Cycling UK's Going the Extra Mile awards scheme acknowledges the incredible contribution made by volunteers to our mission to enable millions more people to cycle
Cycling UK feels that volunteers deserve to be appreciated for their effort, energy and enthusiasm for cycling. If you know an outstanding volunteer, why not thank them by nominating them for one of our Going the Extra Mile awards?
Certificates of Appreciation are sent to individuals or groups that have completed voluntary tasks with Cycling UK for a certain number of years and have been nominated for recognition:
These awards are usually given in person where possible and are accompanied by a personalised thank you card from our chief executive.
This is a list of the exceptional volunteers for Cycling UK who have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their long service and dedication to encouraging more people to cycle over many years, whether as committee members, campaigners or performing other roles. They have gone above and beyond to dedicate their lives to enable others to enjoy the wonderful benefits of cycling.
| Name | Date | Citation | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Hearn, CTC Coventry | Apr-22 | For serving on the committee for over 40 years | |
| CTC Coventry | Oct-21 | For being a Cycling UK member group for a 100 years | |
| Bob Tinley, CTC Coventry | Oct-21 | for serving on the committee for over 10 years | |
| Portsmouth CTC | Sep-21 | For being a Cycling UK member group for a 100 years | https://www.cyclinguk.org/real-life-stories/meet-group-portsmouth-ctc |
| Ian Lowcock, Burnley and Pendle CTC | Sep-21 | for serving on the committee for over 50 years | |
| David Tinker, Burnley and Pendle CTC | Sep-21 | for serving on the committee for over 20 years | |
| Jim Duerden, Burnley and Pendle CTC | Sep-21 | for serving on the committee for over 10 years | |
| John Ramsden, Burnley and Pendle CTC | Sep-21 | for serving on the committee for over 10 years | |
| Chris Marshall, Burnley and Pendle CTC | Sep-21 | for serving on the committee for over 10 years | |
| Harry Taylor, Burnley and Pendle CTC | Sep-21 | for serving on the committee for over 10 years | |
| Mike Hutchinson, president and secretary of CTC Lancaster and S. Lakes | Jun-21 | for being secretary of CTC Lancaster and S. Lakes for 21 years | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Drew Moyes, committee member, Cycle Ayrshire | May-21 | for being a founder member of Cycle Ayrshire in 1987 and a continuous member of the committee for the whole of that 34-year period | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Morris Dowding, Cycling UK Reading | May-21 | For pioneering the development of weekly daytime rides and initiating and running the popular Henley Hilly Hundred Audax which has been running now for over twenty years. | |
| Steve Carroll, secretary, Highland CTC member group | Mar-21 | for being a founder member and secretary of Highlands Cycling UK group some 25 years ago | |
| Margaret Willmot, local campaigner, Salisbury COGs campaign group | Oct-20 | for exceptional service over 25 years to Salisbury COGS | |
| Sue Cherry, staff member, Cycling UK | Feb-20 | for service to Cycling UK as a staff member for over 19 years | |
| Mike Thomas, ride leader, CTC Coventry member group | Dec-19 | for long-standing enthusiasm and dedication to CTC Coventry | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/certificate-appreciation-mike-thomas |
| Jeffrey Eaves, volunteer co-ordinator, British Cycle Quest | Dec-19 | for retiring as validator of the British Cycle Quest after 15 years | https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/inspiring-volunteers-pat-harrow-jim-br... |
| Jim Brown, secretary, Cycling UK Stevenage | Nov-19 | for long service as secretary of the group | https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/inspiring-volunteers-pat-harrow-jim-br... |
| Ray Clay, secretary, Leicestershire and Rutland CTC member group | Nov-19 | for retiring after 23 years of Service to Leicestershire and Rutland CTC | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/ray-shining-example-dedication-cycling |
| Pat Harrow, secretary CTC Tayside member group | Oct-19 | for long service as secretary of CTC Tayside | https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/inspiring-volunteers-pat-harrow-jim-br... |
| Chester and N Wales CTC Caer a Gogledd Cymru member group | Sep-19 | for the 80th anniversary of the group | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/chester-and-north-wales-ctccaer-gogledd-c... |
| CTC Grampian member group | Apr-19 | for the 30th anniversary of the group | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/ctc-grampian-celebrating-three-decades-cy... |
Certificates of Appreciation are given to Cycling UK volunteers and groups who have truly Gone the Extra Mile for cycling and cyclists. They may have organised a sportive, co-ordinated a successful local campaign, shown exceptional dedication and commitment over several years, or won one of our annual volunteer awards. In 2020, we awarded Certificates of Appreciation to those who had gone above and beyond by showing Lockdown Love to others through cycling.
