TOMLINSON NAMED IN HONOURS LIST
Jane Tomlinson, the terminal cancer sufferer who last year cycled across America to raise funds for charity, has been given a CBE in today?s Queen?s Birthday Honours list.
Tomlinson completed her epic 4,200-mile ride across America in September 2006. Prior to that she has cycles from Land?s End to John O?Groats, and from Rome to her home town of Leeds to raise money for cancer charities.
This is the second time that Tomlinson has received an honour from the Queen. In 2003 she was recognised with an MBE. In December 2002 she was awarded the Helen Rollason Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
Due to the advancement of her cancer, Tomlinson has now retired from active charity work although she continues to support events.
Also in the honours list, Jim Hendry - the former General Secretary of British Cycling - received an MBE for services to cycling.
For a full list of the Queen?s Birthday Honours 2007: http://www.honours.gov.uk/lists/2007birthday.aspx
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.
-
‘There's no point to race for 50th place’: Peter Sagan explains why he’s a cycling esports ambassador but won’t compete
As a MyWhoosh ambassador, Sagan admires the sport’s evolution, but does he have the watts to compete with today’s virtual cycling stars?
By Christopher Schwenker Published
-
Rapha's loss, your gain: prices slashed sitewide amid profitability concerns
The British clothing brand unveils an almost unheard-of 25% discount across its entire product range
By Hannah Bussey Published