In 1973 Ian White won both the R.T.T.C. National 50 miles and 100 miles T.T. Championships in 1.53.53 and 3.59.59 respectively, becoming only the sixth rider in the past 30 years to take the two titles in the same year.
He entered the sport in 1963 and by 1965 was noted as a specialist at the shorter distance time trials. However he suffered a serious accident in December 1966, sustaining a broken knee, and was unable to ride again until late in 1969.
He returned to peak form in 1970 and achieved a time of 1.47.34 in that year’s Clifton C.C. Open 50 and finished in 12th place in the B.B.A.R.
In 1972 he secured 3rd and 2nd placings respectively in the National 50 miles and 100 miles T.T. Championships; he was also a member of the Yorkshire team which took 2nd place in the National 100 kms. T.T.T. Championship.
Successful in 1973 in several road races, time trials and team time trials; rode the fastest ‘50’ of the year (1.50.30) and achieved an excellent third placing against international opposition in the ‘Chrono Madeleinois’ 50 km. time trial in France.
Ian White has shown great courage and determination in overcoming the handicap of his knee injury, and his Championship victories have brought great honour to himself, to his club Clifton C.C. and to the County of Yorkshire.
7th December 1973