Neville was born in Burnie Tasmania on 24/06/49 the first son to Lloyd & Lela Jordan with 3 brothers Robert, Graeme, Noel & sister, Bernice.

Burnie is a strong cycling town, famous for its New Years day sports & the Burnie wheel race. Neville started cycling in 1964 and came through the ‘hard knock’ days of cycling. In 1967 ‘Nifty’ won both Tasmanian junior track & road titles, then went on to represent Tasmania in Townsville at the Australian titles. He brought home one title but lost others due to his aggressive riding, a trait that endured Neville’s career, always a very competitive & passionate cyclist. In the 70s Neville won the 180km Launceston to Hobart road race, an event that has continued to endure for 110 years.
 
After coming to Brisbane in 1994, as a handler for the world masters games, he rekindled his love for the sport, later joining the Logan City Amateur Cycling Club. In 2006 he completed the Sydney to Gold Coast charity ride, raising money for the Father Riley’s “kids off the street” program.

Neville is survived by his wife Christine & stepsons Ben, Josh and Andrew Graham

We will all miss him dearly

Neville Jordan Memorial Ride

Neville Jordan joined the Logan City Amateur Cycling Club in 2005, after many years away from the sport.  Neville started competitive bike riding in the mid 1960’s and rose through the ranks to claim junior national titles.

Neville formed many friendships in the short time he was a member of the LCACC, and always enjoyed the training rides.  He competed in Masters events in the local competitions around South East Queensland.

Sadly, Neville passed away on November 1, 2007.

In memory of Neville’s love of the bike, LCACC have an annual memorial ride.  All riders are welcome.  The next ride will be as follows

Saturday October 31, 2009

Leaving Springwood McDonald’s at 5.30 am, travelling to Beenleigh for a 6 am pickup at the Rum Distillery, and a 6.30 pick up at Pimpama.  The destination is the Paradise Point shopping strip on the waterfront for a 7.45 breakfast.

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Chris Scott was born in Gympie and lives in Brisbane where he works for the Department of Transport.

Nicknamed ‘Gecko’ by his team mates, he is respected for his discipline and dedication.

Chris’s first Paralympic Games were in Seoul in 1988. He considered retiring after the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games but first wanted to win a gold medal at the 2002 World Championships – the only prize that had eluded him. Once that was achieved and with Athens looming, Chris still felt strong and was a firm medal chance.

In Athens, Chris took gold in the 3km Individual Pursuit and the Time Trial Road Race. He led his team through to the finals of the Team Sprint but gave his place to fellow cyclist Peter Homann. “It wasn’t a huge decision to give my place in the final to Peter. He deserved his chance on the podium and I already had my gold medal. It’s what you do in a team. I actually got a gold medal when they won so in the end everyone’s efforts were acknowledged.”

The highlight in Athens for Chris though, was being named male captain of the Australian Paralympic Team. “That alone beat all the gold medals.”

Chris rides between 250km and 600km every week – rain, hail or shine. “I feel most comfortable when I’m riding my bike. Cycling is what I was meant to do in life,” he says.