Cycling stars from around the world will return to Beverley for a popular three day cycling weekend this month.
Two British Olympic Gold medallists, a British World cycling champion and a bevy of international riders will top the bill for the East Yorkshire Classic cycling extravaganza.
Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for cultural services, housing and public protection at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: “I am so pleased to see this popular event return to the East Riding. The cyclists couldn’t ask for a more picturesque setting for their races and rides and I know thousands of visitors will enjoy cheering them on.”
There will be eight events starting with the Kingston Upon Hull Athletics Club’s five kilometre running race setting off from Saturday Market at 6pm on Friday, 16 July.
The National Circuit Race cycling championships will start that evening at 7.45pm and will see 70 riders speed around the town for 70 minutes before the finish at the Market Cross.
The Big G sportive event on the Saturday means 500 riders can choose from three scenic routes around the Yorkshire Wolds without racing.
On Sunday at 10am 140 top racers will line up in New Walk in Beverley to take part in the 98–mile East Yorkshire Classic. Once again this year the event will be covered by Eurosport.
Michael Boyle, the event’s media chief, said: “These events promoted by Hull Thursday Road Club become bigger and better every year, and with over 1,000 entries expected it is worth more than £250,000 to the local economy. Not only does the weekend protect jobs in tourism but it achieves national media coverage and provides local people with a free world-class event.”
Leaflets giving a programme of events are available from tourist information centres and full details of race routes, timings and competitors are also online here.
Last year’s event was a great success despite some rain later in the evening
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