The 46th Annual Rally at Bitteswell Ist September
2002
The various cups and shields are listed below with
photos on the next few pages which I shall put next to the cups
later when I get a list of who got what. You may well know who
got which cup.. Please let Tom know as I may get it wrong.
THE TOM YOUNG SHIELD
This is awarded to a rider, in the appropriate costume who completes
the course riding a 'Boneshaker'
Here we see Tom himself given the shield to Malcolm
kitching of the Desford lane club this year. Tom who rode
his boneshaker on many a NAVCC rally now 92 years old has to now
ride round the course by car.
THE PETERBOROUGH VINTAGE CYCLE CLUB SHIELD
This is awarded for the most meritorious ride on the day.
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The B.S.A. TROPHY -
This awarded for the best-maintained cycle of pre-1914 manufacture
that completes the course.
The TWYCROSS TROPHY:
This trophy is awarded to the rider who in the Judges opinion
has restored their cycle to its original condition, with the rider
in appropriate costume, upon completion of the course.
The 'ORDINARY' TROPHY:
Will be awarded to an 'Ordinary' rider, who must be the owner
entrant of the machine. The Judges main consideration being one
of originality combined with the condition of the machine
THE COOPER TROPHY
This is awarded to a family turnout consisting of
parent or parents with children under 16 years old on the day
of rally. the minimum numbers in group being three.
The ROUSE JUVENILE TROPHY:
To be awarded to the rider of less than sixteen years of age,
who has performed the most
meritorious ride when completing the course at a National Rally
. Condition of the cycle and -~
appropriate costume may be taken into consideration by the Judges.
The BOWYER JUVENILE TROPHY-
To be awarded to the runner-up of the Rouse Trophy based upon
the same conditions.
The DUNLOP TROPHY
Awarded to the lady rider of & pneumatic tyred machine who
completes the course on the day. Condition of the machine and
appropriate costume to be considered by the Judges.
The DENTON TROPHY:
Awarded to a gentleman rider of a pneumatic tyred machine who
completes the course on the day. Condition of the machine and
appropriate costume to be considered by the Judges.
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More photos of the winners will be added later. I
hope you have enjoyed this look at this years rally. It all went
very well and many thanks to Desford lane and the NAVCC members
for a very good job well done.
Next year 2003
Book today that will make them think!
