Peter Buckley (cyclist)
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Peter Buckley was a Manx
and British
racing cyclist. He was a gold medalist in the road race at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
in Kingston, Jamaica
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Buckley was killed in an accident whilst training in July 1969. The Peter Buckley Trophy was named in his honour, and is presented annually to the winner of the British junior national road race series winner.
1967
1968
1969
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
and British
British people
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racing cyclist. He was a gold medalist in the road race at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica from 4 August to 13 August 1966. This was the first time that the Games had been held outside the so-called White Dominions....
in Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island...
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Buckley was killed in an accident whilst training in July 1969. The Peter Buckley Trophy was named in his honour, and is presented annually to the winner of the British junior national road race series winner.
Palmarès
1966- 1st Road race, British Empire and Commonwealth Games
1967
- 1st Premier CalendarPremier CalendarThe British Cycling Premier Calendar Road Race Series is a season-long competition run by British Cycling. It comprises a series of road bicycle races for the country's top domestic road riders.-Organisation and events:...
series - 3rd Stage 2b, Milk Race, Malvern (GBR)
- 2nd Stage 6b, Milk Race, New Brighton (GBR)
- 3rd Stage 1 Tour de Namur, Floreffe (BEL)
- 2nd Tour de Namur, Meux (BEL)
- 2nd British National Road Race ChampionshipsBritish National Road Race ChampionshipsThe British National Road Race Championships cover different categories of British road bicycle racing events, normally held annually.-History:...
, Amateur
1968
- 1st Circuit de Saône-et-Loire (FRA)
- 2nd Tour de la Yonne (FRA)
1969
- 3rd Milk Race
- 1st Stage 6b, Milk Race, Caernarfon
- 2nd Stage 9, Milk Race, Nottingham