Ferrari etc, ultimately retiring with his French wife to Calpe in Spain, indulging his passion for boats, and the less dangerous pastime of boules. Although a highly competent trial and ISDT rider, it is still somewhat anomalous that Les is still not accepted as one of the UKs
Richard Coleman
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greatest all-rounders. More importantly though, he will long be remembered as a superb ambassador for motorcycle sport, and for always behaving like a Champion should. With thanks to Mike Jackson, on whose contribution this obituary has been based.
He encouraged Harry, his son with a selection of machines from a little Yamaha up to a modern Gas Gas. Harry went on to expert status and represented the South Midland centre in several Inter centre team trials as a youth. Richard was always there at events to look out for him. Rich will be much missed at trials and our thoughts go out to his family at this sad time.
A sad day for everyone in the South Midland centre with the passing of Richard Coleman . Richard joined the Berkhamsted club some years ago and rode in trials for many years. He rode a good selection of bikes and was always ready with a smile or a joke at events. He ran a successful car paintshop business in Hemel Hempstead and was always a friendly face at trials.
Normandy Motor Cycle Club - Ray Thomas Sidecar Trial
Q By Richard Thomas Hon Secretary & Clerk of the course The Normandy MCC would like to Thank the Following Helpers, Officials, Observers and Sponsors. Terry Crabtree, Karen Crabtree, Steve, Dave Wiffen, Sarah Hammond, Peter Crummett, Neal Walsh, Graham Tickner, Stephen Richards, Tig, Bob Brown, Rupert Kemp, Perry Meeten, Andy Wood, Bob Miles,
Ian George, Robin Shapland, John Budgen, Steve Cozens, Mandy Frearson, Jane Bleddyn, Maggie Dagger, Debbie Merrell, Roger Waite, Gary Stewart, Rowan Stewart, Daniel Walsh. Plus the Officials: Graham Hill, Mick Auger, Nik Everitt, Mat Price, ACU Steward Phil Sparkes, SE Centre Steward Steve Moore, Photographer Andy Withers. Sponsors: Abbott & Keane Family's, AMS
Porta Looes, Hookwoods T C, Methold Vehicle Hire, The Morton Family, NBN Catering, PBS Services, Sidcup & DMCC, S.E. Centre ACU, Surrey Schoolboy's TC, SY Services, Thames MCC, The Sporting Motor Cyclist, Woods Family Butchers, Wey Valley Advanced Motorcyclist. We Thank Every One of YOU for your Help and Support in holding this event and hopefully see you all again March 2021.
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