AYR Roads / Harry Fairbairn Cycling Club held their annual prize giving on Friday.

Club Chairman, Alex McAllister, presented the following prizes: Toni McIntosh (senior best all-rounder and ladies championship); Kenny Scott (Turnberry Trophy); Ed Clifton (hill climb trophy); Iain Fisher (road race trophy); Alastair McGibbon (tourist trophy); Mark Warters (veterans cup and club 25TT); Aileen Fisher (evening 10 champion and woman's club league); Scott Knox (veterans club league) and finally 'member of the year' went to the Fisher family.

Other prize winners, who were unable to attend on Friday night: Vic Posse (track trophy); Jonathon Hillbourne (junior trophy); Andy Conway (sportive trophy); Paul Rodwell (David Bell Memorial Trophy), Calum MacDonald (Pennyglen Trophy and Men's Club League); Beth MacRae (Mason Trophy and women's road race trophy). Recognition was also given to Arnold Thomson, Alan McGibbon and Gordon Campbell for their hard work and dedication to the club throughout the year.

The evening was well catered for by the Arrandale Hotel, providing a delicious buffet and being excellent hosts.

A few riders from the club ventured out for their mid-week run taking in Monkton, Mossblown and Coylton before heading south to Dalrymple. After reaching Girvan via the minor roads at Dalduff, a hearty plate of soup was enjoyed by all at Maidens before heading home by the coast.

Sunday saw the annual New Year run to the club’s hut at Pinwherry. Sixteen members left Beresford Terrace on one of the coldest days experienced for this yearly outing.

Due to the icy conditions the route chosen followed the main road to Girvan and then the climb over the Byne. The frozen cyclists found a very welcome wood burning stove, hot soup and lots of other treats prepared by Vic, Gwynneth and Alan waiting on them at the club headquarters. Alex McAllister raised a glass to toast the club, while Bobby McGhee thanked their hosts for the much appreciated hearty welcome. Members entertained first foots, Tom and Mary, from the neighbouring village. After defrosting the cyclists made their way back to Ayr, completing more than 60 miles.