Manchester Wheelers' Club
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Manchester Wheelers’ Club is a cycling club based in Manchester, in the North West of England.
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[edit] Formation & Early History
The club was formed on the 7th of July 1883, as Manchester Athletic Bicycle Club, changing its name to Manchester Wheelers’ Club in 1890.
[edit] Club Colours & Emblem
Club racing jerseys are Royal Blue, Red and White, emblazoned with the words 'Manchester Wheelers'.
[edit] Riders
Men & women who ride, or have ridden for Manchester Wheelers' include:
Chris Boardman
Paul Curran
Reg Harris
Steve Joughin
Peter Longbottom
Darryl Webster
[edit] Muratti Cup
The history of the "Muratti" Race, "The race of the Champions", began in 1899 when the Vice-President of the Manchester Wheelers’ Club, Mr. D. B. Muratti, on behalf of Messrs. B. Muratti, Sons & Co. Ltd., Cigarette Makers of Manchester, presented to the Wheelers’ a massive silver cup valued at 100 guineas. So began a long series of epic struggles between the champions of their day for this Amateur 10 miles Race at Fallowfield, Manchester, which was to become famed the world over. The Muratti Gold Cup is presented anually to the winner of the Open 10 Miles Track Event and has been presented several times at the UCI World Masters Track Championships. The trophy was won most recently in 2006 by Sergio Gili of Argentina.
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