cat status, there is the 100k Highwayman Audax running on Saturday 9th too, taking in all the roads that make the Davie Bell unique. Entry just �8.
www.southcarrickdaviebell.org
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ChrisJ
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JPB
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ChrisJ
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ChrisJ
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snoeasy
Crusing Past
356 Posts |
Posted - 27 May 2012 : 19:54:53
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Remember riding it at least twice, first as a 1st yr Senior. Got a bus from Glasgow down to Ayr, wheels off and bike on the luggage platform at the front of the double decker. Bottle of juice and a packet of Jaffa cakes. Dropped somewhere in darkest Ayrshire after the Nick. Must have finished but cant remember, sometime in the early 60s.
Second recollection is riding over the Nick in 2 inches of sleety snow in the break, 6 in the break so was probably 6th |
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