I've been digging around in my archives and found a few interesting cuttings and photos that have brought back the memories of when Norton were pretty much unbeatable on the 'cross scene (at least in 1984 anyway!)

Paul Sleaford in Norton's Tokina colours during the 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross


Darrell Bradbury during the 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross
-Whernside was steeper in those days!


Mick Stenton-not sure when or where,
I think that is Mike Johnson from Coalville behind
Matt Rigby at the madison in the Gilbert's back garden!


David Beresford no idea where or when?


Norton Wheelers win the team trophy at the 3 Peaks in 1984-
(presented by Mike Harding)
(Team:Left to right- Paul Sleaford, Darrell Bradbury, Russell Beresford)
Sporting the new sponsor's gear holding the 3 peaks Team Winners Tankard and the Yorkshire Points Trophy 1984


Norton win the Yorkshire Points Series -
presentation by Graham Snowdon and Colin Wilcock
(Team: Russell Beresford, Mick Stenton and Mick Fairest)


One of my most memorable races-battling it out with Mick Stenton in the snow (Myrtle Park, Bingley 1984)


High Green- Sheffield 1984


Smirnoff Scramble- Harlow


Just to prove it- we were the National Champions in 1984!!)


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