Isle of Man Courier, likely 1962.

Text: Cycling Notes

By Cotter Pin

Shock Win By Schoolboy Cyclist In First Event

Sixteen year old Nick Corkill, Manx Viking Wheelers, and a pupil at Douglas High School for Boys, handed out a shock win against the established "stars" in the Ellan Vannin C.C.'s open medium gear '25'. Despite the extremely cold conditions and the ice and snow spots on the road last Sunday, Nick Corkill, 1 hr. 7 mins. 37 secs., was well ahead of second man, Dave Inston, Manx Road Club, who was timed as 1 hr. 8 mins. 44 secs. Third was Reg Quayle, of the Manx Road Club, in 1 hr. 9 mins. 16 secs.

Satisfaction

Six foot plus, Nick Corkill's satisfaction was made complete by catching and leaving behind last year's Best All-Rounder, Peter Callow, during the event, but in Peter's favour it must be said that a bad cold during the week had retarded his training and it was only a last minute decision to decide if to ride or not.

The Manx Road Club team of Dave Inston, Reg Quayle and Peter Callow, won the team award with an aggregate time of 3 hrs. 28 mins. 28 secs.

Notable non-starter was Colin Towers, Manx Viking Wheelers, who was one of the fancied riders while for John Killip, Ron Killey, Dave Maudie and Mike Williams, other notable riders, the event as a restricted gear event, had no appeal.

Private Time Trials

John Killip and Dave Mudie did a two-man team trial on gears although a puncture delayed their progress and Mike Williams, also riding a ten-speed gear, did a private time trial on his own, as did T. Hardwick.

The timekeeper for the medium gear '25' was Mr Roy Killey, who issued the results as follows:-

h. m. s.

N. Corkill, M.V.W. ..... 1 7 37

D. Inston, M.R.C. ...... 1 8 44

R. Quayle, M.R.C. ...... 1 9 16

D. Wood, E.V.C.C. ...... 1 10 4

P. Callow, M.R.C. ...... 1 10 28

D. Williams, E.V.C.C. .. 1 11 45

S. Slack, E.V.C.C. ..... 1 12 2

C. Bowen, M.V.W. ....... 1 12 33

R. Killey, E.V.C.C. .... 1 13 35

J. Lace, E.V.C.C. ...... 1 13 46

S. Basnett, M.V.W. ..... 1 23 55

(puncture)

Isle of Man Courier, likely 1962.

Text: Cycling Notes

By Cotter Pin

Shock Win By Another Schoolboy Cyclist In Arbory Race

Last Sunday another young seventeen year old schoolboy followed the pattern of the previous week's race by beating the established 'stars'. Dave Williams, Ellan Vannin, may be very small in stature but when he crossed the line in his club's open 50 mile Arbory massed start race yards ahead of ten madly sprinting older and more experienced riders, he must have felt as big as the lot of them all put together. Peter Callow was adjudged second and Colin Bowen third with seven other close on their heels.

The crowd standing at the finish could hardly believe their eyes when young Dave hove into view and breathlessly held their fingers crossed as the bunch bore down behind him but with super-human strength Dave held on and crossed the line to his first ever open road race win.

How did he do it? This was the big question everyone asked. Strange as it may seem, he was "allowed" to win; by that I mean that the 'pack' was so pre-occupied in jockeying for position in anticipation for a sprint finish that when with half a mile to go Dave Williams jumped to a slight lead no one bothered to chase the "little fellow" and when it was realised that he had established a lead that appeared unassailable he was not given another thought; instead the 'pack', arguing amongst themselves, and as if subconciously ashamed at their tactics, sprinted for the minor positions.

Familiarity

In an endeavour to assess why the tactics employed at the end of the race marred to a certain extent an otherwise interesting race, a self-diagnosis is called for and the most significant point seems to be that all the top riders are familiar with the capabilities of each other and in this familiarity lies the real cause. The 'sprinters' hang on to the wheels of the strong riders during the course of the race and if no break is allowed to materialise then it is the turn of the non-sprinters to glue themselves to a sprinter's wheel in anticipation of getting a high place in the minor placings. This type of racing will always take this pattern on flat courses unless 'overseas' competition is introduced or racing takes place on a hilly course. Certainly a new policy of thinking must be established if we are to get a result that reflects on the capabilities of the winner and I know Dave will agree with me when I say that he was more amazed than the crowd when he crossed the line first.

Mr Roy C. Killey was the chief judge of the race, which started at Ballabeg and covered a seven mile circuit in Arbory and Rushen seven times, and issued the results as follows:-

1, D. Williams, E.V.C.C., 2 hrs. 19 mins. 45 secs.; 2, P. Collow, M.R.C.; 3, C. Bowen, M.V.W.; 4, S. Slack, E.V.C.C.; 5, D. Wood, E.V.C.C.; 6, D. Inston, M.R.C.; 7, equal, D. Mudie, M.V.W., R. Killey, M.R.C., M. Williams, M.V.W., J. Killip, E.V.C.C., all same time; 11, J. Lace, E.V.C.C.

Team prize: Ellan Vannin C.C.

Unknown newspaper, circa. April 1962.

Text: Manx Team Selected For Irish International Three-Day Cycle Race

The newly appointed Isle of Man Cycling Association selectors issued the names of the four man Manx team for the Northern Island three-day international cycle race at Easter, last week-end.

From the six names that were submitted for selection, Peter Callow and Ron Killey, Manx Road Club, John Killip, Ellan Vannin C.C. and Colin Towers, Manx Viking Wheelers, were selected.

Callow, Killey and Killip have competed previously in this Easter stage race. This year's race has more of an International flavour than previous events, with teams officially representing England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, with, in addition, Regional teams representing Belfast, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, Army C.U. and the R.A.F.C.A.

The first day's stage of the 116 miles is from Belfast on Saturday, 21st April. The finish is in Belfast after a considerable coverage of north-west Ireland. The second stage of 97 miles is on Easter Monday, again starting in Belfast but finishing at Bangor, and the third stage of 87 miles is on Tuesday, 24th April, starting and finishing at Belfast after going almost to the border with Southern Ireland and back.

Isle of Man Courier, circa. April 1962.

Text:Cycling Notes

By Cotter Pin

Peter Callow Wins Penrice Memorial '25'

Peter Callow, Manx Road Club, added his name for the fourth time on the Penrice Memorial 25 mile time trial trophy by winning the event on Sunday morning last. Peter's time was 1 hr. 4 mins 48 secs. Second with an 'out of the blue' ride was Postman Mike Williams, of the Manx Viking Wheelers, in 1 hr. 4 mins. 55 secs., and third was his clubmate, Colin Bowen, in 1 hr. 5 mins. 10 secs., and to complete the morning for the Manx Vikinh Wheelers they won the team award by 4 secs. from the Manx Road Club, who weren't very pleased with Ron Killey who started 25 secs. late and this cost him the third place, too.

Twenty-seven entries were received by the Manx Viking Wheelers for this local classic event; this must be the biggest entry for a local time trial for many years. Twenty-three faced the timekeeper on a sunny but cold morning with a strong easterly breeze facing the riders on the last leg of ten miles.

Roger Kelly was within triking [sic] distance of Peter Callow at Peel but faded on the return journey, and riding as if possessed by the devil himself, nineteen year old Mike Williams came 'out of the blue' to move into second place at the finish where a big crowd showed an active interest in the times, dashing off to their particular riders to pass on to them the time taken.

Mr Frank Hodson was the timekeeper, assisted by Mr Stuart Quayle, while at the Patrick turn Mr and Mrs Williams made the turn check, and at Peel, Mr Ron Caine turned the riders.

The full results were:-

h. m. s.

P. Callow, M.R.C. ...... 1 4 48

M. Williams, M.V.W. .... 1 4 55

C. Bowen, M.V.W. ....... 1 5 10

R. Kelly, E.V.C.C. ..... 1 5 28

R. Killey, M.R.C. ...... 1 5 33

D. Wood, E.V.C.C. ...... 1 6 40

L. Watterson, M.R.C. ... 1 7 4

N. Corkill, M.V.W. ..... 1 7 16

D. Hardwick, M.V.W. .... 1 8 22

R. Lace, E.V.C.C. ...... 1 8 42

D. Inston, M.R.C. ...... 1 8 44

D. Boyde, M.V.W. ....... 1 9 20

J. Lace, E.V.C.C. ...... 1 9 33

D. Williams, E.V.C.C. .. 1 9 36

D. Mudie, M.V.W. ....... 1 10 1

M. Gerrard, E.V.C.C. ... 1 10 11

C. Lace, E.V.C.C. ...... 1 10 55

B. Maxwell, M.V.W. ..... 1 12 44

N. Dean, M.R.C. ........ 1 14 34

S. Tingle, E.V.C.C. .... 1 15 6

S. Strickett, M.V.W. ... 1 20 55

C. Maxwell, M.V.W. ..... 1 23 48

Manx Cyclists Face Biggest Test Since 1958

A Manx cycling team will compete in the Northern C.C.'s "International 3-day Tour of the North" at Belfast, Northern Ireland, over the Easter holiday period. This will be the biggest test for a Manx team since the 1958 Empire Games road race.

Competing in the race are official teams from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Army C.U., Dublin, Belfast, London, Manchester, Derbyshire, North of England and West Yorkshire, together with teams from top class English and Irish clubs. A total of 88 riders have been accepted.

The Manx team nominated was: Peter Callow and Ron Killey from the Manx Road Club, John Killip of the Ellen Vannin C.C. and Dave Mudie of the Manx Viking Wheelers, while Reg Quayle, Manx Road Club has entered as an individual entry.

Killip Withdraws

Sensational news over the week-end is that John Killip has had to withdraw from the Manx team because of a knee injury which has not responded to treatment and a short spell off the bike is now the prescription. It is expected that Reg Quayle will be absorbed into the official Manx team.

The first stage starts on Easter Saturday morning at 10-30 a.m. at Belfast City Hall and is neutralised until the outskirts of the city where the racing starts proper. The stage will take the riders over 116 miles of the country west of Belfast including climbing the Glenshane Pass and Collin Mountain, finishing on the Plateau at Belle Vue, Belfast, at approximately 3-50 p.m.

The following day, Sunday, is a rest day.

On Monday, the 90 miles stage starts at 11 a.m. in Donegall Pass, Belfast, and strikes south-west through Lurgan, Armagh, Banbridge, Dromore, Newtonards, finishing at Bangor at appropxiately 3-16 p.m.

On Tuesday, the last day, the stage starts in Templemore Avenue, Belfast, at 10-30 a.m. and goes south almost to the border with Southern Ireland, with mountain primes at Castlewellan Hill, Spelga Pass and Rathfriland Hill. The finish will be at approximately 2-52 p.m. at Stranmillis Embankment, Belfast.

All the riders will be the guests of the sponsors, the Senior Service Cigarette Company, at a gala dance at King George VI Hall, Belfast, on Saturday evening, when awards for the first day's racing will be presented.

