Some may have heard part of this story... before.
Derny Driver.
In this photo, the sponsor on Reg's knicks... G.S. Ignis caught my eye.
Was in Paris at Cipale Velodrome, in preparation to ride "Gran Prix" to fill in for Danny Clark.
Got introduced, which led to me to training with the French Olympic Team (coached by Louis Gerardin)
Got to talk and sprint with Morelon (often), and later was a member of the Police Club Team.
(To get around the Olympic rulings, the Olympic riders were Gendarmerie,
they never wore a uniform, or walked the beat. but were paid as cops)
The Club rooms were in the Ile de la Cite area, next to Notre Dame at the central Police station.
After being there a couple of months, an Italian (a Don type) who seemed to be an official at the Club
indicated to one of his people to speak to me (English), in broken translation, I was offered a three
year contract to ride with the new, to be formed, G.S. Ignis 3-man Track Team
(Ignis dropped out sponsoring in 1970 and wanted back in) and to be based at Lake Como.
Great salary, and perks.
It was the very first break I had seen since arriving in Europe. Being young, and unfamiliar,
I thought heading down there, for so long into the remotes, would be no good, so I respectfully declined.
At an age where 3 years was a lifetime, and signing contracts, was serious business.
Only bit of real financial assistance I had been offered for most of my career.
Pretty well supported myself, ran solo, and owed no nobody.
Don't think I was thinking too straight then. Seems like a long time ago now.
Reg's decision to go 6-Day would seem the best way to go.
Sprinters may have been the "Princes of the Park" but the money was in the Sixes.
Wondering what Reg's thoughts on G.S. Ignis were, at the time?