Dave Rayner was born in Shipley, son of John and Barbara. John was a first category racing man in the 1960’s part of the well known ‘Rayner’ cycling family. In 1987 Dave won the under 22 award in the Milk Race and then turned pro for the Interent-Yugo Team in Britain. In 1988 he joined the Raleigh-Banana Team, won the under 22 award again in the Milk Race and came 8th overall.