| Name | Date | Citation | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Smith, Chester & N. Wales CTC | Oct-21 | for being secretary of the Wednesday Riders (one of the Chester & North Wales CTC's informal groups) for many years, as well as volunteering for the group in numerous other ways. | |
| John Ferguson, Chester & N. Wales CTC | Oct-21 | for being the ride secretary of the Wednesday Riders (one of the Chester & North Wales CTC's informal groups) for many years, as well as volunteering for the group in numerous other ways. | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| CTC Cycling Holidays and Tours | Oct-21 | for the time and energy that so many volunteers have put into running the company over so many years | |
| Cycling UK's Cycle Advocacy Network local reps and co-ordinators | Jun-21 | for Going the Extra Mile as local campaigners |
Thank you certificates are sent to anybody who has performed an outstanding role as a volunteer or voluntary group, whether it's raising funds for Cycling UK, participating in a Dr Bike or keeping their group motivated during the pandemic. These unsung heroes fully deserve some recognition from Cycling UK for their efforts.
| Name | Date | Citation | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| The organisers of the Wild Wales Challenge, particularly Harry Fowler and Dennis Holder and the other volunteers from Cycling UK Merseyside | Oct-21 | For their fantastic work on the day of the event looking after everybody, including the extra challenges relating to Covid-19 | |
| Vicky Palethorpe, Coventry CTC | Oct-21 | For being a wonderful group secretary and making a huge contribution to the Centenary Year | |
| Andy Henderson, Portsmouth CTC | Sep-21 | For being a brilliant group secretary, website manager and organiser, as well as ride leader and Dr Bike mechanic | https://www.cyclinguk.org/real-life-stories/meet-group-portsmouth-ctc |
| Dave Hearn, Coventry CTC | Sep-21 | For organising the 100th anniversary of the Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service | https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/cyclists-killed-conflict-remembered-me... |
| Mark Clegg, Burnley and Pendle CTC | Sep-21 | For being on the committee since 2015 | |
| Janice Montgomerie, Cycling UK North Hampshire | Jun-21 | For keeping rides organised for her group despite the changing Covid-19 guidance | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Mike Codd, Lancaster and S. Lakes CTC | Jun-21 | For being Rides Co-ordinator and keeping limited participation rides going between lockdowns | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Joy Forrow, Portsmouth CTC | Jun-21 | For keeping the club going during a difficult first term as president and leading many of the club's rides | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Janet Ironside, CTC Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders | Jun-21 | For responding instantly to the latest Government rules on cycling and those of Scottish Cycling to inform the membership of the latest guidelines and devising many routes in the area | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Khalda Begum, Share Calthorpe Community Cycle Club | Jun-21 | For being a very committed ride leader and volunteer who particularly encourages women like her to build their confidence, as well as their physical and mental health through cycling | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Tony Price and Jack Brooks, New Roots CCC | Jun-21 | For being bike mechanics who have devoted much of their spare time to sorting out bikes for the local community, a vital service, particularly during lockdown | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Morag Prach, Belles on Bikes Cumbernauld | Jun-21 | For running the group for seven years | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Onjam Baston, B10 CCC | Jun-21 | For being a voluntary ride leader who also leads children's cycle sessions | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Wayne Daniel, Sara Park CCC | Jun-21 | For being a ride leader, instructor and mechanic who gives his time, energy and expertise to the group to enable more people to cycle who might otherwise not have the opportunity | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Lowri Evans, Chester & N. Wales CTC | May-21 | For dealing with complex Covid regulations across two borders | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
| Janet Gregory, Two Mills CTC | May-21 | For dealing with complex Covid regulations across two borders | https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/we-thank-our-incredible-volunteers-going-... |
