UNUSUAL TROPHY FOR RACE IN MEMORY OF INTERNATIONAL CYCLIST - The Press & Journal - April 24, 2009 p.6

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24 April 2009

JASON MacINTYRE'S WIDOW DELIGHTED BY GLASS PRIZE REPRESENTING HELMET OF HUSBAND

A trophy representing the cycling helmet of the late Jason MacIntyre will be competed for in the race in memory of the the international racer tomorrow.

Brodie Nairn and Nichola Burns, from Glasstorm, Tain, prepared the glass prize for Jason's widow, Caroline, and the 80 riders will compete in the inaugural race. Mrs MacIntyre was delighted with the end result. She said "It was though Brodie took what I wanted out of my head. "He managed to transfer the thoughts of what I wanted to represent Jason into a wonderful trophy. "It represents the galaxy and tarmac on which he rode."

Mrs MacIntyre said that, until her husband's death in a road accident, she had no idea of the profound impact he had on other people, and they were showing there support by keeping his memory alive and competing in the race.

Mr nairn said they were delighted to have been asked to make the special piece and took pride in focusing on the details incorporating Mr MacIntyre's colours.

He said: "It was an interesting piece to work on and, I hope, a fair tribute to Jason."

The main trophy will remain on show at Fort William, with the winners able to take home a smaller one, also made at by Glasstorm,

It was just over a year ago since Mr MacIntyre died while training outside Fort William, but his family want to encourage others to follow his passion for bike riding.

The race, sponsored by Maggie and John Thompson of Nevis Cycles in Fort William, is due to start at noon at Kilmallie Hall, Corpach, and will be a 10-mile time trail.