AURORA TO ARIEL

THE MOTORCYCLING EXPLOITS OF J GRAHAM OATES - A PIONER MANX MOTORCYCLIST

Snelling Bill , Baxter Raymond

In an action-packed career that spanned over two decades, Manxman J. Graham Oates carved a unique niche for himself in the world of motorcycling. Amongst his many and varied exploits were: WWI... Read more
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In an action-packed career that spanned over two decades, Manxman J. Graham Oates carved a unique niche for himself in the world of motorcycling.

Amongst his many and varied exploits were:

  • WWI despatch rider - 1914 - 1916
  • Motorcycle Manufacturer - The Aurora - 1919
  • ACU Six Days Trial competitor 1920 - 1922
  • TT rider - Ultra Lightweight TT - 1924
  • Trans Canada pioneer - First coast-to-coast trip in Canada - 1928
  • Inaugural World outboard motorboat record holder - 1930
  • First person to reach the Hudson Bay on a tyred vehicle - 1932
  • Multiple International Six Day Trial medallist 1933 - 1939
  • One of the founders of despatch rider training in WWII - 1939

Product specification

Binding
In paperback
Pages
106
ISBN / EAN
0952112604
Languages
English
Publication date
03/1993
Dimensions
21 x 20 x 0,5 cm

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