Brian Robinson

Brian Robinson (born 3 November 1930 in Mirfield, Yorkshire) was an English road racing cyclist of the 1950s and early 1960s.

International experience

1952 saw Robinson?s first international trips. In the Spring he rode the Route de France stage race (amateur version of the Tour de France), where he was in a joint NCU/Army team (Robinson was at this time doing his National service). He initially rode well and was lying fifth overall with three days to go, but poor days in the Pyrenees saw him slip to 40th place. The following August, he was selected to represent Great Britain at Helsinki in the Olympic Games road race. Robinson finished in 27th position. The great Jacques Anquetil was 12th, and Robinson raced against him again in the World Cycling Championship in Italy in September 1952 ? where they tied for eighth place.

Related Topics:
Tour de France - National service - Pyrenees - Great Britain - Helsinki - Olympic Games - Jacques Anquetil - World Cycling Championship - Italy - 1952

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