No, it isn't. This is a beautifully restored C110 (with a little Robin Redbreast on the handlebars). I am sharing this with you for a very important reason.
This bike is owned by a customer of DSS, Paul Duley. This bike started off looking like this:
Paul bought this bike last year as a non-runner. He has completely stripped it and rebuilt it (engine included). I am sure you'll agree that he has done an absolutely fantastic job.
Paul contacted us recently and shared the story of the restoration and the reasons behind it, which I will share with you now.
Paul's father is suffering from advanced prostate cancer. Support and awareness of prostate cancer has been gaining momentum over the last couple of years, starting with the broadcast of the Sledgehammer fund featuring Bill Bailey, followed by John Culshaw. Most of us are more aware of the illness now, with the Blue Man badges having been in the M&S shops for several years. In fact Blue Man Group promote the Blue Man badges at their concerts, helping raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.
Most people who have experienced first hand a loved one suffering from any type of serious illness such as cancer will tell you that they feel compelled to give something back to a system that is so supportive and full of wonderful people; to thank nursing staff. Paul's most valuable source of help and advice has been Prostate Cancer UK. He wanted to give something back and help raise awareness, and funds, for them. Paul considered a number of ways to raise awareness and funds before settling on a challenging project.
50 years ago his father, and 5 friends, entered the 1964 ACU National Road Rally on a fleet of C110s. They wanted the challenge of doing the event (600 miles in 24 hours) on a bike of smaller capacity than their British bikes. They were very successful, being the 2nd placed team and with most team members achieving Gold awards.
Paul's fund-raising venture involved finding a Honda C110 to restore and having done this he intends to repeat his father's achievement. I'll let you read his story in his own words here but please, if you can, support his fundraising in any way you can by donating or simply share his story.
Paul's Blog
Paul's Fund-raising Page
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