CV for Nomination to British Cycling North West Region Board and National Councillor

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1 CV for Nomination to British Cycling North West Region Board and National Councillor Fred Bamforth Address: 26 Debenham Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9DG Date of birth: 26 October 1966 Relevant Cycling Experience As a Rider I started riding a bike in my early twenties, and have raced on and off since I have been a member of the British Cycling Federation since that time. I competed at a high level nationally, gaining my first category licence (in old money). I was lucky enough to compete in Ireland on a fairly regular basis as part of Irish Heritage Cycling Club and rode the FBD Milk Ras in Ireland on a number of occasions. I also represented the Manchester Division at a number of events throughout the late 1990s. My focus changed in 1994 when I became one of the first people to ride at Manchester Velodrome. I rode the Manchester Regional Track League (firstly on Fridays, then on Tuesdays) and also competed in the Manchester Divisional Track Championships, where I won the scratch race in I was involved in the Jack Fletcher and Key 103 track competition), where I was a member of the Manchester team. I also won a silver medal in the World Masters Points Race in As a Volunteer My main focus is now centred on putting something back into the sport. I have been Road Race Secretary of Stretford Wheelers since 2014 and have been promoting road and circuit races for the Racing Chance Foundation since In 2016, I also organised the North West Regional Road Race Championships on behalf of the North West Region, which included a standalone women s championship for the first time. I also recognise that I have a lot of racing experience and I volunteer as a coach with the Racing Chance Foundation. I am a qualified level 3 coach (through the Association of British Cycling Coaches). Through my involvement with the Racing Chance Foundation, I have also been an active supporter of the development of the women s scene locally. I was elected onto the North West Regional Board in September 2016, which has enabled me to give something back to the sport which I have been involved with for 30 years and to help to shape the future of the sport in the North West as a Regional Board Member. At the same time, I was also elected as a National Councillor, and I have been able to represent the North West Region s views at both the National Council last November and more recently at the EGM in July. I believe that at both of these meetings, I was able to demonstrate that I have the requisite knowledge and experience to make decisions in the best interests of the North West Region when given discretion to vote on various matters concerning the sport.

2 Heather Bamforth CV for Nomination for National Councillor for the North West Region Personal Details Address: 26 Debenham Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9DG Date of Birth: 12 December 1978 Relevant Experience as a Cyclist I have been a racing cyclist since the age of 14, when I joined Stretford Wheelers. I grew up racing on the road and the track, competing in the local track leagues (Manchester Regional Track League (Premier Division), ACT Track League and Kirkby Track League) and racing regionally on the road, mostly with men. I also represented the Manchester Division at the TQ Papers 2 Day (now the Ras na mban) in 1997 and won a number of medals on the track and the hill climb in the BUSA Student Championships, whilst studying at the University of Manchester. I stopped racing between 2001 and 2011 due to various reasons, but came back to the sport in 2011, supporting Cath Wiggins races at Salt Ayre in March I competed at a national level in 2013 but a bad crash in 2014 and work commitments since then have meant that my concentration has been more regional since. I enjoy road racing but my main racing now comes in the form of time trialling, which I do when I can. Relevant Experience as a Volunteer My event organisation experience dates back to the late 1990s, when I organised the Manchester Divisional Championships on behalf of Stretford Wheelers and I also organised the Eddie Soens Open Track Meeting at Kirkby, which formed a round of the National Omnium Series. Upon returning to racing in 2012, I noticed that there was no real opportunity for women to race on the road outside of closed circuits/national Series and I worked with British Cycling and CDNW to bring about Regional A level racing for women in the North West, which resulted in the CDNW Women s League in 2013, the first of its kind nationally, as it was restricted to

3 second, third and fourth category women. The series proved popular and other regions have since taken onboard the format, resulting in similar level races now appearing across the UK. I qualified as a coach with the Association of British Cycling Coaches in 2013 and have coached over 200 people over the last four years, mainly under the guise of novice race training, but also on structured rides with the Racing Chance Foundation, a charity established in 2014 to help provide a pathway for women in cycling, of which I am Chair of Trustees. My work in promoting cycling and assisting organisers with their events led to me being awarded the Women s Sports Trust Ambassador of Women s Sport Award in May 2016, ahead of Judy Murray and Ebony Rainford-Brent. Since 2016, I have been working with British Cycling s Coach Education department, with their Ignite Your Coaching programme, which aims to develop and retain female coaches. I was a guest speaker at their Leadership event in May Finally, I continue to organise bike races, both under British Cycling and Cycling Time Trials regulations. National Council I would like to represent the North West Region at National Council as I feel that with the new structure in place, it is now a good time to try and develop the sport at the grassroots, making it more accessible for all. I believe that my experience as a rider, a coach and an event organiser provides me with the right experience and credentials to represent the North West Region at National Council.

