10 Facts About Steve Joughin

Steve Joughin was born on 23 June 1959 and is a former professional Manx road racing cyclist.

Steve Joughin was the first Manxman ever win the British professional road race title.

Steve Joughin is arguably one of the best UK riders of his generation, riding in the 1980s.

Steve Joughin then became the first Manx rider to win the national junior road race series and the British Junior Road race championship.

Steve Joughin was third in the British National Road Race Championships, the race was won by Jeff Williams.

Steve Joughin then turned professional in 1983, aged 23, with the Moducel team which was based in Staffordshire.

Steve Joughin was in chasing group which caught the main breakaway within sight of the finish.

Steve Joughin launched his sprint with 250 metres to go, went past Malcolm Elliott, and then past Bill Nickson just 50 metres from the line.

In 1986 Steve Joughin won two stages of the Milk Race leaving behind Djamolidine Abdoujaparov.

Steve Joughin got into a breakaway and then went clear with Stuart Coles as the race approached Perry Barr on the outskirts of Birmingham.