Sinclair C5 "a delightful toy" "The Daily Telegraph" described it as "a cleverly-designed 'fun' machine that can hardly be regarded as serious, everyday all-weather transport", while "The Engineer" viewed it as "a smashing big boy's toy, tough enough to take teenage thrashing and possibly a serious vehicle for fit adults to nip out in for the Sunday papers". On the plus side, the C5's handling characteristics were praised by reviewers. "The Guardian" called it "very easy to master once you have become familiar with the under-thigh handlebar steering and the semi-recumbent driving position with feet on bicycle-type pedals." The "Daily Mirror" described
Clive Beddoe would relinquish his duties as chief executive officer, passing the torch to then-president Sean Durfy. In April 2010 Gregg Saretsky replaced Sean Durfy as President and Chief Executive Officer. Clive remains Chairman of the board. He is currently on the board for AIMCO, and head of their compensation committee. In his personal time he is an avid sailor and participated in the 2006 ARC, racing across the Atlantic. Clive Beddoe was inducted to the Order of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2012. Beddoe was also inducted into Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame in 2014. Clive Beddoe Clive Beddoe