the downtown criterium is back!
August 10, 2024
Races from 2:00-6:00
Old Planters Beer Tent on the Common
Part of Beverly Homecoming
We're back!
Bringing elite level bike racing to Downtown Beverly
Race Information
Spectator Information
GP Beverly Kids Activities
• Kids races on Common 3:10pm, registration 2:00-3:00pm
Old Planters Brewing Co Beer Tent & Food Truck
• Beverly Common 2:00-6:00pm (beer must be purchased on-site and consumed within the fenced in beer area..
Old Planters Brewing Co Gran Prix of Beverly - part of Beverly Homecoming
Start/Finish line on Cabot Street
• Amateur Men (Cat 4) 2:10pm
• Masters Men 50/60+ (Cat 123) 3:00pm
• Elite Women (Cat P123) 4:00pm
• Elite Men (Cat p123) 5::00pm
Old Planters Brewing Co Gran Prix Afterparty
232 Rantoul Street. Hoist a glass and toast another GP Beverly in the books. Beverly-brews and a food truck.
Where is the best place to Watch?
The Gran Prix of Beverly is a downtown race - spectators are just inches away from the action! Riders will start and finish right on Cabot Street. There are plenty of great vantage points along the way.
What is the Gran Prix of Beverly?
The Gran Prix of Beverly is a criterium, or crit, a bike race held on a short course (usually less than 5 km), often run on closed-off city centre streets. Race length can be determined by a total time or a number of laps, in which case the number of remaining laps is calculated as the race progresses. Generally the event's duration (commonly one hour) is shorter than that of a traditional road race — which can last many hours, sometimes over the course of several days or even weeks, as in a Grand Tour. However, the average speed and intensity are appreciably higher. The winner is the first rider to cross the finish line.
Events often have prizes (called primes, pronounced "preems", and are usually cash) for winning specific intermediate laps (for instance, every 10th lap). A bell is usually rung to announce to the riders that whoever wins the next lap, wins the prime. Success in road criteriums requires a mix of good technical skills — in particular, the ability to corner smoothly, while "holding your line" on the road, as well as rapidly and sharply — and riding safely with a large group on a short circuit and exceptional "sprint" ability to attack other riders and repeatedly accelerate hard from corners.
Racer Information
| Time | Race | USAC Category | Duration | Entry | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:10pm | Amateur Men | 4 | 40 minutes | $40 | Merchandise/3 deep |
| 3:00pm | Masters 50+/60+ | 1/2/3/4 | 45 minutes | $40 | Merchandise/3 deep |
| 3:15pm | Kids Races on the Common | n/a | just a few minutes | Free! | Cheers! |
| 4:00pm | Elite Women | Pro/1/2/3 | 50 minutes | $45 | $500/5 deep |
| 5:00pm | Elite Men | Pro/1/2/3 | 50 minutes | $45 | $500/5 deep |
All categories (except the Kids parade) must have USA Cycling (USAC) road license.
Day-of-Race registration at Beverly Common. $10 day of race fee applies
Kids Race registration takes place on race day only at Beverly Common
Elite Women & Elite Men Awards Ceremonies to be held right after the Men's race.
Neutral Suport provided
Volunteer Information
Get ready for the Old Planters Brewing Gran Prix of Beverly presented by Temp Rise Heating and Cooling, which will return for another exciting year on Saturday, Aug. 10.
This year’s race will be a criterium on the streets of downtown Beverly, with the start and finish along the heart of Cabot Street.
We couldn't pull off this great Beverly tradition without volunteers, and if you want to be involved this year please use the link below to grab a spot on the signup sheet. We'd love for you to join us again.
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, from course marshals to registration. Races will run from 2-6 p.m. with volunteers also needed for course setup and takedown.
Know someone else who might be interested? Please spread the word to friends and family! They can sign up at the link below.
Thank you,
Bob Gates
Volunteer Director
