Robert John Jefferies (1 May 1968 – 26 May 2011) was an English cyclist. He was the bronze medalist at the British National Derny Champion in 1999, and the bronze medalist in the Keirin at the British National Track Championships in 1993. He was also a teacher and held a degree in Silversmithing from the Camberwell College of Arts.^[3] Jefferies was employed as Volunteer Support Officer and then as Officials Education Officer for British Cycling.^[5]

Jefferies was killed after being struck by a car whilst cycling along the A351 near Wareham. In tribute to him, a ghost bike was placed next to the roadside where he was killed.^[6] A memorial ride was also held, attended by over 70 cyclists including his wife and daughter, and went across Studland Heath.^[7][8]

Palmarès

1993

3rd Keirin, British National Track Championships

1999

3rd British National Derny Championships

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