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TRIBUTE - DON LOCK

On a peaceful summer evening on July 16, 2015 Don Lock left Washington after attending one of the Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club Evening 10 time trials and spending time with his Club mates, before setting off to drive home to Worthing. On the journey he was involved in a slight car crash. Unfortunately, the driver of the other car was a paranoid schizophrenic who stabbed Don to death.

Don’s death had a huge impact on both Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club and the wider cycling fraternity. ‘Legend’ is a much over-used expression in this day and age. Generally it refers to an aspect of a person’s character, or talent in a particular field. Rarely does it combine both factors in one individual.

Don was such an individual – a genuine sporting talent in his chosen field and an amazing human being who was generous in both nature and spirit in encouraging and supporting others.

Don started his cycling career as a founder member of the East Grinstead Cycling Club. His association with Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club started on 6th August, 1960 when he handed over his subscription of half-a-crown to become a second claim member but, an 3rd January, 1961, he parted with a whole 7/6 to become a full Club member.

When it came to racing, Don was, primarily, a time-triallist at every distance from 10 miles to the full 24 hours. In fact, Don still holds the Club record for the 24 hour event with a distance of over 428 miles – a record he set in 1971 and has never been beaten.

Don was a truly talented rider and, throughout his racing career, he held many Club records and won many trophies. Don also rode in place-to-place records and still holds the Club records for Worthing to Haywards Heath and return, and the Worthing to Chichester and return distances.

No one has been as committed to Worthing Excelsior as Don. In his Club career he held many official and unofficial posts. He has been Treasurer; Timekeeper; Handicapper; Magazine Editor; Social Secretary; Press Secretary; Radio Broadcaster; Record Keeper; Clothing Officer; Event Organiser; Quiz Master; Baggage Carrier; Advisor; Supporter; Comforter; Mentor.... but, most importantly a friend to the Club and everyone in cycling.

Don was not only an example to all members of the Club, but also an example to the wider cycling community with his positive attitude and exceptional sense of humour, and his amazing grit and determination was, perhaps, a key in his successful fight against Cancer.

Don was referred to as a ‘Legend’ and - yes – Don Lock was such an individual. He was such a genuine sporting talent and an amazing human being for whom helping, support and encouraging the people around him was second nature.

He is sorely missed, but his memory will live on in the Don Lock Memorial Evening 10 series promoted each year by Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club.

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  • Welcome
  • Social
    • Club Meetings
    • Weekly Club Rides
    • Skittles Evening
    • Eastbourne Weekend
    • Ghent Trip
    • Isle of Wight Trip
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    • Tourist Trial
    • Reliability Trial
    • 2016 ESCA Reliability Trial
    • Winter Warmer
    • Annual Awards Dinner
  • Racing
    • Roll Of Honour
    • Club Records
    • 2022 Season >
      • 2022 Open TTs
    • 2021 Season >
      • 2021 Open TTs
    • 2020 Season >
      • 2020 Open TTs
    • 2019 Season >
      • 2019 Open TTs
      • 2019 Road Races
    • 2018 Season >
      • 2018 Open TTs
      • 2018 Road Races
    • 2017 Season >
      • 2017 Open TTs
      • 2017 Road Races
      • 2017 Track
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      • 2016 Open TTs
      • 2016 Road Races
    • 2015 Season
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    • 2011 Season
    • Race Books >
      • 2010s Race Books
      • 2000s Race Books
      • 1990s Race Books
      • 1980s Race Books
      • 1970s Race Books
      • 1960s Race Books
      • 1950s Race Book
  • Gallery
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    • Gallery 2010
  • Club Kit
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    • Tribute - Don Lock
    • Archive Material
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    • Child Protection Policy
    • WECC Club Privacy Policy
    • Questionnaire