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History of the London Sections
Published: March 31, 2020
The 1950s was an era of expansion in cycling and the membership of Clubs and Associations. St. Christopher’s attracted many more members and particularly in London.
Work is now going ahead to establish information on the formation of the London Sections, dates, place, founder members, runs captains.
Please contribute if you are able. Photographs are welcome but be aware of the Data Protection Act.
Some pointers from the annual Rallys.
In 1949 J Pond was riding for Herts.
In1950 j Pond, J Clark andJ Hession were with Herts.
Up to 1952 always London.
In1953 L Willig, M. Stapleton and A Desmond were riding for London
In 1954 at the London Rally
South London , L WILLIG, D Spooner, L Mason. A Marner, M Johnson, V Crosby, P Willig, B Dorer, M Wilkinson and A Sproule Ladies
West London A DESMOND, R Smith, D Valdambrini, E Smith, M Bertini, J Mathews, M Burton, M Anglim.
North London J Martin,, B Conroy, M Conroy, M Woodhouse and J T6yreman Ladies
South Essex T MILLAR, J Kelly, K Neary, P Smith, E Gloson, F Smith.
In 1951 report, Harrow D Pearson, John Weston, Teresa Sullivan. 1954 Rally, G Faenan, P Rohan and J Condon.
In 1957 at the Cirencester Rally
Surrey R P Smith Sutton and M A Crawley Surrey
Ergo Above Sections started 1953/54/57