In special recognition for his services to cycling over many years, including the creation, organisation and competition in The Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross race.
John Rawnsley has been a stalwart in the Yorkshire Cyclo-Cross Association, being on the committee since its foundation in 1959 and President since 1981.
He has nurtured and coached young riders including three National Champions, he held the Pennine Way Cycle Record from 1976 to 1978 (2days 23hrs 27mins), he was 4 times North of England Veteran Cyclo-Cross Champion and 4 times silver medallist in the National Veterans Championships.
He achieved the Service to Sport Award in 1992 for the Yorkshire and Humberside Area and in 1993 was elected life member of the BCCA.
John has organised many cyclo-cross races and created and organised the Yorkshire Dales Triathlon from 1984 to 1990.
However his greatest achievement concerns the Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross Race. Being instrumental in its creation in 1961 he has organised and competed in each of the 33 years of the event. The Peaks is acknowledged as the most prestigious cyclo-cross race nationally and John’s endeavours have brought great honour to Yorkshire cycling.