On Easter Tuesday evenin the final awards will be presented at a special dinner and prize presentation at the International Hotel, Belfast; again all riders will be the guests of the sponsors of the race.

Manx people will watch with

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interest the progress of 'their' riders in the race and not the least the Empire Games selectors will, I expect, be giving the race especial attention - let's hope good fortune goes with the team in this big test.

The Isle of Man Courier, likely 13 April 1962.

Text: Cycling

By Cotter Pin

Peter Callow Wins Tough Mountain Time Trial

A strong westerly wind made conditions for the Ellan Vannin C.C. Open Mountain Time Trial around the T.T. course far from ideal last Sunday. Despite the wind and the cold, Peter Callow, Manx Road Club, clocked 1 hr. 49 mins. 5 secs. to win from his clubmate, Ron Killey, who was 57 secs. slower. Surprise third was Roger Kelly, Ellan Vannin C.C., who clocked 1 hr. 51 mins. 37 secs., and with an 8 mins. allowance won the handicap award.

Twelve of the fifteen entrants started and all finished with incident, although the hard climb of the mountain reduced the efforts of Mike Williams, Manx Viking Wheelers, and Cecil Lace, Ellan Vannin, to take it easy and tour in together.

The Manx Road Club trio of Callow, Killey and Dave Inston, won the team award. Dave's effort is to be commended as he had been off work ill for the majority of last week.

Timekeeper for the event was Mr Roy Killey, assisted by Mr Ray Boyde.

The full results were recorded as:-

h. m. s.

P. J. Callow, M.R.C. ... 1 49 5

R. E. Killey, M.R.C. ... 1 50 2

R. Kelly, E.V.C.C. ..... 1 51 37

D. Wood, E.V.C.C. ...... 1 52 17

C. Bowen, M.V.W. ....... 1 55 16

D. Mudie, M.V.W. ....... 1 55 36

J. Lace, E.V.C.C. ...... 1 58 22

S. Slack, E.V.C.C. ..... 1 59 9

D. Williams, E.V.C.C. .. 1 59 32

D. Inston, E.V.C.C. .... 1 59 40

M. Williams, M.V.W. .... 2 13 44

C. Lace, E.V.C.C. ...... 2 14 44

Unknown newspaper - possibly Irish - around 20 April 1962.

Text: Tour of North cycle race first stage

Gordon takes points in 'mountains'

A large crowd assembled at the City Hall, Belfast, to-day to watch Alderman W. J. McCracken, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Belfast, dispatch the 85 starters on their first arduous 116-mile stage of the Senior Service international Tour of the North.

At Squire's Hill - the first King of the Mountain point - Peter Gordon (Manchester), who won the Mountain's section last year, took maximum points with Ernie Lightfoot (Sale Road Club) second and Ken Nuttall (Manchester) third.

Along the seven mile straight towards Muckamore the field was grouped in one large bunch and at Antrim John Lackey (Ireland) sprinted out to win the Prime.

The pace was fantastically hot, the fastest ever for the opening stages of the tour and at Magherafelt Norman Baty (Tyne Velo Club, Newcastle) was first across the prime line.

Heading towards the Glenshane Pass five riders broke clear and established a lead of almost one minute. The five were Jack Macklam (West Yorkshire), Stuart Sutherland (Scotland), Kevin Fairhead (Derbyshire), Raymond Auld (Ireland) and Norman Baty.

The grey skies at the start had brightened considerably and everywhere crowds of spectators were at the roadside to watch the riders and cavalcade speed past.

On the Glenshane climb which was taken by Norman Baty, Kevin Fairhead dropped back from the leading group and the other four continued to increase their advantage over the main field.

After Dungiven the leaders began to wilt and at Garvagh the riders were overtaken by another group of 30. Ron Killey (Isle of Man) won the prime here with Jack Macklam second.

The situation changed continually and approaching Portglenone, Billy Fitzgerald, Ballymoney and District C.C.'s 19-year-od [sic] former junior champion, led by 15 secs.

The race passed through Ballymena six minutes ahead of the scheduled time and at this stage local rider Sammy Kerr was loudly encouraged as he sped through in his green Ireland jersey a full minute ahead of Bob Wesley (Manchester), who was followed at 10 secs. by 28 others.

Unknown newspaper - possibly Irish - around 21 April 1962.

Text: Tour of the North

Ken Nuttall first in Stage 2, but Baty still leads race.

After yesterday's 97-mile stage of the "Tour of the North" international cycle race, Norman Baty, Saturday's winner, was still out in front on the general classification, although the first place in yesterday's race went to Manchester Regional rider, Ken Nuttall. Baty finished second after a brilliant defensive day, defensive until Newtownards, when he got fed up with the dithering antics of the leading group.

By our cycling correspondent

On the hill out of Newtownards he attacked, got clear and rode in alone to take second place, greatly consolidate his leading position and ensure that he would again wear the race leader's sky blue jersey when James Young sends the riders off from Templemore Avenue at 11 a.m.

Billy Kirk (Ards CC) made the first aggressive move of the race when he attacked outside Lisburn to go on and win the "King of the Mountains" prime in Hillsborough. Belfast Regional rider, Dave Kane, beat Ireland's captain, John Lackey, for the second place and so, with another second in the other "King of the Mountains" prime at Banbridge, moved into second place in that competition wit four points to Norman Baty's six. This and Lackey's third place were the only bright spots for the home riders in a day when cross-Channel men took 10 of the first 12 places in general classification.

Apart from a long break by Donald stewart (Cyprus CC) and Lackey, which was unsuccessful, and another by Maurice Foster (Cyprus), equally unsuccessful, there was little activity until the final 20 miles or so. Here Ron Killey (Isle of Man), Gordon Caldwell (Belfast), Ken Fairhead (Derby), Nuttall and Eastwood (Manchester), Macklam (West Yorkshire), Porter (England), M'Naught (Scotland), Lackey (Ireland) and Davies (Wales) were in the lead by a mile. Just as this group caught the tiring Foster, Nuttall attacked. In a few seconds he was out of sight round one of the many bends on the road between Carryduff and Comber.

By Newtownards his lead had become a minute. A solo attempt by Gordon Caldwell to catch the Manchester lad prompted Baty to try his hand. He succeeded in getting clear from his group on the hill out of Newtownards and just failed by 37 seconds to bring off another win.

To-day's stage over three of the hardest climbs of the whole race, Castlewellan, Spelga and Rathfriland, is bound to make big changes in a race that as yet is very far from decided. Decided that is so far as the runner-up positions are concerned, for Baty, as individual, and Manchester, as team, seem well set for a final win in the overall race.

Stage 2 Results

1, K. Nuttall (Manchester Regional), 4-23-30; 2, N. Baty (Tyne Velo), 4-24-7; 3, J. Lackey (Ireland), 4-24-33; 4, K. Fairhead (Derbyshire Regional), same time; 5, H. Porter (England), 4-24-34; 6, M. Davies (Wales), 4-24-35; 7, R. Killey (Isle of Man Regional), 4-24-36; 8, G. Caldwell (Belfast Regional), 4-24-37; 9, J. Macklam (West Yorkshire Regional), 4-24-38; 10, G. M'Naught (Scotland), 4-24-39.

Primes

Lurgan - J. Aslin (England); Markethill - B. Willoughby (England); Dromore - M. Foster (Cyprus CC); Newtownards - K. Nuttall.

King of the Mountains

Hillsborough - 1, W. Kirk (Ards CC); 2, D. Kane (Belfast Regional); 3, J. Lackey (Ireland). Banbridge - 1, M. Foster; 2, D. Kane; 3, K. Fairhead.

General Classification at end of Stage 2

1, N. Baty (Tyne Velo), 9-29-9; 2, R. Killey (Isle of Man Regional) 9-31-42; 3, J. Macklam, 9-31-43; 4, G. M'Naught, 9-31-44; 5, K. Nuttall, 9-31-45; 6, G.Caldwell, 9-31-46; 7. M. Davies, 9-31-47; 8, J. Eastwood (Manchester), 9-31-49; 9, H. Porter, 9-32-9; 10. J. Lackey, 9-32-17.

Teams

International - 1, Scotland, 28-41-34; 2, Ireland, 28-43-4; Regional - 1, Manchester, 28-37-22; 2, Isle of Man, 28-41-20; 3, Belfast, 28-42-38. Club - 1, Tyne Olympic, 28-46-8; 2, Tyne Velo, 29-2-19.

King of the Mountains

1, N. Baty (6 points); 2, D. Kane (4); 3 (tie), P. Gordon, J. Macklam, G. M.Naught, W. Kirk, M. Foster (3).

Unknown newspaper - possibly Irish - around 24 April 1962.

Text: Baty wins after thrilling finish in Tour of North

The third and final day of the Senior Service cycle international, the Tour of the North, was easily the most exciting of the whole race. Peter Gordon (Manchester) won the last stage, but Norman Baty (Tyne Velo) retained his over-all leadership by finishing in the main group. So Gordon is King of the Mountains, while Scotland won the team race.

Points

Gordon had started the day three points behind race leader, Baty in the King of the Mountains competition, so he set about making up the leeway by winning the double-valued points at the top of the Castlereagh Hill.

The pace was terrific, a steady 30 mph was maintained and attempts at an early breakaway were frequent. Nobody really looked like succeeding however until the Irish team set about pulling back some of their 1-1/2 minutes deficit.

Their captain, John Lackey, and Sammy Kerr got a good break going along with, Donald Stewart (Cyprus), Ken Fairhead (Derby), J. Hovarth (Wales), and Billy Knowles (Belfast).

The pace was too fast for the Belfast boy and he dropped back, along with the Welshman, who is a Hungarian refugee living in Wales.

The leaders of the International team race, Scotland, were not going to allow the Irishmen any chance of deposing them, so they set about organising a most efficiant chasing group. It consisted of G. M'Naught, S. Sutherland, H. M'Kenzie (Scotland), J. Speight (London) and Peter Gordon (Manchester).

The ill-luck that had dogged the Dublin Regional team from the start of the Tour, struck again at Downpatrick, when Paul Elliott, brother of the Irish professional road rider, Shay struck a deep pothole wrecking both his wheels.

Scots

The Scots group had caught the leaders at Downpatrick and were one minute 35 seconds ahead of the main group. Near - tragedy struck over-all race leader, Baty at Clough. A rear wheel puncture seemed about to lose him valuable time, for at that stage the leaders were far enough in front to make M'Naught or Gordon the race leader.

But the Tyne Velo riders loyally dropped back, M'Skimmings gave Baty his rear wheel, while Watson and Houghton CC rider, Dick Smith, rode themselves into the ground to get their man back into the race in less than half a mile.

Meanwhile the leaders were "dancing" on their pedals as they reached Castlewellan Hill. This time it was M'Naught who took the King of the Mountain points, with Gordon second.

The hard climbing road through Bryansford made M'Kenzie drop back and "so there were eight." As the leaders turned into the "cup and saucer" road towards the Spelga Pass, the main group could be seen strung out over a long distance but drawing closer all the time.

