Ian Thomson (cyclist)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Scottish) |
| Born | Scotland |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cycling |
Event(s) | Track and Road |
| Club | Velo 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
- ^ "Ian slams Eglish cycle ace". Daily Record. 8 October 1962. p. 20. Retrieved 31 October 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Clarion call for a final flourish". The Herald. 3 October 1998. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Big field for historic race". The Herald. 2 October 1999. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
- ^ "Famous Riders". Arbroath Guide. 24 June 1961. p. 10. Retrieved 31 October 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Law Wheelers". Wishaw Press. 24 April 1964. p. 14. Retrieved 31 October 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scotland's 35 strong team for Perth". The Scotsman. 12 September 1962. p. 14. Retrieved 31 October 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Wales Perth 1962". Commonwealth Games Federation. Archived from the original on 17 October 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2025.