Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Back in the day



Back in the day when Eve was World Masters champion 2006 for the track pursuit, we ran a team called Yasumitsu-Schlapp. Now don't go asking why  as it's a long story and I'm not sure it's true anyway. Still Eshima Yasumitsu was a fine Keirin rider from Japan who came over to race the Worlds - along with a few of his compatriots. Keirin riders - especially in Japan are bonkers hard-men. Full of bits of titanium from crashing but with lots of money! I found this snap of a few of them plus David, Eve [or the right with her worlds medal] and Yumi on the left - a club member based in Manchester. For some delightful reason the Japanese fellows wanted to ride for our team whilst in the UK - so they did. And we are still in touch from time to time now.


River on beach[ not himself and herself].

Life is a little less hectic these days although I did rush down to Donald's today to take some pics of himself and 'herself' while it was a little lighter. Lots of fun though and by the look of the negs, I may have something.

Now check out this little vid.


1 comment:

Hywel said...

Happy days indeed - great to see David and Eve. The velodrome is still a little quiet without your whoops and whistles. Alas, I don't make it there much, spending too much time doctoring at the local hospital. Oh. and Louise too has been away caring for the off-spring (or off-sprung - there is only one after all). Wishing you both all the best.