Tom Sabin Commemorative Cycle Ride

Veteran Cycle Race at Wenlock Olympian Games

Tom Sabin was a farmer from Allesley, in Coventry who was also a highly successful racing cyclist. During the 1870’s he won races all around Britain on Penny Farthing cycles but perhaps his greatest achievements were winning Gold Medals at the Wenlock Olympian Games in 1876, 1877 & 1878.

In honour of this forgotten hero, Coventry Transport Museum, Gail Hudson of Lady Bertie & Sharon Timbrell of the Wenlock Hardware Store in Much Wenlock are organising the 3rd Commemorative Tom Sabin 186 mile Memorial ride from Coventry Transport Museum to Much Wenlock, home of the Wenlock Olympian Games inspiration for the modern international Olympics, and then return to Coventry on the Sunday.

This is a challenging ride for the experienced cyclist, starting from Coventry on Saturday 9th June and proceeding to Much Wenlock, an outward journey of 100 miles, stopping off overnight in the historic Shropshire town and returning on Sunday 10th June taking a shorter route of 86 miles.

There are 4 Entry Registration levels starting at £10, with options including hospitality and accommodation at Stokes Barn in Much Wenlock - www.stokesbarn.co.uk

B&B accommodation with an evening meal and breakfast is available in Much Wenlock at Stokes Barn and is additional to your entry fee, details are available on registration.

Entry forms are available by contacting Mick Ives on Tel: 02476 304009/ [email protected]   or Lesley Robertson at Coventry Transport Museum - Direct Tel: 02476 234281 or you can download an Entry Form from www.transport-museum.com