George Martin memorial trophy is a senior handicap race in honour of the first club president. It is held over the 38 Km Mardan circuit through Nerrena, Mardan and back to Leongatha.
George was an ex-racing cyclist who was influential in the formation of the Club in 1959. He held the position of president for the first 3 years and continued his involvement with the Club as referee and handicapper in the early years.
Year & Winner
1980 – R Warren
1981 – J Sauvarin
1982 – A Sauvarin
1983 – n/h
1984 – R Grant
1985 – P Warren
1986 – Tony Smith
1987 – Nigel Sutherland
1988 – Brendan Vandenborne
1989 – Anthony Hemming
1990 – David McFarlane
1991 – Tony Smith
1992 – Troy Warren
1993 – Julian Lee
1994 – David McFarlane
1995 – David McFarlane
1996 – Fredic Andrews
1997 – Ben Spiers
1998 – Ben Jackson
1999 – Brett Franklin
2000 – Morgan Barnes
2001 – Josh Callaghan
2002 – Lorreta Mabin
2003 – Kevin Feely
2004 – Gerard Murphy
2005 – Brett Franklin
2006 – Nick Aitken
2007 – Nick Aitken
2008 – Tony Clark
2009 – Neil White
2010 – Jamie Grenville
2011 – Malcom Gin
2012 – Ronald Purtle
2013 – Will Lumby
2014 – Stuart Smith
2015 – Chris Rowe
2016 – Brad Bouquet
2017 – Brett Franklin
2018 – Lachlan Matthews
2019 – Steve Allen
All the best for safe ride tomorrow, hope the weather is favourable for a great ride.
Andrew Martin
Thanks for your interest and comment, Andrew