Motorcycles, Mates and Memories: Recalling sixty years of fun in British motorcycle sport

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Bill Snelling reflects on his lifetime passion for two-wheeling in this entertaining, motorcycle-themed autobiography. He recalls the decades of motorcycling mayhem, mud and madness that have characterised his 70-odd years living the dream, from the early days at Arthur Lavington’s Velo shop to pounding the long-distance trials and the many race circuits he has ridden. Bill admits he was better off-road than on tarmac, but he did win one race! He went on to work for Motorcycle Sport magazine, and as a dispatch rider, before moving permanently to the Isle of Man.
A great read for anyone interested in British motorcycle sports.

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Bill Snelling's book is all about motorcycles, mates and memories. It is exactly what it says on the tin, and, similar to all his previous publications, is an interesting, light-hearted but factual read. --Isle of Man Examiner

a great little book busting with nostalgia. --Sump

full of anecdotes ... a pleasant book to read detailing in a concise way a very full life packed with motorcycling, and is proof that characters abound in our sport. --Fishtail

About the Author

Bill Snelling was unexpectedly born in Tunbridge Wells to a Maidstone family for whom a motorcycle combination was a way of life. He went to work at Arthur Lavington's Velo shop at the age of 15, getting a thorough grounding in all things Veloce, including the LE (which he hated!). Bill rode long-distance trails (mainly on Velo) with a fair degree of success, then branched into racing, also Velo-mounted. Bill has now written several books on the TT, worked as a columnist for Motorcycle Weekly, and is a photo archivist and TT/MGP historian. He has lived on the Isle of Man for over 40 years, is married, and tries to relive his motorcycling youth at every opportunity!

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4.8 out of 5

95.00% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Book

k. · 21 February 2021

I bought this book for my Motorcycle mad hubby and he loved it.

5.0 out of 5 stars If u ever read theBlue un or the Green un it will bring back many memories

J.B. · 5 April 2021

A very good read with good photographs

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book.

J. · 10 March 2021

Very good read,couldn't put it down.great stories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant

P. · 11 February 2021

A good read, very informative

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read

A.C. · 17 March 2021

Good memories from a bygone age

Bought as a gift for someone

d. · 12 July 2021

Bought as a gift for someone

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H.A. · 12 May 2023

Ein nettes Buch voller interessanter Geschichten und guter Bilder

The title says it all.

D.N. · 17 January 2023

Reading like a chat between old mates, this biography of a self-deprecating bike lover, competitor and all round nice bloke is a pleasure to delve into.

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Motorcycles, Mates and Memories: Recalling sixty years of fun in British motorcycle sport

Name: Motorcycles, Mates and Memories: Recalling sixty years of fun in British motorcycle sport
Brand: Veloce
SKU: K178711581K
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Rating: 4.6 (8 reviews)

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