News: Organisers Confirm Shrewsbury GP 2018

Organisers of this year’s Shrewsbury Grand Prix today announced they are already planning next year’s event, which will be more spectacular than ever

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News: Organisers Confirm Shrewsbury GP 2018

Organisers of this year’s Shrewsbury Grand Prix today announced they are already planning next year’s event, which will be more spectacular than ever. The event took place on Sunday and saw thousands of spectators lining the street to experience the action-packed event.

About 350 amateur and professional riders tackled the tight, fast-paced 1.5km town centre circuit over seven different races. It was the fourth edition of the event in the town, and has, for many, become a highlight in the cycling racing calendar. The event is hosted by Shrewsbury based Rhino Velo Race Team which is run by event organiser’s Chris Pook of Estate Agents Cooper Green Pooks and Ben Lawrence of Beaumont Lawrence Chartered Insurance Brokers.

Chris Pook of Estate Agents Cooper Green Pooks, who won the Men’s Regional A support race. Photo Steven Oliver

Race organiser Ben Lawrence said: “Sunday’s race was a fantastic event for the town. There were around 6,000-7,000 spectators which was great to see. Not only did they cheer on the riders but they also helped the town’s economy by spending money in our local businesses.”

Mr Lawrence said they have already started thinking about next year’s event and are weighing up what date to go for. He said: “It will be bigger than ever and we want to plan more family events around the race too. Cycling is such an accessible sport and it’s great to see everybody wanting to get involved.” This year’s course was longer than previous years by 500m to make it 1.5km in total and included a steep climb up Claremont Bank.

Mr Lawrence said: “Riders told me they really enjoyed the course this year. We will be looking at it again carefully for next year and may tweak it to keep it exciting. The quality of the racing was superb and the event has once again proven to be a huge success,” said Mr Lawrence. “There were spectators all round the circuit, which is testament to how popular the sport has become and how fantastic Shrewsbury is as a host venue for a wide range of events.”

Mr Lawrence said next year’s event will include even more activities for families. “We can’t wait to start organising ready for 2018,” he said.

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