It was different back then!

[ChromeChainstay]

yes I was similar but you learn how to play with these things. I started riding in 68, racing in 69, so old fart now.

started racing in 84-85', still pedalling and dodgy' knee

 

[Old Ned]

started racing in 84-85', still pedalling and dodgy' knee

Yer all beginners I started in '61 riding a club 25 age 14, Benelux 5 speed 14-24 (only 2/3 actually worked without slipping), khaki shorts, t-shirt, green socks and school shoes. Hadn't a clue really but I finished and the club 'fast man' starting behind me took 6 miles to catch me. 10 miles each way to get to the event and I was rather tired when I got home - and next morning getting up for school! Rode my last event in 2012, a 10 where I did almost a lifetime best. Medical reasons made me pack up racing after that.