Back in the 1930’s racing on the road was illegal. Club founders Percy Stallard and Syd Thompson decided they wouldn’t be told they can’t race their bikes on UK roads any longer. In protest to the National Cyclists Union they founded the Wolverhampton Racing Cycling Club, as the name suggests its purpose was to road race. The first race organised was Llangollen to Wolverhampton, won by club teammate C. J Anslow. Percy and the club can be considered the proud fathers of the modern day British Road race scene.