Tell us about the heroes of your cycling scene: Nominations open for 2026 Cycling Weekly awards
Every year we crown a Club of the Year and Local Hero; now's your chance to nominate a club of individual to get the recognition they deserve
Cycling Weekly is inviting nominations for its 2026 awards, recognizing the inspiring individuals and clubs that contribute to the cycling community. Both Local Hero and Club of the Year awards aim to shine a light on those who support and develop the sport, ensuring more people have the opportunity to ride and race.
For a club to be considered for the Club of the Year award, it should have actively gone above and beyond for its members while also bringing in new riders and helping them develop in a safe and supportive environment. The successful club will organize regular events, as well as larger ones for the wider cycling community, such as races, sportives, series, and coaching sessions.
Above all, the club should inspire people to ride and instill a love for cycling in its members. The Club of the Year award will be judged based on the strongest entry, regardless of the number of entries submitted.
The Local Hero award acknowledges dedicated coaches, organizers, administrators, race officials, marshals, and other individuals who contribute to the sport and give others the opportunity to ride or race. These unsung heroes put in countless hours week after week, making a significant impact on their local cycling scenes. Their work often goes unnoticed, which is why this award is so important.
Recognizing and celebrating their efforts is the highlight of the Cycling Weekly awards, and it enables us to express our gratitude to those who make the cycling community stronger.
Previous winners include clubs such as Otley CC, Poole Wheelers, Ilkeston CC, Falkirk Junior Bike Club, Halesowen ACC, Cowley Road Condors, and Peebles CC, as well as individuals like Peter Harrison, Dot Tilbury, Phil Wright, Chris Jones, Bridget and Ian Boon, Sharon Dyson, and Roland Bell. The deadline for nominations is October 30, 2025, after which a shortlist will be compiled and presented to the judging panel. Winners will be announced along with the 2026 Riders of the Year on December 3, 2025.
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