Maurice Foster Cycling Record Attempt

Maurice Foster Cycling Record Attempt

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Location

Year

1964

Date

Production 29/06/1964

Length

03min 01sec

Audio

sound

Format

16mm

black and white

Source

Funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under the Archiving Scheme 2

Courtesy

Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Department for Communities, ITV, UTV Archive

Rights Holder

ITV

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Description

An interview with Maurice Foster, legendary Irish cyclist, as he prepares for his record attempt race from Mizen Head to Fair Head – 897km!

In the 1960s Maurice was a dominant force on the road and track, setting many records along the way.     

He took a stage win in the 1966 British Milk Race before winning the Tour of Ireland. 

Maurice went on to race in the Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and World Championships before later managing the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games and Ireland teams.

Big Mo, as he was known, was inducted into Irish Cycling’s Hall of Fame and he received his MBE in the Queen’s 80th birthday. 

Credits

An Ulster Television Production.

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