Len (on right) relaxing, again.... Charlie Charlton and John Pamflit (right)?

I am due the cost of the 'coke' in 1952. Any idea of whom the name of my helper is, or where I can find him? My settlement is due, I must pay the sum before my finality!

As mentioned a few weeks ago I'm attaching some old photographs from the 50s, the Team Pursuit was me, Johnny Wooldridge, Don White and I think Doug or Mike Stafford. I like the one of my dear old friend Ken Hill with the American sprinter Jackie Heid. The club dinner must have been about 1953, you can just make out Ken Fuller and Dot standing at the back. The dinner picture was taken with a 'proper' camera the photographer removed the lens cap and told us to remain still for about 30secs.

Wishing all De Laune members a very Happy Christmas

Kind regards

Bert Wason

Alan Constable, Bill Smith and Martin Ferris in the front and two other unidentifiable riders behind.

(left to right) Alan Constable, Martin Ferris, Roy Chittleborough, Bert Collins and Bill Smith

This was taken in La Ciotat (not far from Marseille in France).  About seven De Laune members went on a cycling holiday in France and after taking an overnight train from Paris to Avignon we reached the Mediterranean coast at La Ciotat.

While we were there, we agreed to help haul one the local’s boats out of the harbour.  On the left side of the boat, you can just make out Mick Jenner, Bill Smith, John Preston and Alan Constable.  Alan Rowe is on the other side.

Derek Morse, Alan Jackson, Ken Knapman and Len Danby on the Island! Isle of Man 1951

I also have some of his medals from when he was a Judge or similar at Commonwealth games etc but these are family heirlooms so will be kept for the moment but not sure of in the future. Best Wishes, Martin Itter

Came across this picture of myself at my last club hill climb probably 1953 on Brasted Hill, it's the same Gillott frame and handlebars that I ride today.

I wish everybody riding the De Laune Club Hill Climb this year the very best of luck, it was my very first race about 1949 I think.

Best regards

Bert Wason

Hillclimb 1989

Club run to Caterham 1914 the only face I know is the second from the right that of John Giles Senior, you can see the likeness in his son the late John Giles.

Charlie Carlton and Mark Ballamy in full flight in the early fifties (53/54?)...

Dave King looking fast

Dave King, Alan or John Starsmere

Mark Ballamy in the 1949 club hill climb - Brasted Hill, He was fastest until the time keeper (Chip) could not believe his time and added one minute - he never rode another hill climb!

Dave King (funny hat), John Cole (to the right of Dave King), Alan or John Starsmere (above John Cole), Steve Valentine (funny socks), ? (bloke standing on sign)

Richard McFarland, Steve White, Steve Valentine, Charlie Carlton & ?

This this was 1994 at Leicester, Junior Sprint medallists. If only Richard St. Pierre had carried on riding! 3rd to James Taylor and Chris Hoy - not a bad day out!

Phil French

60th Anniversary ride - 1949

Mick Peel - his 1st race the Kentish Wheelers Novices 22 March 1959. 1:7:49 for 12th place & 2nd Team

Ken Fuller - uphill Champion - Bec CC Hill Climb 1962

Ken Fuller - downhill Champion - De Laune Cyclo-Cross Biggin Hill 1959

Roy Savery - 1960?