Robert John Jefferies (1 May 1968 – 26 May 2011) was an English cyclist. He was the bronze medalist at the British National Derny Champion in 1999, and the bronze medalist in the Keirin at the British National Track Championships in 1993. He was also a teacher and held a degree in Silversmithing from the Camberwell College of Arts.[3] Jefferies was employed as Volunteer Support Officer and then as Officials Education Officer for British Cycling.[5]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Robert John Jefferies |
| Nickname | Big Rob |
| Born | 1 May 1968[1] Lambeth, Greater London, England |
| Died | 26 May 2011 (aged 43) Wareham, Dorset, England[2] |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 95 kg (209 lb; 15.0 st)[3] |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road and track |
| Role | Rider, volunteer and British Cycling employee |
| Rider type | Sprinter |
| Amateur teams | |
| Festival RC | |
| Delaune CC | |
| Brixton Cycles | |
| Team Welwyn CC | |
| Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers | |
| Poole Wheelers[4] | |
Jefferies was killed after being struck by a car whilst cycling along the A351 near Wareham. In tribute to him, a ghost bike was placed next to the roadside where he was killed.[6] A memorial ride was also held, attended by over 70 cyclists including his wife and daughter, and went across Studland Heath.[7][8]
Palmarès
edit- 1993
- 3rd Keirin, British National Track Championships
- 1999
- 3rd British National Derny Championships
References
edit- ^ "Rob Jefferies". Facebook.
- ^ James Durkin (27 May 2011). "Teenage driver arrested and released on police bail after cyclist dies on A351". Bournemouth Echo.
- ^ a b Richard Hallett (31 May 2011). "Rob Jefferies 1968 - 2011". Road Cycling UK.
- ^ "Rob Jefferies". Poole Wheelers.
- ^ "Rob Jefferies Obituary". British Cycling. 27 May 2011.
- ^ "Bicycle tribute to cyclist Rob Jefferies who died in an accident on A351". Bournemouth Echo. 3 June 2011.
- ^ Eamonn Deane (30 May 2011). "Rob Jefferies Remembrance Ride". British Cycling.
- ^ Kate Colcutt (8 June 2011). "Cyclists Are Still So Vulnerable". Bournemouth Echo.