Keith Rowley (cyclist) explained
| Keith Rowley |
| Fullname: | Keith Rowley |
| Death Place: | Sale, Australia |
| Role: | Rider |
Keith Rowley (1919–1982) was an Australian racing cyclist.
Career highlights
- 1947
1st Australian 150-mile road race title
- 1st and Blue Riband in the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic 1948
2nd and 2nd fastest Tour of Gippsland 1949
2nd Australian long distance title of 187 miles
- 1950
1st Australian National Road Race Championship 2nd in Stage 1 part b Tour of the West, Dubbo 1st in Stage 5 part a Tour of the West, Penrith
- 2nd in Stage 5 part b Tour of the West, Sydney 3rd in General Classification Tour of the West 1951
8th in General Classification Tour of the West 1952
Australian professional cycling career
He won the Australian 150-mile road race title in 1947, by winning a sprint point 150miles into the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic[1] and the Australian National Road Race Championship in 1950 by winning the first championship race over 125miles at Cronulla, NSW.[2]
Rowley also won the Blue Riband for the fastest time in the Melbourne to Warrnambool in 1947.
Keith's brother Max Rowley was also a successful cyclist, winning the Blue Riband for the fastest time in the Warrnambool in 1950 and 3rd in the Australian national road race in 1948 and 1952. Max and Keith finished 1st and fastest and 2nd and 2nd fastest respectively in the 1948 Tour of Gippsland.
Notes and References
- News: Rowley's double in big event . . Melbourne, Vic. . 18 October 1947 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
- News: Cycling to Rowley . . Sydney, NSW . 24 September 1950 . 11 Section: Sports Section . National Library of Australia.
