The RIP thread...

John Barclay & The Pedal Club

John died in his sleep last Friday night. He was ninety three years of age.

I hope you've all looked at the video Leggy Blonde posted above - it does give some idea of what a phenomenally important figure he has been in the development of British riders over the past fifty years.

It's worth mentioning that for many years the Pedal Club made a modest contribution each year to John's expenses. Since his retirement the club has looked out for promising young riders, who might have come under John's wing in the past, with a view to finding a home for the money which would previously have gone through John's hands. This is never a large sum, but we hope it may be some help to those wanting to try their luck on the continent.

The award is known as 'The John Barclay Scholarship'.