RIP Brian Robinson
 

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RIP Brian Robinson

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First Brit to ride the Tour, first Brit to win a stage. A true trailblazer

https://www.velonews.com/news/road/british-cycling-pioneer-brian-robinson-dies-aged-91/


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 11:33 am
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Definitely something to admire and remember. A loss to British cycling and a historic achievement too.


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 12:05 pm
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met Brian at a mates bike shop in the 90's. a lovely bloke.
RIP Brian.


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 12:08 pm
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I met him ar L’etape du Tour in 1999 when he rode it in his 70s- top bloke with time for everyone


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 12:19 pm
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Never knew him to speak to but he lived just down the road from us, I used to see him ride around Mirfield on his e-bike not that long since. RIP


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 2:13 pm
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Seen him interviewed a lot and always came over really well.

A life well lived.


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 3:00 pm
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Legend and pioneer. RIP Brian.


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 3:25 pm
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I met him a few times.He sometimes helped out on our local Sustrans cleanups,enjoyed a natter and a coffee with him. A really nice genuine man. RIP Brian.


 
Posted : 26/10/2022 6:28 pm

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