GLOUCESTER CITY CYCLING CLUB

TOURIST TROPHIES

There are a good number of trophies for the non-speed members to collect. Most are also available to be won by a racing member - but in practice...
Anyway, here they are - get ready to polish!

The Dancy Trophy.  Points on Club Runs.
Season-long endurance and consistency is required to capture this one - it is regarded as the Holy Grail for the club riders! Points are awarded to all riders on the club ride (not the Sports ride - although there is some debate on this one!) starting from the Square and stopping for coffee. Additional points may be gained for official lunch stops. Essentially, all rides on the Runs list count - including club tours and occasional mid-week rides. The competition starts in September and finishes in August. Expect to gain in excess of 90 points to have a chance. A medal is also awarded to the second placed rider. To win this one you will have to cover more miles than for all the other trophies combined!  Refer to the Dancy Trophy page for an update of progress for the current season.
2002 / 2003: Paul (Theo) Brookes - 116 points
2001 / 2002: Dave Lesser  - 85 points
2000 / 2001: Toby Wooldridge - 96 points.
1999 / 2000: Paul (Theo) Brookes.
1998/99: Debbie Light - in excess of 100 points!

The Jim Burnet Trophy.    Junior Club runs attendance.
Rules as per the Dancey trophy, but goes to the best junior rider.
2002 / 2003 : Not awarded

Bruces Bonus.  Club runs punctures.
Self evident really - the greatest number of punctures incurred and fixed on official club runs. Same rules apply as per Dancey trophy. The puncture must be fixed on the ride - replacement of the deflated tube is adequate.  A very nice brass track pump mounted on wood is the trophy.  Refer to the Bruces Bonus page for an update.
2002 / 2003: Paul Brookes and Daryl Lines - 5 punctures
2001 / 2002: Neil Calder - 4 punctures
2000/ 2001: Debbie Light - 3 punctures.
1999 / 2000: Gordon Smith.
1998 / 1999: Martyn Williams.

The Gibb shield.  Social Competition.
A fantastic shield which takes ages to polish! To grab this bit of history, enter the Social Competition events from November to September. The one with the most points from their best 5 events is the proud winner.  See the Social Competition page for the details.
2002 / 2003: Paul 'Theo' Brookes.
2001 / 2002: Paul 'Theo' Brookes.
2000 / 2001: Toby Wooldridge.
1999 / 2000: Daryl Lines.
1998 / 1999: Paul 'Theo' Brookes.

T.G Hall Clubman Trophy.
This goes to the best Clubman/woman of the year, as deemed by a vote at the AGM from proposals put forward from the Committee.
2003: Alan Daws
2002: Ann Wooldridge
2001: Toby Wooldridge.
2000: John Godley.
1999: Toby Wooldridge.

Three Cities Tourist Shield.
Simply the fastest tourist class rider to cover the 3 Cities circuit. To count as a 'tourist' you must ride a bike equipped with full-length mud guards, have a saddlebag or handlebar bag with rain cape and puncture repair kit. And not have entered an 'Open' racing event in the current season.
2003: Chris Washbrook - 4.36.59
2002: Not Awarded
2001: Ed Unsworth - 5.45.00.
2000: Toby Wooldridge - 4.21.00.
1999: Paul Brookes.

The Gouda Trophy. Best non-UK Touring Ride.
This trophy, a long pipe enclosed in a case, is for the best non-UK touring ride of the season, as determined by the General Committee in November. Criteria considered include number of club members involved, destination, miles and terrain covered, piece for the newsletter and possible slide show. Hopeful candidates need to pitch for this award.
2003: Paul Brookes and Dave Lesser - Pyrenees
2002: Alastair Goldie and Mat Utting - Corsica.
2001: Debbie and Nigel Light.
2000: The winning team consisted of Toby Wooldridge / Paul Brookes / Daryl Lines and Alastair Goldie for their fabulous outing in the French Alps (southern section). This epic involved a fair bit of up and down! 

The McLeod Trophy.  Best UK Touring Ride.
Re-defined to become the best UK touring ride of the season, as determined by the General Committee in November. Criteria as per the Gouda trophy above. 
2003: Daryl Lines - Club tour organisation
2002: Ed and George Unsworth - Scotland.
2001: Daryl Lines and Toby Wooldridge - Derbyshire Dales.
2000:  Daryl Lines for his C2C (with Theo).

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