Michael Coles (speedway rider)

Michael Coles
Personal information
Nationality  England
Date of birth 11 August 1965
Place of birth    Exeter, England
Nickname Colesy
Current club information
Career status Retired
Career history
Exeter Falcons
Weymouth Wildcats
Mildenhall Fen Tigers
Edinburgh Monarchs
Belle Vue Aces
Oxford Cheetahs
King's Lynn Stars
Newport Wasps
Stoke Potters
Plymouth Devils
Berwick Bandits
Glasgow Tigers
1982-1987, 1996-2004
1984
1988
1989-1993
1994
1995
1997
2005
2006
2006
2007
2007-
Individual honours
Scottish Open Champion 1993
Team honours
Premier League Champion
Premier Trophy Winner
British League Div 2 Fours Winner
Young Shield Winner
2000
2004
1993
1997

Michael Timothy Coles (born 11 August 1965 in Exeter, England),[1] was an international speedway rider in the United Kingdom. Michael 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.

Coles has represented England at test level.[2] His father Bob Coles rode. In his last three seasons at Exeter he rode with a broken neck.

References

  1. Oakes, P.(2004). British Speedway Who's Who. ISBN 0-948882-81-6
  2. Oakes, P.(2006). Speedway Star Almanac. ISBN 0-9552376-1-0