BILL WILKINSON – 1941 – 2025
It is with great sadness that Trials Guru announces the passing of Bill Wilkinson, the last British trials rider to win the Scottish Six Days Trial on a British built machine, the 250cc Greeves Anglian, WWC169F in 1969.
Bill was a true Yorkshire character, who called a ‘spade a spade’ and wasn’t afraid to say so! He was quick-witted and enjoyed the company of like-minded individuals. He rode for the Greeves factory from 1960 until 1971, when he switched to ride for OSSA Moto UK under the ownership of Peter Fletcher. When he rode for the Greeves factory, he never had a written contract, it was done by the shake of a hand, because Bill’s word was his bond.
Bill Wilkinson will be sorely missed in the world of trials, he was a national, British Experts and SSDT winner. Our sincere condolences go to his brother Mick, his wife Pearl and his Son, Andrew and Daughter, Michelle and the extended Wilkinson family. (Photos courtesy of Jean Caillou, France)
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Don’t forget to click onto the YOU TUBE videos of Itchy Boots – there are a ton of great ones, last night we watched her trip to Madagasca – where the roads in places were more like Trials Sections. What an amazing lady.
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