Charlie Collier

Charles Richard Collier (1885–1954)[1] of Plumstead, London, was a British motorcycle racer famous for winning Isle of Man TT races twice in his career.

[3] First race was in 1902 at the 3½ mile Canning Town cycling track riding a Matchless motorcycle with an MMC engine.

After leading until the last lap, a burst tyre caused a crash and Charlie Collier suffered friction abrasions.

In 1905, along with his brother Harry Collier participated in the eliminating trial for the International Motor Cycle Cup held in the Isle of Man.

After racing in the 1906 International Cup, both Charlie Collier and his brother Harry were unhappy with the relatively low imposed weight limit of 110 lbs, causing sacrifices in frame and tyre strength to be made to compensate for the heavy engines.