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Introducing
Name Val Peachey
Born 12 December 1942
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Joined the De Laune Cycling Club 11 March, 1976
What did you do before cycling Netball, hockey, tennis.
What type of cycling have you Club runs, touring and time trialling
participated in
My father Sam Lawrence, Tony
and Beryl Burton - a prolific
Has anyone had an influence on champion but always had time to
your cycling career
speak to anyone at an event
whether fast or slow.
Scores of tours taken but the most
memorable was an early tandem
tour to Lynton/Lynmouth with my
sister and Dad in 1953. It took
place a few months after the
devastating floods which almost
What has been your most washed the village of Lynmouth
memorable touring experience
out to sea. Our hotel 'Rock House'
was saved but the rest of the
village was like a war zone. We
tried not to let it spoil our tour which
encompassed beautiful scenery,
with sunny and warm weather, but
hilly in places.
What racing performances are you
particularly proud of 3 place ride
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from 10 finishers in Rosslyn
What racing performances are Ladies 12 hr 1961 helped by Tony
you particularly proud of (on a bike) Fred & Di Peachey (on
a motor bike), Reg & Min Dawkins
(in a baby Austin car). A
wonderful day never to be
forgotten.
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