Ray Richards (cyclist)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British (Welsh) |
| Born | 11 June 1931[1] Cardiff, Wales |
| Died | 30 June 2009 Cardiff, Wales |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cycling |
Event(s) | Track and Road |
| Club | Cardiff Ajax CC |
Raymond William Richards (11 June 1931 – 30 June 2009) was a racing cyclist from Wales, who represented Wales at the British Empire Games (now Commonwealth Games).
Biography
Richards, born in Cardiff, Wales, was a member of the Cardiff Ajax Cycling Club.[2]
In 1956, he won the 25 miles time trial Welsh National Championship (which was not restricted to Welsh riders)[3] becoming the first Welshman to win the title.[4] He defeated Gwyn Humphries in the 4,000 metres pursuit final at the Cardiff CCAA championships.[5]
He represented the 1958 Welsh Team[6][7] at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales,[8] participating in one cycling program event;[9] the individual pursuit[10][11]
References
- ^ "Richards, Raymond W". Free BMD. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Brothers win cycling events". Western Mail. 7 April 1958. p. 9. Retrieved 6 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Brothers win cycling events". Neath Guardian. 8 June 1956. p. 11. Retrieved 5 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "First Welshman". Western Mail. 1 May 1957. p. 11. Retrieved 6 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Sprint success gives Glamorgan RC boost". Western Mail. 15 May 1958. p. 12. Retrieved 5 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Welsh Pick Whitehead For Double". Leicester Daily Mercury. 25 June 1958. p. 16. Retrieved 6 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "The Team". Evening News (London). 25 June 1958. p. 12. Retrieved 6 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Short list for Empire Games". Belfast News-Letter. 3 February 1958. p. 8. Retrieved 2 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Scotland Cardiff 1958". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ "Cardiff Winners and Performances". The Scotsman. 25 July 1958. p. 9. Retrieved 6 November 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Cycling Track 4000m Individual Pursuit - Men Cardiff 1958". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 6 November 2025.