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
trophies
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)
N&DCA CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROVERS CUP
A Silver chalice style cup approximately 85mm in diameter and standing 205mm tall and on a 140mm diameter two tier wooden base. The Rover’s Cup has quite a history, originally belonging to the Rovers Bicycle Club of Northampton. At the time, The Rovers Bicycle Club was one of the oldest cycling clubs in the country, but for some reason was short of first claim members. At … [Read more...] about N&DCA CHAMPIONSHIPS – ROVERS CUP