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me a huge boost in con dence going into the 2017 season with my 3rd Cat license.
At present I am racing well on the British Cycling Circuit and hope to obtain my 2nd Cat license by the end of the year while working towards winning the Army Individuals and Road Race Series.
I would urge any member of the RAPTC or Army in general to pick up a bike and start pedalling. For me it is the most exciting and rewarding sport I have taken part in.
Army Cycling Road Race Series (ACRRS),
Incorporating the Inter Corps Champs”
The ACRRS have been scheduled throughout the cycling season, between Apr – Oct 17. These take place, mainly, across the UK South and Midlands on Wednesday afternoons; additional events are also organised for those situated in the UK North. These events cater for those new to cycling and racing. In addition, they provide a platform for those who wish to gain further experience IOT compete in civilian races at the weekends across the UK; these are organised by British Cycling. Many of the RAPTC Cycling Team members compete on a regular basis for both civilian clubs and the Army Team.
Achievements
Within British Cycling the ranks cascade from Elite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th (novice). Please see below the following achievements our riders have had for this 2016 season.
WO2 (QMSI) Chanel Mason - National Masters Champion, National Women’s Series (Current Leader, Riding for the professional team Storey Racing)
WO2 (QMSI) Daniel Boultby - National Masters Track Support Race Champ
Sgt (SI) Jack Batten - gained 3rd Cat
Sgt (SI) Dexter Fox - gained 2rd Cat
Sgt (SI) Matthew Kirkbright - gained 3rd Cat
RAPTC SPORTS DINNER & AWARDS
WO1 (Corps SM) C Burnett RAPTC
The RAPTC Sports Dinner & Awards ceremony took place on Fri 28 Apr 17 and for the rst time was held in the Holiday Inn, Farnborough. Congratulations to all those who were nominated and of course the recipients of sports colours and the award winners. The dinner was deemed a huge success and a huge thank you to all those that organised and supported the event. The awards are as follows:
RAPTC Sports Awards:
Sportswoman of the Year
Sports Coach / Of cial of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
WO2 (QMSI) C Mason RAPTC SSgt (SSI) J Browring RAPTC
Lt Col (Retd) P Appleby RAPTC
Welcome back:
SSgt (SSI) Kevin Bell
New Members:
Sgt (SI) Matthew Kirkbright Sgt (SI) Woodhead
Farewells:
Brigadier John Donnelly Maj (MAA) Barry Stoddart Capt (MAA) Lisa Dunne
Look forward in 2017:
Army Team Riders
Capt (MAA) Mark Greenwood WO2 (QMSI) Chanel Mason WO2 (QMSI) Rachel McKenzie Sgt (SI) Dexter Fox
Sportsman of the Year
SSgt (SSI) S Hawkins RAPTC
Sports Team of the Year
RAPTC Golf Team
Rising Sports Star
Sgt K Richardson RAPTC
Unfortunately, WO2 (QMSI) Mason RAPTC and SSgt (SSI) Hawkins RAPTC were unable to attend that evening, however have subsequently received their prizes.