About Dave Watkins
Lived 1945 – 2021 (aged 76). Dave Watkins was a British sport cyclist.
David "Dave" R Watkins (3 May 1945 – 12 September 2021), was a cyclist who competed for England at the Commonwealth Games.
Biography Watkins represented England at international level during the 1960s and won the gold medal in the junior sprint at the 1963 British National Road Race Championships. He finished on the podium at three further National Championships.
He was selected for the England team in the scratch race and match sprint event, at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.
He was a member of the Castle Bromwich and Wyndham Cycling Clubs before turning professional and joining the Harry Quinn Galli team and later the United States Grab on team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Watkins?
English cyclist (born 1945)
When was Dave Watkins born?
Dave Watkins was born on 3 May 1945 in Birmingham.
When did Dave Watkins die?
Dave Watkins died on 12 September 2021.
What was Dave Watkins's occupation?
Dave Watkins was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Dave Watkins?
Dave Watkins was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Watkins. https://biography.guide/dave-watkins-sport-cyclist/
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