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Welsh Cycling has today revealed the finalists in the 2013 USN Welsh Cycling Awards, with unsung heroes and champions of cycling from across Wales making the final cut.
After receiving over 100 nominations in the first year of the event, there was a tough job ahead for the panel of judges to narrow down the entries and select the winners. Colin Docker, Director of British Cycling, Ann Bevan, Senior Officer at Sport Wales and Gareth Griffiths, Sports Correspondent for Media Wales formed the panel. Gordon Thornton, the brother of Colin Thornton, also contributed to the selection of the Colin Thornton Memorial for Welsh Junior Performance.
This year’s finalists are:
Services to Commissairing
Dave Robson – Rhos on Sea Cycling Club
Ken Williams & Glyn Evans – Ystwyth Cycling Club
Colin Simmons – Newport Cycle Speedway Club
Club of the Year sponsored by S & D Sealants Ltd
Towy Riders
Abergavenny Road Club
Sosban Riders
Individual Race Organiser
Talbot Thrush – Junior Tour of Wales
Bill Owen – Abergavenny Festival of Cycling
Tudor Thomas – Bynea CC Tour of Carmarthenshire and Time Trials
Cycling Innovation
John Wheat – Newport Social Cycling Network
Bonna Williams – Daisy Chain Events
Maindy Flyers Youth Cycling Club – Cyclo Cross and MTB Training Sessions and Events
Unsung Hero sponsored by Griffin Mill
Roger Sims - Cwmcarn Paragon Cycling Club
Andrew Storey – Newport Olympic Cycling Club
Reg Pharoah – Cardiff Ajax Cycling Club
Coach of the Year sponsored by Craft
Stephen Lane – Abergavenny Road Club
Alan Davis – Maindy Flyers Youth Cycling Club
Alan Overson – Velo Club Melyd
Colin Thornton Memorial for Welsh Junior Performance
Amy Hill – Abergavenny Road Club
Elinor Barker – Team USN/Wiggle-Honda
Scott Davies – Liverpool Mercury
Paracyclist of the Year sponsored by Cwmtillery Glass Centre
Tom Smith – Lumet-VDBG Steenhouwerij
Lauren Booth – Newport Youth Velo Cycling Club
Mark Colbourne MBE – Para-T Cycling Team
Club Cyclist of the Year
Zach Bridges – Newport Olympic Cycling Club
Hefin Evans – Towy Riders
Matthew Beckett – Cardiff JIF
Elite Cyclist of the Year sponsored by Kilsby and Williams
Becky James – Abergavenny Road Club
Luke Rowe – Team Sky
Geraint Thomas – Team Sky
Elinor Barker – Team USN/Wiggle-Honda
Outstanding Performance of the Year sponsored by University of South Wales
Scott Davies – Liverpool Mercury
Becky James – Abergavenny Road Club
Elinor Barker – Team USN/Wiggle-Honda
Geraint Thomas – Team Sky
A Lifetime Contribution Award will also be awarded on the night to an individual who has made a lifelong contribution to cycling in Wales. The Wiggle Project 2018 Champions will also be awarded their prizes as part of the celebrations.
Chair of Welsh Cycling, Nick Smith said:
“We have had a great response from clubs and members in Wales during the nomination process. I know the panel found it difficult when judging due to the high quality of nominations, a testament to the contribution of Welsh Cycling members.
The group of finalists are a credit to Welsh Cycling, their clubs and fellow members. There are many who didn’t make the final shortlist, but all those nominated should be proud that they have been recognised by the Welsh cycling community for the commitment to the sport.”
The winners will be announced in a ceremony at the De Vere Village Hotel, Cardiff on Friday 4th October 2013. There are still a limited amount of tickets and tables available for the 2013 USN Welsh Cycling Awards, which will include a welcome drinks reception, three course meal, goody bag for all guests and entertainment after the awards presentation. Contact Rebecca Ransom at Welsh Cycling for more information rebecca.ransom@welshcycling.co.uk or 01633 274691.
