It is funny how some discussions - even accidental lead us back to cycling. Last night my other half and I were reminiscing about old British Televison programs, music and TV personalities. Sir Jimmy Saville came up in the conversation. I asked the question about whether he was still alive or not. Still unsure, this morning I got on the web and checked his bio (he is still alive and kicking at 80). There was a note there saying that he had been a semi-professional cyclist in the early 50s and had raced in the Tour of Britain in 1951 - there is no further info. Any of the Brits know anything more?
It was also noted that he was an extra in the 1949 film A Boy, A Girl & a Bike (starring Bond Girl, Honor Blackman, Anthony Newley and Diana Dors) about antics within a Yorkshire cycling club. In trying to find details of this film I came across the following list of cycling films, originating from a discussion on the Cycling Plus forum.
Thought some on the list might enjoy:
http://uk.geocities.com/
Paul B. Williams,
Ottawa, On, Canada