Everyone loves a Classic. Everyone loves to win a Classic. Once the winning is done, everyone loves to be able to brag about winning a Classic. That, my friends, is why we have Trophies!
  Until recently, there were not many trophies available for your shelves, and those that did exist were only available to those racing at the highest level of OCM. In the last couple of seasons, this has begun to change thanks to the persistence of some and the willingness of Team Zyte to implement new additions to the OCM bragging shelves.
  First, let's have a look at the trophies that have been around since earlier days.
  
  
  Division 1: Zürich-Bern-Zürich, crafted by Team Zyte
  
  Division 1: Roubaix Classic, crafted by Team Zyte
  
  Division 1: Astana GP, crafted by Team Zyte
  
  In recent times, a few teams have had success getting trophies approved by Team Zyte and some other teams have made efforts. It's not a simple process, as the trophy must suit the overall design of OCM and have "a certain feel." This process can be difficult, sometimes involving many revisions to a design. It almost always takes a long period of time, as Nick is busy with many things, as are the people trying to make the trophies.
  
  The designs are as varied as the terrain of the races to earn them. So here's a quick thanks to the Trophy Makers of OCM!
  
  Onie

has provided us with this fine trophy:
  
  Division 2: Minsk CBGP
  
  EricV has provided us with a pair of nicely crafted items:
  
  Division 4: Orel-Kursk Classic
  
  Division 5: Juberri - Pas de la Casa
  
  ScotterPop has created some real masterworks (I may be biased):
  
  Division 1,2,3: Vejle-København
  
  Division 1: Helsinki GP
  
  Division 1: Alpe d'Huez Classic
  
  Division 1: Critérium La Provence
  
  Division 2: Helsinki GP Mini
  
  Division 3: Tour of Hawaii
  

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  Division 7: Brebes - Brebes
  
  We owe a special thanks to NightmareChaos for asking Nick if new trophies could be added and then taking initiative to encourage others and also create some of his own:
  
  Division 1: Norwich-London
  
  Division 2: Mito - Tokyo
  
  Division 2: Grasse - Toulon
  
  Division 2: Ainet - Bruggen
  
  Division 2: Lappi Sea GP
  
  Division 7: Giro di Vicenza
  
  If the increased points and prize money were not enough to encourage you to sign up for the classics on your calendar, perhaps the prospect of adding a nice trophy to your Palmares will entice you put these challenging races into your race plans.
  There are about as many Classics without trophies as there are that do have them. If you are interested in contributing to the shelves of the winners, perhaps it's time you tried your hand at crafting a trophy as well? Feel free to send a PM to Scott or Finz, and we'll be happy to help you get started.