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British Classics: Beaumont Trophy 60 years and counting

Part of a huge cycling weekend in the North East (June 28-July 1), the Beaumont Trophy is one of the oldest events on the racing calendar and in 2012, was round 5 in the Premier Calendar series. (more…)

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History of cycle sport and the British Cycling Federation

Jim Hendry MBE looks at the history of cycle sport and the British Cycling Federation (more…)

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British Classics: The North Road Hardriders TT

The 26th of February sees a British Classic take place with an honours list packed with British legends and greats; the North Road CC’s ‘Hard Riders’ Time Trial (more…)

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Tales from the past: Pat McQuaid Wins British Classic

It was the ’70s and Pat McQuaid, now head of the UCI, was in England and winning a classic that is sadly no longer with us, the Tour of the Cotswolds (more…)

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British Classics: Five Valleys (Wales)

One of the few Premier Calendar events in Wales, this was organised by Phil and Louise Jones before they emigrated to Australia. (more…)

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British Classics: Havant Grand Prix

Held in Hampshire, this was a tough race to win and among the winners since 1998 are Chris Walker, Russell Downing and John Tanner … (more…)

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British Classics: Lancaster Grand Prix

Held in Hertfordshire, starting Welwyn Garden City during its final runnings, the race was part of the Premier Calendar (more…)

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British Classics: Eddie Soens (Handicap)

Raced at Aintree, this race’s list of a winners is like a who’s who of British greats. (more…)

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British Classics: Archer Grand Prix

A classic held just north of London and with a great list of winners including Roger Hammond and a certain Phil Griffiths … (more…)

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British Classics: Ryedale Grand Prix

Held in North Yorkshire, this event, organised by Bob Howden, has twice doubled as the British RR Championship and will do so again in 2012. (more…)

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British Classics: Girvan (DoonHame)

One of the Scottish Classics still running today in the Southern Border region of Scotland. (more…)

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British Classics: Grand Prix of Essex

Another race (1955 – 2001) steeped in history but sadly lost to the sport ten years ago. (more…)

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British Classics: Isle of Man International

A race (1936 – 2003) from a small island producing some of the World’s best bike riders. (more…)

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Jock Wadley Memorial Race

One of the Eastern region’s finest and a classic race that still attracts a quality field and rightly so. (more…)

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British Classics: Lincoln Grand Prix

The daddy of the classics (a British monument you might say) and the race pros want to win year in, year out. Thank goodness for the Lincoln GP… (more…)

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British Classics: Place to Place

Races include London to Holyhead, London to Bradford (1979/1980) and Bristol to Bradford (1981) (more…)

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British Classics: CiCLE Classic (Rutland – Melton Mowbray)

This is a new event in Britain but one so unique from Colin Clewes that its become a classic on the calendar. ©  Jim Hendry, Archivist (more…)

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British Classics: Tour of the Peak

This was Mark Lovatt’s race, he won this race so often against class riders he was a machine over the roads he trained on. ©  Jim Hendry, Archivist (more…)

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British Classics: World Cup Races in Britain

Podiums for the World Cup Races in Britain from ©  Jim Hendry, Archivist (more…)

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British Classics: Tour of the Cotswolds

Run from 1951 – 2001, this race was one of the really well thought of classics in the British Calendar and has a great history. Just look at the names!  Phil Griffiths in 1973! (more…)

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