Maurice Burton was born in London to an English mother and a Jamaican father. In 1973, he became the first Black British champion in cycling, before representing Britain at the 1974 Commonwealth Games. He moved to Belgium in 1977 to become a professional on the six-day circuit.
Paul Jones is a celebrated cycling writer and very occasional racing cyclist. His highly praised books include A Corinthian Endeavour and End to End which have a shared passion for people who do extraordinary things.