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21 unusual facts about Golden Book of Cycling


Arthur Humbles

Humbles' achievements were celebrated in 1933 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

In 1933, Humbles entered the Golden Book of Cycling as the greatest long-distance rider in the world.

Arthur James Wilson

Arthur Wilson's achievements were celebrated in 1938 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling, which is now held in 'The Pedal Club' archive.

Beryl Burton

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

British Best All-Rounder

After his fourth consecutive win, 7,000 cyclists watched at the Royal Albert Hall in London as Southall signed the Golden Book of Cycling during the BBAR prize-giving concert.

Cyril Heppleston

Cyril Heppleston's achievements were celebrated in 1937 when Cycling Weekly awarded him a page in the Golden Book of Cycling, now held in The Pedal Club archive.

Ernest J. Capell

Capell's achievements were celebrated in 1935 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Frank Southall

After winning his first BBAR Southall's achievements were celebrated in 1932 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Frederick Thomas Bidlake

The magazine Cycling created its Golden Book of Cycling in 1933 to record those whose contributions to the sport it considered outstanding.

Harold Bowden

Sir Harold Bowden's achievements were celebrated in 1938 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Harry Earnshaw

Harry Earnshaw's achievements were celebrated in 1938 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Hugh Porter

Porter's achievements were celebrated in 1972 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Ian Steel

Steel's achievements were celebrated in the 1990s when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

John Gavin Bone

His early achievements were celebrated in 1936 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

John Sibbit

Sibbit's achievements were celebrated in 1932 with a page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Mandy Jones

The Golden Book of Cycling, which she signed when she was 29, said: "Her potential was evident: Britain had a new star in the making."

Marguerite Wilson

On 30 April 1947 her achievements were celebrated in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Stanley Cotterell

Stanley Cotterell's achievements were celebrated in 1938 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling, which is now held in 'The Pedal Club' archive.

Stanley Miles

His achievements were further celebrated in 1936 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Stan Miles' achievements were celebrated in 1936 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.

Willie Hume

Hume's achievements were celebrated in 1938 when Cycling Weekly, then known simply as Cycling awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.