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Bill Snelling reflects on his lifetime passion for two-wheeling in this entertaining, motorcycle-themed autobiography. He recalls the decades of motorcycling mayhem, mud and madness that have characterised his 70-odd years iliving the dream, from the early days at Arthur Lavington's Velo shop to pounding the long-distance trials and the many race circuits he has ridden. Bill admits he was better off-road than on tarmac, but, he did win one race! He went on to work for Motorcycle Sport magazine, and as a despatch rider, before moving permanently to the Isle of Man. A great read for anyone interested in British motorcycle sports.

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An absolute must for any rider - Triple --- a book to browse at you leisure - Roadholder --- very interesting - On The Level --- Motorcycles, Mates and Memories is an ideal example of what a motorcycle-themed autobiography can be ... brings the golden years of British motorcycling to life. ... this book would be a welcome present any time of year. - Fishtail (USA) --- Bill Snelling's book is all about motorcycles, mates and memories. It is exactly what it says on the tin, and, similar to all his previous publications, is an interesting, light-hearted but factual read. - Isle of Man Examiner --- It is an excellent read from start to finish, written in a humble and self-deprecating style and easily dipped in and out of. It should be at the top of everybody's reading list! - Ian Kerr --- A fascinating and interesting read - Old Bike Mart --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Jonathan Hill - freelance --- a great little book busting with nostalgia. - Sump --- full of anecdotes ... a pleasant book to read detailing in a concise way a very full life packed with motorcycling, and is proof that characters abound in our sport. - Fishtail --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group --- Subtitled Recalling sixty years of fun in British motorcycle sport , this small softcover book is that and more. - Bike Rider Magazine

An absolute must for any rider - Triple --- a book to browse at you leisure - Roadholder --- very interesting - On The Level --- Motorcycles, Mates and Memories is an ideal example of what a motorcycle-themed autobiography can be ... brings the golden years of British motorcycling to life. ... this book would be a welcome present any time of year. - Fishtail (USA) --- Bill Snelling's book is all about motorcycles, mates and memories. It is exactly what it says on the tin, and, similar to all his previous publications, is an interesting, light-hearted but factual read. - Isle of Man Examiner --- It is an excellent read from start to finish, written in a humble and self-deprecating style and easily dipped in and out of. It should be at the top of everybody's reading list! - Ian Kerr --- A fascinating and interesting read - Old Bike Mart --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Jonathan Hill - freelance --- a great little book busting with nostalgia. - Sump --- full of anecdotes ... a pleasant book to read detailing in a concise way a very full life packed with motorcycling, and is proof that characters abound in our sport. - Fishtail

An absolute must for any rider - Triple --- a book to browse at you leisure - Roadholder --- very interesting - On The Level --- Motorcycles, Mates and Memories is an ideal example of what a motorcycle-themed autobiography can be ... brings the golden years of British motorcycling to life. ... this book would be a welcome present any time of year. - Fishtail (USA) --- Bill Snelling's book is all about motorcycles, mates and memories. It is exactly what it says on the tin, and, similar to all his previous publications, is an interesting, light-hearted but factual read. - Isle of Man Examiner --- It is an excellent read from start to finish, written in a humble and self-deprecating style and easily dipped in and out of. It should be at the top of everybody's reading list! - Ian Kerr --- A fascinating and interesting read - Old Bike Mart --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Jonathan Hill - freelance --- a great little book busting with nostalgia. - Sump --- full of anecdotes ... a pleasant book to read detailing in a concise way a very full life packed with motorcycling, and is proof that characters abound in our sport. - Fishtail --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group

"An absolute must for any rider - Triple --- a book to browse at you leisure - Roadholder --- very interesting - On The Level --- Motorcycles, Mates and Memories is an ideal example of what a motorcycle-themed autobiography can be ... brings the golden years of British motorcycling to life. ... this book would be a welcome present any time of year. - Fishtail (USA) --- Bill Snelling's book is all about motorcycles, mates and memories. It is exactly what it says on the tin, and, similar to all his previous publications, is an interesting, light-hearted but factual read. - Isle of Man Examiner --- It is an excellent read from start to finish, written in a humble and self-deprecating style and easily dipped in and out of. It should be at the top of everybody's reading list! - Ian Kerr --- A fascinating and interesting read - Old Bike Mart --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Jonathan Hill - freelance --- a great little book busting with nostalgia. - Sump --- full of anecdotes ... a pleasant book to read detailing in a concise way a very full life packed with motorcycling, and is proof that characters abound in our sport. - Fishtail --- Not surprisingly, after such an eventful life, Bill has compiled many anecdotes of bikes he has ridden and people he has met, resulting in a very good and entertaining read. - Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group --- Subtitled ""Recalling sixty years of fun in British motorcycle sport"", this small softcover book is that and more. - Bike Rider Magazine"

Author Information

Bill Snelling was unexpectedly born in Tunbridge Wells to a Maidstone family for whom a motorcycle combination was a way of life. He went to work at Arthur Lavington's Velo shop at the age of 15, getting a thorough grounding in all things Veloce, including the LE (which he hated!). Bill rode long-distance trails (mainly on Velo) with a fair degree of success, then branched into racing, also Velo-mounted. Bill has now written several books on the TT, worked as a columnist for Motorcycle Weekly, and is a photo archivist and TT/MGP historian. He has lived on the Isle of Man for over 40 years, is married, and tries to relive his motorcycling youth at every opportunity!

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