2006 National Championships - Race Results

Go to the British Cycling website for race results, reports and pictures of a thrilling three days of racing.

All change for the East Yorkshire Classic. Now it's the 2006 National Championships.

Over the last half century, the East Yorkshire Classic race has developed from a two day, three stage race into one of the most important one day events on the British Cycling Premier Calendar.

First held in 1955, it has always been a major event in the UK cycling calendar and now the promoting Hull Thursday Road Club are hosting three events starting with a round of the Elite Men’s Circuit Races in Beverley Town Centre on Friday 23rd June at 19.30.

The British Cycling Women's National Championship on Saturday 24th June covering 63.5 miles / 102km starts from New Walk, Beverley at 12.00 and heads out to Etton for seven laps of a 7.7 mile / 12.4km circuit before returning to New Walk for the finish. The women's race will also include a special National Championship for women aged under 23.

The Men's Elite National Road Race Championships on Sunday 25th June covering 116.8 miles / 188km starts at 10.00 from New Walk and heads out towards the Yorkshire Wolds and includes two full laps of a tough 20 mile circuit before returning to three laps of a circuit passing through the finish area each time at New Walk.

The Beverley races start the 3rd annual Yorkshire Festival of Cycling (23rd June - 9th July). The two week festival includes the ever-popular Otley Town Centre Races (28th June) and the Ryedale Grand Prix (9th July) in the Howardian Hills.

Bob Howden, the Chairman of British Cycling Yorkshire, who promoted the 2005 National Championships at Duncombe Park, is delighted that these Blue Riband events are again returning to Yorkshire. "I know these roads well and the Yorkshire Wolds will provide a stern test for the riders," he said.

Thrilling Beverley Town Centre Race

Beverley hosts one of only 10 British Cycling Elite Circuit Races over a 1.7km circuit on the evening of Friday 23rd June with a 19.30 start in Saturday Market Place. 60 riders will race around the medieval streets, some cobbled(!), of the East Riding Town. All the weekend's events are the highlight of National Bike Week (17th-25th June)

Beverley Athletics Club will be hosting an elite 5km race and one lap fun run, open to all, prior to the circuit bike race.

Timetable of Events

Friday 23 June

18.15 - 18.30

Family Fun Run

18.30 - 19.00

Beverley Round Table Sponsored Truck Pull

18.40 - 19.05

Beverley Town Centre 5km Running Race

19.30 - 20.45*

Beverley Town Centre Elite Cycle Race

21.00 - 21.15*

Cycling Presentations

Saturday 24 June

12.00 - 15.00*

Women's National Championship Road Race

15.15 - 15.35

Women's Presentations

Sunday 25 June

10.00 - 15.10*

Men's National Road Race

10.15 - 12.30*

Rotary Club Charity Family Cycle Ride

* Approximate timings

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The police have indicated that on Sunday they are likely to close the finishing circuit to all traffic other than race traffic. Spectators and team supporters should ensure they use the special free car park situated at Longcroft School just beyond the race finish. It will be signed and manned. Those arriving after the race has reached the finishing circuit will not be able to enter.

It's all about teamwork

Joint Race Directors Martin Cockerill and Andy Cawley have put together a talented team to spearhead the organisation of the event. "We are very fortunate that our route director, Mark Robinson, raced at international level, whilst start and finish co-ordinator Les Barratt played a big part in setting up the start of every stage of the Tour of Britain last year. Their expertise is invaluable," said Andy.

Organising 3 major events on consecutive days requires the full backing of the local authority and Martin is quick to praise the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. "We have developed an excellent partnership with both the elected members and officers. They back us financially and provide a lot of technical expertise and along with the close co-operation and support from the Humberside Police Force, we couldn't run the events without them". Councillor Jane Evison, the Council's Portfolio holder for tourism, responded by stating that: "National events like this bring kudos to the area and help sustain our tourism industry."

Event Headquarters

Beverley Grammar School
Queensgate
Beverley, HU17 8NF
www.bgs.eriding.net

Race Media Accreditation

All representatives of the media will require a press badge to gain entry to start and finish areas. Photographers will require an official photographers tabard.

All these are available from the race HQ at Beverley Grammar School from the times listed below:-

Friday 16:00
Saturday 10:00
Sunday 08:00

Rotary rides again!

Once again, the Rotary Club of Beverley are organising their 10 mile family charity ride on Sunday 25th June. This will start at 10.15, 15 minutes after the Men's National Championship race has left the start line on New Walk, Beverley, opposite Sessions Spa. Entrants, who are raising money for nominated Rotary charities, (Candlelighters, St. John's Respite Unit, MIND and Mercy Ships) will receive free entry to the ride as well as free membership of the Velo Club Beverley, plus free Bronze membership to British Cycling.
50p from every copy of the £1 race programme sold will be donated to nominated Rotary charities.

Do you want to help?

Volunteer marshals and support staff are welcome to help out on any of the race days contact Andy by email  to help to make the weekend a success and remember the latest special offer from British Cycling who are offering free Bronze membership to volunteers.

Visiting Beverley

With it's medieval streets and historic buildings such as Beverley Minster, Beverley Friary, St. Mary's Church, it's Racecourse and Westwood Pastures, Beverley has much to delight tourists.
Find out more about Beverley www.beverleycivic.co.uk  www.visiteastyorkshire.co.uk  www.thebestof.co.uk/beverley