AURORA TO ARIEL
THE MOTORCYCLING EXPLOITS OF J GRAHAM OATES - A PIONER MANX MOTORCYCLIST
Snelling Bill
, Baxter Raymond
In an action-packed career that spanned over two decades, Manxman J. Graham Oates carved a unique niche for himself in the world of motorcycling. Amongst his many and varied exploits were: WWI...
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In an action-packed career that spanned over two decades, Manxman J. Graham Oates carved a unique niche for himself in the world of motorcycling.
Amongst his many and varied exploits were:
- WWI despatch rider - 1914 - 1916
- Motorcycle Manufacturer - The Aurora - 1919
- ACU Six Days Trial competitor 1920 - 1922
- TT rider - Ultra Lightweight TT - 1924
- Trans Canada pioneer - First coast-to-coast trip in Canada - 1928
- Inaugural World outboard motorboat record holder - 1930
- First person to reach the Hudson Bay on a tyred vehicle - 1932
- Multiple International Six Day Trial medallist 1933 - 1939
- One of the founders of despatch rider training in WWII - 1939
Product specification
Binding
In paperback
Pages
106
ISBN / EAN
0952112604
Publisher
Languages
English
Publication date
03/1993
Dimensions
21 x 20 x 0,5 cm
Additional information
Book type or Series
History
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