Rob Jefferies
English racing cyclist (1968–2011)
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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
- 1993
- 3rd Keirin, British National Track Championships
- 1999
- 3rd British National Derny Championships