Phil Corley Explained

Phil Corley
Fullname:Philip Corley
Birth Date:17 April 1951
Birth Place:Hampstead, London, England
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider
Amateurteam1:Harp Road Club
Proyears1:1975-1978
Proteam1:Holdsworth – Campagnolo
Proyears2:1979-1980
Proteam2:Elswick – Falcon
Majorwins:One-day races and Classics

Phil Corley (born 17 April 1951) is a former British professional road racing cyclist.

Cycling career

Corley represented Great Britain at the UCI Road World Championships three times in 1975, 1976 and 1978.[1] [2] [3]

In 1977, he participated in the only monument of his career; Paris–Roubaix, finishing 43rd overall.[4]

In 1978, Corley won the British National Road Race Championships, this being the biggest win of his career.[5]

Post-cycling career

In 1979, Corley founded his bike shop business, Corley Cycles, in Great Linford, Milton Keynes.

In 1981, the shop moved to a larger premises in Neath Hill.

Finally in 1982, the shop relocated to the industrial area of Stacey Bushes where it has been ever since.[6]

Career achievements

Major results

1975
  • 6th Road race, National Road Championships
    1976
  • 3rd Road race, National Road Championships
    1977
  • 7th Road race, National Road Championships
    1978
  • 1st Road race, National Road Championships
    1984
  • 10th Road race, National Road Championships

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: 1975 » 42nd World Championships - Road Race (WC) . ProCyclingStats . 28 August 2021.
    2. Web site: 1976 » 43rd World Championships - Road Race (WC) . ProCyclingStats . 28 August 2021.
    3. Web site: 1978 » 45th World Championships - Road Race (WC) . ProCyclingStats . 28 August 2021.
    4. Web site: 1977 » 75th Paris - Roubaix . ProCyclingStats . 28 August 2021.
    5. Web site: 1978 » National Championships Great Britain - Road Race (NC) . ProCyclingStats . 1 September 2021.
    6. Web site: About Us . Corley Cycles . 1 September 2021.