The British domestic road calendar will be one more race short in 2024 after the organiser of Perfs Pedal road race announced that it would not continue into next season. List of former winners includes British racing legend Sean Yates or Giro d'Italia stage winner and former hour record holder - Alex Dowsett.
"After nearly 60 years of organising the Perfs Pedal Race, I have taken the difficult decision to stop running this event," race organiser Mick Waite told Velo UK. "Suffice to say that organising a National B Road Race has become more complex over the recent years."
"I have only been able to keep Perfs going with the help of my family, friends and many volunteers. I have great memories from this event over the years and I am pleased we have managed to keep it running for so long."
First held in 1964 Perfs Pedal became an institution and eventually took place as the unofficial curtain raiser to the men’s domestic season. Jack Rootkin-Gray, who'll be heading to EF Education-EasyPost for 2024 season, became the race's last winner in 2023 with his teammates from Saint Piran completing the podium.
It's been a great run and there are far too many to thank who have assisted over the decades 👏👏👏 Mick Waite
"I have only been able to keep Perfs going with the help of my family, friends and many volunteers. I have great memories from this event over the years and I am pleased we have managed to keep it running for so long." 😢😢😢😢🤤😭