It was Gordon who easily took the points at the top, with M'Naught second, and Speight, as he had been at Castlewellan, third.

Fifty miles per hour, hardly a touch at their brakes, the leaders whirred down through the hairpins safely. At Hilltown Donald Stewart took the town prime.

The final King of the Mountains prime was at Rathfriland, and it was again Gordon who won, ensuring that he would take the King of the Mountains prize.

The leaders were two minutes 20 seconds ahead at that point. Gordon and M'Naught were so far ahead at the top of Rathfriland hill that they decided to go on on their own. This may or may not have lost them the over-all win that they were out for.

The extra pressure on the other members of the break started the rot to set in. First Lackey gave in, and sought the shelter of the main group. Next Sutherland and Stewart came back along with Speight.

Alone

At Legacurry (80 miles) the young 18-year-old Peter Gordon became too much even for the Scottish national road champion, M'Naught, and he went on alone to time trial it out to the finish on the Stranmills Embankment, where Mrs. Patricia M'Laughlin flagged in the finishers.

Kerr and M.Naught both were caught by the main bunch and so the nine riders who had almost all of the 87 miles together were reduced to one by the cruel but exacting method of the survival of the fittest.

General Classification - Final Placings

1, N.Baty (Tyne Velo), 13-22-6.

2, P. Gordon, 13-23-37.

3, G. M.Naught, 13-24-26.

4, K. Nuttall, 13-24-27; 5, R. Killey (Isle of Man), 13-24-39; 6, J. Macklam (West Yorks), 13-24-40; 7, G. Caldwell (Belfast), 13-24-43; 8, M. Davis (wales), 13-24-44; 9, J. Westwood (Manchester), 13-24-46; 10, H. Porter (England), 13-25-6.

Teams

International - 1, Scotland, 40-20-4; 2, Ireland, 40-21-55. Regional - 1, Manchester, 40-22-50. Club - Tyne Olympic, 40-24-59.

King of the Mountains

P. Gordon.

Stage III

1, P. Gordon, Manchester (3-51-34); 2, B. Willoughby, England (3-52-57); 3, K. Nuttall, Manchester (3-52-57); 4, D. Thompson, North of England (s.t.); 5, H. Porter, England (s.t.); 6, J. Clarey, England (s.t.).

Primes

Downpatrick - H. M'Kenzie (Scotland); Hilltown - D. Stewart (Cyprus); Dromara - P. Gordon; Ballynahinch - G. M'Naught (Scotland).

Text: Recap of the 1962 Tour of the North in which Ron finished 5th overall. Other newspaper articles in this site cover most of this text.

Lower right picture caption: In-line chase to the finish of stage 1 - J. McGill leads two riders who were well up in the final table, John Macklam (West Yorks) and Ron Killey from the Isle of Man.

Unknown newspaper - likely The Irish News - 25 April 1962.

Text: Picture capture: Mr. J. Young, manager, Gallahers Ltd., congratulating Norman Baty on winning the Senior Service Tour of the North cycle race at the prize-giving dinner in the International Hotel last night.

Awards Are Made After Tough Tour Of North

Despite the efforts from Irish, Scots and Manchester rivals, N. Baty, Tyne Velo, the overall leader and winner of Saturday's stage, held on to his blue leader's jersey yesterday to win the Senior Service Tour of the North, Ulster's first-ever international cycle race.

Right from the drop of the flag the pace was a hectic one. Attack after attack came, but it was not until Saintfield that the move of the day was made. A group of nine riders established a lead that they were to maintain until the final 10 miles of the 87 mile stage.

The Irishmen, Lackey and Kerr, marked carefully by the leading international team, Scotland, McNaught, Sutherland and McKenzie along with Fairhead, Derby, Gordon, Manchester and Stewart, Cyprus C.C. got a workmanlike group out in front.

This break-away stayed clear for almost the remainder of the race. Fighting keenly for the King of the Mountain points a the top of Castlewellan hill, Spelga Pass and Rathfriland took a lot out of the racers and eventually shortly after Rathfriland the group began to disintegrate until finally only Gordon was left.

Fast chasing back in the main group gradually overhauled the tiring leaders and eventually brough them within sufficient distance of Gordon to ensure that Baty would hold his leader's jersey to the finish. A puncture at Clough almost put paid to his chances but a fine piece of team work produced a fresh wheel and within half a mile he and his team were back in the thick of the pursuit.

Sixty-one riders finished the complete race, from the 85 starters And all riders, team managers and race officials were entertained at a celebration dinner and presentation of awards in the International Hotel, last night, by Gallahers Ltd. Mr. J. Young, Gallahers, presented the awards.

Results

Results were:

Stage III - 1, P. Gordon, Manchester (3-51-34); 2, B. Willoughby, England (3-52-57); 3, K. Nuttall Manchester (3-52-57); 4, D. Thompson, North of England (S.T.); 5, H. Porter, England (S.T.); 6, J. Clavey, England (S.T.).

Primes: - Downpatrick - H. McKenzie, Scotland; Hilltown - D. Stewart, Cyprus; Dromara - P. Gordon; Ballynahinch - G. McNaught, Scotland.

General classification - Final placings - 1, N. Baty, Tyne Velo, 13-22-6; 2, P. Gordon 13-23-37; 3, G. McNaught 13-24-26; K. Nuttall 13-24-27; 5, R. Killey, Isle of Man, 13-24-39; 6, J. Macklann, West Yorks, 13-24-40; 7, G. Caldwell, Belfast 13-24-43; 8, M. Davies, Wales 13-24-44; 9, J. Westwood Manchester, 13-24-46; 10, H. Porter, England 13-25-6.

Teams - International - 1, Scotland, 40-20-4; 2, Ireland 40-21-55. Regional and Manchester, 4-12-50. Club Tyne Olympic 40-24-59. King of the mountains - P. Gordon.

Unknown newspaper - likely a Manx paper - 25 April 1962.

Text: Ron Killey Does Well In Ireland

Ron Killey, 30-year-old Water Board clerk, finished 4th (note: he actually finished 5th) on general classification in the gruelling 3-day Tour of the North cycle race held in Northern Ireland over Easter.

The race which covered over 300 miles of the hilliest Irish countryside finished yesterday afternoon.

Peter Callow of the Manx Road Club finished 16th. Dave Mudie of the Manx Viking Wheelers had chain trouble and his final position is not known yet.

Fourth member of the Manx contingent was Req Quayle whose frame snapped on the first day. This trouble spoiled his chances of a high finishing place.

Killey won a prime on the first day (Saturday) and finished eighth with Callow and Mudie. On Monday he was lying third on overall classification but dropped one place on the third and last day, yesterday. (Note: he actually was lying second after Monday, and dropped three places on the last day.)

Winner was Norman Baty, of the Tyne Velo, second was Peter Gordon, of Manchester, and third Ken Nuttall. (Note: third place actually went to G. McNaught with Ken Nuttall finishing fourth overall.)

Tuesday "Times" - likely the Isle of Man Weekly Times - 1 May 1962.

Text: Killey Wins In N. Wales

Manxman Ron Killey of the Manx Road Club put up a terrific performance on Sunday to win the Birkenhead North End Cycling Club's open road race beating rival J. Williams of Rhos on Sea C.C. by four seconds in a sprint finish.

The race covered four laps of a 19 mile circuit near Mold in North Wales with prime points at the summit of Llandegla Moors, a height of 1,100 feet. A prime was won by Killey at the latter point on lap three and the Manx boy went away on his own on the last lap for six miles.

He was joined by Williams and the pair pulled well ahead of the bunch and there came the sprint with Ron taking the flag.

Third was F. Beattie of the Melling Wheelers at 1min. 32secs. down and this time was credited to fourth and ninth men - Weir of Liverpool Premier, B. Bannister of Deeside Olympic, N. Sumner of Liverpool Premier, C. Mather of Adoria C.C. and Reg Quayle.

The Isle of Man Courier - likely 4 May 1962.

Text: Cycling

By Cotter Pin

Ron Killey On Form - First In North Wales Race

Ron Killey, Manx Road Club, won the Birkenhead North End C.C. 75 miles massed start road race held near Mold in North Wales last Sunday, beating J. Williams, Rhos-on-Sea C.C. by 4 secs. in a sprint finish between the pair. The bunch finished one and a half minutes later. Reg Quayle finished 9th in the bunch.

Easter Success

This win follows Ron's fifth place in the International 3-day 300 miles Tour of the North held from Belfast over the Easter holidays. The four riders ahead of Killy [sic] were riders who will be competing in the Manx International cycle race June while two of them are short listed for World Championship and Empire Games selection.

The race was won by Norman Baty, Tyne Velo R.C., with Peter Gordon, the 1961 cycling revelation, second and Scottish champion Gordon McNaught, third.

Peter Callow finished 16th, Reg Quayle 43rd and the other member of the team, Dave Mudie, 51st. Both Reg and Dave crashed damaging their machines and were delayed. Mudie was unlucky to have his crash on the last day when he was equal 16th with Peter Callow and this spoilt any chance the Manx team had for the Regional team award.

Peter Callow Wins Ellan Vannin Event

On the Island last week-end the Ellan Vannin C.C.'s popular two-stage event, held in ideal conditions, brought out the riders and supporters.

Peter Callow, Manx Road Club, won the overall race after winning the afternoon massed start, but Colin Bowen, Manx Viking Wheelers, won the 14½ miles time trial in the morning beating Peter by 3 secs. Dave Wood, of the promoting club, finished third.

The first six riders in the time trial, which took place from the Quarterbridge to Ballacraine, Hope, St. Johns and back were:-

m.s.

C. Bowen, M.V.W. ....... 37 21

P. Callow, M.R.C. ...... 37 24

D. Wood, E.V.C.C. ...... 37 41

R. Kelly, E.V.C.C. ..... 37 41

M. Williams, M.V.W. .... 38 20

M. Gerrard, E.V.C.C. ... 38 50

A junior time trial over the same course resulted in a win for Robert Lace, E.V.C.C., 38 mins. 45 secs. Second was Lennie Watterson, M.R.C., 39 mins. 47 secs., and third was Maurice Quirk, E.V.C.C., 42 mins. 59 secs.

Afternoon Massed Start

In the afternoon the riders set off en masse to cover a fifty-five mile course out through Ballacraine, Knocksharry, Ramsey, Bride, Lhen, Ballaugh, Michael, Barregarrow, Ballacraine and finish at the Quarterbridge.

First riders to break clear were Stuart Slack and Lennie Watterson, who were soon joined by the race leader, Colin Bowen. At Michael the trio were a minute ahead but were eventually caught at Sulby Bridge. Roger Kelly got clear at Ramsey and stayed away for more than 18 miles on his own before being caught by the bunch.

Dave Mudie attacked at Michael and at Barregarrow, Peter Callow made a big effort and caught Mudie. The pair worked together until Greeba when Mudie was dropped. The Wheelers team were in hot pursuit and caught Callow at Crosby. At the finish, Peter beat Colin Bowen by two lengths and with the bonus award of one minute won the overall two-stage race.

