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Having read John McCrink’s Liston Bell article I wonder if you would head to Devon to interview Tim Dallaway and family? He won the pre-74 class last year and is contesting the pre-65 class this season. He is riding his ex-Roger Neale Triumph Mettisse in the champ races but also rides BSA and Maico.

Another item I think you would enjoy printing is a feature on the PDS Triumph bikes built down here in Yeovil. They were devised by Martin Perrett and Mike David, both long-time scramble riders/supporters. I know there have been a few Triumph/Maico specials built over the years but not like these.

If you find a photo of one you will see the rear sprocket

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