OK here we go . . . . . . . .

The magazine was "Irish Cyclist & Motor Cyclist", an excellent weekly which ran from 1895 to 1930.

The quote came from a TT review article in the issue dated June 23, 1920.

That year, the Senior was won by Tommy de la Hay on a works Sunbeam at 51.79mph, while the fastest lap, and a record, was by George Dance on another factory Sunbeam at 55.62mph.

The road surfaces were thoroughly nasty.

Like Jimmy Simpson in later years, George led several TTs and set fastest laps, but usually blew the motor . . . . . . . .

Had there been a prize, Nick J of course came nearest to winning it :!:

Thought - would his dad Allan have been spectating :?:

Oh it is fun to be an anorak :!: :!: