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Apr 2022
Blessing for Nidderdale racing team heading to Isle of Man TT
A father and son team form Nidderdale heading for one of the UK's biggest races will have their bike blessed by a minister in Pateley Bridge this weekend.
Shaun Chandler and his son Ben will be racing in the Isle of Man TT, which begins at the end of May, through their team White Rose Racing.
To spread the word and drum up support, the pair will be meeting people outside Pateley Ice Treat on the high street from 10.30am tomorrow.
The event will also see them reveal the new paintwork and sponsors for the team, while children will be able to sit in the sidecar and have their photo taken.
Revered Mike Poole from Pateley Bridge Methodist Church will give the bike and sidecar a special blessing around 12.30pm.
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Shaun's brother Lee, part of the Chandler family who own local businesses including the Spar shop, said:
Shaun has been to the TT before, but only as a sidecar passenger. This will be his first time riding in the event, and the first time Ben has taken part.
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