Some of the top BMX riders in the country are heading to Crewe this weekend (August 21 and 22) to take part in a two-day race event.
It’s the second year that the Bob Field Memorial Grands have been held at the Shanaze Reade BMX Track in Tip Kinder Park.
Bob Field, who passed away in 2007, was a key figure in developing BMX cycling in Crewe and contributed to the success of many athletes.
He also helped inspire Crewe’s own world title holder, Shanaze Reade, who represented Great Britain at the Beijing Olympics and will do so again in London in two years time.
A special guest in attendance is USA-based UK athlete Stephen Murray.
Councillor Andrew Knowles, Cabinet member with responsibility for health and wellbeing said: “The event this weekend promises first-class competition at a premier track that Crewe should be proud of.
“Shanaze Reade has helped put Crewe on the sporting map and hopefully events such as this will encourage more people to take up cycling themselves.”
The track club, Cheshire Ghost Riders, meets on a Saturday afternoon at 2pm. Evening sessions are held on a Tuesday and a Thursday.
For more information please contact the BMX Project Coordinator by email sports@cheshireeast.gov.uk or telephone 07729 825147.
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