That the Parliament congratulates Peebles resident Kathy Gilchrist on being named one of the UK’s Top 100 Women in Cycling; recognises her outstanding contribution to the sport in Scotland and internationally; notes that she was the first woman to chair the board of Scottish Cycling and later became its first female president, helping to open doors for women in sporting leadership; acknowledges her earlier work in the United States, where she managed a velodrome and helped to establish the National Collegiate Cycling Association; welcomes her continued service as a trustee of the Scottish Cycling Foundation; celebrates her long-standing commitment to supporting young riders and strengthening the future of cycling in Scotland, and commits to supporting women in cycling.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Tim Eagle, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle