Penny Rowson

Penelope "Penny" Rowson[2] (born 3 May 1992) is a British former professional racing cyclist.[3]

Penny Rowson
Rowson during a break in a 2014 race
Personal information
Born (1992-05-03) 3 May 1992
Amateur teams
2010-2012Matrix Fitness–Prendas
2013Breast Cancer Care
Professional team
2015-Matrix Fitness Pro Cycling[1]

Career

After finishing 3rd in the 2009 Cheshire Classic Road Race,[4] Rowson joined, in 2010, the Matrix Fitness professional team.[5]

In 2012, she became the first female winner of the Newport Nocturne cycling race.[6] She left Matrix in 2013[5] and joined the cycling pro team run by the Breast Cancer Care charity.[7]

In 2014, she returned to the Matrix team but in August 2015 she announced her retirement from the sport.[8]

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See also

References
  1. Penny Rowson at Cycling Archives
  2. "Cholet Pays de Loire Dames". Canadian Cyclist. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  3. "Penny Rowson". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  4. "Penny Rowson". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  5. "Penny Rowson moves on from Matrix Fitness". Cycling Weekly. 19 December 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  6. "Nocturne win amazing - Rowson". BBC Sport. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  7. "Breast Cancer Care cycling team launch". British Cycling. 6 February 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
  8. "Rowson Retires". Neutral Service. 1 August 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
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