Dave Lloyd (cyclist)
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Dave Lloyd is an English
former professional cyclist
.
Lloyd began racing in 1969 and came seventh in the Milk Race
and rode in the 1972 Munich Olympics
. In 1973 he turned professional with Raleigh
, and over the next three years he won the national 5000m pursuit
championship twice and set a national 50-mile road record. In 1976 a heart condition forced a three-year break from cycling. On recovery he restarted as an amateur and over six years won 125 of 133 races. In 1982 he won the Points, King of the Mountains and Overall in the Girvan 3-Day beating a strong field of riders that included Paul Curran
, Joey McLoughlin
and Jeff Williams
. In 1984 he returned to the professional sport, and finally retired from cycling two years later.
Lloyd was a framebuilder for 13 years. Living in south Wirral
, he is now a cycling coach and is behind The Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge
. In September 2009 he planned to return to amateur road racing by entering the Derby Mercury road race. Unfortunately one of his athletes had also entered the race, and so decided that he does not want to enter into conflict.
1973
1974
1975
1978
1983
1984
1986
England
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former professional cyclist
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...
.
Lloyd began racing in 1969 and came seventh in the Milk Race
Tour of Britain
The Tour of Britain is a cycle race, conducted over several stages, in which participants race from place to place across parts of Great Britain....
and rode in the 1972 Munich Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
. In 1973 he turned professional with Raleigh
Raleigh Bicycle Company
The Raleigh Bicycle Company is a bicycle manufacturer originally based in Nottingham, UK. It is one of the oldest bicycle companies in the world. From 1921 to 1935 Raleigh also produced motorcycles and three-wheel cars, leading to the formation of the Reliant Company.-Early years:Raleigh's history...
, and over the next three years he won the national 5000m pursuit
Individual pursuit
The individual pursuit is a track cycling event where two cyclists begin the race from a stationary position on opposite sides of the track.The event is held over 4 km for men and 3 km for women. The two riders start at the same time and set off to complete the race distance in the...
championship twice and set a national 50-mile road record. In 1976 a heart condition forced a three-year break from cycling. On recovery he restarted as an amateur and over six years won 125 of 133 races. In 1982 he won the Points, King of the Mountains and Overall in the Girvan 3-Day beating a strong field of riders that included Paul Curran
Paul Curran (cyclist)
Paul Curran is a former professional English racing cyclist from Thornaby, Cleveland. He rode for Great Britain in the Olympic Games, won the national road championship and won several medals at the Commonwealth Games.-Cycling career:...
, Joey McLoughlin
Joey McLoughlin
Joey McLoughlin is an English former professional cyclist from Liverpool. He grew up on the Cantril Farm housing estate in Liverpool, the youngest of 10 children...
and Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams (cyclist)
Jeffrey "Jeff" Williams is an English former professional road racing cyclist from Manchester. He rode for Great Britain at the Olympic Games, and won several national championship titles.-Cycling career:...
. In 1984 he returned to the professional sport, and finally retired from cycling two years later.
Lloyd was a framebuilder for 13 years. Living in south Wirral
Metropolitan Borough of Wirral
The Metropolitan Borough of Wirral is a metropolitan borough of Merseyside, in North West England. It has a population of 311,200, and encompasses of the northern part of the Wirral Peninsula. Major settlements include Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, Heswall, Hoylake and West Kirby. The city of...
, he is now a cycling coach and is behind The Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge
Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge
The Dave Lloyd Mega Challenge is a cyclosportive challenge based in North East Wales. Held for the first time in June 2008. The Independent Association of Cyclosportive Organisers placed it in the top three of UK sportives....
. In September 2009 he planned to return to amateur road racing by entering the Derby Mercury road race. Unfortunately one of his athletes had also entered the race, and so decided that he does not want to enter into conflict.
Palmarès
1972- 3rd Stage 6 Milk Race, New Brighton
- 2nd in Stage 9 part b Milk Race, Scarborough
- DNF Olympic GamesOlympic GamesThe Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
, Road race - 14th Olympic GamesOlympic GamesThe Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
, Team Time Trail (100km)
1973
- 3rd Cryers Hill
- 1st Eckington
- 1st Felixstowe
- 2nd Haverhill
- 2nd Leek
- 3rd Nantwick
- 3rd Trofeo Baracchi
1974
- 2nd Bridlington
- 1st Caerphilly
- 3rd Durham
- 2nd Felixstowe
- 2nd Netherseal
- 1st Oxton
- 1st Southport
- 3rd Tom Simpson Memorial
1975
- 2nd Buggenhout
1978
- 3rd Currasong
1983
- 1st General Classification Girvan Three Day
1984
- 1st General Classification Tour of Ulster
1986
- 2nd General Classification Ron Kitching Classic
- 2nd Stage 1 Ron Kitching Classic