In its second year, we are pleased to announce the Craig Armitage Trophy Road Race.

On this fantastic circuit for the rouleur, puncheur or sprinteur we present the race in the honour and memory of our great friend, team mate, lifelong cyclist, racer and coach, Craig Armitage, 1972-2015.

This circuit was the scene of many placings and a fantastic win for Craig. It was, in his own words "my circuit", and he proved that in 2012 with a win.

Craig was very sadly killed in a cycling accident and left his three young kids and his wife, Jill, too early. His life had just changed for the better, co-owning InGear Coaching, a Leeds based cycle coaching company in Otley, before the accident that took his life on February 15th 2015.

The race is to commemorate Craig's life, his incredible passion for cycling and to continue his legacy through competitive racing.

This year, a trophy will be introduced, to record the winners of the race, courtesy of one of Craig's best mates, Jim Bainbridge.

We aim to recycle as much of the entry as possible fee back into prizes.

Sponsors for prime prizes are always welcome and prizes will be announced on the day.

This year, an increase in entry fee has had to be made to cover the ever increasing cost of private road traffic management. We'll strive to improve towards the BC registered 'super marshals'. 

Long may we ride!

Info for Riders

Riders who fall into the final 10 entries will automatically be registered as 'reserves'. It is most likely that you'll get a ride, although this can't be guaranteed. Ill let you know if we have drop outs, before and on the day.

A start sheet will be isssued shortly before race day and once we have achieved the full field, whichever is first. 

The race is being held on the infamous Bishop's Wood circuit at Wistow, near Selby. 

Map and circuit details will be posted up on the Facebook page. Search for 'The Craig Armitage Trophy Road Race 2017'.

Please note that the event HQ is The Blacksmiths Arms at Biggin. This is very close to the course and details are provided here and in the start sheet. Please respect the property and the of Biggin village, limited car parking is available at the pub, but there is plenty of on road space.

The Blacksmiths is a great place to eat and drink. If it's a sunny day, signing on and the prize presentation will be done in the beer garden.