Opinion

THE 200KPH POSTIE

Mike Riddell figured he too could set a Land Speed Record on ‘some sort of bike’. And over a few beers he convinced an old mate, Don Kidd, they should give it a shot

11 September 2019

Words: AMCN

Photos: AMCN

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