ABERGAVENNY Road Club is nominated in three categories at the 2015 USN Welsh Cycling Awards, with member Ffion James also up for junior performance of the year.
Abergavenny RC is nominated for the club of the year award, along with Newport Cycle Speedway, as well as the Go Ride club of the year and the race organiser of the year titles.
The 2015 USN Welsh Cycling Awards finalists are:
Race Official of the Year
Andy Smith
Richard Hopkins
Anne Russell
Club of the Year
Abergavenny Road Club
Bike Doctor
West Wales Cycle Racing Team
Newport Cycle Speedway
Go Ride Club of the Year
Velo Club Melyd
Gower Riders
Towy Riders
Abergavenny Road Club Race
Organiser of the Year
Abergavenny Road Club for the British Cycling National Cyclo Cross Championships
Maindy Flyers Youth Cycling Club for the British National Youth Circuit Series Round Five
Richard Hopkins for the NFTO Junior Tour of Wales
Volunteer of the Year
Mary Trenfield and Christine Smith
John Wheat
Chris Allen
Coach of the Year
Anthony Jones
Garrie Tillett
Paul Crapper
Colin Thornton Award for Junior Performance
Peter Kibble, Velocity Globalbikes
Joe Holt, County Cycles Road Team
Ffion James, Abergavenny Road Club Club
Cyclist of the Year
Andrew Duggan, Caerphilly Cycling Club
Paul Rees, Bynea Cycling Club
Shan Gwenfron Jones, Clwb Beicio Dwyfor
Outstanding Performance of the Year
Amy Roberts, Ciara Horne & Elinor Barker for Team Pursuit Gold, UCI Track World Cup, Guadalajara
Geraint Thomas MBE for Tour de France 2015
Scott Davies for Under 23 National Time Trial Champion title
Elite Cyclist of the Year
Geraint Thomas MBE, Team Sky
Owain Doull, Team Wiggins
Manon Carpenter, Madison Saracen
Elinor Barker, Matrix Fitness-Vulpine
The lifetime contribution to cycling award, sponsored by USN, will also be awarded on the night to an individual who has made a lifelong contribution to cycling in Wales.
Anne Adams-King, chief executive officer of Welsh Cycling, said: “I am extremely proud of the achievements of all members of the Welsh cycling community over the last 12 months.
“I know the panel had to make some tough choices during the judging process, but we thank all of our clubs, coaches and volunteers for their contribution to cycling all year round.
“The shortlist of finalists is a credit to Welsh Cycling, clubs and fellow members. All those nominated should be proud that they have been recognised by the Welsh cycling community for their commitment to the sport.
“It will be great to have Wales’ top cyclists and our dedicated clubs and volunteers together to celebrate Wales’ success in cycling.”
The winners will be announced on Saturday, November 7, at the Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa, Cardiff.
Tickets are available from Luke Silver at Welsh Cycling at luke.silver@welshcycling.co.uk
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