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''A welcome look at the life of a fascinating rider and man''
Cycling Plus

''Maurice has lived a hell of a life. The world needs to hear about it''
Ned Boulting

''This book is an inspiration to those who want to achieve in both sport and life''
Phil Liggett MBE

Maurice Burton rose above racism in British society and sport to triumph over adversity. This is the long-awaited, authorised biography of a ground-breaking British cyclist.

On a still summer's evening at Leicester's Saffron Lane Velodrome in June 1974, Maurice Burton defeated an elite field to become Britain's first ever Black cycling champion. For his father, it was a moment of intense pride; Rennal arrived in 1948 from Jamaica and made his home in South London. As his 18-year-old son climbed onto the podium, boos rang out around the stadium.

The crowd's response that day was typical of the racism and exclusion experienced by Burton. After being

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''A welcome look at the life of a fascinating rider and man''Cycling Plus''Maurice has lived a hell of a life.... Read more

    Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
    Publication Date: 3/28/2024
    ISBN13: 9781399407397, 978-1399407397
    ISBN10: 1399407392

    Non Fiction , Biography

    Description

    ''A welcome look at the life of a fascinating rider and man''
    Cycling Plus

    ''Maurice has lived a hell of a life. The world needs to hear about it''
    Ned Boulting

    ''This book is an inspiration to those who want to achieve in both sport and life''
    Phil Liggett MBE

    Maurice Burton rose above racism in British society and sport to triumph over adversity. This is the long-awaited, authorised biography of a ground-breaking British cyclist.

    On a still summer's evening at Leicester's Saffron Lane Velodrome in June 1974, Maurice Burton defeated an elite field to become Britain's first ever Black cycling champion. For his father, it was a moment of intense pride; Rennal arrived in 1948 from Jamaica and made his home in South London. As his 18-year-old son climbed onto the podium, boos rang out around the stadium.

    The crowd's response that day was typical of the racism and exclusion experienced by Burton. After being

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