British Cycling can today announce the dates and venues for the 2023 National Road Series and National Circuit Series.
Contested over four rounds for men and five rounds for women, the National Road Series kicks off at the ANEXO/CAMS 7th Women’s CiCLE Classic in the East Midlands, with previous winners including Josie Nelson, Abi Smith, Neah Evans and Katie Archibald.
The series then returns to Lincoln for the iconic Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, for the opening round of the men’s series and second round of the women’s. The 2023 edition will see a new organiser take over the reins of the prestigious race, following the departures of Dan Ellmore and Peter Odam, who have been integral to the running of the race over recent years and bringing the national championships to the city in 2015 and 2021.
Riders will then take to the start line for the Lancaster Grand Prix on Sunday 16 July, before the Ryedale Grasscrete Grand Prix in Yorkshire on Sunday 20 August. Series champions will then be crowned in the North East on Sunday 17 September, with the Beaumont Trophy for men and Curlew Cup for women.
British Cycling is actively working to secure an additional round for the men's National Road Series and will share further updates in due course. Unfortunately, the Manx International Stage Race on the Isle of Man will not take place in 2023 due to roadworks taking place on the island, but we look forward to welcoming the race back to the calendar in 2024.
The National Circuit Series for men and women will begin in Otley (Wednesday 28 June), before returning to Ilkley on Friday 30 June following a successful series debut this year.
The Sheffield Grand Prix will make a welcome return to the 2023 men’s calendar and will also host a women’s race for the first time in round four, before the men’s series will head to Colne on Tuesday 25 July. Both the men’s and women’s series champions will then be crowned in Newark on Friday 28 July.
As has been the case since 2017, equal prize money will be on offer in both the men’s and women’s road and circuit series, and further details on the location of the 2023 national championships for road, time-trial and circuit – which will take place from 22-25 June – will be published in due course.
Winner of the 2022 women’s National Road Series for CAMS-Basso Bikes, Sammie Stuart, said:
“It was incredible to win the National Road Series – it felt like cycling complete for me! It’s tough as I work full-time as a firefighter as well so to find the time to train and get to races can be difficult, but it makes it all worth it to get the results.
“The people in the sport and in my team are great and I’m so glad to have found cycling. It was my first year properly racing and it’s been a dream to race with the team in the series. I loved racing Lancaster Grand Prix as that’s like home to me, and it felt amazing to podium there. There’s lots of pressure that comes with wearing the leader’s jersey, but I’d rather go for it and retain it. I’m looking forward to racing in 2023 and to just keep enjoying cycling.”
Winner of the 2022 men’s National Road Series for WiV SunGod, Robert Scott, said:
“The National Series was great to be a part of this year. All the races felt very well organised and hopefully the British racing scene can build on the success of the series going into next year.
“It was a success for myself and the team winning the overall standings, and my standout events were Lancaster Grand Prix and Lincoln Grand Prix, even though I did end up in a ditch!”
Read more about our work to support next year's road calendar from our Acting Cycling Deliver Director, Jonathan Day, here.
Full calendar:
Men’s National Road Series
Round 1: Men’s Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, East Midlands – Sunday 14 May
Round 2: Lancaster Grand Prix, North West – Sunday 16 July
Round 3: Ryedale Grasscrete Men’s Grand Prix, Yorkshire – Sunday 20 August
Round 4: The Beaumont Trophy, North East – Sunday 17 September
Round 5: The East Cleveland Classic - Sunday 1 October
Women’s National Road Series
Round 1: The ANEXO/CAMS 7th Women’s CiCLE Classic, East Midlands – Sunday 26 March
Round 2: Women’s Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, East Midlands – Sunday 14 May
Round 3: Lancaster Grand Prix, North West – Sunday 16 July
Round 4: Ryedale Grasscrete Women’s Grand Prix, Yorkshire – Sunday 20 August
Round 5: The Curlew Cup, North East – Sunday 17 September
Round 6: The East Cleveland Classic - Sunday 1 October
Men’s National Circuit Series
Round 1: Property Development Group Otley Men’s GP, Yorkshire – Wednesday 28 June
Round 2: The Ilkley Cycle Races, Yorkshire – Friday 30 June
Round 3: Guildford Town Centre Races, Surrey – Wednesday 5 July
Round 4: Dudley Grand Prix, West Midlands – Friday 14 July
Round 5: Sheffield Grand Prix, Yorkshire – Wednesday 19 July
Round 6: Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix, North West – Tuesday 25 July
Round 7: Newark Town Centre Races, East Midlands – Friday 28 July
Women’s National Circuit Series
Round 1: The Santini Otley Women’s Grand Prix, Yorkshire – Wednesday 28 June
Round 2: The Ilkley Cycle Races, Yorkshire – Friday 30 June
Round 3: Guildford Town Centre Races, Surrey – Wednesday 5 July
Round 4: Dudley Grand Prix, West Midlands – Friday 14 July
Round 5: Sheffield Grand Prix, Yorkshire – Wednesday 19 July
Round 6: Newark Town Centre Races, East Midlands – Friday 28 July
National Championships
National Time Trial Championships, Croft Circuit – Wednesday 21 June
National Circuit Race Championships, Redcar – Friday 23 June
National Road Race Championship, Saltburn – Sunday 25 June
UCI events
Rutland – Melton CiCLE Classic – Sunday 23 April
RideLondon Classique – 26-28 May
2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, Road – 5-13 August
Tour of Britain – 3-10 Septembers
