Maurice Selbach


Maurice Gaetan Selbach was an American-British racing cyclist and frame builder.

Private life

Maurice Gaetan Selbach was born in the 17th district of Paris. His father was Oscar Carl Selbach, an American engineer of German descent, and his mother Marguerite Kossakowska. During his childhood the family moved to London, where his father worked as a supplier in the burgeoning automobile sector. In World War I he served in the London Cyclist Battalion. On 23 December 1927 he became a naturalised British citizen, having previously been a citizen of the United States.

Career

Maurice's cycle racing career is believed to have started in 1908/09. For most of his career he is a member of the Unity C.C. He spent a total of 14 years competing in the sport. In 1923 he rode and finished Paris - Roubaix.

Racing palmares &; records

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