4 Curriculum vitae Wendy Cull In support of nomination for North West National Councillor Date of Birth: 13 th January 1966 Age: 51 Club: New Brighton CC BCF Membership: Member since 1980, though lapsed between 1998 & Cycling Experience: Raced for only one season in the 80 s, never any good! I class myself as a social cyclist only. I have been involved in cycling since a youngster coming from a family that was always heavily involved in organising and officiating at events. Current Office National Councillor Road Commission Member Previous Office: BC (Before Conor) I was previously a Commissaire and Judge throughout the mid/late 80 s until When due to circumstances beyond my control I had to give up my officiating. Profession: I have been an Environmental Health Officer since 1989; I now specialize in Port Health, inspecting Imported Food, cruise liners, general cargo ships & aircraft. I have an M.Sc. in Public & Environmental Health and a B.Sc. in Environmental Health. I am currently undertaking studies for my PhD. Other Pertinent Information: Since returning to the UK over thirteen years ago, I have become more involved in cycling again, I have driven a neutral service vehicle for several years on premier calendar events and I am qualified as a level 4 sports therapist/masseur, currently working at the weekends as a soigneur for the professional cycling team Raleigh GAC. I had been the Regional Treasurer for the North West from January 2012 until June I would appreciate the opportunity to continue giving something back to the sport by representing the North West Region as a National Councillor. Wendy Cull August 2017

5 DOB 7 th May 1960 Cycling CV Northwest Region for Board & National Council Alan Gornall 51 Colne Road Barnoldswick Lancs BB18 5QH alan@ag-e.co.uk Racing Career: Starting as a youth I raced all the way though to Senior International with 2 years as a Professional, competing in Road, Track, Time Trial, MTB and Cyclo Cross disciplines at various stages in my racing career. Racing at International level on the Road and in Time Trials including World and Commonwealth Championships and major international stage races, National level at Track and MTB XC and Regional level at cyclo cross. In 1988 and 1989 I was the Riders representative on the board of the Professional Cycle Racing Association. I am a BC life member now having been a member since In 2008 I joined the then newly formed Cycle Sport Pendle and have worked in the club s development. During this time as well as working with CSP I have worked with Tim Buckle and now Monica Eden at Regional Schools of Racing coaching and mentoring riders, including the first girls only coaching sessions. I have qualified as a Circuit Commissaire and work in this role at the CDPP series at the Steven Burke Hub on a regular basis. Having been on the Road Commissaire s coarse I am now in the process of completing the work required to become a Regional Road commissaire. Having been a co-opted member of the Northwest Region Board at first, I have now completed my fourth year as an elected member. I have been part of a working group looking at supporting the region s junior riders with a coaching / progression pathway to the U23 ranks for those not on BC s talent programmes. I have an active role in the women s side of the sport, which has resulted in being the team Manager at the UCI Women s Tour of Norway in 2015, UCI Women s Tour of the Ardeche in 2016 for The Racing Chance Foundation and Mechanic at the Durango Durango single day race and Bira stage race, and I am involved in moving this side of our sport forward. I feel that I bring diversity to the board with my interest in youth and women s racing as well as an analytical approach to the board s business and would like the opportunity to continue to do so for the coming year. Yours in Sport, Alan.

