Brian Robinson

British road bicycle racer

British Mirfield, England

Quick Info

ProfessionBritish road bicycle racer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth03/11/1930
Age91 years (died on 25, Oct, 2022)
BirthplaceMirfield, England
Date of Death25/10/2022

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Known ForFirst Briton to finish the Tour de France and first Briton to win a Tour stage.
SummaryBrian Robinson was an English professional cyclist who competed in the 1950s and early 1960s. He was a pioneer for British road racing on the European continental circuit.

Personal Life

ResidenceEngland

Career

TeamsEllis-Briggs professional team
Major Achievements
  • Finished the Tour de France in 1955, becoming the first Briton to do so.
  • Won a Tour de France stage in 1958, becoming the first Briton to do so.
  • Won the 1961 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré stage race.
  • Competed in the Tour de France seven times between 1955 and 1961.
  • Inducted into the British Cycling Hall of Fame in 2009.
  • Awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to cycling.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started serious cycling as a teenager with the Huddersfield Road Club.
2. Did National Service between 1951 and 1953 and rode for the Army Cycling Team.
3. Returned to England after retiring from racing and started a building business.
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