Rob Jefferies, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRob Jefferies
English racing cyclist
Date of Birth: 01-May-1968
Place of Birth: Lambeth, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 26-May-2011
Profession: sport cyclist
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Rob Jefferies
- 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.Jefferies not only a competitive cyclist, but was also very much involved in supporting grass roots cycling and helping other riders, which made him a very popular man.
- He was employed as Volunteer Support Officer and then as Officials Education Officer for British Cycling.Jefferies was killed after being struck by a car whilst cycling along the A351 near Wareham.
- A ghost bike was placed next to the roadside where he was killed in tribute.
- A memorial ride was also held, attended by over 70 cyclists including his wife and daughter, and went across Studland Heath.
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