Vintage track cycling jersey - 1968 Skol Six Day Race

This track cycling jersey is from the 1968 Skol Track Cycle Race in Wembley, London. Six day racing was tough; it started with individual riders racing for six days, the winner being the cyclist who covered most laps in that time. By 1968 it was a team event, with team members taking it in turns to rest.

This jersey was worn by team 9, to be Tony Gowland and John Clarey. However, Clarey was injured and this jersey was worn by his replacement, Jim Moore, who is pictured in the photograph below.

I love the excitement of track cycling, particularly at a time when Great Britain has such strength in depth and a beautiful new track, in the run-up to the London Olympics (see my post here) . This vintage jersey exudes the noise, speed and atmosphere of closely-fought track racing.

See here and here and here for more information.