British Cycling East Midlands Region is an administrative arm of the National Governing Body for Cycle Sport in Great Britain. Its territory covers Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Rutland and Leicestershire
Denis Owen
Board Member without portfolio
Biography
I got into cycling in my early 40's, originally to do a Lands End To John'O'Groats charity ride.
After that I was hooked and promptly joined my local club, Sleaford Wheelers.
I quickly got involved in the club and county race scene, riding local time trials, and road races.
I rode my 1st Cross race at 63 and my 1st MTXC at 69, so I'm still active but at a more sedate pace these days.
I've held various roles within Sleaford Wheelers: Treasurer, Race Secretary, Chairman and now Club President.
I resigned the club chair to concentrate on setting up and developing the club Go Ride section and am a L2 coach coaching at club level and at Talent Development Coach at Yarborough & Doddington Hall.
I've organised time trials and road races, Lincs League Cyclocross and Go Green Grasstrack races and circuit races as part of the LCRR series.
I joined the board 4 years ago without a specific role but have always been keen to see clubs develop Go Ride and form Club clusters to develop youth cycling.