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RE: 2019 Gran Prix of Gloucester It is with deep regret, that I announce the cancellation of the 2019 Gran Prix of Gloucester. After 20 years this decision isn’t made lightly. For various reasons, this year’s preparation is significantly behind where it needs to be. We take pride in promoting a high quality event people look forward to. We aren’t willing to to put on an event that doesn’t meet the high bar set by previous editions, not to mention the other excellent events in New England. Regarding the future, every year, planning for the calendar process for the international (UCI) calendar starts soon after the GP Gloucester. At this point we can’t say for certain that plans for 2020 can be finalized before the UCI deadline of December 15. We wish to thank our partners, past and present, the Vittoria Northeast Series, Shimano, Ipswich Ale Brewing, Pedro's, Seaside Cycling, NEBRA, USA Cycling and all the various entities we’ve worked with. If I try to name people, I'll miss someone. However I will take this opportunity to thank Chris McKernan for putting his heart and considerable experience to work for this event. I thank him also for his friendship. We also want to thank you. If you’ve raced, spectated, volunteered, or hosted out of town racers, you are why this event has been an honor to promote. Sincerely yours, Paul Boudreau Gran Prix of Gloucester Event Director  Photo : Angela Dixon
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Zach
9/3/2019 04:20:24 pm
Sad to see have enjoyed this event for the past couple of years it will be missed. Hope to see it back on the calendar in the near future
Stuart Streuli
9/3/2019 05:51:10 pm
Wow. So disappointed to read this news today. I can't think of a better event than GP of Gloucester. The course, format, amazing location and organization were always on another level. My first year I drove four hours, round trip, for a 40 minute race and didn't regret it for a second. Thanks for all you did Paul. Hope it'll come back next year.
Jon Suzuki
9/3/2019 06:03:15 pm
Very sad to hear as I've never had the opportunity to race back east, and this venue and event was top on my list to do! Hope very much to see it's return before it's too late (for me) to get the chance to race at this iconic spot!
Craft Sportswear
9/3/2019 06:16:17 pm
Sorry to read this. The event and community you created was one to emulate. We appreciate all the fun, dust, rain, wind, beer tickets and hard work you and Chris put into this. We will miss it and miss you guys even more. Till next year? 9/3/2019 10:00:35 pm
Oh man. What an amazing run you've had though! I'm so sorry you have to cancel. I have such fond memories of the race and did the very first one. Best to you and I hope you can bring it back, provided that's the goal. Cheers!
Jake
9/4/2019 06:40:43 pm
So sad to hear. What a great event, it will be missed and I hope it can be revived for next year. This was always a highlight of the CX season for us!
Kay Page Greaser
9/5/2019 07:10:31 pm
We drove her from CT for any years to participate in your races!
Zac Daab
9/6/2019 05:25:11 am
Paul-
Zabeth
9/7/2019 05:24:28 am
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