DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
The first British Tour de France finisher and stage winner has died at the age of 91. A life well-lived is how I’d describe him; he had time for anyone and was always enthusiastic. I had the pleasure of knowing Brian for about 10 years as we were in the same cycling club and out on rides together quite frequently. I will always remember him sat with son no. 2 on his first club ride, at the age of 9, when he struggled keeping up; “you’ll do alright, lad” was Brian’s comment. And he spent time encouraging him whenever they met on rides or in the café within their LBS.
He was part of Yorkshire getting the Tour de France back in 2014. Two TDF stage wins (1958, 1959), Criterium du Dauphiné winner and more.
Ned Boulting did an interview with him here. And yes, I'm in this one along with son. no. 2 (and we're back in part 2 of the video):
Brian, you’ll be missed.
He was part of Yorkshire getting the Tour de France back in 2014. Two TDF stage wins (1958, 1959), Criterium du Dauphiné winner and more.
Ned Boulting did an interview with him here. And yes, I'm in this one along with son. no. 2 (and we're back in part 2 of the video):
Brian, you’ll be missed.
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