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Random Pro Race In Belgium

A short break in Belgium turned out to be a surprise highlight of what also turned out to be a very sad year.

Driving from Yorkshire to Kent coast and across to Ostend it was sheer pot luck if I would see any race or any level. Don’t remember how I found enough information to get to the right West Flanders town at the right time to catch a genuine Pro Kermesse - but I did.

Not only that but also have a decent camera with enough valuable colour film to ensure the memories stayed over the following decades.

Despite having the photos I still cannot identify the town or the exact date but the year is pretty certain ... 1967.

Part 1 - The Preparation

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The sport shop has postcards, caps, medals .. and dried fish!

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They may be pros but they still need a spare tyre and pump in these events.

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I should know who this is .. assuming those Dutch colours indicate a former champion.

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No pre-race preparations - and has he forgotten his pump?

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Could this possibly be ..... ?

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