Won the British Best All Rounder Competition with a record average speed of 25.958 m.p.h., won the National 12 hours T.T. Championship with 279.4 miles and established 50 miles Competition Record of 1 hour, 43 mins. 46 secs.
John Watson entered the sport in 1966 and quickly proved himself a top-class rider in both time trials and road races. In 1967 he won the National 100 miles T.T. Championship, in 1968 he represented Great Britain in the Mexico Olympic Games, in 1969 he represented his country in the World Cycling Championships and also won the National 12 hours T.T. Championship with a record 281.8 miles.
His 1970 B.B.A.R. winning margin was an exceptional 0.8 m.p.h. and he also excelled in recording fastest-of-the-year performances of 1.43.46, 3.53.58, and 279.4 miles at the three qualifying distances. His 50 miles in 1.43.46 beat the existing record by 3 mins. 52 secs. a post war record margin.
His outstanding achievements have brought great honour to him, to his club Clifton C.C., and to the County.