John Clarey Explained

John Clarey
Fullname:John Clarey
Birth Date:4 October 1940
Birth Place:Woolwich, London, England
Role:Rider

John Clarey (born 4 October 1940) is a British former racing cyclist.[1]

Cycling career

He represented England in the 10 miles scratch race at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Western Australia, despite being hospitalised a few days earlier when training for the event at the velodrome.[2]

Four years later he was selected to represent England again at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica where he participated in the road race.[3]

He was the national 10 miles champion but finished in last place in the 1968 Tour de France.[4]

Major results

1961
  • 1st Stage 12 Milk Race
    1962
  • 1st Stage 2 Milk Race
  • Commonwealth Games, Track, 10 Mile
    1963
  • 2nd British National Road Race Amateurs
    1964
  • 3rd British National Road Race Amateurs
    1966
  • 1st Lincoln Grand Prix
    1968
  • 63rd Tour de France

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: John Clarey . 23 April 2014 . Cycling Archives.
    2. Web site: 1962 Athletes. Team England.
    3. Web site: Athletes and results. Commonwealth Games Federation.
    4. Web site: John Clarey . 23 April 2014 . ProCyclingStats.