Brian Robinson (1930–2022) was a pioneering British professional cyclist renowned for his historic achievements in the 1950s and early 1960s. He was the first British rider ever to complete the Tour de France, finishing 29th in 1955. Robinson also became the first Briton to win a stage at the Tour de France, accomplishing this feat in 1958 and again in 1959. His success marked a significant breakthrough for British cycling at a time when professional cycling in continental Europe was dominated by riders from other countries. Beyond the Tour, he placed eighth overall in the 1956 Vuelta a España and secured a podium finish with third place at Milan–San Remo in 1957. One of his career highlights was winning the 1961 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré, a prestigious multi-stage race considered a key preparation event for the Tour de France. Throughout his career, Robinson was noted for competing successfully in numerous European races, earning accolades such as the mountains classification in Paris–Nice and victories in various stages across different tours. His pioneering role helped open the door for future British cyclists to compete at the highest international levels. Robinson passed away in 2022 at the age of 91, remembered as a trailblazer in British cycling history[1][2].
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Former head coach Brian Robinson leaves the Commanders after expressing frustration with team's performance and management. Will this impact their upcoming season?