Joy was N&DCA President 1982-84, the following was written by her daughter Karen. Joy and Frank were both very keen cyclists from an early age. Frank was at his best on the track and in hill climbs, while Joy excelled in time trials, and they met on the time trial circuit during the war. Both rode for several local clubs, including Corby, Wellingborough, Beds … [Read more...] about Frank & Joy Sheppard
ASSOCIATION RECORDS as at 31st DECEMBER 2016
10 miles These records were copied from the 2017 handbook, some may have been broken since. For a record to be set it must be done in an Association event except for the 12 hour which can be done in any BBAR classified event. JuvenilesDavid NormanFenland Clarion CCSeptember 2015F15/1022.37JuniorSam BarkerTeam ChilternJune 1996N14/1021.02WomenMaxine JohnsonOundle Velo … [Read more...] about ASSOCIATION RECORDS as at 31st DECEMBER 2016
THE BETTIS TROPHY
Originally a Rodley Wheelers C.C. trophy. The Bettis Trophy is a magnificent Silver Cup approximately 15cms in diameter plus handles, standing 22cm tall on a two-level plinth. It has been retrospectively engraved. In 1973 when the association found itself in need of a trophy for the Veterans B.A.R. George Bettis presented this impressive cup to the association which he had … [Read more...] about THE BETTIS TROPHY
THE SHEPPARD BOWL (Ladies’ BAR)
The Sheppard Bowl also known as The Rose Bowl is a magnificent embossed silver cup 20cm in diameter, approximately 14cm high, standing on a two-tier base. Joy Sheppard presented The Rose Bowl to the association for a lady’s championship, then appropriately became the first winner in 1953! Joy probably did more than anyone locally to popularise women’s racing over many decades. … [Read more...] about THE SHEPPARD BOWL (Ladies’ BAR)
Winners of The Rovers Cup 1936-2023
The records, from 1936 to 1962 are engraved on the actual Rovers Cup. For the first three years no speeds are given 1936 P.S. Wykes Invicta RC 1937 R. Panter Kettering … [Read more...] about Winners of The Rovers Cup 1936-2023