The ful [sic] results were announced as:-

h. m. s.

Peter Callow, M.R.C. ... 3 6 49

C. Bowen, M.V.W. ....... 3 7 16

D. Wood, E.V.C.C. ...... 3 8 7

N. Corkill, M.V.W. ..... 3 8 44

M. Williams, M.V.W. .... 3 8 46

D. Mudie, M.V.W. ....... 3 9 26

R. Kelly, E.V.C.C. ..... 3 10 31

S. Slack, E.V.C.C. ..... 3 11 48

D. Williams, E.V.C.C. .. 3 19 21

D. Hardwick, E.V.C.C. .. 3 24 2

Team award: Manx Viking Wheelers C.C.

Liverpool Echo - likely 5 May 1962.

Text: Second column: Journey Necessary

Ron Killey (Manx Road Club) made his journey worth while by winning the Birkenhead North End 80 miles road race in North Wales. Ron is the most experienced road man in the Isle of Man and must be chasing a place in his Empire Games team for Perth in November.

Killey got away with young Johnny Williams, from Rhos-on-Sea, who shows great promise and looks like being one to watch for the future. The pair finished in 3-52-3, and were one minute 32 secs. ahead of the next bunch, led in by Arnold Lloyd (Deeside Olympic), who beat Frank Beattie (Melling) on the line, but it was Beattie who was given third place as Lloyd had been disqualified for breaches of the highway code.

Riders should take warning that Merseyside B.C.F. are taking a strong line in respect of safety on the roads and will have no hesitation in issuing disqualifications or suspensions to competitors who violate the Highway Code and B.C.F. Rules of Racing.

Williams was consoled for his second place by the satisfaction of leading the winning team from Rhos-on-Sea.

Alan Weir (Liverpool Premier) was fourth; Brian Bannister, (Deeside Olympic) fifth; and Norman Sumner (Liverpool Premier) sixth.

Bannister is having to pack in his racing soon on account of his job, which does not allow him time off when the races are on. This is a pity as he has been showing his best form this season.

The Manx Green Final - likely 5 May 1962.

Text: Killey Wins In N. Wales

Manxman Ron Killey of the Manx Road Club put up a terrific performance on Sunday to win the Birkenhead North End Cycling Club's open road race beating rival J. Williams of Rhos on Sea C.C. by four seconds in a sprint finish.

The race covered four laps of a 19 mile circuit near Mold in North Wales with prime points at the summit of Bwlch Pass, and the summit of Llandegla Moors, a height of 1,100 feet. A prime was won by Killey at the latter point on lap three and the Manx boy went away on his own on the last lap for six miles.

He was joined by Williams and the pair pulled well ahead of the bunch and there came the sprint with Ron taking the flag.

Third was F. Beattie of the Melling Wheelers at 1min. 32secs. down and this time was credited to fourth and ninth men - Weir of Liverpool Premier, B. Bannister of Deeside Olympic, N. Sumner of Liverpool Premier, C. Mather of Adoria C.C. and Reg Quayle.

Cycling

Manx Road Club's Ron Killey earns congratulations for the manner in which he won the open road race staged by the Birkenhead North End C.C. last Sunday. Over a 75 mile course the Manx boy pounded four laps of a circuit near Mold in North Wales containing two prime points at the summit of Bwlch Pass and the summit of Llandegia Moors. On lap three Ron took the prime at the latter point and he went through to the fourth lap determined to break away from Williams of the Rhos-on-Sea C.C. For six miles Ron was on his own until joined by Williams and over the final miles the pair pulled well ahead of the bunch. Then the Manx boy really got cracking at the finish and won the sprint with ease. In ninth place was his colleague Req Quayle, some 92 seconds down on Ron - timed in equality with third to eighth men, Williams finished four seconds down on Ron. Altogether a very good show for Manxland.

The remainder of the article is about the local Manx cycle racing that took place at the same time.

Unknown newspaper - dated 29 May 1962.

Text: Cycling

Killey Wins "50" Title.

Ron Killey won the Island championship 5-miles time trial for the Kermode Cup promoted by the Manx Viking Wheelers on Sunday in 2-10-54, with Peter Callow second 45 seconds behind.

Sixteen entered and 15 started, among them veteran Steve Strickett, who was the first man off in sunshine and a strong north wind, which made matters hard. Retirements were R. M. Quayle, D. Inston, J. Boyde, D. Wood, J. Lace and D. Williams. John Killip was disqualified for alleged pace-taking.

Result: R. Killey, M.R.C., 2-10-54; 2, P. Callow, 2-11-39; 3, C. Bowen, 2-12-40; 4, S. Slack, 2-15-32; 5, R. Kelly, 2-16-58; 6, J. Lace, 2-22-46; 7, B. Maxwell, 2-37-16; 8, S. Strickett, 3-0-36. Team: E.V.C.C. (Slack, Kelly, Lace), 6-55-16. Handicap: Killey (2 minutes), 2-8-54. Mr F. Hodson was timekeeper.

Unknown newspaper - dated 31 May 1962.

Text: Manx Team For Ireland

An Isle of Man team of Ron Killey, Reg Quayle, John Killip and Roger Kelly will compete in the 90 miles Tour of the Mid-Down cycle race on Saturday, starting at Belfast. Seventy-five riders will contest the event for the Raleigh Perpetual Trophy and prizes worth £50

A World Champion selection event, it is an official Irish World Championship trial. As well as the Isle of Man team competing with Irish riders striving to gain a place in the Irish team there is also entered an official Scottish team. The Manx and Scottish teams have been invited to give the race an International flavour.

The race is the ninth annual promotion of the Belfast Cycling Club and the course goes from Belfast to Carryduff, Ballynahinch, Dromore, Clough, Downpatrick, Crossgar, Ballygowan and finishes at Belfast.

Unknown newspaper - dated 18 June 1962.

Text: Fog, Rain And Wind In Mountain Time Trial

Winner Circles T.T. Course In Less Than 1 Hour 44 Minutes

Only 43 Started Out of Entry of 120

The weather hit this morning's Mountain Time Trial for six. High winds, lashing rain, and mist on the mountain cut the field from 120 entries to only 43 starters.

Winner was P.J. Betteridge, Soton Wheelers, in 1 hour 43 minutes 56 seconds - a brave ride under shocking conditions. Second place went to R. Foster (Birdwell Wheelers) in 1-44-21, and third was J.J. Linden (Lomond Roads) in 1-45-49.

Two Manx riders started and both finished.

Ron Killey (Manx Road Club) took ninth place in 1-48-9, and Dave Inston (M.R.C.) finished 21st in 1-50-46.

Bad though the conditions were, there was only one retirement. D.J. Allan, of Port Sunlight Wheelers, decided he had had enough at Ballacraine, but the rest of the field battled grimly on.

The high winds favoured the Douglas to Ramsey stretch, and times were fast.

But after Ramsey, competitors had to face the wind and speeds dropped.

Last man over the line, No. 116, J.A. Dods (De Laune C.C.) finished shortly before nine o'clock. Manxman Dave Inston was first away at five o'clock.

Ray Booty (Ericsson Wheelers) rode into fourth place with a time of 1hr. 46mins. 50secs. Fifth was A.C. Kefford (Warrington R.C.), in 1-47-6, and sixth, W.T. Hughes (South Bucks R.C.) in 1-47-7.

There was no team award - no teams started.

Unknown newspaper - dated 3 July 1962.

Text: An exciting 120-miler

By Our Cycling Correspondent

In an exciting five-up sprint finish after 120 miles on Sunday, Roger Kelly (E.V.) became I.o.M. Cyclist Association 1962 Mass-Start Champion adding the title to his 25 mile Championship won a month ago.

Only inches away in second place was 1961 Champion Colin Bowen (M.V.) closely followed by Stuart Slack (E.V.), Mike Williams (M.V.) and John Killip (E.V.). The only other finisher in this, the longest ever local road-race was Dave Williams (E.V.) who rode the last 30 miles alone after being dropped on Bride hill to finish 6th almost half an hour down.

There were 22 starters in this Ellan Vannin promotion starting at Quarter Bridge and going via Peel to 4 laps of a 21 mile circuit around the north then return via Peel and the first incident of note was when Vannin clubmates Robert and John Lace (no relations), crashed on the approach to Peel. Both continued but retired shortly afterwards.

Chasing bunch

After 20 miles, at Sulby, a dangerous looking break got away and the five riders, Ron Killey (M.R.), Mike Williams (M.V.) and John Killip, Dave Wood and Stuart Slack (all E.V.) soon clicked together and within 7 miles had a lead of 75 seconds on the chasing bunch.

The catastrophe! Dave Woods hit a wheel and brought Ron and Stuart down with him. Stuart, who was only grazed, soon jumped onto his bike again and got away before the bunch came up but Ron and Dave both had nasty gashes over their eyes which had to be stitched at Ramsey Hospital. In the meantime John and Mike stayed away for another 45 miles before caught by a much depleted bunch.

Roger Kelly wins

With 40 miles to go, there were still 10 riders left and next to go off was Dave Mudie (M.V.) After Ramsey the last time, Dave Inston (M.R.) and Brian Tate (M.V.) lost contact and on the last climb up Bride Hill, Reg Quayle (M.R.) and Dave Williams (E.V.) went off the back leaving the first five to do the remaining 30 miles to the finish. Although there were attempts to jump away on the hills between Kirk Michael and Peel and also on the climb at the Highlander, the group stayed intact to the finish.

The following result was announced by Mr. Roy Killey: 1, Roger Kelly (E.V.) 5-48-35; 2, Colin Bowen (M.V.) 5-48-35; 3, Stuart Slack (E.V.) at 1 second; 4, Mike Williams (M.V.) at 1 second; 5, John Killip (E.V.) at 1 second; 6, Dave Williams (E.V.) at 28 mins. 53 secs. Team Award Ellan Vannin C.C.

Onchan meetings

Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. is the first of the series of track meetings at Onchan Stadium.

It is hoped to introduce Scooter-Paced racing at this meeting and a good evening's sport is expected with all the local riders and also top local athletes competing.

Unknown newspaper - dated 10 July 1962.

Text: Five Cyclists In Short List For Games

The Isle of Man Cycling Association selectors today announced the "short list" of five cyclists from whom the Island's team at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games will be nominated.

The final selection will be made by the Manx British Empire and Commonwealth Games Association Committee in due course.

The size of the Team to represent the Isle of Man at the Games will, of course, be determined by the amount of money available to the Association as a result of the Appeal Fund.

Hon. Treasurer of the Association Fund is Mr. Albert Hill, F.C.A., Kensington House, Buck's Road, Douglas who has already acknowledged many generous donations.

The team entry in all sports must be made by August 18. The nomination of named competitors will be made in the various events as soon as possible after this.

