About John Gavin Bone
Lived 1914 – 1983 (aged 68). John Gavin Bone was a British sport cyclist.
John Gavin "Mulguy" Bone
In 1935 he set new Scottish and British records with a total distance of 244¾ miles in 12-hours. He went on to become the first Scotsman to figure in the British Best All-Rounder list of prize winners when he was classified tenth with an average speed of 21.303 m.p.h. His early achievements were celebrated in 1936 when Cycling Weekly awarded him his own page in the Golden Book of Cycling.
Personal life Bone died in Glasgow on 23 June 1983, at the age of 68.
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Who was John Gavin Bone?
Scottish racing cyclist
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John Gavin Bone was born on 17 September 1914 in Glasgow.
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John Gavin Bone died on 23 June 1983 in Glasgow, Scotland.
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John Gavin Bone was a sport cyclist.
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John Gavin Bone was British.
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