Every year the Club Chair, Jim Varnish, presents his award for RIDER OF THE YEAR. His award goes to whomever he feels has achieved the most in their cycling year. Not necessarily the faster or strongest rider, or the individual with the most race wins, but the rider who has developed or given the most to the club in the year.
For 2020 there was no individual Rider of the Year. Instead the award was presented to the entire club in recognition of how members supported each other and the local community during Covid 19.
Club members raised an amazing £11,500 in a week for Primrose Hospice with a 26 hours virtual challenge, supporting bereaved families and hospice staff. Members also purchased and delivered tablet devices to a local hospital so isolated patients could stay in touch with loved ones.
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Ali pushed herself throughout 2018, joining the training camp and continuing to ride despite challenging conditions and injury. She supported club rides, took part in turbo sessions, and won the Ladies Club Champs. A rider who demonstrates great passionfor the club.
Ricky reflects the spirit of V-Sprint. Friendly, supportive, and always encouraging to others. In 2017 he stepped into competition and performed strongly only a few years after taking up cycling.
Olly is a committed track and endurance rider. His completion of The Transcontinental, more than 4000 km from Belgium to Istanbul, fully unsupported, was an exceptional achievement and worthy of recognition.
Steve is both a dedicated rider and the club mechanic. He manages the Winter Turbo Sessions and provides invaluable technical support. In 2015 he also took on some of the iconic Alpine climbs and joined the Mallorca training camp.
Jackie advanced significantly during 2014. From riding alone she developed into a confident group rider, leading the B group and joining A rides. She also completed Ride London with a strong performance in shortened event conditions.
Andy completed John O Groats to Lands End in 7 days at an average of 130 miles per day. He also delivered a strong ride in the inaugural Ride London event, contributing significantly to the V-Sprint train in the closing miles.
2012 LVRC Criterium Champion. Enough said.