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Mick Bennett

b. 1949

English cyclist

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Born 1949. Mick Bennett is a British sport cyclist.

Michael John "Mick" Bennett (born 8 June 1949, Birmingham) is a British former cyclist and cycle race promoter.

Cycling career He won the bronze medal in Team Pursuit in the 1972 Munich and 1976 Montreal Games.

He represented England in the 1 km time trial, at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland. Four years later he competed in the scratch and pursuit disciplines and won a gold medal in the 4,000 metres team pursuit at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.

He was five times a British champion winning the British National Sprint in 1977, two British National Madison Championships (1973 & 1975) and two British National Individual Time Trial Championships (1971 & 1972).

Bennett originally took up cycling as part of a programme of rehabilitation after developing Osgood–Schlatter disease. In 2004, Bennett formed Sweetspot Management, which organises the Tour of Britain, the Tour Series, The Women's Tour and (in collaboration with the London Marathon) RideLondon.

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Michael John Bennett, Michael Bennett

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Who is Mick Bennett?

English cyclist

When was Mick Bennett born?

Mick Bennett was born on 8 June 1949 in Birmingham.

What is Mick Bennett's occupation?

Mick Bennett is a sport cyclist.

What nationality is Mick Bennett?

Mick Bennett is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mick Bennett

· Wikidata: Q5570630

· DBpedia: Michael Bennett (cyclist)

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