Beaumont Trophy Event Information

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 it's headquarters.

 

In the next 59 yrs the race has been won by many famous riders including Bradley Wiggins, Chris Newton, Russell 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. Bradley Wiggins has won it twice, once as National Champion in 2011.

 

 

The race is centred 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 if you are competing in one of the Challenge rides. 

 

Overseas riders will once again be invited to the event and it is hoped that some riders from both the UK and abroad who may be training for the Olympics can be persuaded to take part over the weekend. Invites are being sent out to various overseas teams as well as some National Teams.

 

Race HQ will be Stamfordham Village Hall where there will be refreshments for spectators and toilet facilities. The two Pubs in Stamfordham and the Black Bull in Matfen will also be offering refreshments for spectators. There will be a Trade Village on the village green in Stamfordham offering lots of entertainment throughout the day.

 

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 the Central Police Escort Team 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 1.00pm and will be a combination of two circuits. The larger circuit is 22.3mls and includes the climb of the Ryals which will be tackled 3 times by the riders. Once the big circuit has been completed 3 times passing through the villages of Matfen  and Stamfordham on each lap the riders will move onto the finishing circuit of 13.9mls which will be completed 3 times making a total race distance of 108mls..