July 3rd to 5th Blackpool Cycle Fest
Blackpool Grand Prix Des Dames. This race features the top women cyclist in the country taking part in the National Women’s Circuit Race Series. Starts at 7.00pm on th ePromenade on a closed road circuit which runs from North to Central Pier.
Blackpool Grand Prix Elite Men’s Circuit Race, Watch the country’s best male racers on Blakcpool’s promenade as part of British Cycling’s National Elite Series starting at 8.00pm
Saturday 4th July
Blackpool Youth Grand Prix. 10.00am – 4.00pm. It’s the turn of the up and coming youth riders to race on the middle and lower walks opposite the Imperial Hotel. Part of the National Youth Circuit Race Series.
Regional A Circuit Race starts at 7.00pm on the same course.
Sunday 5th July
Tour of Blackpool – starting and finishing at the Solaris Centre, 100 of the quickest and most colourful riders around tackle approximately a 100 mile course around Fylde before a high speed finish on the Promenade. The action starts at 9.00pm with the riders expected to return to the Solaris Centre for 12.30 approximately.
Given the boost British cycling has gained since the wonderful expolits of the Bejing Olympics and the great performances by the likes of Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny and Jamie Staff on the cycling track event with Nicole Cook winning the road race event this event promises to be well attended and a fun day out for all the family.
Tony Gibb (PlowmanCraven-Evans) wins the Blackpool Grand Prix, from Magnus Backstedt (Liquigas) and Chris Newton (Recycling) 2007 event