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Stanley MilesStanley Walter Miles, Stan Miles, (3 September 1913 – August 2004)[1] was an English amateur cyclist who won the British Best All-Rounder competition in 1935 whilst also leading his club, 'Century Road' C.C., to the title of 'Best All-rounder' team in Great Britain.[2] His victory tally in 1935 included winning the Anerley '12' hour; the Brighton Mitre '50' mile; the Highgate '100' mile; and the Ealing '50' miles.[2] His achievements were further celebrated in 1936 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.[2] Personal lifeMiles lived in St Albans, Hertfordshire, where he ran a cycle shop in Victoria Street and customised both road and track frames. [3] CareerThroughout 1935 Miles competed in 15 events, winning four and finishing third seven times. His victory tally included: the Anerley '12' hour with a record distance of 239¼ miles; the Brighton Mitre '50' mile in 2 hours, 7 minutes 3 seconds; the Highgate '100' mile in 4 hours 34 minutes 25 seconds; and the Ealing '50' miles in 2 hours 7 minutes 3 seconds.[2] These achievements meant that he won the title of Best All-rounder with an average speed of 21.809 mph, the second fastest ever achieved at that time.[2] The Golden BookStan Miles's achievements were celebrated in 1936 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.[2] References
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