Ian Thomson (cyclist)

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Ian Thomson
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Born
Scotland
Sport
Sport Cycling
Event(s)
Track and Road
ClubVelo Club Stella, Glasgow

Ian Thomson is a former racing cyclist from Scotland, who represented Scotland at the British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games).

Biography

Thomson, born in Scotland, was a member of the Velo Club Stella of Glasgow. [1] He won the prestigious Tour de Trossachs on four occasions including breaking the course record in 1962. [2] [3]

He competed in the 1961 "Milk to Stamina" road race, a 136 miles race and the longest ever to be held in Scotland to that point [4] and was a national hill climb champion. [5]

At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia, he represented the 1962 Scottish team [6] and participated in the road race and scratch events. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Ian slams Eglish cycle ace" . Daily Record. 8 October 1962. p. 20. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  2. ↑ "Clarion call for a final flourish". The Herald. 3 October 1998. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Big field for historic race". The Herald. 2 October 1999. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "Famous Riders" . Arbroath Guide. 24 June 1961. p. 10. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ↑ "Law Wheelers" . Wishaw Press. 24 April 1964. p. 14. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ↑ "Scotland's 35 strong team for Perth" . The Scotsman. 12 September 1962. p. 14. Retrieved 31 October 2025– via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ↑ "Wales Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
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