Description
Book SynopsisI had a constant battle to get where I am today. Scrimping and scraping, people telling me not to do it, I couldn''t do it. That my life wouldn''t amount to very much. Now I might have had a bit of natural talent but I got here because of pure determination and persistence. Stubbornness you might say. I always went that extra mile, pushed myself that bit harder than anyone else and never took anything for granted.It was 1954 when Beryl Charnock met keen cyclist Charlie Burton. In those days they cycled in clubs and once Beryl started she was smitten, not only with Charlie, but by the thrill and freedom found on two wheels. Beryl was better than good, she was the best, and she was determined to stay that way.Beryl Burton was five times world-pursuit champion, thirteen times national champion, twice road-racing world champion and twelve times national champion. Her accolades include time trials, former world-record holder, former British record-holder, numerous sports awards an MB
Trade ReviewA play about what you can do if you have enough determination and Yorkshire grit to be a winner. * Guardian *
Beryl offers a charming entre into the sport and the legend of its greatest female practitioner * Independent *
The story of an extraordinary woman, mother and legend who couldn’t stop herself from peddling - and winning. * Stage *
. . . it sings the praises of a neglected cycling heroine . . . and generally hymns the glories of pedalling your heart out. * Daily Telegraph *
. . . tale of passion, tenacity and a little-known legend. * The Times *
