I've been a biker from the age of 17, a long time ago, and have also ridden Motocross, but no way could I ride speedway. Although I might be persuaded to try, with some tuition!!
Not sure what decade this video is from. 70’s, I guess. In the late 80’s I spent a month or so with my English girlfriend in her Kentishtown flat. We met in NYC. Where I’m from. During that in London I went up to Hackney to watch speedway twice. I vaguely remember sitting on the grass and drinking a lot of beer with some very friendly Brit’s. They were curious about American flat track racing. But mostly we just drank. And drank. Good times! London in the 80’s was very cool. But so was NYC in the 80’s.
I loved going to the Speedway as a small kid, my Grandparents used to take me to Wimbledon, a bottle of pop, hotdog, and standing on the first corner, the noise and the smell was amazing.
I loved going Hackney speedway with my friends on a Friday night in the 60's. I also loved watching Val, John and Pete on Blue Peter when I got home from school. Great times.
John and Peter did so well, anyone that has never been on a speedway bike would have no idea of the power and speed those bikes reach in a very confined space. Heroes of their time.
A powerful argument, @turboslag however, we'll have to agree to differ, the Woolard was very knowledgeable, however, I'm going to go with Noakes. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours
@@christopherobrien3441 And to you. Without wishing to argue, I feel it reasonable to further explain my choice. John Noakes was only ever a kids TV presenter, Woollard presented a wide range of serious programs in a very articulate and clear style. Both are a sad loss to the world and our British way of life though.
I had forgot all about this until now, I was at this meeting and remember the Blue Peter filming, Terry Barclay was the son of George who rode for West Ham, I remember him tuning his bike where they lived in Plaistow, Len Silver was the best promoter HACKNEY ever had, a hard worker, and dedicated to the sport, with a natural talent for getting publicity, still loves his speedway at Rye House.
Shame Rye House has closed down now. I follwed Len through his time there and when I was a kid at Hackney. Always remember him throwing the sixpence into the crowd at the start of the meeting.
I was a big Speedway fan in the '70s and I remember being disappointed I missed this, being long before even video recorders were about so this is the first time I've seen it. RUclips is brilliant!! Ps back then I supported the Ipswich Witches.
I believe this is a live edition of Blue Peter from 10th April 1972. That day's show started with a demo of some reclining massage chairs, before the speedway film, then Freda the tortoise was taken out of retirement and bathed, after which there was a Noah's ark crocodiles make before the show ended with the National Girl Guides Festival of Songs winners singing 'If you're happy and you know it' round the campfire (before anyone asks it wasn't the occasion when the studio caught fire!).
Speedway was a great sport back in those days. Not so great anymore sadly
Anyone can spin the back end out but it’s a different ball game to keep maximising grip at the same time
I've been a biker from the age of 17, a long time ago, and have also ridden Motocross, but no way could I ride speedway. Although I might be persuaded to try, with some tuition!!
Just here to talk about yourself again then ?
@peterherrington3300 Just trying to emphasise how difficult speedway riding is, ffs!!!
Not sure what decade this video is from. 70’s, I guess. In the late 80’s I spent a month or so with my English girlfriend in her Kentishtown flat. We met in NYC. Where I’m from. During that in London I went up to Hackney to watch speedway twice. I vaguely remember sitting on the grass and drinking a lot of beer with some very friendly Brit’s. They were curious about American flat track racing. But mostly we just drank. And drank. Good times! London in the 80’s was very cool. But so was NYC in the 80’s.
I'd pay a lot of money to see if Jeremy Clarkson would be so brave or capable. 😂
Is that len Silver
Brilliant to see what the Blue Peter team did 50 years ago. Todays children will be watching programmes about gender reassignment i bet.
I loved going to the Speedway as a small kid, my Grandparents used to take me to Wimbledon, a bottle of pop, hotdog, and standing on the first corner, the noise and the smell was amazing.
Bloody hell. John & Peter on Speedway bikes. I don’t remember this on Blue Peter. It can’t have been aired…oh, it was…🤘🏻
@toucheturtle3840 I used to watch Blue Peter all the time with these presenters but i don't remember seeing this either.
Pair of legends.
When England was England! 🏴🏴🏴
Shut up racist
Amazing, dropping a clutch on a speedway bike, they did so well.
real tv heros
Those were the good old days.
When presenters were up for anything,, 💪
My Dads cousin rode for the hawks , his name was Les Mcgillvary , great track and stadium .
I loved going Hackney speedway with my friends on a Friday night in the 60's. I also loved watching Val, John and Pete on Blue Peter when I got home from school. Great times.
John and Peter did so well, anyone that has never been on a speedway bike would have no idea of the power and speed those bikes reach in a very confined space. Heroes of their time.
Brilliant stuff! Sadly due to OH&S 'Wombles' this would never be allowed today!......
Speedway is alot harder than it looks. My brother was great at grasstrack but found speedway very difficult and gave it up
And a bit of Val looking pretty sexy at the end BrrrmmBrrmmm
My Dad used to take me to Hackney Wick in the 60’s. I’ve got a poster somewhere. ‘ make it a date on Friday at 8 ‘ !
Brilliant tv show from a brilliant age. Well done to John & Peter for even attempting to ride speedway. 👍👍👍🇬🇧👍
I had a go at speedway in 2023, it’s much harder than it looks.
@@TimGuitarcouk Where?
Uncle Len what a man. Never to be forgotten
Imagine kids TV presenters doing this today, they would brick their pants...
I love you tube. 2 minutes ago I was watching and listening to dark techno, now im here! Xx
Lol aahhh the days of standing on the foot pegs, they don’t even put there left foot down in the bends anymore and are always sat down👏🏻🏍
I think that they were very brave to try riding speedway bikes!!! It wouldn't be allowed today.
How times have changed, Len said not to sit on the saddle, today they all do.
R.I.P John Noakes +
The greatest tv presenter of all time.
Not even close, it was William Woollard.
A powerful argument, @turboslag however, we'll have to agree to differ, the Woolard was very knowledgeable, however, I'm going to go with Noakes. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours
@@christopherobrien3441 And to you. Without wishing to argue, I feel it reasonable to further explain my choice. John Noakes was only ever a kids TV presenter, Woollard presented a wide range of serious programs in a very articulate and clear style. Both are a sad loss to the world and our British way of life though.
A can of Heinz baked beans and a portion of mushy peas will produce the same sound I find
I do speedway
I had forgot all about this until now, I was at this meeting and remember the Blue Peter filming, Terry Barclay was the son of George who rode for West Ham, I remember him tuning his bike where they lived in Plaistow, Len Silver was the best promoter HACKNEY ever had, a hard worker, and dedicated to the sport, with a natural talent for getting publicity, still loves his speedway at Rye House.
remember this well - speedway on the Beeb, eh !
Shame Rye House has closed down now. I follwed Len through his time there and when I was a kid at Hackney. Always remember him throwing the sixpence into the crowd at the start of the meeting.
I was a big Speedway fan in the '70s and I remember being disappointed I missed this, being long before even video recorders were about so this is the first time I've seen it. RUclips is brilliant!! Ps back then I supported the Ipswich Witches.
I believe this is a live edition of Blue Peter from 10th April 1972. That day's show started with a demo of some reclining massage chairs, before the speedway film, then Freda the tortoise was taken out of retirement and bathed, after which there was a Noah's ark crocodiles make before the show ended with the National Girl Guides Festival of Songs winners singing 'If you're happy and you know it' round the campfire (before anyone asks it wasn't the occasion when the studio caught fire!).
This is great stuff! Do you have the full episode by any chance?
Brilliant, thanks for posting - I miss Waterden Road so much!