The chosen cyclists, not in order of preference are:

Peter Callow, aged 22, in 8th racing season. Probably the top roadman-sprinter on the Island, Peter is also a top track rider and is current 50-mile time trial record holder. He has been 2nd in the Mannin Veg and 5th in the Viking Trophy and last season was 14th in the B.C.F. National Championships over 8 laps of the Clypse Course.

Roger Kelly, aged 22, has been racing for 10 years. The Island's unquestioned top track rider. Roger has won more track titles in the last 7 years than the other riders put together. He represented the I.o.M. in the Empire Games at Cardiff in 1958 performing particularly creditably in the kilometre and reached the last 8 in the B.C.F. National Sprint Championship at Onchan last year. To prove he is not solely a track rider, Roger won the I.o.M. Mass Start Championship over 120 miles a week ago.

Ron Killey, aged 32, with 15 years racing experience. Best hill-climber the Island has yet produced, Ron has proved again and again that he is the top roadman on the Island but unfortunately he lacks a finishing sprint. He represented the I.o.M. in the Empire Games at Cardiff in 1958 in the Road Race but crashed at half distance. Ron has been in the first 12 in the Manx International on two occasions and this June he finished 15th. Most notable achievement was his 3rd place in the Circuit of Britain in 1956.

Stuart Slack, aged 27, has 15 years racing experience. A good all-round rider, Stuart has won titles on road and track in the past and is just hitting top form at the moment after a shaky start to the season. Although he is a poor hill climber he has a useful sprint and really sprang to fame with his Bronze Medal in the 1958 Games at Cardiff.

Mike Williams, aged 18, has 6 years racing experience. A rather erratic rider but brilliant at times, Mike is an excellent climber and his best performance to date is his 2nd place in the Viking Trophy last month.

Unknown newspaper - dated 10 July 1962.

Text: Empire Games

Cyclists Short Listed

The Isle of Man Cycling Association selectors announced that the following have been chosen to comprise the "short list" of cyclists from whom the Cycling Team for the Isle of Man Team at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games will be nominated:-

This list is not in any order of preference:

J. P. Callow (Manx R.C.), R. Kelly (Ellan Vannin C.C.), R. E. Killey (Manx R.C.), G. S. Slack (Ellan Vannin C.C.), M. Williams (Manx Viking Wh.).

The final selection will be made by the Manx British Empire and Commonwealth Games Association Committee in due course.

The size of the Team to represent the Isle of Man at the Games will, of course, be determined by the amount of money available to the Association as a result of the Appeal Fund.

Hon. Treasurer of the Association Fund is Mr. Albert Hill, F.C.A., Kensington House, Buck's Road, Douglas, who has already acknowledged many generous donations.

The team entry in all sports must be made by August 18th. The nomination of named competitors will be made in the various events as soon as possible after this.

Unknown newspaper - dated 10 July 1962.

Text: Killey Wins "100"

Ron Killey, of the Manx Road Club, regarded by many as the young "veteran" of the cycling world, brought off a great win in the first 100-mile time trial of the season on Sunday. In this Manx Viking Wheeler promotion, Killey beat second man Colin Bowen by over two minutes.

His four-and-a-half hour stint failed to break the record time put up by Ken Moore, of the Ellan Vannin Club, who covered the distance in 4hr. 30mins. 43secs. a time which has withstood assault over the past few years.

At the end of the first lap, Ron was three seconds up on John Killip and these two riders seemed set on breaking Ken Moore's record with 52min. 27sec. from Ron and 52min. 30sec. from John. Next best was Stuart Slack (E.V.C.C.) with a 53min. 38sec.

Competing in this fine weather event (which brought an easterly breeze later in the morning to offset the hot sunshine) was a mainland rider, D. Roycroft, of the Staffordshire R.C., who completed his first lap in 55min. 50sec., and finished the race in a creditable fourth berth.

Ron Killey's second lap time was 1h. 45min. 21sec., whereas John Killip was 54 seconds in arrears though this had grown to 1min. 22sec. by the third lap.

Trailing at the back of the small field was the veteran Steve Strickett, but this doughty rider, now approaching the half-century, was in great form and averaged 1hr. 6min. a lap.

Colin Bowen put in an excellent ride to gain his first placing on a "100" an actual 2min. 27sec. down on the leader, but his last two laps were completed in 56min. 19sec., and 57min. 7sec. against Ron Killey's 57min. 43sec., and 57min. 10sec.

Apart from Killip, the only other retirement was that of Jimmy Lace, who decided to call it a day after two laps, the first at 54min. 41sec. and the second in 59min. 25sec.

Third man of the day was Stuart Slack, his five laps taking four hours 38min. 37sec., but he came home to win the handicap with an actual of 4hr. 29min. 39sec.

The six finishers were:-

1, Ron Killey (M.R.C.) 4-34-29; 2, Colin Bowen (M.V.W.) 4-36-02; 3, Stuart Slack (E.V.C.C.) 4-38-39; 4, Roger Kelly (E.V.C.C.) 4-44-42; 5, D. Roycroft (Staffs. R.C.) 5-2-20; 6, S. Strickett (E.V.C.C.) 5-30-18.

Unknown newspaper - dated 2 August 1962.

Text: Picture caption: All out in the popular Kermesse races at Castletown.

Picture note: Ron is second-man in this photograph.

Unknown newspaper - dated 7 August 1962.

Text: Exciting finish to Four Peaks Race

In an exciting five-up sprint finish at the Grandstand on Sunday, Alan Linforth (Liverpool Mercury) won the fourth annual Circuit of the Four Peaks from Brian Rourk (Tunstall Wh., Staff.), with Merseyside riders John Davies and Joe Oakley third and fourth, and leading Manxman Ron Killey in fifth position.

With English, Irish (North and South), Welsh and Manx teams competing, the race had a truly international flavour and the forty-five riders who set off from outside the Villa Marina presented a very colourful spectacle to the hundreds of interested spectators. The bunch stayed pretty well together until Castletown when Peter Callow (M.R.) won the first prime. The prize was a crate of Guinness, but with Peter in the team for Perth I'm sure he wont [sic] be drinking in himself.

At the Gansey Stuart Slack (E.V.) opened a 200 yards gap but was caught on the climb up Colby. With a dozen riders going off on the climb, there was still a large bunch at the Round Table and after a fast descent down Foxdale, a group of eight riders including Ron Killey, Peter Callow and Stuart Slack established a 35-second lead at Peel. A further three riders including Mike Williams (M.V.) got up at Devil's Elbow and with three of the 'foreign' riders falling back, the eight leading riders, four Manx and four English, clicked together and flew along at well over "thirties" for the next twelve miles.

Goint through Andreas village, five of the stronger Merseyside riders stormed up to the break to make a leading thirteen. On the approach to Ramsey, Killey, Callow and the eventual winner, Linforth, went for the prime and kept going. Slack bridges the gap and the four made a valiant effort to stay away but the head wind was too much and they soon rejoined the bunch. Before Ballaugh Slack had another go and arrived at the bottom of Ravensdale climb 100 yards up on the bunch. This lead was soon whittled down by the hill-climbers and on the back-breaking climb, the six leading finishers rode into a race-winning lead. Sixth man to finish, Peter Callow, got cramp just before Brandywell Cottage and just after going off rode 'solo' to the finish to finish two minutes down on the leaders.

The team race was won by Liverpool Mercury with 15 points from the Isle of Man team 23 points, and Liverpool Olympic 28 points, and the Combativity prize went to Peter Matthews also Liverpool Mercury.

Results: 1, A. Linforth (Liverpool Mercury) 3-19-45; 2, B. Rourk (Tunstall Wh.) at 1 length; 3, J. Davies (Liverpool Mercury) at inches; 4, J. Oakley (Liverpool Olympic) at inches; 5, R. Killey (I.o.M. Regional M.R.C.) at inches; 6, P. Callow (I.o.M. Regional M.R.C.) at 2 mins.; 7, T. Motheram at 2m. 27s.; 8, N. Bartley (Liverpool Premier) at 3m.22s.; 9, A. Dorian (Liverpool Premier) at ins.; 10, C. Darwin (Liverpool Olympic) at ins.; 11, P. Matthews (Liverpool Mercury) at ins.; 12, D. Inston (I.o.M. Regional M.R.C.) at 3m. 35s.; 15, C. Bowen (M.V.W.) at 4m. 41s.; 16, J. Killip (E.V.C.C.) at ins,; 17, M. Williams (M.V.W.) at ins.; 20, G. S. Slack (E.V.C.C.) at 8m. 19s.; 22, D. Mudie (M.V.W.) at 8m 49s.

Onchan events

A full grandstand saw the best racing yet in the third of the series of track meetings at Onchan Stadium..

Before the meeting proper, the preliminary round of the Pursuit Championship took place and the four fastest, who qualify for the semi-final were: Peter Callow (M.R.) 5m. 33s.; Roger Kelly (M.R.) 5m. 40s.; Colin Bowen (M.V.) 5m. 49s.; and Dave Wood (E.V.) 5m. 52.1s.

Callow will meet Wood and Kelly will ride against Bowen in the semi-finals to be held tomorrow.

Roger, surprisingly beaten by Peter for fastest qualifier has his revenge in the 440 yards coming right from virtual scratch (5 yards) to snatch victory from Callow (25 yards) and Bowen (35 yards). Kelly then went on to win the Devil from Bowen and Stuart Slack and lead the Vannin team of Jim Lace, Dave Wood, and Stuart Slack to victory in the Italian team pursuit.

A new event, a one mile handicap for riders who didn't win anything the previous week was won by Ron Killey from Robert Lace and Mike Gerrard who both performed well in their first outings on the track. The Madison was cancelled owing to lack of keenness by the riders and the substitute event, a Five Mile Point-to-Point resulted in a close win for Jim Lace from Nick Corkill and Peter Callow.

At Andreas

Main events at tomorrow's meeting will be the semi-final of the Pursuit and the first round of the Sprint Championship.

Thursday saw the boys having a night out of town at the Andreas Sports. These sports which were started in 1882 and have been held every year except war years since, provided some good racing with Roger Kelly coming out on top in every event except the 2-Mile Handicap won by Nick Corkill. Roger must have won more events at Andreas now than even the greats of fifty years ago, Ernie Richmond and Tom Kennaugh.

Results-440 yards scratch: R. Kelly (E.V.), C. Bowen (M.V.), M. Harraghy (M.V.). 880 yards handicap Andreas Cup: R. Kelly, C. Bowen, D. Wood (E.V.). 1 mile Manx Championship for Courier Cup: R. Kelly, C. Bowen, D. Williams (E.V.). 2 mile handicap for R.A.C. Cup: N. Corkill (M.V.), D. Williams, M. Harraghy. Five-lap Devil: R. Kelly, G. S. Slack (E.V.), C. Bowen.

Picture caption (top): An exciting Circuit of the Four Peaks bicycle race was won on Sunday by Alan Linforth, of Liverpool Mercury Club, who is seen receiving the trophy from the "Queen of Sport," Sheila Duggan. Also in the picture are John Davies, of the same club (extreme left who finished third, Brian Rourke (Tunstall Wheelers) the runner-up, and organizer Mr. Reg. Quayle.

