But as a member of the BLRC and an independent or semi-professional , he was no longer eligible to compete at the Olympics .
He came second in its independent road championship in 1952 and the champion in 1953 .
As a member of the BLRC and an independent or semi-professional , he was no longer eligible to compete at the Olympics .
He came second in its independent road championship in 1952 and the champion in 1953 .