It's that time of year again...
Voting for the recipients of the 2011 Member Awards is now open!!
2011 was a successful year for cycling, with membership continuing to grow, and programmes like Sprocket Rocket thriving. We saw an increase in the number of events in the calendar, and an overall increase in people getting on their bikes.
Now is your chance to vote in this years Member Awards, where you can vote for your top club, rider, and volunteer.
A summary of the nominees are as follows:
BEST VOLUNTEER:
- Pat Whitney - ran the greatest number of Sprocket Rocket skills courses for kids in Ireland
- Gary McIlroy - sat on both Road Commission and College of Commissaires, Race organiser, and outgoing grading officer
- Gerry Beggs - mechanic for the Paralympic Squad, and crucial member on the team
- Stephen Gibbons - introduced many people to the Sundrive track, actively participates in recruitment
- Aideen Collard - organises spins and events aimed at women who are new to cycling
- Tommy Lamb - integral part of Cycling Ulster, helps promote and support cycling in Ulster
- Sean Herlihy - involved with supporting and developing mountain biking in Ireland
- Ger Campbell - involved with developing the youth side of cycling
- Colm Rigley - involved with developing the youth side of cycling
- Dan Curtin - sat on both the Road and Youth Commission and set up a track in Cork
- John Brennan - sat on both Connacht Commission and Road Commission, develops cycling in Connacht
- Dany Blondeel - runs the Belgian Project, assisting young riders make a jump to international level
BEST CLUB
- Cycle4Sick Children - have trained most leaders in Sprocket Rocket, adopt all inclusive policy in the club, and fundraise for good causes
- Orwell Wheelers - Ireland's biggest club, all round activity from racing to leisure, youth to veterans
- Dromara CC - develop cycling in the area, promoting youth events in particular
- Innisfree Wheelers - promote all areas of cycling, adopting an all inclusive policy
- Usher IRC - provide a key team of race organisers who assist with many of the main events around Ireland
- Blarney CC - one of the older clubs, with a resurgence in membership, this year promoted many events
- Stevens Cyclelogical - new club in 2011 and produced some top results during the year
- Ballymoney CC - Cycling Ulster club of the year, put a lot of focus on reaching out to the community.
Member Awards ยป Member Awards 2011