Re: [CR]Talking about Beryl Burton

(Example: Humor:John Pergolizzi)

From: Jerry & Liz Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Roy H. Drinkwater" <roydrink@mac.com>, "classic list" <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "Brandon Ives" <monkeylad@mac.com>
References: <a05100301b9733e12d276@[192.168.1.1]> <a05111702b97379f01bfc@[10.0.1.2]>
Subject: Re: [CR]Talking about Beryl Burton
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 22:13:32 -0500


I think that she was not only the greatest female British rider ever, but arguably the greatest female rider from any nation. And stories abound about her trouncing some very good male cyclists in time trial events.

Regards,

Jerry Moos,
Houston, TX


----- Original Message -----
From: Brandon Ives
To: "Roy H. Drinkwater"


<Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2002 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [CR]Talking about Beryl Burton


> At 4:33 PM -0400 8/4/02, Roy H. Drinkwater wrote:
> >I find it pretty interesting, others?
>
> Abso-freakin-lutely interesting, thanks Roy. I think Beryl is one of
> the most important figures in cycling's history, but alas being a
> member of the "fairer sex" I doubt she'll ever get the kudos she
> deserves. I've read quite a bit by her and about her and every time
> I'm done I feel inspired.
> enjoy,
> Brandon"monkeyman"Ives
> Having a post-Rose Bowl-ride beer
> and backporch loiter in SB, CA