Who passed theirs? - Page 2

garinda · 27-03-2007, 16:25

I passed mine.

I was twelve, as I wasn't allowed a bike until then. Before that I just had my customised wheelchair, which I rescued from the tip, and for which you didn't need a cycling proficency test, just a big strong girl to push you up and down the lane.

flashy · 27-03-2007, 16:32

i seem to remember taking my bike into st nicholas' when i was there, maybe i passed maybe i didnt, who knows

i love going out on my bike in the summer with reece....hence the footballers legs i have (or as my nan used to say 'rib crushers')

Margaret Pilkington · 27-03-2007, 19:01

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Originally Posted by lettie

I passed mine in about 1977 or 78. It was done as part of the summer Playscheme which used to take place on Highams playing field. I have no idea what became of my certificate but I bet my mum or dad will have it somewhere.

Blooming heck, that was the year I qualified as a nurse.......that really makes me feel old!

grego · 27-03-2007, 19:06

I think they'd stopped it by the time I had a bike, think Lettie was in the Observer with her certificate in the 70's if my memory serves me well.

katex · 27-03-2007, 19:06

Seem to remember doing some sort of official test, with my new Ladybird bike, in Peel Park playground, which would be around .... mmmmmmm .. 1951/52 !!, but that's all..

garinda · 27-03-2007, 23:11

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Originally Posted by katex

Seem to remember doing some sort of official test, with my new Ladybird bike, in Peel Park playground, which would be around .... mmmmmmm .. 1951/52 !!, but that's all..

I suppose once you'd got that, you had a good excuse to be behind the bike sheds with the boys.