Picture caption (left): The best performance by a Manxman in Sunday's Circuit of the Four Peaks was given by Ron Killey, who finished fifth.

Unknown newspaper, circa. September 1962.

Text: Manx Empire Games Team

The Manx British Empire and Commonwealth Games Association announces that the team to represent the Isle of Man for the 1962 Games at Perth, Western Australia, is:

Athletics, C. R. Maclachlan, P. W. Harraghy, B. D. Whitehead. Fencing, P. G. Crellin. Cycling, R. Kelly, J. P. Callow, J. E. Killip, R. E. Killey. General Team Manager, J. C. Clague.

Unknown newspaper, circa. September 1962.

Text: Games Team Selection

List Completed

Final selection for the Manx team at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in November was made by the Manx Association committee this week, with the choice of R. E. Killey to compete in the cycling events - principally the 120-mile road race.

The complete selection for the Island at Perth now is:-

Athletics: C. R. Maclachlan (880 yards, one mile); P. W. Harraghy (440 yards, 880 yards); B. Whitehead (100 yards, 220 yards).

Fencing: P. G. Crellin (individual epee and foil).

Cycling: R. Kelly (1,000 metres, sprint and time trial, 10 miles and 120 miles road road [sic] race), J. P. Callow (1,000 metres sprint, 4,000 metres pursuit, 10 miles and 120 miles road race), J. R. Killip (1,000 metres time trial, 4,000 metres pursuit, 10 miles and 120 miles road race), R. E. Killey (120 miles road race).

General team manager: J. C. Clague.

Ron Killey, who completes the team, is the 1962 Manx Best All-Rounder in the time trials season from 25 to 100 miles, and included in his season's performances was 15th place in the Manx International in June, when he was tenth best British rider. He competed in the 1958 Games at Cardiff, but crashed and was injured in the road race. He is the oldest member of the 1962

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The athletic sectio[missing text] full of promise, and [missing text]trated programme is being [missing text] taken by Maclachlan, Harraghy and Whitehead - the latter under direction of British national coach Dennis Watts.

Peter Crellin is polishing up his fencing programme under the direction of a leading coach in the weeks immediately preceding the Games.

The team is expected to depart for Perth in mid-November, or slightly ealier, in preparation for the opening on November 22nd.

Already they have been invited to take part in big pre-Games athletics and cycling meetings in Western Australia - at two athletic meetings at Geraldton and Banbury, and at a cycling meeting at Coolie, as guests of the local townships and local promoters.

Picture: Ron Killey

Unknown newspaper - dated 3 November 1962.

Text: Island Team Leaves for Games

To Compete in Athletics, Fencing and Cycling With 1,100 Commonwealth Stars

The Isle of Man Team at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games leave the Island en route to Perth on Monday.

They fly out from London in the company of competitors representing England, Scotland, N. Ireland and Jersey in a "combined operation" organised by Mr. Sandy Duncan, general secretary of the Games Federation.

Tonight at Villa Marina His Excellency and Lady Garvey and the Mayor and Mayoress of Douglas join the Manx Association headed by Sir Ralph Stevenson (president) in a "farewell" at which families of the competitors are guests with representatives of local sports organisations.

The team is also to be the adjudicating panel in "Queen of Sport" competition at the Manx Road Club's dance in the Royal Hall this evening.

On Tuesday morning in London prior to departure for Perth the Team will be guests of the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia at a reception at Australia House where representatives of the British Isles contingents are being entertained.

The Team will arrive in Perth on November 8th and 9th and immediately take up residence in the Games Village where some 1,200 althetes and team officials are being accommodated in specially built bungalows in a park half a mile from a beach washed by the Indian Ocean.

All the Games stadia are within 5 or 6 miles of the Games Village.

Immediately after arrival the Isle of Man team will parade at the Village for the official reception ceremony at which the Three Legs flag will be hoisted at the Village entrance.

In the Village - fenced off for the occasion - the competitors will have all facilities provided. There is a common dining room for the 1,200 althetes (no tables reserved - they sit where they like).

The Village has shops, a laundry, make and mend service, bank, post office, and a recreation hall, plus an open-air cinema.

The public are not admitted to the Village, but there is provision to entertain guests to a meal in a special dining room.

Training facilities are available at or near the main competition venues.

Acclimatization is the first problem - the temperature will be in the 80's - and after an enforced 48 hours of only light exercise, the British contingent will get down to last-minute preparations.

The Duke of Edinburgh will open the Games in the main stadium - is cost £1 million - on Thursday November 22nd when all the teams will parade in team uniform in the arena headed by their national flags.

The Manx will parade in red ribboned panama hats with red blazers, white shirts, team ties, white flannels and brown shoes.

Carrying the Isle of Man Flag will be the Team Captain, Roger Kelly.

Before the Games, members of the Team will compete in pre-Games athletics festivals - one at Geraldton about 300 miles from Perth, and the cyclists are invited to a pre-Games cycle track meeting at Colley. These meeting are on November 16th and 17th.

Games Team

The Isle of Man Team will be presenting pennants to all Commonwealth Teams taking part, and will present to the the [sic] Lord Mayor of Perth, Sir Harry Howard, on November 13th at the City Hall a message and gift from the Mayor of Douglas, Alderman Tom Quirk.

Many Manx people are expected to meet the Team in Perth.

Already on the list for reunions are the "exiles" Mr John Corteen, Mr James Downes, Mrs E. M. Nash, Mrs D. Wilson, Mr Frank Clelland - and assisting the Team will be Mr T. D. Killip, who is travelling specially from Canberra.

The Manx competitors travelling on Tuesday will have as aircraft companions Anita Lonsborough, Diane Wilkinson, Dick McTaggart and a host of other famous names, and the cyclists will meet an old friend in England team official Eddie Soens.

They will fly eastward via Rome, Teheran, Delhi and Singapore and are due in Perth at 6 a.m. Australian Time on Thursday.

The team will wear, as official parade uniform a panama red-ribboned hat, white shirt with official Manx B.E. and C.G. A tie, white sweater, red blazer edged with gold and carrying the team crest on the pocket, white flannels and brown shoes, with grey flannels for "off-parade" wear. They will have light fawn plasticmacs, red track suits with "Isle of Man" emblazoned on the back with team crest on the packet, and each man will have a white peaked sun cap. The competition vests for athletes and cyclists will be in white with red and gold chest bands and edgings, and the cyclists road racing caps will carry red and gold flashes. The vest each carry the Three Legs crest on the chest.

Each member of the team has been presented with sets of underwear by Lyle and Scott Ltd., of Hawick.

The team lapel badge is a Three Legs crest surmounted by a Manx cat - and the team will be "armed" with extra supplies of these for distribution and exchanges. They will also have a stock of Manx cat "good luck" broaches.

Each team at the Games will receive from the Manx contingent a Manx team pennant and the team managers from 34 countries will each receive a souvenir pen from the Island.

In addition, Three Legs plaques specially designed will be presented to the chief executives of the Games Organisation in appreciation of their services.

Pictures:

Top left: Peter Crellin

Top right: Roger Kelly

Middle left: Peter Callow

Middle, middle: Peter Harraghy

Middle right: John Killip

Bottom left: Ron Killey

Bottom, middle: Colin Maclachlan

Bottom right: Brian Whitehead

Unknown newspaper - dated 6 November 1962.

Text: Manx Commonwealth Games Team Leave For Perth

Picture caption: Seven of the men who will represent the Isle of Man at the forthcoming Empire and Commonwealth Games at Perth, Western Australia, were given a great send-off at the Villa Marina on Saturday night. Among those present to wish them the best of luck were the Governor and Lady Garvey, and the Mayor and Mrs. T. A. Quirk. On behalf of the Douglas Corporation, the Mayor handed them a town plaque which will be presented to the Lord Mayor of Perth. The members of the team pictured above, and now on their way to Australia by air, are Ron Killey, Colin Maclachlin, Peter Callow, Roger Kelly (Captain) John Killip, Brian Whitehead and Peter Crellin. They will be joined by Peter Harraghy, who is at present in Malaya in the R.A.F.

Unknown newspaper - dated 8 November 1962.

Text: 12,000 Miles by Jet Plane

Games Team In Australia

London Report Before "Take-Off"

The first of the Island's "Ambassadors of Sport" - the Manx Empire Games team - were due to land in Perth, Australia, last night after a 12,000 miles flight by jet-liner from London.

They left London airport on Tuesday night on the flight which was scheduled to take 24 hours to cross the world.

The team was divided into two parties for transport, the second leaving 20 hours after the first.

Latest news is in a dispatch sent from London by Team Manager J. C. Clague shortly before the start of the long flight. Following is his report:

London, Tuesday

The Isle of Man team for the Commonwealth Games enjoyed an excellent journey with B.E.A. to London on Monday night, ending with eight members of the team having an Airport bus from London Airport all to themselves.

Headquarters at the Windsor Hotel, Lancaster Gate, the team on arrival were greeted with a telegram with best wishes for a successful journey to Perth.

The hotel had provided a first class supper so the hungry young athletes were able to go to bed contentedly.

At the hotel, the Jersey team joined them at breakfast.

The colourful red blazers of the Manx contingent aroused much interest and complimentary comment - and in a stroll to Marble Arch, John Killip and Peter Callow had many admirers - one by-stander mistaking them for South Africans!

Surprise at the hotel the evening of arrival was meeting Mr. Edward Corkish of Port St. Mary, home on vacation course from East Africa. The son of Mr. [unknown initial] Corkish of Port St. Mary he is in banking in Kenya. He joined the team for a chat at the supper table.

On Tuesday morning the team went to Australia House for an official "farewell" by Sir Alan Brown, Acting High Commissioner.

Sir Alan, wishing the British teams a "moderate success" against the Australians pin-pointed the red Manx blazers in the assembly and cracked, "It's not fair that they have three legs."

He was thanked by Sir Arthur Porritt, chairman of the Games Federation.

The national Press crowded the reception and the Manx team were the subject of much interest.

Peter Crellin produced a Manx £1 note - and sold it to Mr Jim Manning, Sports Editor of the Daily Mail for 29/6!

At lunch, the team was joined by Mr J. H. L. Cowin who came with his own and the London Manx Society's good wishes - and before lunch was over a menu had been signed for the Society.

The head waiter asked for a signed menu - and put in place of honour alongside a menu signed by Manchester United F.C.

Anita Lonsbrough, Diana and Chris Wilkinson were among the British contingent lunching alongside the Manx boys.

The Island's cycling team were soon meeting old friends in Eddie Soens, Charlie McCoy, Joe McLean and Ken Nuttall - all regular visitors at the June Cycling Week.

The navy-blue-blazered England teamsters were high in their praise for the Manx outfit - and the England swimmers were particularly envious of the well cut dressy Manx blazers.

The Manx team were each given an air travel bag immediately before departure. This smart zip-fastened case in soft leather is emblazened with the Commonwealth Games title and will be a prized and useful souvenir.

