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 :-)
At last ... something on the site worth reading!
A week or so ago, at the Wychwood Road Club 36 mile time trial (won incidentally by the great Andy Wilkinson), Peter Whitfield launched the release of his latest book 'Time Speed and Truth' which tells the story of Time Trialling since its inception in 1890.
Alf Engers, Martyn Roach and Glenn Longland were amongst those present ... see photos below.
The book really is a great read and includes lots of pictures and photographs to help tell the story.
If you liked Bernard Thompson’s book ‘Alpaca to Skinsuit – 50 years of time trialling’ then this is classic ‘must-have’ read. Bernard's book is now fetching well over £100 a copy … just do a Google search and see for yourself! You can grab yourself the latest piece of time trialling history for something considerably less ... ie for only £25 including p & p. Contact Peter at peterwychwood@hotmail.co.uk
Peter Whitfield (left) and the legend that is ... Alf Engers.
Former BBAR and multi-National Champion Martyn Roach with Alf.
More legends than you can shake a stick at ... Andy Wilkinson and Glenn Longland.
