Tony Gowland
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Anthony J Gowland, known as Tony Gowland (born 13 May 1945, Hendon
, London
) is an English
competitive track cyclist, and a former six-day rider. He was a professional cyclist between 1968 and 1978.
Gowland was a talented track rider as an amateur before turning professional for Carlton, a subsidiary of Raleigh
. Turning professional allowed him to ride the London Six, often called the Skol Six, in 1968. He signed his contract, with organiser Ron Webb, in the office of Cycling Weekly
in Fleet Street
, London
. In 1971 he came second in London and won in Montreal
, with Gianni Motta
of Italy
. In 1972 he won the London Six with the Belgian rider, Patrick Sercu
.
In 1978 Gowland held a training session at Harlow
for riders interested in riding six-day races. They were called the Tony Gowland Master Class and almost all the Harlow club riders turned out.
Gowland lives in Bovingdon
, Hertfordshire
.
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1977
1978
Hendon
Hendon is a London suburb situated northwest of Charing Cross.-History:Hendon was historically a civil parish in the county of Middlesex. The manor is described in Domesday , but the name, 'Hendun' meaning 'at the highest hill', is earlier...
, London
London
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) is an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
competitive track cyclist, and a former six-day rider. He was a professional cyclist between 1968 and 1978.
Gowland was a talented track rider as an amateur before turning professional for Carlton, a subsidiary of 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...
. Turning professional allowed him to ride the London Six, often called the Skol Six, in 1968. He signed his contract, with organiser Ron Webb, in the office of Cycling Weekly
Cycling Weekly
Cycling Weekly is a British cycling magazine. It is published by IPC Media and is devoted to the sport and past-time of cycling. It is affectionately referred to by British club cyclists as "The Comic".-History:...
in Fleet Street
Fleet Street
Fleet Street is a street in central London, United Kingdom, named after the River Fleet, a stream that now flows underground. It was the home of the British press until the 1980s...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. In 1971 he came second in London and won in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, with Gianni Motta
Gianni Motta
Gianni Motta is an Italian former bicycle racer who won the 1966 Giro d'Italia .Gianni Motta was born at Cassano d'Adda...
of Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
. In 1972 he won the London Six with the Belgian rider, Patrick Sercu
Patrick Sercu
Patrick Sercu is a former Belgian cyclist, best known for his exploits on the tracks.In 1964 aged 19 he competed as the star attraction at the Manchester Wheelers' Club Race Meet at the Fallowfield track in Manchester.He won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.Sercu is the record...
.
In 1978 Gowland held a training session at Harlow
Harlow
Harlow is a new town and local government district in Essex, England. It is located in the west of the county and on the border with Hertfordshire, on the Stort Valley, The town is near the M11 motorway and forms part of the London commuter belt.The district has a current population of 78,889...
for riders interested in riding six-day races. They were called the Tony Gowland Master Class and almost all the Harlow club riders turned out.
Gowland lives in Bovingdon
Bovingdon
Bovingdon is a large village in the Chiltern Hills, in Hertfordshire, England, four miles south-west of Hemel Hempstead and it is a civil parish within the local authority area of Dacorum...
, Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England. The county town is Hertford.The county is one of the Home Counties and lies inland, bordered by Greater London , Buckinghamshire , Bedfordshire , Cambridgeshire and...
.
Palmarès
1965- 2nd tandem sprint, British National Tandem Sprint ChampionshipsBritish National Tandem Sprint ChampionshipsThe British National Tandem Sprint Championships are held annually, organized by British Cycling.Barney Storey and Antony Kappes became the first Paralympic team to hold the able-bodied title in 2006.-Senior:-Amateur:-References:**...
, Amateur, (with Ian AlsopIan AlsopIan Clunies Alsop is a Scottish competitive track cyclist. He represented Scotland in the 1966 Commonwealth Games, winning gold in the 10 mile scratch race. He also represented Great Britain at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico.-Palmarès:...
)
1966
- Amateur 50 mile Madison, Salford Park, gold (with Ian AlsopIan AlsopIan Clunies Alsop is a Scottish competitive track cyclist. He represented Scotland in the 1966 Commonwealth Games, winning gold in the 10 mile scratch race. He also represented Great Britain at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico.-Palmarès:...
)
1967
- 2nd Tandem Sprint, British National Tandem Sprint ChampionshipsBritish National Tandem Sprint ChampionshipsThe British National Tandem Sprint Championships are held annually, organized by British Cycling.Barney Storey and Antony Kappes became the first Paralympic team to hold the able-bodied title in 2006.-Senior:-Amateur:-References:**...
, Amateur, (with Ian AlsopIan AlsopIan Clunies Alsop is a Scottish competitive track cyclist. He represented Scotland in the 1966 Commonwealth Games, winning gold in the 10 mile scratch race. He also represented Great Britain at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico.-Palmarès:...
) - 3rd Amateur 50 mile Madison, Herne Hill (with Ian AlsopIan AlsopIan Clunies Alsop is a Scottish competitive track cyclist. He represented Scotland in the 1966 Commonwealth Games, winning gold in the 10 mile scratch race. He also represented Great Britain at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico.-Palmarès:...
)
1968
- 3rd Heage (GBR)
- 1st Remington (GBR)
- 10th London, Six Days (GBR); with Piet Van Der Lans
1969
- 1st Folkestone (GBR)
- 3rd Rochester (GBR)
- 6th London, Six Days (GBR); with Piet Van Der Lans
1970
- 2nd London, Six Days (GBR); with Sigi Renz
1971
- 3rd British National Stayers Championships, Elite
- 2nd London, Six Days (GBR); with Alain Van Lancker
- 1st Montréal, Six Days (CAN); with Gianni MottaGianni MottaGianni Motta is an Italian former bicycle racer who won the 1966 Giro d'Italia .Gianni Motta was born at Cassano d'Adda...
1972
- 1st London six day (WembleyWembleyWembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. It is home to the famous Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena...
), with Patrick SercuPatrick SercuPatrick Sercu is a former Belgian cyclist, best known for his exploits on the tracks.In 1964 aged 19 he competed as the star attraction at the Manchester Wheelers' Club Race Meet at the Fallowfield track in Manchester.He won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.Sercu is the record... - 1st Balderton (GBR)
- 3rd Woodstock (GBR)
1973
- 4th London, Six Days (GBR); with Graeme Gilmore
1974
- 2nd Black Park (GBR)
- 3rd London, Six Days (GBR); with Sigi Renz
1975
- 2nd London, Six Days (GBR); with Wilfried Peffgen
- 1st Morecambe (GBR)
1977
- 4th London, Six Days (GBR); with Gunther Haritz
1978
- 5th London, Six Days (GBR); with Patrick SercuPatrick SercuPatrick Sercu is a former Belgian cyclist, best known for his exploits on the tracks.In 1964 aged 19 he competed as the star attraction at the Manchester Wheelers' Club Race Meet at the Fallowfield track in Manchester.He won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.Sercu is the record...