6 Robert Jump Curriculum Vitae In support of nomination for election to National Councillor, North West Region Date of birth 19 November 1941 Age 75 Club: New Brighton Cycling Club Cycling experience I have been cycling since I was My first Club was Birkenhead St Christopher s for approximately 8 years until its closure I joined Larkhill Wheelers and remained with them for 15 years until During this time I took part in Road and Track racing and Time Trials I joined Port Sunlight Wheelers and remain a Second Claim Member until today I was asked to resurrect Larkhill Wheelers, which lasted for approximately 5 years I joined and am currently a member of New Brighton CC. This was primarily a racing club that wished to involve young riders through British Schools Cycling Association and later Go-Ride. I was tasked with working in both Wirral and Liverpool schools successfully encouraging children into cycling Elected and currently serving as a Regional Councillor to B.C. North West Region 2009 The Duchess of Gloucester presented me with the Torch Trust Trophy for my volunteer work with all aspects of the sport and pastime of cycling I am a Regional Commissaire and Level 2 coach for track and road racing. I have also coached the NBCC Go-Ride promotion for the last 3 years. My nomination for National Councillor, North West Region would enable me to continue my life s work of encouraging people into the sport of cycling.

7 British Cycling North West Ian Roberts Curriculum Vitae in support of the Office of Treasurer & National Councillor Married to Christine since 1975, with 2 grown up children. Worked in Further Education for 40 years, latterly as Head of Sport at The Manchester College, where I managed of a budget of 1m+. Retired from work in I have been a BC member since 1992, competing on road & track until 1999, as a member of Stretford Wheelers. My main achievements included 3 rd place in the 1996 National Vets RR, 3 rd place overall in the 1999 Peter Fryer National Vets Series & obtaining a First Cat Licence. I also rode on the Manchester Division Team in the 1999 Tour of Snowdonia & the 1999 Tour of Lancashire. I have organised a number of Road Races on behalf of Stretford Wheelers, including the Manchester Division Championships, a round of the National Vets Series & the annual Stretford Wheelers Road Race. Between 2000 & 2004 I jointly organised, with Manchester Wheelers, the Manchester 2 Day event. I held a number of offices with Stretford Wheelers, including Secretary & was elected President in I served on the committee of the Manchester Division, representing them at National Council & at the North West Centre of Excellence. I am also registered as a Regional Commissaire for Road & Track. I believe my overall experience within the sport alongside the budget management required to run an efficient & successful department when at work, give me the necessary skills to carry out the above posts to the expectations of the board. Ian Roberts 18 th August 2017

8 ALAN ROPER AGED 73 RETIRED Started cycling at the age of 15 with the Nelson Clarion CC general club riding and touring, moved to Clayton Velo (my present club ) in 1968 where racing and then race organising followed including The Clayton Velo Spring Classic, Northwest 4 day and Clayton closed circuit series, i am the current secretary and treasurer. Started as a British Cycling Federation road race commissaire around 1978 and have worked on 100s of local events including the Sealink international, Commonwealth games (Manchester) and the Junior commonwealth games (Isle of Man ) Worked on the British Cycling Lakes & Lancs division committee including the position of road race secretary and managed the division road teams in the Tour of the Kingdom and Tour of the Forth Bridge, winning the overall on one occasion and second overall on two occasions plus stage wins Moved to the regional Northwest Board after the amalgamation of the Manchester, Merseyside, and Lakes & Lancs divisions, representing the region at the British Cycling National Council A G M. I am still working as regional Commissaire and race organiser and a member CDPP (Cycle Development Pendle Partnership ) based at the Stephen Burke Hub closed road circuit.

