Plaque honors record-breaking cyclist Beryl Burton in Harrogate

A plaque commemorating Beryl Burton, a prominent British cyclist, was unveiled in Harrogate on June 22. Burton, a two-time Road Racing World Champion, won seven world titles and set a long-standing 12-hour time trial record in 1967. The plaque, located outside her former home, recognizes her achievements, including over 90 domestic championships and 72 national individual time trial titles. Burton's contributions to cycling are significant, as she was never able to compete in the Olympics due to the absence of women's cycling events until 1984.

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