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BRITAIN'S elite cyclists are set to sprint through the streets of Beverley in an event which is hoped will bring £500,000 to the town.
Thousands of spectators will line the streets next year as the 2011 British Cycling National Circuit Race Championships returns for the fourth consecutive year.
Revealed exclusively to the Mail by the event's media chief, Michael Boyle, it will take the same format as this year's.
The championships will return on Friday, July 29, and will see Britain's top riders speed around the town for 70 minutes.
This will be followed by the Big G sportive event on Saturday, July 30, with riders choosing from three scenic routes around the Yorkshire Wolds.
The weekend concludes on the Sunday with top racers taking part in the 98-mile East Yorkshire Classic. Once again the event will be covered by satellite TV channel Eurosport.
Mr Boyle said: "It is phenomenal. "Getting this event four years in a row has never happened before in a town or city.
"It is hoped Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy will be back to try to retain his title.
"This year there were more than 5,000 spectators lining the streets on the Friday."
The event is organised by the Hull Thursday Road Club. It is one of a whole host of events which is turning Beverley into an all-year festival town - alongside Beverley Folk Festival, Literature Festival and the Early Music Festival.
Mr Boyle, who is also a member of the local renaissance partnership, said: "The cycle race is a huge boost to the area, and is one of many events which is making Beverley an all-year festival town.
"We have the food festival and the festival of Christmas - which this year boasts 100 stalls - more than ever before."
East Riding Council's director of planning and regeneration Alan Menzies said: "It's superb news.
"It's a major event and it's remarkable Beverley will be hosting the event for the fourth consecutive year. It is unheard of.
"It is a major boost, with the town receiving a lot of publicity.
"It is one of many events which takes place throughout the year in the town, giving visitors the opportunity to see the town."
PS ; Does anyone fancy a night ride (to the pub) this month - weekday though not Wednesday?
BRITAIN'S elite cyclists are set to sprint through the streets of Beverley in an event which is hoped will bring £500,000 to the town.
Thousands of spectators will line the streets next year as the 2011 British Cycling National Circuit Race Championships returns for the fourth consecutive year.
Revealed exclusively to the Mail by the event's media chief, Michael Boyle, it will take the same format as this year's.
The championships will return on Friday, July 29, and will see Britain's top riders speed around the town for 70 minutes.
This will be followed by the Big G sportive event on Saturday, July 30, with riders choosing from three scenic routes around the Yorkshire Wolds.
The weekend concludes on the Sunday with top racers taking part in the 98-mile East Yorkshire Classic. Once again the event will be covered by satellite TV channel Eurosport.
Mr Boyle said: "It is phenomenal. "Getting this event four years in a row has never happened before in a town or city.
"It is hoped Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy will be back to try to retain his title.
"This year there were more than 5,000 spectators lining the streets on the Friday."
The event is organised by the Hull Thursday Road Club. It is one of a whole host of events which is turning Beverley into an all-year festival town - alongside Beverley Folk Festival, Literature Festival and the Early Music Festival.
Mr Boyle, who is also a member of the local renaissance partnership, said: "The cycle race is a huge boost to the area, and is one of many events which is making Beverley an all-year festival town.
"We have the food festival and the festival of Christmas - which this year boasts 100 stalls - more than ever before."
East Riding Council's director of planning and regeneration Alan Menzies said: "It's superb news.
"It's a major event and it's remarkable Beverley will be hosting the event for the fourth consecutive year. It is unheard of.
"It is a major boost, with the town receiving a lot of publicity.
"It is one of many events which takes place throughout the year in the town, giving visitors the opportunity to see the town."
PS ; Does anyone fancy a night ride (to the pub) this month - weekday though not Wednesday?
