1961 – MRS BERYL BURTON

Beryl Burton

Won the British Womens  Best  All Rounder Competition for the third year in succession; won the Womens National Time Trial Championships at  25, 50 and 100 miles, all for the fourth year in succession;  the Womens National Track Pursuit for the second year in succession and the  Womens  C. R. A. Road Race Championship.  She also finished second in the Womens World Pursuit and Road Race Championships and set up new National Records at 10 and 25 miles.

 In four seasons she has gained three world championships and seventeen national titles;   has three times been Best All Rounder, has set up one world record and twelve national records and has twice received the Bidlake Plaque as the country’s outstanding Cyclist of the Year.

Mrs Beryl Burton has brought to her native County a succession of honours the like of which has never been excelled.

2nd December 1961