Alford wheelers presentation night

My first presentation night of the year was at the masonic hall in alford, a sit down meal and prize giving put on by the Alford wheelers,
With the club's founder still a active member and the club running for over 50years there is a lot of heritage with one of Lincolnshires most prestige clubs, as a triathlete surrounded by dedicated bikers I wondered if I was really welcome amongst them all but it soon became apparent we were all there for the same reason, our passion towards cycling. With a few speeches from long standing members the message of why we ride was universal, its for the freedom we sence when out on the bike,  our connection with nature and the challenges bought on by the change of seasons and the beautiful countryside that surrounds us there really isn't much point in trying to compete at a high level in any sport unless you are passionate about what you do, but for me cycling really does take the top spot, from time to time when everything comes right when your out on that bike there really is nothing quite like it.
With the meal out the way and entertainment provided by a few club members who are as competitive in there drinking as they are there cycling it was time for the presentation,
being new to the club and having to split my training time between 3 sports I was more than happy to walk away with a large shield for finishing 1st in the club's 18mile circuit handicap race and 3rd overall, It gave me a real sense of achievement that night and allowed me to reflect momentarily on the past season , it gave me a few more goals for the up and comming year,and I hope to be able to come back stronger next year and claim a few more trophies for my collection!.