SCOTTISH ENDUROS - Key Persons


Dougal Walker

Dougal Walker had machine problems in the over 40 class and was forced to retire after posting some fast test times. Jim Whiteman as usual was trading times with Dougal and seemed to get faster as the event progressed - and took the Premier award in the over 40's. Andrew McConnell was the only other senior rider to finish - nobody told him it was a hard event.

Ian Bell

Job Titles:
  • Midlothian Mud Master
Ian Bell passed away while competing at the Melville MC Selkirk 2 day Enduroin 2005 . A fly past by the Red Arrows just before a minutes silence on the Sunday proved a fitting tribute to his skill and the affection and high regard in which he was held by his fellows. Ageism is a growing problem in British industry and commerce, as employers seek younger people to run departments and even whole companies. Well, thankfully it doesn't apply in motor cycle sport. Ian Bell, one of the sprightliest septenagarians you will ever meet, is living proof that you're never too old to enjoy a Sunday's racing! James Ian Bell was born in the Baberton area of Edinburgh on 27th February 1927 and was brought up in the suburb of Corstorphine. He served his time as an Marine Engineer with Brown Brothers whose works were in Pilrig Street close to Leith docks. Ian was well known for being a top performer when the conditions were very muddy, he had the knack of finding traction whilst others wallowed. This explains the reason why so many of Ian's photos show him in mid air high above a heavily rutted backdrop. He also was famed for wearing pure white riding shirts and his friends could never understand how he kept so clean during a muddy meeting. The answer was quite simple and two fold, he was invariably out in front and took two shirts with him! Ian Bell has earned the respect of spectators and riders over a mighty long period of time which is very fitting indeed.