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4 unusual facts about Beryl Burton


Beryl Burton

On 27 November 2012 a radio play about Burton written by actress Maxine Peake was broadcast by BBC Radio 4, with Peake playing Burton.

Burton's career achievements were first celebrated in 1960 when Cycling Weekly awarded her a page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Maxine Peake

In November 2012, a play that Peake had written and directed about the life of the Leeds born cyclist Beryl Burton and starring herself in the main role was broadcast on BBC Radio Four.

Yvonne Reynders

With Beryl Burton of Great Britain, Reynders was one of the top female road riders of the 1960s, winning 13 medals at world championships, including seven gold medals.



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