British Cycling is inviting nominations for the latest wave of inductees to its Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame - launched in 2009 - recognises those who have been instrumental in developing the sport, whether they’re a rider, coach, administrator or volunteer. The current 58 members will be added to during British Cycling’s International Gala Dinner, which will be held in October.
Members of the public will again be able to nominate their cycling heroes, with nominations to be considered by the Hall of Fame Selection Panel, which will include three-time Olympic champion, Ed Clancy, and be chaired by British Cycling president, Bob Howden.
Howden said: “This year has already given us so much to celebrate and an Olympic year is also the time when we consider nominations for induction to our Hall of Fame. Nominees can include retired outstanding athletes or volunteers who have given exceptional service to our sport.
“We invite nominations at the end of each Olympic and Paralympic cycle, and on previous occasions we have been inundated with nominations, so we are looking forward to hearing those inspirational stories this time around.
“All inductees will be invited to join us at our International Gala Dinner, which will be a great celebration of all those involved in ensuring the continued strength of cycling in Britain.”
Nominations are now open until September 14, with members of the public invited to submit their nomination via email to carolineflatley@britishcycling.org.uk. The only stipulation is that any athletes must be retired to be considered as inductees.
The full Hall of Fame Selection Panel is Bob Howden, Ed Clancy, Tom Cary (The Telegraph), Carole Leigh and John Herety.
Current Hall of Fame members
Reg Harris OBE, Arthur Campbell MBE, Benny Foster OBE, Beryl Burton OBE, Bill Bradley, Brian Cossavella, Chas Messenger, Eddie Soens, Jason McRoy, Tom Simpson, Alan Rushton, Barry Hoban, Brian Annable, Brian Robinson, Caroline Boyle (nee Alexander), Chris Boardman MBE, Colin Sturgess, Craig Maclean MBE, Dale Holmes, Dave Hemsley, David Baker, Dot Tilbury MBE, Eileen Gray CBE, George Miller, Gerry McDaid, Graeme Obree, Graham Webb, Hugh Porter MBE, Ian Emmerson OBE, Jason Queally MBE, John and Doreen Mallinson, John Rawnsley, Keith Butler, Les West, Malcolm Elliott, Mandy Bishop (nee Jones), Pat Adams, Paul Manning MBE, Peter Keen OBE, Peter King CBE, Phil Liggett MBE, Robert Millar, Sean Yates, Sid Barras, Stan Kite, Stuart Benstead, Tim Gould, Tony Doyle MBE, Tony Yorke OBE, Yvonne McGregor MBE, Victoria Pendleton CBE, Rob Hayles, Roger Hammond, Norman Shell, Nicole Cooke MBE, Sir Chris Hoy and Brian Cookson OBE.
