Albert Winstanley
Memorial Ride Bank Holiday Monday 26th August
Bolton clarion cycling club will be celebrating the
life of Bolton’s celebrated cycling author, Albert
Winstanley who passed away last year. Albert’s books were treasured by cyclists
worldwide, his enquiring mind constantly delving into historical events and
local history and linking what he unearthed to his lifelong passion for
cycling. Albert was also a prolific contributor to the countries cycling
magazines, his monthly articles sought and collected by touring cyclist eager
to follow his travels. The Yorkshire Dales and the Lake district intrigued him greatly but he also
had a passion for the emerald green of Ireland.
Living all his married life in Bradshaw also
allowed him to enjoy much of Bolton’s surrounding countryside which he continued
to do so until into his early nineties.
Bolton clarion invite local cyclists to enjoy a short
cycle ride taking in one or two of Albert’s favourite places of interest.
Meeting at the front of Canon Slade school,
(Albert lived opposite the school) from where the ride will commence at 10.am.
the ride will progress through Harwood, on to Tottington road and resting a
while by the Affetside memorial. A coffee break at Edgeworth will be enjoyed
followed by a trip across the reservoirs, the Strawberry Duck inn bisecting the
Wayoh and Entwistle waters. The ride will visit Turton Tower, much loved by Albert, after which
the ride will conclude back at Bradshaw via Bromley Cross.
Attending the ride will be John Mann, a
constant cycling companion of Albert’s for many years, John also featured in
the many illustrations that accompanied the articles Albert so graphically
described.
On the back of the photo in Albert's own hand is written, 'Sir Richard Bernard Cuthbert-De Hoghton, the 14th Baronet of Hoghton holds my bicycle in the courtyard of Hoghton Tower'. This is testament to Albert's affable nature and being able to communicate with practically anyone.
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