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Local man looks to break 200mph barrier

Eric looking for perfect union of speed and balance

A local man is aiming to break a significant speed milestone over the weekend.

Eric Holmes is going to the World Wheelie Championship at Elvington Airfield in North Yorkshire.

He's set himself the target of clocking over 200mph on a specially-prepared motorbike.

Mr Holmes says he's entered in the top speed event:

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