The race is part of the British Cycling National Road Series

The event will be run over a distance of 114mls (182kms). All details including route can be found at www.cyclonecycling.co,uk

The field will be limited to 140 riders and selection will be done as per the National Series regulations. The Beaumont Trophy was first run in 1952, the year after the Gosforth Road Club was formed. It was presented by Rex Beaumont, a cycle and motorcycle wholesaler based in Newcastle. The first edition of the race was won by Stan Blair riding for Viking Cycles and started and finished in Gosforth Park where the club had its headquarters.   In the next 66 years the race has been won by many famous riders including Sir Bradley Wiggins, Chris Newton, Russell and Dean Downing, Malcolm Elliott and Don Sanderson to name but a few. The most prolific winner of the Trophy is Ray Wetherell who has won it 5 times. Sir Bradley Wiggins has won it twice, once as National Champion in 2011.   The race was part of the British Cycling Premier Calendar for 7yrs before gaining UCI status in 2013. In 2024 it will be part of the  British Cycling National Road Series   The race is centered around the village of Stamfordham and takes in the fearsome climb of the Ryals where Team Sky launched their attack that resulted in Wiggins winning the National RR title in 2011. The day will be a full day of entertainment for all the family with lots on offer for all spectators. Expect to see some of the top riders in the World out training on the Saturday.   Race HQ will be at Stamfordham Village Hall where there will be refreshments for spectators and toilet facilities.   Spectators will not be allowed to park in Stamfordham and will be directed to designated parking areas outside the village. More details will be given in the programme and parking areas will be signposted.   The race will be subject to a rolling road closure which will be under the control of Northumbria Police and the National Escort Group. There will be delays and all spectators are urged not to attempt to drive around the course unnecessarily.   The race will start at 1.15pm and will be a combination of two circuits. The larger circuit is 25mls and includes the climb of the Ryals which will be tackled 4 times by the riders. The smaller circuit is 13.9 mls and this will be tackled once. Total distance 114mls (182.4km).

Info for Riders

The race will be run over 5 laps (1 x 14miles & 4 x 25 miles) making a total of 114 miles (182.4kms) The race will climb the Ryals four times and there will be KOM, U23 and Points and Team Competitions.