Brian Rushton (cyclist)

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Brian Rushton
Personal information
NationalityBritish (English)
Born
England
Sport
ClubHull & ERCC
Humber Velo

Brian Rushton is a former British international cyclist who competed at the Commonwealth Games.

Biography

Rushton originally rode for the Hull and East Riding Road Club [1] before joining Humber Velo. [2] He represented England at international level. [3]

A successful 1970 saw his selection for the road race team at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games. [4] He subsequently represented the England team [5] at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, [6] [7] where he participated in the road race event.

References

  1. "Top Opposition" . Hull Daily Mail. 6 August 1966. p. 12. Retrieved 27 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. "Star-studded entry for Kesteven's premier cycle race of year" . Grantham Journal. 1 May 1970. p. 17. Retrieved 27 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "Italians sweep the board" . Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh Edition). 26 May 1970. p. 14. Retrieved 27 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "Cycling hopes" . Liverpool Echo. 14 July 1970. p. 18. Retrieved 28 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. "England Edinburgh 1970". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  6. "Rollinson and Moore to ride in Games team" . Liverpool Echo. 10 June 1970. p. 22. Retrieved 28 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. "Ian Hallam picked in Games team" . Nottingham Evening Post. 10 June 1970. p. 22. Retrieved 28 January 2026 via British Newspaper Archive.