Cycling trailblazer Brian Robinson has been hailed a 'true inspiration' after he died at the age of 91.
Robinson, from West Yorkshire, became the first Brit to compete in the Tour de France in 1955 when he finished 29th overall. He also won stages of the prestigious race in 1958 and in 1959. The Brit, who was still cycling into his late 80s, also won the prestigious Criterium du Dauphine in 1961 and represented his country at the 1952 Olympics before turning professional.
His grandson Jake Womersley announced his death on social media on Wednesday, posting: "It's with great sadness the family of Brian Robinson have to announce his passing yesterday."
