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History: British Cyclo-Cross Championships

A look back over the decades of the podiums for the British Cyclo-Cross Championships (thanks Jim Hendry) (more…)

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History: The National Trophy Cyclo-Cross

A look back at the top three in the national trophy series (Men/Women) in its various guises since 1963 (more…)

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Hill Climb Championships

Hill Climb Championship Winners and podiums/venues over the years from 1944 (more…)

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PREMIER CALENDAR 2006 – 2016

Complete listings from 2006 to 2015 of the Premier Calendar Series (more…)

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Feature: History of Women’s Racing in Britain and Beyond

With the sport of women’s cycle racing getting ever popular and a UCI stage racing to these shores in 2013, Jon Miles looks back at the history of it in Britain (more…)

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Talkingshop: Malcolm Elliott – Milk Race Winner

VeloUK speaks to former Milk Race winner Malcolm Elliott about an event that is one of the most well known sporting events in the history of cycling in Britain. (more…)

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History of cycle sport and the British Cycling Federation

Jim Hendry MBE looks at the history of cycle sport and the British Cycling Federation (more…)

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Stats: Mark Cavendish

As Mark Cavendish gets set to embark on another winning spree, Jim Hendy provides a look at his achievements so far (more…)

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British Classics: The North Road Hardriders TT

The 26th of February sees a British Classic take place with an honours list packed with British legends and greats; the North Road CC’s ‘Hard Riders’ Time Trial (more…)

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History: British Paralympics Medal Tally in Cycling

A look back at the medals won by Great Britain in the Paralympics. Information gathered by Tom Smith from http://www.paralympic.org (more…)

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History: British Olympic Medallists in Cycling

A look back at the success of Britain at the Olympics in Cycling from Jim Hendry, archivist of so much to do with cycle-sport (more…)

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History: Milestones through the ages

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson about the bicycle and the sport of cycling in Britain. (more…)

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History: Tour de France

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the Tour de France. (more…)

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History: Tour of Britain

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the Tour of Britain commonly called the ‘Milk Race during its amateur days’. (more…)

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History: The Tour of Italy

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the Tour of Italy commonly called the ‘Giro’, one of three Grand Tours in the Men’s pro cycling calendar. (more…)

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History of Racing in Britain

VeloUK is proud to have on the website a lot of historic content from Jim Hendry MBE. (more…)

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History: Women’s Tour of Italy

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the Giro d’Italia-Feminin. (more…)

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History: Brighton-Glasgow

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the Brighton-Glasgow. (more…)

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History: Paris – Nice

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the Paris-Nice. (more…)

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History: The Peace Race

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the The Peace Race. (more…)

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History: Tour de L’Avenir

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the Tour de L’Avenir. (more…)

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History: Tour of Scotland

From Jim Hendry MBE comes a history lesson for the Tour of Scotland. (more…)

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History: British Road Championships 2011

British Cycling road championships and a link to other championships held in 2011 (more…)

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History: British Road Championships 2010

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2010. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2009

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2009. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2008

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2008. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2007

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2007. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2006

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 20006. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2005

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2005. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2004

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2004. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2003

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2003. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2002

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2002. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 2001

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2001. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here  

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History: British Road Championships 2000

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 2000. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 1990-1999

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 1950-1959. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 1980-1989

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 1980-1989. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 1970-1979

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 1970-1979.  From Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 1960-1969

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 1960-1969. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 1950-1959

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 1950-1959. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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History: British Road Championships 1938-1949

This page contains the podiums for the British Road Championships held between 1938-1949. ©  Jim Hendry MBE (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here

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Star Trophy/Premier Calendar

Star Trophy until 1993 when it became the Premier Calendar. Jim Hendry (Archivist) 9 August 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here (more…)

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JO BRUTON TROPHY

Women’s National Road Race Series in memory of Jo Bruton who died in 1980. ©  Jim Hendry (Archivist) 9 August 2010 | (more…)

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British Classics: Five Valleys (Wales)

One of the few Premier Calendar events in Wales, this was organised by Phil and Louise Jones before they emigrated to Australia. (more…)

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Under 16 Boys Youth Circuit Series

Under 16 Boys Youth Circuit Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | Anyone who can help Jim fill any gaps in the tables, can email him by clicking here 2011 Oliver Wood Jacob Scott Chris Lawless ?  2012  Gabriel Cullaigh  Fabio Close  Charlie Tanfield  8

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Under 16 Girls Youth Circuit Series

Under 16 Girls Youth Circuit Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Under 14 Boys Youth Circuit Series

Under 14 Boys Youth Circuit Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Under 14 Girls Youth Circuit Series

Under 14 Girls Youth Circuit Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Under 12 Youth Circuit Series

Under 12 Youth Circuit Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Under 10 Youth Circuit Series

Under 10 Youth Circuit Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Under 8 Youth Circuit Series

Under 8 Youth Circuit Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Under 23 Premier Calendar Series

Under 23 Premier Calendar Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Peter Buckley National Junior Road Race Series

Peter Buckley National Junior Road Race Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Peter Fyer Series

Peter Fyer Series for Veterans © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Elite Men’s Circuit Series

© Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Under 23 Men’s Circuit Series

Under 23 Men’s Circuit Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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Disability National Road Series

Disability National Road Series © Jim Hendry (Archivist) 2010 | (more…)

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British Classics: Havant Grand Prix

Held in Hampshire, this was a tough race to win and among the winners since 1998 are Chris Walker, Russell Downing and John Tanner … (more…)

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British Classics: Lancaster Grand Prix

Held in Hertfordshire, starting Welwyn Garden City during its final runnings, the race was part of the Premier Calendar (more…)

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British Classics: Eddie Soens (Handicap)

Raced at Aintree, this race’s list of a winners is like a who’s who of British greats. (more…)

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British Classics: Archer Grand Prix

A classic held just north of London and with a great list of winners including Roger Hammond and a certain Phil Griffiths … (more…)

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British Classics: Ryedale Grand Prix

Held in North Yorkshire, this event, organised by Bob Howden, has twice doubled as the British RR Championship and will do so again in 2012. (more…)

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British Classics: Girvan (DoonHame)

One of the Scottish Classics still running today in the Southern Border region of Scotland. (more…)

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British Classics: Grand Prix of Essex

Another race (1955 – 2001) steeped in history but sadly lost to the sport ten years ago. (more…)

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British Classics: Isle of Man International

A race (1936 – 2003) from a small island producing some of the World’s best bike riders. (more…)

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Jock Wadley Memorial Race

One of the Eastern region’s finest and a classic race that still attracts a quality field and rightly so. (more…)

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British Classics: Lincoln Grand Prix

The daddy of the classics (a British monument you might say) and the race pros want to win year in, year out. Thank goodness for the Lincoln GP… (more…)

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British Classics: Place to Place

Races include London to Holyhead, London to Bradford (1979/1980) and Bristol to Bradford (1981) (more…)

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British Classics: CiCLE Classic (Rutland – Melton Mowbray)

This is a new event in Britain but one so unique from Colin Clewes that its become a classic on the calendar. ©  Jim Hendry, Archivist (more…)

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British Classics: World Cup Races in Britain

Podiums for the World Cup Races in Britain from ©  Jim Hendry, Archivist (more…)

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British Classics: Tour of the Cotswolds

Run from 1951 – 2001, this race was one of the really well thought of classics in the British Calendar and has a great history. Just look at the names!  Phil Griffiths in 1973! (more…)

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