Who is Mike Spike Edwards?
Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards (born February 1962) based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is an English motorcycle road racer. He currently races in European and World competition, being the only Briton to have won the Imola 200 since Paul Smart in 1972. Racing in endurance racing, Classic racing and Supermono events.
Who was the first female motorcycle racer?
Clara Marian Wagner (11 November 1891 – 30 December 1961) was one of the first documented woman motorcyclists, who became notable as an endurance racer and was sponsored by the Eclipse Machine Co., a bicycle company, for using its braking products.
When was the first ever motorcycle race?
1894
The first motorcycle was sold in 1894, a product of Germany, while the first race—of about 400 km—was held in France only a few years later.
What happened to Elena Myers?
The Philly Mag article states that Myers was in the Philadelphia area for a race in September 2014. She crashed her motorcycle during her Saturday race and sustained a swollen knee and sore back.
Are there any female motorcycle racers?
Female motorcycle racers are very few and far between. Over the years there have been many successful ones, but they all fly under the radar. To date, one of the most notable female names in racing is Maria Costello. Everyone that competes in the TT, whether male or female, is a nutter.
How old was Steve McWilliams when he started racing?
A late starter to road racing, McWilliams was almost 30 when he made his Grand Prix debut in 1993 and had only achieved moderate success in the UK.
Who is the best British motorcycle racer of all time?
He won seven Isle of Man TT races and nine at the North West 200 with his International road racing record reading 18 wins and 59 podiums, the latter the sixth highest total of all time. He won the Formula Two World Championship for four consecutive years, 1981-1984, and was 350cc British Champion in 1971 and 250cc British Champion in 1973.
When did Peter Williams start his motorcycle racing career?
Peter Williams Williams started racing in 1964 and enjoyed an excellent career which included a TT win in 1973 as well as no less than seven second places around the Mountain Course. He also won at the North West 200 and was both a Norton employee and rider from 1969 onwards, playing a key role in the development of the Norton Commando.
How big is Spike Edwards Magic Wheels T-shirt?
Don’t Grab – just roll and squeeze Red/black design on white Gildan heavy t-shirt – featuring Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards’ ‘don’t grab – just roll and squeeze’ braking mantra. ‘Kerb Crawling’ photo of me racing the Magic Wheels CBR600 at the North West 200. Printed 70cm x 50cm on 3mm rigid foam board, can be left blank or signed and dedicated.