Documentation took place at the Cavendish Hotel of the first Tuesday afternoon and the whole airlift of 120 team members on party dined in the Windsor Hotel in a great assembly of British sport before leaving for the airport.

Colin Maclachlan and Brian Whitehead were allocated seats in the second flight departing on Wednesday afternoon and will arrive 29 hours after the first contingent.

In the big flight on Tuesday night (dep. 22:30GMT, arr. 22:00GMT Wed. - 6 a.m. Aust. time) the seats had been "put in a hat" and drawn for so that there was no favouritism in the allocation.

On departure from Ronaldsway on Monday evening Sir Ralph Stevenson handed to team manager J. C. Clague a personal letter from His Excellency the Governor General of West Australia, Lieut. General Sir Charles Gardner, who is an old friend of Sir Ralph and Lady Stevenson.

Picture caption: The Manx Empire Games team embarking at the start of their journey to Australia.

Picture note: Ron is standing at the top of the stairs in this photograph.

Unknown newspaper - dated 7 December 1962.

Text: Manx Performances in Empire Games

Cyclists Give Best Account

Member of the Isle of Man's team in the Empire and Commonwealth Games at Perth returned home this week.

Best performances were achieved by the cyclists and especially Ron Killey, who was 6th in the big road race.

Though the cyclists did not bring any medals back, each of our quartet had a place in the first eight in four of the five cycling events. And each improved on their previous best times at least once. This was an improvement on the athletes, who were all well down on previous times.

Brian Whitehead was the first athlete to appear and in his heat of the 100 yards, which was won by Gold Medal winner Antao in 9.4 secs. with over 3 metres per second wind assistance, Brian did 11 secs. a second behind his best and the slowest of the 48 runners. In the 220 Brian was again slowest non-qualifier doing 24.4 secs. compared with his previous best of 23.1 and the slowest qualifying time of 22.4secs.

In the 440 our sole representative, Peter Harraghy did 56.1 secs. (slowest qualified 48.4) and in the 880 both he and Colin Maclachlan were outside their best in 2 mins. 2.8 secs. and 2 mins. respecitively. Colin ran 20 secs. slower than his best in the mile doing 4 mins 29.2 secs. and failed to qualify.

Although our fencing representative, Peter Crellin, was able to win one match in both the foil and the epee, he was unfortunate not to get into the first three and so qualify for the finals.

In the cycling sprint, Peter Callow was beaten in his heat by England Junior Champion, Roger Whitfield, who had to do 11.8 for the last 220 (the fastest heat) to beat him. Roger Kelly had a walk-over in his heat and was then beaten by eventual bronze medal winner Aussie Ian Browne, in the next round.

In the pursuit, Peter Callow had the seventh best time of 5 mins. 36.5 secs., 1.4 secs. faster than Joe McLean, who was eighth fastest. By doing so Peter went into the next round with three Aussies, three Englishmen, and a New Zealander, but was drawn against the eventual silver medallist and even though he did his best time ever (5.31) he was beaten by almost 10 secs.

John Killip improved 9 secs. to record 5 mins. 46.6 secs. for eleventh fastest. John is not really a trackman and did much better than was expected.

In the kilometre, Roger was over a second better than he has ever done before and did an excellent 1-15.5 secs. to finish equal 8th with Welsh champion Don Skene, only 2.6 secs. behind the winner. At least 7 out of the first 10 were outside their best.

In the 10 miles event it is known that Roger and also possibly Peter, crashed on the last lap in company with hot tip Don Skene, former bronze medallist twice in this event and Joe Ciarola, Aussie hope, when attempting to get up to the leader. John however finished and excellent seventh in this, his first big bunched race on the track.

In the 117 miles road race our leading finisher was, as expected, last minute selection Ron Killey, whose sixth place was magnificent.

The Manx Green Final - likely 8 December 1962.

Text: Cycling

Now that the boys are back from Perth, they'll have enough material for conversation for the rest of the winter ... Minds are packed with experiences which at the moment come crowding on the memory and it is impossible to bring them into any sort of order at this stage.

If you see a couple walking around who resemble Farouck, late rule of Egypt, don't be alarmed - it will only be Peter Callow and Ron Killey who souvenired a couple of Malayan hats. And there is a tough Kiwi on the scene, too - Roger Kelly sporting a New Zealand panama.

The Manx cycling team was the most active of the Empire Games. They took part in everything and were without a shadow of doubt the best all rounders of the great Commonwealth series.

It was tragedy that hit them on Thursday night when inside 200 yards, both Peter and Roger hit the deck in the final lap of the roughest, toughest 10 miles track event ever held. "I've never seen anything like this", murmered Eddie Soens after about three laps of the 50. It was the heart-stopper to beat all heart-stoppers. Ron Killey in the arena as team helper, just could not watch it - he held his head in his hands and cried, "I just can't bear to look."

On the 40 degree 333-metre track under 180 floodlights, the field of 24 swept round and round in crazy fashion - with some of the most dangerous riding the British had seen in years. Switching, chopping, - even one "all or nothing" Aussie riding "on the top" one hand at one stage - looking behind the bunch ...

This character - Ciavola by name - was pinpointed to the visitors before the event started as a likely trouble maker. Apparently he's a great crowd puller in the Eastern States of Australia ... for the obvious reason that he rides roughly.

The 10 soon became a battle of Australia versus the Rest. At one stage when John Killip went out on his own around the 22nd lap and stayed out, England's team manager was signalling to his riders to "let him go". Jackson, Clarey and McLean duly took notice. But John could not stay out so early on his own.

Time and again Harry Jackson came off the top banking to open a huge gap at full speed only to have Ciavola clamped hard on his wheel - and Ciavola didn't mind how he got there either. Instead of the customary bit and bit by two riders clear, Jackson was left to work himself with Ciavola stuck to his wheel like a leech.

All the time, Peter and Roger were keeping well to the head of affairs riding superbly. They did not let a chance go to be in the right position when the decisive moment came.

Then with three laps to go, Mel Davies the Welsh boy went out, and nobody chased. Roger and Peter were at the head of the group and slowed deiiberately [sic]. Mel went away. At this moment Peter should have swept off top and gone after him. Soens was screaming at him to do so. But he was the width of the track away. And Peter could not hear.

The whole field went in pursuit a moment later and at the bell, they were together. The last lap began - all together - and obviously it was going to be a hectic, mad crush at the finish. Everyone held their breath. The dense crowd stood and roared.

Then it happened. On the banking coming into the back straight there was one aweful clatter and riders hurtled to the flat boards. Manager Clague ran immediately in case it was a Manx boy beneath themb [sic]. It was. He picked a dazed, bleeding Peter to his feet. "I should have gone after Mel." Peter was shouting, half crying. "I missed my chance ... I'm sorry, sorry."

As the limping Manx boy was helped away, the announcer - a wonderful commentator incidently - screamed "And Kelly from the Isle of Man is walking past the judges ... " Peter and his team manager gazed across to the finish where the race had been over for half a minute. Unbelief hit them - for there indeed was Roger limping towards them.

Fastened on the wheel of the New Zealander who was to take the Silver Medal was Roger Kelly as the front group dashed off the banking into the short finish straight. Ahead was the Aussie Adams, who won. Up the track was England's Clarey, above Roger was Welshman Don Skene. John Killip was there too.

But Skene's front wheel was almost spokeless - it was busily collapsing and wobbing. He bore down on Roger - and Roger went to the boards then up again and in a flash there was a frightful clatter with Rogers right leg and arm having an argument with the concrete as he slid down the track.

If this had not occurred, Roger would clearly have been third and the Bronze Medallist. He could scarcely have missed fastened as he was to the New Zealander and the way open to the line. Clarey took the third place instead, for England.

It was a rough, bloody night for the Island. The M.I. Room was full of Manxmen - in both beds. And in another room was the marked man, Ciavola who had been involved in the spill which brought Peter sailing over the bars on his head. The much-vaunted Aussie had had some of his own medicine - his collar bone was broken.

Into the Games Village hospital went Peter and Roger. And they got very little sleep (but at least steak at 1 a.m.!) Next day, England M.O. Dr. Dennis Cussens ordered them out of the Australian M.O.'s hands - and on to the bikes to stop them seizing up. At mid-day they were back in their bungalow.

Nineteen hours were left before the road race. Peter had a hole in his ankle and a badly cut elbow - and a shocking headache. Roger had no skin on his right side. A grim prospect for road racing.

Elsewhere is given the story of the road race and how the boys were looked after beforehand by Bob and Nell Bestmen (who should be given the Freedom of the Isle of Man for all they did for the team).

One thing is certain. Nobody who was there - and in it - will ever forget that 10 miles on the Lake Monger Velodrome. Or how near the Isle of Man came to winning its first Track Medal at the Games.

Roger, Peter and John - they were all heroes that night and worthy ambassadors for the Isle of Man.

The Manx Green Final, unknown date, circa. December 1962.

Text: Cycling

Manx Road Club entertained at the Alex Inn on Saturday night at their annual dinner and prize presentation. A good time was had by all.

Fresh from Perth, Ron Killey was in the chair - and welcomed guests in his Malayan hat, a resplendent affair which however was not unique as Peter Callow sported his. Dave Inston acted as toastmaster with a hooter to help him.

After the loyal toast proposed by Peter Callow, the toast to the club was proposed by Games Team manager J. C. Clague who spotlighted Colin Maclachlan enjoying himself in the company.

Team manager Clague put the limelight on Ron Killey and his fine performance in the Games road race, and told a little of the story of the "butchers' picnic" which smashed the chances of Peter Callow and Roger Kelly in the 10, and later the road race. The sterling efforts of both of them, and John Killip were highlighted.

The hope was expressed that Ron Killey's retirement from active racing would result in him turning his effort toward helping the young riders of the future - and the Games Association secretary emphasised that the start must now be made to make preparations for Kingston, Jamaica. Plans were already afoot to provide the financing of the next Manx team.

Replying, Ron Killey thanked everyone who had helped the Club in the previous year, especially Mr and Mrs Teare, and he paid a compliment to the managership of Mr Clague with the team at Perth.

Queen of Sport Margaret Hall presented the season's prizes and a special presentation was made by the Club to Anne Walker for her contribution to the Club's activities.

An enjoyable programme followed with music and dancing and everyone found the arrangements made by mine host Alex O'Brien most acceptable.

Unknown newspaper, unknown date, other than the prominent 1963 in the headline.

Text: The Manx Road Club B.C.F., R.T.C.C., I.O.M.C.A.

1963.

Silver Jubilee Year.

A Tense Moment at Perth.

Picture caption: Before the start of the 1962 Empire Games 120 miles Road Race, Manx Road Club members, Peter Callow, who finished 12th, and Ron Killey, who finished 6th, are seen facing the camera.

Draft for an unknown newspaper, circa. early 1966 (based on the text that it is Empire Games year, and "Manx teams have competed at the last two Games" - making this article just before the third, 1966 Games).

