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Geoff Duke:
The Stylish Champion
Mick Walker
This, the fifth in a series aimed at covering the
careers of the world’s greatest motorcycle
champions, highlights the man who was the first post-war
superstar on two wheels, Geoff Duke.
Geoff Duke: The Stylish Champion is the story of
the man who set new standards and dominated the World
Championship scene, first on British Nortons and
later Italian Gileros during the first half of the
1950s, gaining six titles in all.
Duke was the first man to win three 500cc world titles
in succession, the first motorcyclist to win the
coveted Sportsman of the Year award, and only the
second motorcyclist to be honoured with an OBE.
Additionally, he set new standards of smoothness,
which remain unsurpassed to the present day, and
pioneered the use of a one-piece leather racing suit.
Upon his retirement from racing at the end of 1959,
he was to remain closely involved in the sport and
at various times carried out the tasks of consultant,
team manager, clerk of the course – he was
a true ambassador.
Geoff Duke: The Stylish Champion is lavishly illustrated
with many previously unpublished photographs, making
it a must-read for any motorcycling fan.
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