World champion cyclists ride into town for the Beverley Grand Prix

Thu 18th July 2024

World champion cyclists will be heading to the East Riding to compete in the Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens on Friday 26 July.

Beverley’s town centre will host an exciting evening of top-class racing with some of Britain’s best cyclists lining up for the latest challenge in the British Cycling Grand Prix season.

Almost 300 cyclists will be taking part in the prestigious event, which features six rides and races, and includes the finale of the British Cycling National Circuit Series. This is the finale of a six-week nationwide series of events, culminating in the awarding of series champions.

Youngsters and keen cyclists from the local area will get their chance to ride the circuit by joining the Beverley Community Ride, which kicks off the event.

The Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens starts at 4pm in Saturday Market, with the action continuing until around 10pm.

People can watch the event for free and are encouraged to line the race route.

On the same day the Paris Olympic Games begin, the event will proudly bring round eight of the Open National Circuit Series and the Women’s National Circuit Series for an evening of fast, thrilling cycle racing.

Triple gold medal winner and six-time world champion, Ed Clancy OBE - the most successful team pursuit cyclist in history – will compete in the Open National Circuit Series, alongside the likes of Matthew Brostock, Robert Scott, and Paralympic double gold medal winner Adam Duggleby.

Plus professional cyclists including Eilidh Shaw, who won the Dudley Grand Prix race last week, and Isabel Darvill will ride it out in the women’s race.

There will also be races for under 12s, under 14s and 16s, and a competition for regional and amateur riders.

Before the races, the Beverley Community Ride offers a chance for families and people of all ages to experience a national level cycling event in the safety of closed roads around a 1.4km circuit of the town.

The free ride is being held in memory of Ian Burnett, former head of asset strategy at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, who was instrumental in bringing many cycling race stages to the area over the past 10 years. Ian passed away in 2022.

Cyclists can ride around the course at a leisurely pace and will get presented with commemorative medals at the end.

To sign up for the Beverley Community Ride visit www.beverleygrandprix.com

The Beverley Grand Prix presented by Wren Kitchens is being organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Generation Pro Cycling Events.

Councillor Nick Coultish, cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “This a really exciting event. People will get the chance to see some of Britain’s best cyclists in action, close up, on the same day the Olympic Games gets underway.

“I would encourage local riders to sign up for the Beverley Community Ride, so they can enjoy cycling on the same course just before many of the country’s best.

“I’m so glad we could bring this back to Beverley and I hope this will being out cycling fans and give a boost to the local economy.”

Beverley has a tradition of supporting cycling races, having previously hosted stages of both the Tour De Yorkshire and the Tour of Britain. The Beverley Grand Prix was last held in 2017.

Circuit

The 1.4km course for all the rides and races will be:

Starts and finishes in Saturday Market, following Sow Hill, New Walkergate, Railway Street, Lord Roberts Road, Cross Street, and Toll Gavel

Times of the events

4pm - Ceremonial opening followed by Beverley Community Ride in memory of Ian Burnett

5pm – Under 12s racing

5.25pm - Combined under 14s and 16s racing

6pm – Regional/amateurs' race

7pm – Woman's National Circuit Series

8pm – Open National Circuit Series

Road closures

Roads around the course will be temporarily closed on Friday 26 July, including:

Sow Hill, Old Walkergate, Railway Street, Lord Roberts Road, and Cross Street.

Pedestrian areas in Butcher Row, Toll Gavel and Wednesday Market will be closed off.

Car park closures

Car parks around the course are to be temporarily closed on Friday 26 July, including:

Saturday Market from 6am-midnight (except for delivery vehicle drivers who will be allowed access until 2pm)

Wednesday Market from 2pm-11pm

School Lane from 2pm -11pm

Spencer Street from 2pm-11pm

Lord Roberts Road from 2pm-11pm

Drivers are asked to use alternative car parks including Grayburn Lane, George Street and Trinity Lane. This will also apply to disabled drivers.

There is no on-street parking on any roads which are closed, including those covered by the controlled parking zone, namely Old Walkergate and Lord Roberts Road.

Residents living on or next to the race route should be aware vehicular access may be restricted between 2pm and 11pm. It is recommended they park their vehicles outside of the affected area.

Bus station

Beverley Bus Station in Sow Hill will be temporarily closed and measures will be in place from 3pm-11pm on Friday 26 July.

Taxis

A temporary taxi rank will be provided on Norwood (next to the Dominos takeaway) and Minster Yard North between 2pm-11pm.

Website

For more information visit https://www.beverleygrandprix.com

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