Les West (born 11 November 1943) was one of the dominant figures of amateur and professional cycling in Britain during the 1960 and 1970s. He won the Milk Race twice, came second in the world amateur road race championship and fourth in the world professional championship.
Read more about Les West: Early Career, International Amateur, Professional, Veteran Cycling, Honours
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