Ian Cammish: Time Trialling 'Legend' / 'icon' / 'wannabe' / 'has-been' / whatever floats your boat.
The what, why and wherefore of British Time Trialling as seen through the eyes of me … Ian Cammish, holder of over 50 National Cycling Championships and Records. Or ... the aftermath of an extended college project, “how to create a web-site” by son Jack, aged 17, Hills Road College, Cambridge. (I think winning and breaking over 50 National Championships and records were easier!).
“I could write a book” I said. But Peter Whitfield, author of Twelve Champions, The Condor Years and more, told me “there’s no money in it” so for anyone who’s interested here’s a totally free, unexpurgated insight into time trialling through the ages from yours truly … Ian Cammish aged 55 ¼.
Over the forty-plus years I've been cycling, a lot of influential people have helped me achieve what I set out to do but inevitably, over the period of time, we have all each gone our own separate ways. This is just one way of expressing my gratitude to you all. If it also brings back fond memories of yesteryear to any time trialling enthusiasts who happen to stumble on the site, then so much the better :-)
The demise of
After 75 years in publication, during which its circulation peaked at 2 MILLION copies per week, the curtain has finally been drawn on the Dandy … surely the second greatest children’s comic of all time. Over recent years demand has plummeted to around 8000 copies per week and its publishers have reluctantly agreed to pull the plug on production (of the hard copy format at least) meaning it follows in the footsteps of the greatest ever British tradition in children’s entertainment, the Testing Times, which found itself up the swany without a paddle a couple of years ago when it was found that the books couldn't be balanced, supply significantly exceeded demand, too many cooks spoilt the broth and circulation dropped to single figures … per issue.
Cadbury Biggins, one of Britain’s current top roadmen, along with brave Dales Ford (his mentor, advisor and chief bottle-washer) were last night reported to be heading up a ‘Bring back the Dandy and Testing Times’ campaign with a view to put the 'Great' back in 'Britain' following the inevitable after effects of George Osbourne's recent mini-budget.
