Jack Taylor RIP
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A long time ago, at the birth of mountain biking, my friend and I were out riding on or about the North Downs and dropped down into Otford to a little cafe just off the the duck-house roundabout, and outside was a cluster of touring bikes leant up against the wall. (the cafe is not there now, I just checked on Googly Maps)
At the top of this pile was a Jack Taylor tandem which my friend and I ogled at.
In no time the owner came out wanting to know what "you kids are up to?"
He was taken quite aback that we were not loutish MTB bike thieves, but in fact in awe of his bike. I said I had never seen a Taylor in the flesh and commented upon the lugwork and coachlining.
We parted on friendly terms and he went back in the cafe to join his friends. Obviously we waited till he was out of sight and nicked it then.
The last part of that was made up by the way.
A long time ago, at the birth of mountain biking, my friend and I were out riding on or about the North Downs and dropped down into Otford to a little cafe just off the the duck-house roundabout, and outside was a cluster of touring bikes leant up against the wall. (the cafe is not there now, I just checked on Googly Maps)
At the top of this pile was a Jack Taylor tandem which my friend and I ogled at.
In no time the owner came out wanting to know what "you kids are up to?"
He was taken quite aback that we were not loutish MTB bike thieves, but in fact in awe of his bike. I said I had never seen a Taylor in the flesh and commented upon the lugwork and coachlining.
We parted on friendly terms and he went back in the cafe to join his friends. Obviously we waited till he was out of sight and nicked it then.
The last part of that was made up by the way.
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R.I.P. Indeed. Having spent the last week discussing bikes, frames and builders, I was particularly sad to hear this.
Here is something to watch for those who haven't seen it:
Bike Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALNsQpCL8LY
R.I.P. Indeed. Having spent the last week discussing bikes, frames and builders, I was particularly sad to hear this.
Here is something to watch for those who haven't seen it:
Bike Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALNsQpCL8LY
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