George Pilkington Mills
George Pilkington Mills DSO (8 January 1867 – 8 November 1945) was the dominant English racing cyclist of his generation, and winner of the inaugural Bordeaux–Paris cycle race. He frequently rode from Land's End to John o' Groats, holding the world record time on six occasions between 1886 and 1895. He was a member of the Anfield and North Road cycling clubs. He later won races and broke records as a car racer and motorcycle rider.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | George Pilkington Mills |
| Born | 8 January 1867 Paddington, Middlesex |
| Died | 8 November 1945 (aged 78) Westminster, County of London |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Road racing & Endurance |
| Role | Rider |
| Amateur teams | |
| Anfield CC | |
| North Road CC | |
| Major wins | |
| Land's End-John o' Groats record 6 times 1886–1895 North Road 24-hour time-trial (penny-farthing) Tandem-tricycle record for 50 miles | |
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