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The Glasgow Couriers Cycling Club were formed in 1949 as a break away club from the Glasgow Eastern Cycling Club.
The founder members were :
- Andy Moscardini
- Jim Semple
- Pam Moscardini
- Stan Crawford
- Sadie Connor
- Jimmy Quinn
- Bill Connor
- Jimmy McLean
- Ronnie Norris
- Johnny Plouright
- Jimmy Arburthne
- Chic McCue
- Bert Hendry
- Jimmy Reid
- Jimmy Barnes
- Jimmy Martin
- Tommy Stephenson
- Mary Baker
- Fred Mallard
The Glasgow Couriers have been ever present in the Scottish Cycling fraternity since this breakaway formed. They have been fortunate to have had some great benefactors over the years which has allowed club members to race all over Scotland and England. Recently the club has also been represented in Ireland by Jim Cusick and Chris Smart who rode The Ras. The club has enjoyed consistent success over the years and is very well known for the quality of the riders and teams it sends to the various events across Scotland.
The Couriers not only participate but are also very active in organising events such as the 'Tour Des Gentlemen' and various Time Trial events in and around the Glasgow Area.
Content and images courtesy of Bill Connor, Jim Barrett and Duncan Carmichael.
Andy Moscardini
An early picture of the Glasgow Couriers Cycling Club.
The Couriers first clubrooms were in the Labour Hall,Springfield Road,Parkhead and before Club Kit was introduced club members used the Glasgow Couriers badge shown below.
The Couriers RR team at Rothesay 1959 with Duncan Carmichael on the left and Bobby Sweeney on the right. Bobby went on to become the professional champion of Western Australia.
Again in Rothesay but with Davy Swan 3rd from left.
Bike check at Rothesay.
The Couriers & Nightingale in Rothesay.
Back row left to right:
Davy Swan (Couriers) Jimmy Nolan (Nightingale) Alex Smith (Nightingale) Dougie Ross (Nightingale)
Front Row:
Bobby Sweeney (Couriers) Willie Bilsland(Nightinale)
