THE FIS 2012 AWARDS LIST

 

NOMINATIONS ARE HEREBY CALLED FOR:

TOM SIMPSON AWARD

For the rider who works so hard on the bike he puts himself in hospital!

FLOENCE NIGHTINGALE AWARD

The rider who has sacrificied himself for a rider, or the bunch.

PINK JERSEY OF THE YEAR

Awarded to the person who has the most success in attracting ladies to the bunch, to add a touch of sophistication to the group, and as a counterpoint to the natural tendency to blokiness.

BLUE JERSEY OF THE YEAR

Awarded to the FIS member who makes the greatest effort to bring new riders to the bunch. 

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

COMEBACK RIDER OF THE YEAR

 Awarded to the FIS rider who, in spite of personal injury and setback (rare in The FIS) and massive equipment failure, the likes of which might render a lesser sportsman unable to any longer climb on to the saddle or join the bunch, nevertheless recovers without complaint time and again, rejoining all mainstream FIS activities and maintaining a cheerful disposition.

EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AND IMPROVEMENT AWARD

 Awarded to the FIS Member who over the year, against all odds, constantly seeks to improve and upgrade his or her cycling equipment after intense research and price comparison, and under intense pressure from his mates.

This award is not open to riders who have purchased new bikes.

 SPRINTER OF THE YEAR

An award that speaks for itself. An edgy competition to be actively involved in, as many former contenders will contest to. As fraught with uncertainty as downhill skiing and BASE jumping and arguably the GLAMOUR AWARD OF THE YEAR.

 

MOUNTAIN GOAT (HILL-CLIMBER) FOR THE 2008 SEASON

 Another award that speaks for itself. Unlike the Sprinter Award, one is only living on the edge when going down the other side, but to qualify one needs great discipline – an ability to eat virtually nothing and to be able to discuss endlessly the benefits of his or that cassette and chain-ring set

ATTENTION TO DETAIL AWARD 2008

Bunch Riding requires thought and preparation, particularly in matters of fitness. Often organised rides can be quite challenging, since they are undertaken only once or twice a year, and can involve unfamiliar routes and considerable hill-climbing. 

FASHIONISTA OF THE YEAR

 

 For services to The FIS and the advancement of cycling fashion by careful choice of style, colour and cut with particular care in matching the clothing to the bicycle and making sure as much fashion as possible is purchased internationally!

ANTI-FASHIONISTA OF THE YEAR

 Presented to the Rider who has significantly compromised his attention to his riding apparel in the interests of single-mindedly pursuing his love of cycling and membership of The FIS. There is a long list of fashion faux pas amongst the cycling fraternity (there are copies of the EuroCyclist Code of Conduct available from Chris Robinson) and it would be inappropriate to comment from the stage on a personal statements of fashion sense. With an emphasis on road safety and bunch etiquette, dress options tend to take second place but..

WHEELSUCKER OF THE YEAR

Surely this award is given to the most sensible person in The FIS! Why go to all that trouble and effort of enjoying the great experience of a bunch ride when with minimal output you can happily sit at the back of the bunch and upon arrival at the finish have not a hair out of place and look as fresh as a daisy.

THE MAURICE GARIN  AWARD

This prize is given to the rider who, for what ever reason, chooses to catch public transport home from a ride in preference to finishing it. Riders who have suffered injury are ineligible for this award, as the recipient must be in reasonable charge of their fitness at the time, and weather cannot be deemed to be reasonable grounds to finish the ride in a SAG WAGON! 

EYE CANDY OF THE YEAR

 
Designed purely to provide acute embarrassment to the recipient, and definitely the hardest award for the judges to determine, what with an abundance of buffed bodies and legs like carved walnut amongst the members of The FIS. 

MOST GRACIOUS RIDER OF THE YEAR

 

This award if given to the rider who has demonstrated the ability to be consistently cheerful and complimentary, always with a smile, always well turned-out, and project a gentlemanly manner at all times. Always willing to let you in on an international kit order as well. Always interested in what you have to say, even if it’s the usual FIS Bike waffle!

RIP SPECIAL MENTIONS AWARD

This section of the formal presentation stops for a moment to recognize and celebrate the unique contribution of members of The FIS who, for one reason or another, after an enthusiastic riding career with The FIS are now rarely, if ever, seen. We miss them terribly and wish they were still able to carry on their work in the bunch, and look forward to their timely return to this elite organization.

ROAD KILL OF THE YEAR AWARD

A new award, with a wonderful prize to be treasured. Occasionally, small furry animals can get in the way of a bunch bearing down at great speed. Sorry!