Ronnie Stringwell

Ronnie Stringwell is a former amateur cyclist who won the British National Hill Climb Championships at the age of 22 in 1950, and retained the title in 1951.[1] A member of Bramley Wheelers Cycling Club in Leeds, his career was short-lived. He damaged an ankle in an accident when leading in a race on Winnats Pass in November 1951 which ultimately resulted in his early retirement.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Pettinger, Tejvan. "Nation Hill Climb Champions". Cycling Info.
  2. ↑ "Champion Stringwell Crashes out During Upperthorpe Climb". The Bicycle. 7 November 1951.


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