News: Malcolm Prince Passes Away

Malcolm Prince, a ‘legend’ of Gloucestershire cycling who organised the annual Tour of the Cotswolds race for many years, has died, aged 88, at his home in Ashleworth, near Gloucester.  Mr Prince, who chaired the former Severn Valley Cycling Club for about forty years. The club ran the Tour of the Cotswolds, Mr Prince and his wife Pat played a major role in its organisation.

A tribute from Gloucester City Cycling Club this week said “Malcolm left the city Club in 1955 to found the Severn Valley Cycling Club and later became well known as the driving force behind the Tour of the Cotswolds road race.” John Barnes, commented “Malcolm dedicated so much of his time to cycling and worked tirelessly to promote the sport. He did a fantastic job organising The Tour Of The Cotswolds for many years. He will be greatly missed.”