In recognition and by virtue of his magnificent services to Yorkshire cycling for almost seventy years.
Eric Brearley, now 85 years of age, started cycling in 1922 and being smitten he joined the Cyclists’ Touring Club in 1925. He is a founder member of the Halifax Section of the West Yorkshire (formerly Mid-Yorkshire) DA of the club, which was formed in 1928; he was President of the Section from 1931 to 1934 and from 1946 to 1955, as well as carrying out other offices.
He has served on the DA committee from 1934 until 1939 and from 1948 until the present time, having been President for three years and Treasurer for 29 years.
Eric has also served on the York Rally committee for many years and has upheld the interests of cycling on the National Rights Network, the CPRE, Hardcastle Craggs Preservation Society, the National Trust and in particular the Halifax Road Safety Committee and helping “Access for the Disabled”.
He has organised the Halifax Oldtimers Reunion for 40 of its 55 years. Amongst numerous awards he has received over the years is the CTC Certificate of Merit, received in 1979.
A champion of the cyclist’s cause, Eric Brearley’s inquisitive nature and typically Yorkshire persistence has on many occasions assisted the interests of all cyclists.
10th February 1991