1980 race programme

The race programme from the 1980 Elswick Centennial, a 4-day stage race from London to Glasgow. Held from 4 to 7 April 1980.

Top 3 finishers

1. Ian Hallam (Weinmann-Chicken Composite) in 17h 56m 04s
2. John Herety (England) at 20s
3. Barry Hoban (Elswick-Falcon) at 25s

Elswick-Falcon team placings

• Barry Hoban – 3^rd at 25s
• Ove Sulkakoski – 6^th at 40s
• Bill Nickson – 15^th at 03m 30s
• Ian Greenhalgh – 32^nd at 05m 36s
• Jack Kershaw – 37^th at 14m 53s
• Phil Corley – DNF
• Nigel Dean – DNF

Full results available at Cycling Archives.

The 32-page programme includes a foreword from Jim Turner, Chairman of Elswick Hopper Ltd, maps of the route, list of competitors, some interesting adverts, and the prizes.

Size: A5.

1980 race programmeDownload