1908: London-Edinburgh MCC Trial

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In those pre-Tarmac days a ride from London to Edinburgh was not to be taken lightly. But by 1908 some hardy souls were entering the MCC’s London-Edinburgh Trial for fun; a few even hardier souls were also completing the round trip against the clock. Read all about it!

1908 LON-ED CROLE
“An amateur rider, CH Crole-Rees, who successfully rode his 6hp Advance in the London to Coventry and Back Twelve Hours’ Run, and the London to Edinburgh and Back Run.”

Published by motorcycletimeline

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