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The Event - The Races - Entries - The Course
Sponsors - Press - History - Contact Us
The Event
A highlight of the Guildford Festival each year, the races are fought out by the country’s top road racers. This is guaranteed to bring a fast and hard-fought main event on Guildford’s notoriously tough course, with its cobbled climb up the High Street and tight, narrow corners out of North Street. As well as the main event a programme of supporting events is also offered including the ever popular ‘youngsters’ race where many top cyclists of the future get their first opportunity to ride in such a big event. The biggest applause is often saved for the smallest riders!
The 2010 edition of the event took place on Wednesday 7th July.
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New for this year will be a Jump Demo courtesy of one of our sponsors Cycleworks who will have some of their riders doing amazing tricks and jumps for your delight. |
You can see photo's and even video footage online of previous editions from 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Guildford Town Centre Races - The Movie
Charlotteville CC Guildford Town Race from Will Ranoe on Vimeo.
The Races
There were three races throughout the evening as follows:
7pm - 3rds and Juniors (Regional B)
7.30pm - U16/U14/U12 (Youths A, B, C)
8pm - E/1/2 (National B)
To download a copy of the 2010 TCR poster please click here.
Entries
Entries are now closed and we have full fields for all three races.
The start list can be downloaded here and also seen on the EntryWeb site. Please note that I haven't had time to update it in the last day but I do have a full field except for reserves who want to turn up 'on spec' in case there are places.
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Get a sports massage before, during or after the Guildford Town centre cycle race from Sports Therapist Jenna Hill from Field of Fitness Ltd, Guildfords only town centre personal training centre and exercise studio. You can see Jenna at registration for pre or post race massage on Wednesday, cost £10 for a 15 minute treatment. Should you require a longer massage a day or 2 before/after the event then appointments can be made by calling 01483 567920, a 1 hour appointment costs £45.
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Results
Click here for the results from the 2010 edition of the races
The Course
Click this image to see a larger version of the route
Sponsors
For the 2010 event we have the following sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring future editions of the event then please contact the club using the 'contact us' section of the site.
- Churchouse Financial Planning
Joint title sponsor for the event
Chruchouse Financial Planning are Chartered Financial Planners and Independent Financial Advisers (IFA) offering bespoke financial planning and advice for individuals, businesses and charitable trusts. Located in the High Street, Guildford we specialise in financial planning advice on Pension and Retirement Planning, Investments, Insurance, Private Wealth Management, Tax Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning and overall Financial Planning.
- Cycleworks
Joint title sponsor for the event
Established 18 years ago, Cycleworks has become one of the south’s leading bicycle shops with shops in Guildford, Leatherhard, Haselmere and Petersfield. They will cover all your cycling requirements across Mountain, Road, Commuter and Kids biking.
- Guildford Borough Council
supporting sponsor
Local borough council who have been extremely supportive of the event and its development over the history of the Guildford Town Centre Races. This includes having the races as a key element of the Guildford Summer Festival (further details below)
Other sponsors:
- Knight Frank
In London and throughout the UK Knight Frank are widely regarded as the market leader for high quality commercial and residential property.
- TWM Solicitors
TWM Solicitors is a leading South East firm operating from 6 locations in Surrey and outer London
- WyndyMilla/MaxiFuel
WyndyMilla looks at every area of your cycling experience, from the build of our very own custom bikes, and contoured kit to biomechanics, cycle fitting, advanced training & cutting edge nutrition - such as team sponsor and key supplier Maxifuel.
- Lambda Sports
 
Lambda Sports was established in July 2006 with the aim of bringing interesting and innovative products to the cycling and sports market. They work with emerging brands from inception so as to understand their goals and how best to hit the market such as Zym electrolyte drink tabs.
- Procyon Oil and Gas
Procyon Oil & Gas Limited is a Guildford-based, engineering consultancy providing services to a broad range of clients in the upstream oil & gas industry for both offshore and onshore locations.
- Challenge Energy
Challenge Energy is an established and leading advisory and consultancy Company that is based in Guildford, offering professional services to the oil and gas industry. Our consultants and advisors typically have over 20 years industry experience and focus
- Sheerwater Glass Centre
- Surrey Advertiser
Media Partner
We would like to thanks all our sponsors for their help and financial support without which we would not have been able to have run this event. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the event then please contact Matt Legge via the contact us facility on this website. This could include banners on the course or sponsoring primes (sprint laps) in any of the races.
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This event is part of the Guildford Summer Festival, supported by Guildford Borough Council, with over 100 events for all ages and interests. The festival runs from June to August. To celebrate your summer with style, pick up a brochure from the Tourist Information Centre in Tunsgate or visit www.guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk for full details of events and how to book. |
Press
| This photograph from club member Dave Faulkner has been selected for the front cover of the August issue of 'The Guildford Magazine' which is a lifestyle magazine that is distributed to many thousands of homes in the Guildford area. |
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History
The Guildford Town Centre Races were first promoted by Charlotteville Cycling Club in 1984 as part of the Guildford Festival. The route was the same as it is today involving the small circuit of North Street, Market Street and a stiff climb of the cobbled High Street which proves to be very demanding on the riders. The first race was attended by a large crowd of nearly 2000 spectators who enjoyed some high spirited racing in the two events, one for 3rd category riders and the other for 1st and 2nd category riders. Prior to the racing, nine members of the Southern Veteran-Cycle Club Ripley Section rode two laps on veteran machines. The oldest was a French Michaux velocipede of about 1868. There were also two high “Ordinaires” of about 1880 and a Singer solid-tyred safety of 1890. So if you think that it looks hard on the riders of today with their aluminium, titanium and carbon frames just think it must have been like on those machines !!!
The Town Centre Races are now the most prestigious of the Charlotteville CC’s many annual promotions and regularly attract a first class field, good sponsorship and many spectators. The inspiration came from Les Smith, Mike Willimott and Stuart Campbell who promoted them for the first ten years. Since 1984 the races have had to be cancelled three times (1995, 1999 & 2000) due to roadworks or builders’ scaffolding encroaching on the road. Over the remaining years the swish of board-hard racing tyres and the characteristic rattle of aluminium racing frames over the granite setts of the High Street, together with the loudspeakers, have created an exciting atmosphere.
Contact Us
If you would like to know more about the Town Centre Races or have a question about entering then please contact Race Organiser Matt Legge using the Contact Us link on this website.
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Guildford Town Centre Races
