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She coached Lisa Brambani, who became a national road race champion four consecutive years between 1986 and 1989.<ref>{{cite book| url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=YrrtIT-WS60C&pg=PA196&lpg=PA196&dq=%22Valerie+Rushworth%22&source=web&ots=dcLRdXJyJB&sig=sXT-0a1hCgYeJP864kZyKTR6MtU&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=9&ct=result| title=A Woman's Guide to Cycling | author=[[Susan Weaver (author)|Susan Weaver]] | publisher=[[Ten Speed Press]] | year=1998 | isbn=978-0-89815-982-0 | page=196| accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> |
She coached Lisa Brambani, who became a national road race champion four consecutive years between 1986 and 1989.<ref>{{cite book| url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=YrrtIT-WS60C&pg=PA196&lpg=PA196&dq=%22Valerie+Rushworth%22&source=web&ots=dcLRdXJyJB&sig=sXT-0a1hCgYeJP864kZyKTR6MtU&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=9&ct=result| title=A Woman's Guide to Cycling | author=[[Susan Weaver (author)|Susan Weaver]] | publisher=[[Ten Speed Press]] | year=1998 | isbn=978-0-89815-982-0 | page=196| accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> |
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Rushworth was the European masters champion in the 500m TT for women aged 50 plus for four consecutive years between 1997 and 2000.<ref>{{cite web| |
Rushworth was the European masters champion in the 500m TT for women aged 50 plus for four consecutive years between 1997 and 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyclingmasters.com/champions/2000.html |title=Past Champions: 2000 |publisher=European Masters Track Championships |accessdate=2008-09-12 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20080704071004/http://www.cyclingmasters.com/champions/2000.html |archivedate=July 4, 2008 }}</ref> |
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She joined [[Bob Jackson (motorcyclist)|Bob Jackson]]'s team in 2001.<ref name="EuropeanProfile" /> |
She joined [[Bob Jackson (motorcyclist)|Bob Jackson]]'s team in 2001.<ref name="EuropeanProfile" /> |
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Rushworth, who lives in [[Stanley, West Yorkshire|Stanley]] near [[Wakefield]], is coaching advisor for the [[Women's Cycle Racing Association]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.wcra.org.uk/comm.htm| title=Contacts| publisher=Women's Cycle Racing Association| accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> She works as a Customer Services Manager for [[Waddingtons Games]].<ref name="EuropeanProfile">{{cite web| |
Rushworth, who lives in [[Stanley, West Yorkshire|Stanley]] near [[Wakefield]], is coaching advisor for the [[Women's Cycle Racing Association]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.wcra.org.uk/comm.htm| title=Contacts| publisher=Women's Cycle Racing Association| accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> She works as a Customer Services Manager for [[Waddingtons Games]].<ref name="EuropeanProfile">{{cite web|url=http://www.cyclingmasters.com/spectators/profile.html |title=Val Rushworth. Womens 60+ |publisher=European Masters Track Championships |accessdate=2010-01-10 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20041012023645/http://www.cyclingmasters.com:80/spectators/profile.html |archivedate=October 12, 2004 }}</ref> |
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==Palmarès== |
==Palmarès== |
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Revision as of 07:16, 25 January 2016
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Valerie Rushworth |
| Born |  United Kingdom |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road & Track |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur teams | |
| 1964 | Monckton CC |
| 1970– | Fallowfield |
| 2001– | Featherstone RC |
| ? | Bob Jacksons |
Valerie Rushworth is a British road and track racing cyclist.
Biography
Rushworth's first sport was running, she was a member of the Wakefield Harriers. She started cycling with Monckton CC.[1]
She was national road race champion in 1964 and held several records on the track including motor-paced records set in 1964: quarter-mile flying start in 23.5 seconds, half-mile flying start in 46.0 seconds and the mile flying start in 1 minute 34.0 seconds.[2]
She won 11 British Championships between 1959 and 1966, and went on to represent Great Britain internationally, as a rider and later as coach and team manager.[1]
In 1970 she moved to Featherstone RC.[1]
She coached Lisa Brambani, who became a national road race champion four consecutive years between 1986 and 1989.[3]
Rushworth was the European masters champion in the 500m TT for women aged 50 plus for four consecutive years between 1997 and 2000.[4]
She joined Bob Jackson's team in 2001.[1]
Rushworth, who lives in Stanley near Wakefield, is coaching advisor for the Women's Cycle Racing Association.[5] She works as a Customer Services Manager for Waddingtons Games.[1]
Palmarès
- 1973
- 3rd Sprint, British National Track Championships
- 1997
- 1st
500m TT, European Masters Track Championships (50+)
- 1998
- 1st 500m TT, European Masters Track Championships (50+)
- 1999
- 1st 500m TT, European Masters Track Championships (50+)
- 2000
- 1st 500m TT, European Masters Track Championships (50+)
- 2004
- 3rd 500m TT, European Masters Track Championships (50+)
References
- ^ a b c d e "Val Rushworth. Womens 60+". European Masters Track Championships. Archived from the original on October 12, 2004. Retrieved 2010-01-10.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "British Stayer & Derny History". 2006-10-18. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ^ Susan Weaver (1998). A Woman's Guide to Cycling. Ten Speed Press. p. 196. ISBN 978-0-89815-982-0. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ^ "Past Champions: 2000". European Masters Track Championships. Archived from the original on July 4, 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Contacts". Women's Cycle Racing Association. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
External links
- Val Rushworth at cyclingarchives.com
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