Rob Jefferies | |
Fullname: | Robert John Jefferies |
Nickname: | Big Rob |
Birth Date: | 1 May 1968[1] |
Birth Place: | Lambeth, Greater London, England |
Death Place: | Wareham, Dorset, England[2] |
Weight: | 95kg (209lb)[3] |
Discipline: | Road and track |
Role: | Rider, volunteer and British Cycling employee |
Ridertype: | Sprinter |
Amateurteam1: | Festival RC |
Amateurteam2: | Delaune CC |
Amateurteam3: | Brixton Cycles |
Amateurteam4: | Team Welwyn CC |
Amateurteam5: | Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers |
Amateurteam6: | Poole Wheelers[4] |
Robert John Jefferies (1 May 1968 - 26 May 2011) was an English cyclist. He was the bronze medalist at the British National Derny Champion in 1999, and the bronze medalist in the Keirin at the British National Track Championships in 1993. He was also a teacher and held a degree in Silversmithing from the Camberwell College of Arts. Jefferies was employed as Volunteer Support Officer and then as Officials Education Officer for British Cycling.[5]
Jefferies was killed after being struck by a car whilst cycling along the A351 near Wareham. In tribute to him, a ghost bike was placed next to the roadside where he was killed.[6] A memorial ride was also held, attended by over 70 cyclists including his wife and daughter, and went across Studland Heath.[7] [8]