ALAN HENDERSON
27.07.1931 - 1.9.2006
Dad - seeking out 'the shade' with a can of gin & tonic in his hand!It was my Dad who first got me into cycling as a sport and a hobby. I remember helping him do up an old Carlton bike that had laying out the back of our house for ages. After rubbing the frame down a new coat of paint was applied courtesy of 'Dupli-Color', Flame Red was the colour. New adjusters for the brakes were needed and then it was ready to ride. Carlton Cycles became my favourite make of bike and then came Christmas 1972 and the arrival of the Carlton 'Corsa', a lovely metallic green machine, a new bike which I loved. I rode and polished the 'Corsa' with Turtle Wax it until it probably fell apart, I can still smell the polish now. Later came the Carlton 'Pro' with it beautiful Lagoon Blue colour. See the Carltons here.
With Nick, 1961.
Dad riding his Raleigh Clubman, 1983
Dad worried about the cows, 1983.
In the Grwnyne Fechan 1984.
With Nick, 2003.
Thanks Dad.