One of the highlights of the youth racing calendar in the North East of Scotland is the Grampian Grand Prix held on the closed circuit track at the Grampian Transport Museum in Alford. This year, the event will be held on the 18th May 2014 and promises a great day of racing for youths from all over Scotland. All youth categories are catered for and here some more information from the organiser:
After a 3 year absence The Grampian Grand Prix returns, taking over from the highly successful Cyclefest series.
Raced entirely on a closed circuit, The Grampian Grand Prix is aimed at developing youth cycling and is open to A-E categories. Supported by live race commentary the event provides riders with a warm up area, toilet facilities and a full programme of racing. For parents, the covered grandstand provides a fantastic vantage point to watch the racing along with the opportunity to visit the other cycling related events that will be ongoing at the Grampian Transport Museum.
Racing starts at 1000 and finishes at 1400 with a stirring musical soundtrack and podium presentations throughout the afternoon’s schedule. This is the sixth year that Ythan CC will have promoted events at GTM with the previous Cyclefests and the Grampian Grand Prix events having been hugely popular with some of Scotland’s best youth riders having taken to the track.
Special attractions on the day are being finalised and will be updated in due course along with the race schedule but riders of all ages will take part in two races, Stage 1 and Stage 2 as part of their day with the event culminating with the final stage “A” Race.
Head up to the heart of Aberdeenshire and visit Alford, a charming rural Donside town located 30 minutes from Aberdeen and a short distance from Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park.
Parents, why not make it a weekend in Aberdeenshire? The GTM King of the Mountains Sportive promoted by Deeside Thistle the day before provides an opportunity for cyclists of all ages to enjoy some spectacular routes through Donside and Deeside.
