Phil Corley

Phillip John Corley (born 17 April 1951) is a former British professional road racing cyclist.

Cycling career Corley represented Great Britain at the UCI Road World Championships three times in 1975, 1976 and 1978. In 1977, he participated in the only monument of his career; Paris–Roubaix, finishing 43rd overall. In 1978, Corley won the British National Road Race Championships, this being the biggest win of his career.

Corley Cycles In 1979, Corley founded his bike shop business, Corley Cycles, in Great Linford, Milton Keynes. In 1981, the shop moved to a larger premises in Neath Hill. Finally in 1982, the shop relocated to the industrial area of Stacey Bushes where it was until its closure in 2025.

Major results

1971 1st Stage 7 Milk Race 1972 7th Lincoln Grand Prix 1973 8th Manx Trophy 1974 3rd Archer Grand Prix 1976 3rd Road race, National Road Championships 1978 1st Road race, National Road Championships