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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…)

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

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…)

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…)

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

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…)

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

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

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

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…)

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

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

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

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

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…)

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

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…)

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…)

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

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…)