1979 – RON KITCHING

An accomplished rider in time trials and road racing and an outstanding contributor to the reputation and success of Yorkshire […]

1978 – BERYL BURTON O.B.E.

In 1978 won the four R.T.T.C. Women’s National Championships at 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles respectively bringing her a […]

1977 – W.G. (BILL) PRIESTLEY

An outstanding servant of Yorkshire cycling as an administrator and organiser. Born at Garforth and living most of his life […]

1976 – MICHAEL MCNAMARA

In recognition of having attained a consistently high level of performance in time trials covering many years of competition, and […]

1975 – SID BARRAS

An outstanding professional cyclist and a member of the Bantel team, he won eighteen professional road races in 1975 and […]

1974 – BARRY HOBAN

As a professional cyclist competing on the Continent against the cream of Europe’s riders he had an outstanding season in […]

1973 – IAN WHITE

In 1973 Ian White won both the R.T.T.C. National 50 miles and 100 miles T.T. Championships in 1.53.53 and 3.59.59 […]

1972 – JIM CARR

Following a highly successful racing career with Barnsley R.C. he became a founder member of Birdwell Wheelers C.C. in 1949.  […]

1971 – GRANVILLE SYDNEY

Won the 1970 R.T.T.C. National Hill Climb Championship and thus established a record in becoming the first competitor to win […]

1970 – EDWARD JOHN WATSON

Won the British Best All Rounder Competition with a record average speed of 25.958 m.p.h., won the National 12 hours […]