Carole King Sportsmanship Award

 


L to R:  Brian King (Carole King’s Son), Ede Frayre (Golden State Blazers), Marc Shaw, RBC Executive Director

Eder Frayre (Golden State Blazers)
The 2025 Carole King Sportsmanship Award Winner

 

Established in 2000, the award honors the memory of Carole King, a founding member of the Redlands Bicycle Classic organizing committee. She and her family have not only been very active members of the Redlands community but have also been instrumental in the launching of many other local events.

Volunteering and community involvement were two of her strongest beliefs. In her local newspaper column she encouraged the readers to get involved and recognize those who did. As a non-profit organization, the Redlands Bicycle Classic operates under the same principles and relies on hundreds of volunteers each year.

The committee presents this award on the final day of the race to the person who best exemplifies the principle of sportsmanship in cycling and athletic competition. These are the people who inspire the committee to continue producing America’s premier bicycle race, the Redlands Bicycle Classic.ia


Carole King Sportsmanship Award Winners

2025 – Eder Frayre

2024 – Sara Poidevin

2023 – Steve Engh

2022 –  Tim Woo

2019 – Carlos Moleda

2018 – Paul Abrahams

2017 – Emmanuel Herrera

2016 – Justin Stanley

2015 – Joy McCullough

2014 – Danny Van Haute

2013 – Amber Neben

2012 – Freddie Rodriguez

2011 – Lisa Hunt

2010 – Brian McCullough

2009 – Amber Neben

2008 – Chris Wherry

2007 – Tina Pic

2006 – Mark McCormack

2005 – Christine Thorburn

2004 – Eric Wolberg

2003 – Chrissy Redden

2002 – Chris Horner, Lisa Peck

2001 – Trent Klasna

2000 – Alison Dunlap