ON YER BIKE FOR THE COLNE GRAND PRIX 2023

The Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix, one of the most significant events in the British cycling calendar and a part of the British Cycling National Circuit Series, returned to Colne, attracting some of the raciest riders in the country. The event was an incredible spectacle held on the 25th of July and attended by thousands.

 

The closed-road 800m circuit around Colne’s one-way system started and finished at Hartley Square. The evening commenced with support races, including the Coalition Facilities Management ‘Youth Race’ and the Riggs Autopack ‘Sprint for Success.’

The main event, The Fort Vale Elite Race, followed suit. Nathan Cutler, the events, facilities, and administration officer at Colne Town Council, said, “The event was well received by all who attended. It was great seeing people enjoying the races and visiting local businesses for food and drink throughout the evening. It was fantastic.”

 

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