Beryl Burton

Beryl Burton (12 May 1937 ? 8 May 1996) was an English racing cyclist and arguably one of Britain's greatest ever sportspersons.

Legacy

Her daughter, Denise, was also a top woman cyclist (winning a bronze in the 1975 world individual pursuit championship). Mother and daughter were both selected to represent Great Britain in the 1972 world championships.

Related Topics:
1975 - 1972

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Official British recognition of her sporting achievements included an MBE in 1964 and an OBE in 1968. Burton also won UK cycling's top accolade, the prestigious Bidlake Memorial Prize, a record three times, in 1959, 1960 and 1967.

Related Topics:
MBE - Bidlake Memorial Prize

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Burton died of heart failure during a training ride shortly before her 59th birthday.

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A memorial garden has been established in her home town of Morley. Morley Cycling Club also donated a trophy (previously won 20 times by Burton) to the RTTC for a special Champion of Champions competition for women of all ages: The Beryl Burton trophy.

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