Common Rules

All trophies are perpetual and cannot be won outright.

Except for Open Event Trophies, trophies are awarded to First Claim members.

Some trophies are awarded under "Cycling Time Trials” (R.T.T.C) or "British Cycling" (BCF) Regulations where applicable.

If a trophy has been automatically won on these criteria, the Committee can reallocate it, for that year only, as it feels fit. This discretion does not extend to trophies awarded based on set distances or times.

 

UNDER 12 YEARS

"Under 12 yrs" means before the 12th birthday on the day of the event or events.

 

Under 12 Cyclo Cross

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have been the best under 12 yrs Cyclo Cross performer during the year. 2 Trophies – Boys and Girls.

 

UNDER 16 YEARS

"Under 16 yrs" means before the 16th birthday on the day of the event or events.

 

The Massed Start Trophy (for under 16s)

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have been the best under 16yrs massed start road racing performer during the year. Donated by Ralph Blower in 1956.

 

The Juveniles Time Trial Championship Cup

Awarded annually to the juvenile member with the fastest time on scratch in a designated club time trial. The designated event to be decided by the committee at the start of the club events series for that season. Presented by Mrs Eastaff in 1956.

 

JUNIOR

"Junior" means from the 16th birthday until 31st December in which the 18th birthday occurs on the day of the event or events.

 

The Junior B.A.R. Championship Cup

Awarded annually to the junior member with the highest average speed in Club and open time trials at 10 and 25 miles. Presented by George Nickels in 1958.

 

The Junior Road Race Championship Cup

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have been the best Junior road racing performer during the year. Presented by Owen G Blower in 1958.

 

The Junior Track Championship Cup

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have been the best junior track racing performer during the year. Presented by George H Bennett in 1966.

 

The Junior Off Road Trophy

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have been the best junior MTB racing performer during the year.

 

LADIES ONLY

The Ladies Championship Cup

Awarded annually to the lady member with the highest average speed in open time trials at 10, 25 and 50 miles. No age restrictions. Presented by Reginald E Sharpe in 1956.

 

The Coltman Shield

Awarded annually to the lady member with the best performance in any season long competition. No age restrictions. Presented by Gary & Theresa Coltman in 1999.

 

SENIOR

"Senior" means from 1st January of the year following the 18th birthday or older on the day of the event or events.

 

The Senior Mountain Bike Trophy

Awarded annually to the senior rider judged by the committee to have been the best Mountain Biker in the preceding season.

 

The Senior Road Race Trophy

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have been the best Senior massed start road racing performer during the year. Presented by David L Bowman in 2001

 

The Senior Track Championship Cup

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have been the best track racing performer during the year. Presented by HV Ackland in 1957.

 

VETERAN ONLY

"Veteran" means 40 years of age or older on the day of the event or events. Open to either sex where the “standard time” already reflects the rider’s sex.

 

The Veterans Championship Cup

Awarded annually to the veteran member with the highest average speed calculated on Standard times, in open time trials at 25, 50 and 100 miles. Presented by Mrs Baugh.

 

The J.G. Green Trophy

Awarded annually to the veteran member gaining the most points, on standard times, in Club events at 10 and 25 miles and the Hilly 15 each season. Presented by J Graham Green in 1982.

 

UNRESTRICTED

Unrestricted means any First Claim member, any age, either sex.

 

The Senior Best All-Rounder Shield

The Senior B.A.R. shield is awarded to the Club rider with the highest average speed over 25 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles in RTTC Open or Association Events.

 

The F.A. and E.M. Beardsmore Memorial Trophy

Awarded annually for the Club Short Distance Time Trial Championship. Decided on average speed over 10, 25, 50 miles in Open or Association events up to the end of September each year. Presented by the Leicestershire Road Club in 1968.

 

The Twelve Hour Cup

Awarded annually to the member with the greatest twelve hours mileage of the year under R.T.T.C. Regulations. Presented Frederick W Nicholls in 1923.

 

The Hundred Miles Cup

Awarded annually to the member with the fastest 100 miles of the year under R.T.T.C. Regulations.

Presented by Miss N Mayes in 1928.

 

The Halford Fifty Miles Cup

Awarded annually to the member with the fastest 50 miles time of the year under R.T.T.C. Regulations. Presented by the Halford Cycle Company Ltd in 1926 and won outright by OG Blower in 1952. A perpetual trophy was presented by the Halford Cycle Company Ltd in 1953.

 

The Middlemarkers Fifty Miles Cup

Awarded annually to the member who, never having previously Beaten 2 hours and 10 minutes for the distance records the fastest 50 miles of the year, whilst competing in the Club's name under R.T.T.C. Regulations. Presented by the Leicestershire Road Club in 1958.

 

The Golden Jubilee Trophy

Awarded annually to the member participating in the greatest number of team wins during the year.

Presented by David L Bowman in 1958.

 

The Dagley Memorial Trophy

Awarded annually to the best placed member in any section of the L.C.A. Cyclo Cross League.

Presented by the Leicestershire Road Club in 1920.

 

The Scratch Cup

Awarded annually to the member gaining the most points in any scratch section of the Club events.

Presented by TP Beeston in 1952.

 

The Handicap Cup

Awarded annually to the member gaining the most points in the handicap section of the Club events.

Presented by Reginald E Sharpe in 1953.

 

The Diamond Jubilee Trophy

Awarded annually to the member beating most riders in the British Cycling and R.T.T.C. (including G.H.S. National Final) and B.C-C.A. National Championships each year. Presented by Horace E Winks in 1969.

 

The Founders Trophy

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have achieved the most outstanding performance of the year in any branch of the sport. Presented by Horace E Winks in 1957.

 

The 1939-1945 Memorial Trophy

Awarded annually by the committee to the most persistent rider in Club events. Presented by L Turner in 1946.

 

The Trevor Farrands Trophy

Awarded annually for the fastest 25 miles ride of the year under RTTC Regulations. Presented by Trevor Farrands.

 

The Bill Billings Trophy

Awarded annually to the winner of the Club Hillclimb. Presented by Simon James.

 

The Alec Bilson Shield

Awarded annually to the member who in the opinion of the committee has been the most persistent rider in any branch of the sport. Presented by Alec Bilson in 1989.

 

The T.P. Beeston Memorial Trophy

Awarded annually to the member who records the fastest solo 10 mile time trial time of the year in open or association or club* events. (*club means only Leicestershire RC club events) Presented by the Leicestershire Road Club in 1959.

 

Open Event Trophy

(This means open to any rider in any club competing in the event).

 

The Ivy Newton Trophy

Awarded annually to the winner of the Tour of Charnwood Open Hilly Time Trial. The trophy was originally presented by Mrs Ivy Newton to the Soar Valley Road Club and is for the Tour of Charnwood only, whoever promotes this event.

GENERAL

Open to any First Claim member, any age, either sex.

 

The Presidents Cup

Awarded annually by the Club President for service or performance by any Club member during the previous 12 months. Presented by David L Bowman (President 1990-1994).

 

The Best Clubman Trophy

Awarded annually by the committee to the member considered to have been the best Clubman of the year. Presented by FWA Greengrass in 1948.

 

The George Bennett Trophy

Awarded annually by the committee. Presented by George H Bennett in 1977.