Last week I collected the trophies from former club secretary Dave Lowe, as a result of this, Cafe conversation turned to the various awards, notably the Best All rounder
The CTT defines the British Best All Rounder (BBAR) as follows:
“…..To qualify, the men must compete (and finish!) in at least one 50 mile event, one 100 mile event and one 12 hour.
The events a woman must undertake are at 25, 50 and 100 miles.
The two Junior categories must complete at least two 10 mile and two 25 mile races.
The best performances at each distance is taken for the Senior events, and the best two times from each of the distances are used for the Juniors’. The average of the three or four speeds calculated from those results is the key to the competition.
Men attaining a result of not less than 22mph (approx. 35.5 km/h) from their three times receive certificates for their efforts. Women do so if their average is at least 20mph (approx. 32.25 km/h). Boys and girls achieving 22mph and 20mph respectively also receive certificates.”
The club award hasn’t been awarded since 1997 and was last held by Robert Porter 21.936 M.P.H
Over the years the following riders have held the award
1984/5 C.Perry
1986/7/8 J.Pixton
1989 G. Perry
1990 A.I’Anson
1991 M. Turner
1994 R.Porter
1995 N.Hood
1996/7 R.Porter
Could 2017 see someone taking on the challenge of the BBAR
