Last Updated: May 5, 2026 Beryl Burton (1937-1996) was the most decorated British cyclist of all time — 7-time world champion, 5-time individual pursuit world champion, and holder of a 12-hour time trial record (446 km in 1967) that beat the men’s record for two years. Below, we cover her career, records, and lasting legacy … Continue reading Beryl Burton: The Greatest Female Cyclist of the 20th Century