We learnt recently that E.V. Ernie Mitchell, Scottish star of the 1950’s has passed away. As a tribute to him we thought we would re-run the interview he gave us last year where he told us about being the first man in the country to break the two-hour mark for 50 miles, virtually owning the pursuit crown and motor pacing behind his brother’s bus …
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Ernie Mitchell – Scottish Star of the 50’s
by Ed Hood. First published October 22, 2013.