Holdsworth Cycles were used by many members of the Rye Club in the pre and post War years. This is the story of the Holdsworth family of bike builders, written by one of our regular contributors, who is himself a member of that illustrious cycling family.
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Step into the Rye’s Own archive for stories connected with Herne Hill, a place viewed through local news, memory, change and the experiences of those who knew it. Stories such as “On Yer Bike – The Story of the Holdsworth Cycling Family” and “Rye Lad is Sussex Champion” give the collection its range and its distinctly local texture.
Rye Lad is Sussex Champion
Mick Ashdown Wins Sussex Sprint Championship It was a proud moment for the Rye and District Wheelers when the club’s top track rider, Mike Ashdown, out-rode all competition and became the 1966 Sussex Sprint Champion. The event took place at Preston Park Track on Wednesday, 22nd June.