Excellent 1956 competition film.

[SPRIDDLER]

I guess most of us have seen innumerable grainy silent films of the 50's and 60's with unidentifiable smudges of bikes whizzing round in clouds of dust. I certainly have, but this one is far superior to any I've seen.
It covers 3 events in 1956:
Scarborough 500, Welsh 3 days trial, Int'l Motocross G.P. Hawkstone Park. I'm not so interested in the racing one but the second and third events are my favourites.
Coffee time!



https://www.bpvideolibrary.com/record/4 ... 6LsMCxW-1U

(Thanks to Jerry on the IKBA forum).

[39speedtwin]

Thanks Spridds, when I have finished the jobs on my list, I will certainly watch it.

[Greybeard]

Superb! Thanks. Ive jusg spent 20 minutes looking ag that when I should becarrying on lifting floors for woodworm hunting Ill finish watching this evening.

Steve

[cbranni]

I watched it all, really enjoyed, thanks Nev

Colin

[Plugsnpoints]

This well worth a watch. The first film reminded me of No Limit with George Formby with the commentary, and I loved the fact the Welsh trial was patronising to the extreme! I love the fact the participants had to replace a tyre then a tappet cover and a hot silencer! Thank you

[spookefoote1956]

Loved the film. It reminded me of pork chops.

[1608]

Marvelous and thanks Nev. Wonder how many folks could change a front tyre in 10 mins nowadays!
They never mention enough about the bikes or just the makes even in these old films, its always about the rider.

[Greybeard]

Marvelous and thanks Nev. Wonder how many folks could change a front tyre in 10 mins nowadays!
They never mention enough about the bikes or just the makes even in these old films, its always about the rider.

I suppose back in the day, they were just bikes and not the stuff that today's dreams are made of

Steve

[dave16mct]

Really enjoyed that. I bet those front tyes weren't Heidenau's! 10 minutes!!
Dave.

[bob121]

That was fun.