July 17th

July 17th, 1928

Jeff Munro departed from Bourke Street, Sydney, beginning his attempt to circumnavigate Australia and win the Maudes Trophy.
Jeff Munro

July 17th, 1949

Freddie Frith wins the Belgian Grand Prix riding a Velocette, his fourth consecutive win enroute to the 1949 350cc World Championship. He won the fifth and final race too.
During the war Sgt. Freddie Frith taught officers and NCOs how to ride cross-country.
Freddie Frith

July 17th, 1987

Marjorie Cottle departed this life.
Regarded as the greatest of all female riders, she rode for B.S.A. for many years.
"Her collection of cups, medals and other trophies is immense."
"She was still riding around Chester in her '80s"
Marjorie Cottle

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