Laurie Pither Cyclist - Cycling from 1984-2009

Laurie Pither cyclist veteran, boasted some incredible averages into his 70's

Laurie Pither - ''He loved the mountains!''

Laurie Pither (Grandad) was club secretary for Hampshire Road Club for 21 years, and could often be spotted at the West Stoke Village Hall with wife Valarie Pither.

I have treasured memories cycling the Hayling Billy Line as a child with them both, and my younger brother, thinking they were possibly the fastest pensioners on two wheels.

Twenty five years on the roads saw some brilliant adventures for Laurie Pither, including 33 trips up Mount Ventoux in Provence, along with many other incredible achievements:

50 miles Memorial Shield 1992
50 mile time trial event.
2hr16m37s  21.95mph

Vetcher Trophy 1992
Club Hill Climb (Knights Hill, Charlton).
4m29s

Joe Hancock Special Trophy 1992
Annual award for a selected veteran.

Hilly 20 Trophy 1993
20 mile hardrider time trial.
1hr07m58s  17.65mph

The Duo Norman 1994 52.30km
After catching two pairs in front he and his duo partner Fred Shepherd pulled in at 1hr.25m.58s, winning the 100+ age group.  22.68mph

Grand Prix Des Gentlemen 2005 - 2008
Gentleperson over 40 yrs of age is paced around the course, their time is recorded for the event not the pacers. Winner is decided on Vet’s Standard.
Gent :Laurie Pither, Pacer: N.Batchelor
2005 Laurie Pither Noel Batchelor +7.24 P841 24m 36s
2006 Laurie Pither Noel Batchelor +6.38 P843 25m 37s
2007 Laurie Pither Noel Batchelor +6.22 P843 26m 08s
2008 Laurie Pither Noel Batchelor +7.00 P843 25m 46s

Middle Markers B.A.R Trophy 2007-2008
Best 10m,20m,50m avg.
2007 22.82mph
2008 22.15mph

Four years today Laurie Pither passed, doing what he loved. He is greatly missed and fondly remembered, aged 72.

Laurie Pither, Valarie Pither and I in '88

Laurie Pither and two close friends and fellow Hampshire Road Club members at Mount Ventoux

Published Saturday 6th April 2013, author Christina