Peter_Brotherton

Peter Brotherton

Peter Brotherton

British cyclist

Peter Brotherton (born 4 February 1931) in Boston, Lincolnshire, is a former British racing cyclist. He competed in UK cycling time trials, road races and track cycling events. Following success, Brotherton was selected to represent Great Britain at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships & Olympic Games.

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After competing at the 1956 Olympic Games held in Melbourne, Australia, along with his wife, they both decided to emigrate, and settled in Melbourne. He continued to compete, in track cycling carnival events, and in 1957, he won the Bendigo Golden Mile wheelrace, beating Russell Mockridge into second place. The following season (1958) he teamed up with Sid Patterson to win the Sydney 6 Day track cycling event. A change of partner (Don Burgess) and the Melbourne Milk 6 Day ended in a 3rd[1] place finish. After retiring from cycle racing, Brotherton began building road and track cycle frames, using the brand name "Petrus".[2]

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References

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    Archives, Cycling. "Melbourne, Six Days 1959". www.cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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    "Petrus". 28 February 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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    Archives, Cycling. "Manchester, Sprint, Amateurs 1953". www.cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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    Archives, Cycling. "Manchester, Amateurs 1955". www.cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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    Archives, Cycling. "Sydney, Six Days 1958". www.cyclingarchives.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
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