Edwin Longthorpe first joined the Yorkshire Cycling Federation in 1948. He undertook to be Secretary in 1952, at a time of difficulty in Federation affairs, and continued until 1970.
He was elected to the Road Time Trials Council Yorkshire District committee in 1952 and was Chairman from 1955 to 1971. Again, when a candidate of the necessary calibre was otherwise unavailable, he filled the breach as Secretary and continued in that office until 1976. Elected as a National Councillor from 1955 to 1975, he declined nomination to the national committee because of his Yorkshire commitments but was a member of the Appeals Panel from 1958 to 1981.
Edwin’s promotions include the National Championship 12 Hours in 1960 and 1965 and the “Andy Wilson Memorial 50” from 1956 to 1975; he was also a National Cycling Proficiency Scheme instructor from 1969 to 1976.
From the inception of the C.A.Rhodes Memorial Award in 1961 he has served as a Trustee and as Clerk until his retirement in 1984.
The true measure of the man is not the mere recital of his offices, but the supreme quality of his work as an administrator and organiser for Yorkshire cycling, which has inspired in everyone.
23rd February 1986