About Cecil Ashby
Lived 1897 – 1929 (aged 31–32). Cecil Ashby was a British motorcycle racer.
Cecil Thomas Ashby (1896 – 10 June 1929 in Douglas, Isle of Man) was a British motorcycle racer.
He won the European motorcycle championship twice. Ashby died in an accident during the 1929 Isle of Man Junior Tourist Trophy races.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cecil Ashby?
British motorcycle racer
When was Cecil Ashby born?
Cecil Ashby was born in 1897.
When did Cecil Ashby die?
Cecil Ashby died on 10 June 1929 in Douglas.
What was Cecil Ashby's occupation?
Cecil Ashby was a motorcycle racer.
What nationality was Cecil Ashby?
Cecil Ashby was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cecil Ashby. https://biography.guide/cecil-ashby/
MLA: "Cecil Ashby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cecil-ashby/.
Chicago: "Cecil Ashby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cecil-ashby/.
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