AYRSHIRE ALPS CYCLING FESTIVAL August 18th /19th 2013 2012 Christopher Jennings Rapha Condor Sharp 2011 James McCallum Rapha Condor Sharp 2010 Evan Oliphant Endura 2009 Ross Creber Endura 2008 Gary Hand Pedal Power 2007 Evan Oliphant DFL CyclingNews Litespeed 2006 Jason MacIntyre Equippe Velo Ecosse 2001 Duncan Urquhart Team Velo Ecosse 1997 Richard Moore Sandy Wallace Cycles 1994 Graham McGarrity Aberdeen Multisport 1991 Roddy Riddle Moray Firth RT 1989 David Millar Chryston Wheelers 1988 David Hassan Wheelers 1987 Willie Gibb Johnstone Wheelers 1979 Jamie McGahan Glasgow Wheelers 1977 Robert Millar Glasgow Wheelers 1973 John Curran Ayr Roads CC 1967 Billy Bilsland Glasgow Wheelers 1966 Scott Savage Glenmarnock Wheelers Community venture

Ayr Roads Cycling Club established in 1930

Membership of 60 – from 12 to 90 years old

David E.T. Bell a founder member of the club

Race committee made exclusively of volunteers

The Carrick Forest Drive

Looking Forward – 2012 plan…

2012 – National A 2013 – Premier Calendar & TV 2014 - Year 2015 – 50th Edition of David Bell Memorial Mutual Benefits

For the rider For Ayrshire - race on ‘Girvan’ territory - Pro Cycling returns to South Ayrshire - Scenic, quiet roads - Promoted as top cycle - Event reputation tourism destination - Good calendar slot - Boost to local economy, - Elite competition inspires physical activity

Logistics Lead Cars x 2 Neutral service cars x 3 Commissaires cars x 3 Press car First Aid Ambulance NEG Motorcyclists x 9 50 marshalls, volunteers Catering Public Address Accommodation for 100riders & team support

Event Partners: Forestry Commission South Ayrshire Council Police South Carrick Community Leisure Coneworx William Grants & Sons Spirit Aerosystems Savoy Park John M Patterson Ltd Digital My Way Ayrshire Post MS Society Scotland EFAR First Aid & Rescue Bike Week Active Schools Audax UK NEG Scottish Power Renewables

2012:

 ‘National A’ status for Davie Bell – biggest day race in Scotland  Video production team – teaser advert  School Poster competition  Former winners interview series (Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress)  1st Highwayman Challenge SOLD OUT  Club member Sponsorship offer - £2,500 raised from small local business  £1500 raised for MS Society Scotland

PREMIERSHIP CALENDAR STATUS offered… but at a price.

Road Race to FESTIVAL 46th David Bell Memorial Road Race 2011 £1800 budget (up £1000 on 2010)

1st Highwayman Challenge – 100km 2012 47th SCCL David Bell Memorial RR £8k+ budget 2nd Highwayman Challenge – 100km & 200km 2013 SCCL Youth Criterium Ayrshire Alps Classic (Inc 48th David Bell RR) £10k budget

The Highwayman Challenge £12 Mass-participation chairty Audax

100km & 200km options

AYRSHIRE ALPS:

Scotland’s first road cycle park

500hrs preparation November 2012 to August 2013 5 days of annual leave later:

Whose event is it? Future plans:

-Establish Ayrshire Alps Development Group -Support new Davie Bell Organiser on race committee -Build on success of Ayr Burners Youth Cycling Project

-RIDE MY BIKE Event organiser: Christopher Johnson [email protected] 07754 503 509

Visit www.ayrshirealps.org