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The
Shropshire Cycling Clubs Association was founded in 1973 by Cliff Ash, Ira
Thomas and Jack Pitchford (Mid-Shropshire Wheelers); Norman White and Jack
Duckers (North Shropshire Wheelers); and Gordon Davies (Wrekinsport CC). Its
aims are to promote County Championships and to create closer relationships
between all cycling clubs in Shropshire. Membership is open to all clubs
affiliated to national cycling bodies within the county, and directly to
private members with a permanent address in Shropshire. Membership costs £15
for clubs and £5 for private members yearly.
In 2003
Ira Thomas and Norman White sadly passed away after greatly contributing to
the Association over 30 years. A new Committee was elected at the November
AGM, with Cliff Ash accepting the position of President. They set about
building upon the legacy of the founders and have developed the Association
to introduce new competitions whilst always remaining mindful of its
original aims.
The Association awards a number
of trophies annually, including BARs in four categories; fastest Overall,
Ladies, Veterans and Junior riders in a Championship Points Series, and in
2006 introduced an Inter-club Series and re-introduced a 4-Up event. 2007
sees further expansion with a Championship Road Race and a Sportive being
added to the programme. |