In its fourth year, we are pleased to announce the Craig Armitage Trophy Road Race 2019.

On this fantastic circuit for the rouleur, puncheur or sprinteurrrr we hold 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.

The trophy records the previous winners of the race. The Trophy stays with us, but a significant prize list will be offered to the victorious few!

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, Community Traffic Management ltd have had to increase their costs, due to North Yorkshire traffic acts and so the entry fee is going up. You know that this just means that the race will be safer and that the prizes will always be good.

Long may we ride!

Due to the 'events' of last year's race, we'll put a slightly different format into the race primes, to be announced on the day. Should be fun ;-)

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. I’ll let you know if we have drop outs, before and on the day.

A start sheet will be issued 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 2019’

Please note that the event HQ is WISTOW VILLAGE HALL, YO8 3YP. This is very close to the course and details are provided here and in the start sheet. Please respect the property and the people of Wistow village, car parking is available at the venue. Please don’t block in the residents ;-)