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Egbert Yates (1869-1923)
Born on the 29th January 1869 at Clee Hills, Shropshire
Age 14 he started cycling
1890s Joined Humber
Married Ruth Francis and had three children
Became a motorcycle rider for Humber
1906 Emigrated to Canada
1909 Returned to UK and Humber
Very many motorcycle race victories
1923 Died age 54
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