9 Curriculum Vitae (Cycling) - Malcolm J Shaw In support of re-election as British Cycling National Councillor representing British Cycling North West Region year Date of Birth: 23 February 1948 Age: 69 years British Cycling Membership: (Silver) Club: New Brighton Cycling Club (first joined club in 1978) Former Membership of cycling clubs and associations: Zehlendorfer Eichornchen (West Berlin) ; Army Cycling Union from 1966; RAF Cycling Association; from New Brighton Cycling Club. All as a racing member. Current Offices: NBCC Club Honorary Treasurer; British Cycling (BC) National Councillor representing BC North West Region. Successfully completing BC Regional Commissaire Training. Previous Offices: NBCC Club Secretary. Cycling Experience: I have had a lifelong interest and participation in cycling having started cycling as a schoolboys. I have represented my clubs/associations, racing in road races, time trial/team time trials, occasionally cyclo-cross from the age of 18 years and occasionally on the track (outdoor). I have always enjoyed cycling as a recreation as well as a sport. I remain an active cyclist, riding for fun, exercise and fitness, either alone and in the company of other cyclists. Additional formal activity/experience in cycling: I have been a Club Officer over many years and a BC North West representative on BC National Council for the past two years. I have attended all BC Regional and National meetings and have been an active participant on these occasions, representing the views and interests of BC members from the Region. As part of the Brother Neutral Service team as a driver and/or mechanic providing service and support at major national cycling races including UCI level events. In this role I was part of the Neutral Service team at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow I assisted in the functioning of the World Corporate Games in Liverpool in I have been a volunteer helper/marshal at Tour of Britain start and finish venues. I have been a long term helper/volunteer/marshal at many club and open events on the road and at time trials. Professional/Academic Qualifications: RGN; Bachelor of Science (Honours); Master of Science; Certificate in Education. Professional/Occupational Activity: Now retired. Formerly; Military telecommunications in UK and overseas; Health Care in the UK and overseas in clinical practice, teaching and management specialising in Oncology/Cancer Care. Other information: Cycling as a sport, recreation and spectacle in the UK continues to evolve, grow and develop and requires committed officers, personnel and volunteers to achieve this. Sustaining growth depends on sustaining the current membership and encouraging new participants into cycling activity in all its forms. I am enthusiast of cycling as a rider and as a volunteer. I reaffirm my continuing commitment to serving cycling administration at club, Regional and National level and offer further capacity to serve all aspects and disciplines. Malcolm J Shaw August 2017

10 Resume - Leonard Woffindin For a position on the North West Regional Board of British Cycling 2017 Cycling Outlook I am passionate to see cycling evolve and develop as a thrilling sporting activity, an enjoyable leisure activity and as a means of safe and effective transport, from the very young to the very old. I am keen to see more women cycle racing, responsible development of youth competition, encouragement of the not so young and for more families to take up cycling for leisure and sport. I would like to see to the North West lead and trail-blaze cycling initiatives, by supporting the Regional Board in initiatives for the development of safe and rewarding cycling. In 2016 I suggested that we spearhead women s racing in the North West with co-ordination of training and race organisers giving consideration to the needs of women cyclists; this was accepted by the board via a sub-committee with co-opted members. Work is progressing on this project. I listen and take on board issues and suggestions from members, non-members, experienced race and leisure cyclists and those new to our sport, then do my best to represent these views both at the Regional Board, British Cycling and other cycling organisations I am involved with. It is important that cycling upholds its reputation in the face of the changing world, this does mean change at the highest and lowest levels in cycling organisations. I support change for the better for all cyclists, and as a Regional Board member there is opportunity be part of the process on behalf of our regional members. Official Activity I am an active commissaire regional and national in road, track and cyclocross events. National Road Commissaire, with a number of appointments each year for both road and criteriums. National Track Commissaire, with appointments for both hard track and grass track events. National Cyclocross Commissaire, appointed to Category A events and National events. Chief commissaire at the ACT track league at the NCC, and an officials team member at the Steven Burke Sports Hub summer criterium series. Committee member of the North West Cyclocross Association, CDPP, and Sportcity / Eastlands Velo. Coaching Qualifications Club Coach, Level 3 Track Coach, Level 2 Road and Time Trial Coach, Level 2 BMX Coach Derny B pacing licence, trainee Cyclocross coach. Coaching Activity Weekly Sportcity Velo club track sessions at the NCC, and assistance with the BC supported development of older riders. Cycle Sport Pendle club session coach in Pendle. Lancashire cluster track session coach and assistance with the BC CCT and RSR sessions both road and track. Occasional help with local school sessions. NCC track coach, from taster to advanced sessions including Derny based sessions. Coaching assistant with the Talent Programme in previous years and regular coach at the DHL Sprint school 2006 to Cycling Activity I have ridden a bike from a young age, and now enjoy on and off road leisure riding. I race in the MRTL Friday track league, and enjoy trying to race in the regional cyclocross league. Race Organisation I am the organiser of the Colne Grand Prix, part of the HSBC National Circuit Series. I have organised events at the Steven Burke Circuit, assisted with organising track and cyclocross events with CSP and Sportcity Velo. Mr Leonard Woffindin. 60 Clockhouse Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2SU