Hand written note: Ron

Don't bother about spelling errors but if there is anything factually incorrect please give me a ring at Ramsey 2031

Colin Brown

Text: This is Empire Games Year and all over the Island Manx Sportsmen and women are busy training and hoping that their performances will catch the selector's eye. One of the cycling committee selectors is Ron Killey, Chairman of the Manx Road Club, and himself a past Empire Games competitor.

Manx teams have competed at the last two Games and cyclists have always done well. Stuart Slack gained a bronze medal in the 1958 road race in Cardiff - the only Manxman so far to have won a medal - and Ron himself came home sixth in the same event in 1962.

Why should it be that cyclists have done better than other Manx competitors? "Cycling doesn't need such facilities as do other sports, said Ron, athletes need a public track and swimmers need public baths."

Ron has competed in events all over the British Isles but thinks that the Isle of Man is just about the best place for cycling training. "There is so much variety," he says, "we have the banked cycle track at Onchan and if you want mountain miles you can use the tain [sic] road without meeting much traffic."

Ron is a qualified British Cycling Federation Coach, Chairman of the Manx Road Club and a member of the I.O.M. Cycling Association Executive, but if things had worked out differently he might have given up cycling after the first year.

Two friends persuaded him to take up cycling around 1950 but it was a bit dubious. "If I hadn't won anything in the first year I would probably have given it up," he told me, "I suppose it was a case of achieving something."

As it was, however, Ron found he had a prowess for hill climbs and in that first year he won the Tholt-y-Will to Bungalow event. "I thought this was great and decided to carry on," he said.

He began competing in events outside the Isle of Man and in 1952 came sixth and gained the silver medal in the Dunloagharie, Ireland, Grand Prix. The same year he came sixth in the Mannin Veg race in Manx Cycling Week and set up a new record for the twelve hour event - a race, held in the early fifties which was later scrapped because it was too tough. He chalked up a total of 235 miles in the twelve hours.

The following year he was 6th in the Dubin-Galway 270 miles race in Ireland and after that success followed success. In the next few years his triumphs included 4th in the Manx Viking Trophy race; "King of the Hills' in the circuit of Bray, Ireland, event; 30th in the Manx International over three laps of the T.T. course and winning an event in Wirral by over six minutes.

This last win lead [sic] him to be chosen for the Merseyside Division in the gruelling 1,000 miles, seven day Tour of Britain. He came third - winning the Rhyl-Aberystwyth stage.

He came 10th in the next Manx International and set up a lap record of 23.09 m.p.h. His lap time of 1 hour 38.6 secs., was the fastest time in which a cyclist had lapped the T.T. course. He held this record for just 2½ hours until a rider in the Mannin Veg race took it from him. This led to him receiving the best local rider of Cycling Week award which was presented by the then Governor, Sir Ambrose Flux Dundas.

In 1958 at Cardiff, Ron was one of the Island's representatives in the road race (in which Stuart Slack won the bronze medal) and was well up with the leaders. He remembers it was raining heavily and he was feeling pretty miserable. His concentration lapsed and his machine touched the wheel of the rider in front. He crashed and dislocated his shoulder.

Not long after the Games Ron more or less gave up racing but made a comeback in 1961 in preparation for the '62 Empire Games in Australia. The games road race was to be his last event before he retired from cycling and he was all out for a medal but he failed narrowly.

There were only seven riders left at the finish. "I lacked a sprint finish," said Ron, "and I 'sat' on an Irish rider I thought would win, hoping to be pulled through into second position."

"But I choose [sic] wrongly - he wasn't as strong as I thought and he finished 5th and I was 6th."

C.B.

Unknown newspaper, circa. late January, early February 1974.

Text: Nostalgia

This is the team that represented the Isle of Man at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Left to right, standing: Allan Callow (race walking), Ken Kinrade (shooting), Brian Whitehead (athletics team manager), Ron Killey (cycling team manager), Ted Corlett (shooting), Curwen Clague (general team manager and Iom Commonwealth Games Association secretary), Reverend Fred Cubbon (president IoM CGA), Peter Quilliam (shooting), Mike Kelly (cycling), Michael Boulton (swimming team manager), Gordon Gale (cycling).

Front: Derek Harrison (race walking), Tony Aspell (cycling), Graham Young (race walking), Dave McTaggart (shooting), Gill Kennish (swimming), Carol Mead (swimming), Steve Higgins (athletics), Dave Cowell (athletics), Bernie Shimell (cycling) and Tommy Gray (team attache).

Ken Kinrade obviously enjoyed New Zealand, he emigrated out there shortly after the Games. Tommy Gray, the team attache (from New Zealand), is a cousin of former leading athlete and Chit-Chat scribe Peter McElroy.

Gordon Gale, well-known as a cyclist and a regular sports corresponsdent [sic] for Manx Radio, sadly died within three months of this picture being taken, when he collapsed at work in a Ramsey bank.

Graham Young narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's 20-mile race walk when finishing fourth, 35 seconds off the bronze medal, in his Commonwealth Games debut.

The Douglas postman broke his personal best for the distance by almost five minutes in that particular race and went on to finish eighth in Edmonton (1978) and 12th in Brisbane (1982).

Unknown newspaper, circa. early February 1974.

Text: They're back

Looking tanned and fit, the Manx Commonwealth Games team pictured on their arrival at Ronaldsway Airport on Monday, after over 30 hours in the air. On the extreme left is manager Curwen Clague and the Rev. Fred Cubbon, the Commandant is second from the right.

Picture note: Ron is in the front row, fourth from left.

Unknown newspaper, circa. 1979 (based on the headline below - "Need for new police H.Q." which was funded by Tynwald in 1979).

Picture caption: Officials of the Manx Viking Wheelers Cycle Club at their annual meeting held at the Bowling Green Hotel, Douglas, on Thursday.

Picture note: Ron Killey is in the back row, far right..

Text: This photograph, taken in 1952, includes a team of four young cyclists heading off to race in Southern Ireland.

The four, pictured front, are (left to right) Brian Nelson, Malcolm Cockburn, Roy Kennaugh and Derek Cregeen.

It is lilkely they were contesting the Dublin-Galway-Dublin stage race (a round trip of 280 miles), a two-day event in the Wicklow Mountains, or a race on what was the Leinster 200 motorcycle race course contested regularly by Manx ace Jack Wood or local resident Frank Fox.

Brian Nelson, a farm labourer at the time, started cycle racing in 1949 at the age of 17 and is still an active cyclist now, 58 years on!

He lived in Ballasalla, but moved to the metropolis of Douglas after marrying his wife Beryl in 1956, later establishing the Nelson Tarmac business.

Brian was best man to Roy Kennaugh and wife Dorothy. Roy, who died some 16 years ago, is the grandfather of World Junior Scratch Race Champion Peter Kennaugh. His family ran the bakery in Ballasalla - nowadays a one-stop shop of the same name.

Malcolm Cockburn's family ran a grocer's shop in Port Erin and the late Derek Cregeen's father ran a painters and decorators business in Port St Mary.

As all four of these riders were from 'over the bridge' they rode under the name of Manx Road Club South.

The well-wishes at Ronaldsway (note they were permitted on to the apron in front of the aircraft in those days) were follow Manx Road Club members (back row, left to right) Vic 'Dutchy' Holland, John Kelly, Ron Killey, Harold Boyd, Phyliss Quirk (nee Teare) and her husband Kenny Quirk.

Dutchy Holland now resides in Port Victoria, Southern Australia, while John Kelly, who was from Castletown, joined the RAF and has resided in southeast England since his retirement.

Ron Killey, who has not been in the best of health for the past few years, is still the president of the Manx Road Club. The late Harold Boyd and his borther Ray (not pictured) were largely responsible for getting many of the young southside riders into the sport. Harold ran a shoe repair and retail shop at Four Roads, Port St Mary, cycling to and from his home in Port-e-Chee Avenue, Douglas every day.

Phyliss and Kenny Quirk were both regular competitors. They reside close to the Castletown Bypass, near the start and finish line for the Southern 100.

Mrs Joan Collins (pictured below), who appeared with follow members of Castletown Lawn Tennis Club in last week's Nostalgia Corner, is still a resident of the Abbotswood Nursing Home in Ballasalla.

Now very frail, she will be 89 next month.

Her husband John, who died in the 1980s was the president of the Isle of Man Lawn Tennis Association.

Isle of Man Examiner, circa. 2010.

Text: The short journey to South Wales for the Isle of Man's debut appearance in the Commonwealth Games in 1958 was a very different experience to the which [sic] our team is currently sampling 4,200 miles away in India.

Then known as the British Empire and Commonwealth Games (generally shortened to Empire Games), the 1958 event was based around Cardiff and featured a Manx team of 13 - including officials.

The entire Manx team for the Cardiff Games was male and consisted of six cyclists, a single boxer, and two athletes.

Sprint athlete Dursley Stott, the current honorary president of the Isle of Man Commonwealth Games Association, had the honour of being the first Manx competitor to participate in the Games, while cyclist Stuart Slack surpassed all expectations of our fledgling nation when he finished third in the road race, missing out on a silver medal by the width of a tyre to Frank Brazier of Australia.

The Isle of Man has added six more medals since, including three golds. The first of these went to Peter Buckley when he won a gruelling 120-mile road race in humid and at times extremely wet conditions in Jamaica during the 1966 Games, while Nigel Kelly took gold in the Olympic Skeet shooting competition at the Edinburgh event 20 years later.

Another 20 years on, Mark Cavendish won gold in March 2006 when he famously paraded the Manx flag after his stirring win in the scratch race on the track in Melbourne, Australia.

The Island's lone silver medal was won by this year's team captain, rifle shooter Dave Moore, at the 1998 Games in Kuala Lumpur, while bronzes have been achieved by swimmer Alex Solly (nee Jackson) 1970 Edinburgh, Stewart Watterson (rifle shooting) 1978 Edmonton, with a joint bronze for Trevor Boyles and Dave Walton (Olympic Trap Pairs) 2006 Melbourne.

It should not be forgotten that Manx born swimmer Shelagh Ratcliffe won silver and bronze at the 1970 Games event when representing England.

There were no purpose built apartment blocks in Cardiff, where the Manx team stayed in wooden huts on a nearby RAF base, pictured as follows: (back row l-r) cyclists 'Dutchy' Holland, Reg Quayle, athlete Dursley Stott, cyclists Stuart Slack, Roger Kelly, Fred Brew and Ron Killey. (Front) boxer Jackie Osborne, athletics team manager Johnny Quine, marathon runner Bill Kelly, cycling team manager Harold Boyd, general team manager Arthur Currie.

Missing from this line-up are chef de mission Curwen Clague, regarded as the driving force behind the Manx participation in the Empire Games and the formation of the Commonwealth Games Association of the Isle of Man, together with the original president of the CGA Iom Reverend Fred Cubbon, a hardworking fundraiser.

Next week we'll be taking a look at the team which travelled to the 1974 Games in Christchurch, New Zeland.