Michael Coles (speedway rider)

Michael Timothy Coles (born 11 August 1965 in Exeter, England),[1] is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from England.[2]

Michael Coles
Born (1965-08-11) 11 August 1965
Exeter, England
NationalityBritish (English)
Career history
1982-1987, 1996-2004Exeter Falcons
1984Weymouth Wildcats
1988Mildenhall Fen Tigers
1989-1993Edinburgh Monarchs
1994Belle Vue Aces
1995Oxford Cheetahs
1997King's Lynn Stars
2005Newport Wasps
2006Stoke Potters
2006Plymouth Devils
2007Berwick Bandits
2007Glasgow Tigers
Individual honours
1993Scottish Open Champion
Team honours
2000Premier League Champion
2004Premier Trophy Winner
1993British League Div 2 Fours Winner
1997Young Shield Winner

Career

Coles rode for a number of teams including Exeter Falcons, Edinburgh Monarchs and ended his career after riding with the Glasgow Tigers in the Premier League.[3]

In 1993, he helped Edinburgh win the Fours Championship during the 1993 British League Division Two season.[4]

Coles represented England at test level.[5]

Personal life

Michael Coles is the father of professional rider Connor Coles and the son of former rider Bob Coles.[6]

References
  1. Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
  2. "ULTIMATE RIDER INDEX, 1929-2022" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  3. "2008 Rider index" (PDF). British Speedway. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  4. "Invaders can't take the heat". Derby Evening Telegraph. 26 July 1993. Retrieved 13 May 2023 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. Oakes, P.(2006). Speedway Star Almanac. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0
  6. "British Speedway rider profile". British Speedway. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
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