User:Smythlopez/Joe Smyth

= Joe Smyth: Northern Ireland Cyclist =

Joe Smyth is one of Northern Ireland's most famous semi-pro cyclists. Twice/three times? Canadian champion at cyclo-cross in the early 80s, he was also a 3 time participant in the Commonwealth games (1978, 1974, 1970). He twice won Ireland's Shay Elliott Memorial Race in 1970 & 1971, sharing the title of 'most-wins' with no less than Sean Kelly (cyclist).

= Clubs =

Cyprus
= Honours =

1978 - Edmonton, Canada
Joe was stopped by the police for speeding on his bike while training - he was let off when he explained he was a competitor. Steve Cram and Barry McGuigan were other famous competitors.

1970
first place

1971
first place

Cyclo-cross
1979 1980 .....

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