However, racing in Guildford goes back further, to when Harold Crooke of Guildford CC won the first Anchor Shield in 1886 at races in Woodbridge Road. This trophy was provided by the landlady of the Anchor in Ripley, a venue for cyclists.
The origins of cycling in Guildford stretch back to earlier periods, when Harold Crooke of Guildford CC secured the inaugural Anchor Shield in 1886 at races staged on Woodbridge Road. This trophy was provided by the owner of the Anchor in Ripley, a well-known spot for cyclists.