http://www.gpgloucester.com/: Known nationally as “the New England Nationals” – unfolds at one of the most beautiful race venues in the country: wind-swept ocean side park. Winners are a veritable who’s who of cyclocross: Johnson, Vervecken, Trebon, Anthony, Powers, Bessette, Dunlap, Knapp and more. Gloucester is one of the oldest UCI races in North America and attracts hundreds of racers and thousands of spectators.
Me: I love it when I see small fuel efficient cars driving down Main Street with high tech bikes on roof racks. I know it’s Cyclocross time! They don’t spend much, if anything, in my gallery. But they’re really nice people, clearly have great jobs and pay checks, and that helps my fellow merchants. Let’s count our blessings that the original settlement of 1623 belongs to all of us, and we can share it.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Thanks for posting Fred.Interesting history/map I also look forward to the Cyclocross people being here. I think it is great for Gloucester in every way.
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Thanks Fred, I love going to watch the cyclecross, will be there with my camera
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I love the cyclocross event too, and have been looking forward to it all year. Now that I know that Stage Fort Park was once in jeopardy of being developed, I’ll appreciate it even more. As usual, thanks for the info, Professor Bodin!
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It’s rare that a Letter to the Editor in the GDT touches me deeply. This one, written by cyclist Heidi of Gloucester, did. On Sunday I’ll close the gallery for a while and walk down to Stage Fort, with my cowbell to cheer on Heidi and all of the other competitors. Take the time to read it. http://www.gloucestertimes.com/opinion/x1442571472/Letter-May-Gran-Prix-bring-joy-in-wake-of-tragic-losses
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Fred,
A very good link indeed and needed reading you can never be too safe. I know as chidlren growing bike helments what was that? Lessons were often learned the hard way most were lucky not too serious but back case of Road Rash, cuts, broken fingers or bones we have come a log ways here and two-way respect is vital on the road …
I cannot remember exactly what year but it was in 60’s when two spitfire low to the ground vehicles were racing up Washington street a children were sitting on the wall in front of the Ames estate in Bayview when they flew by one lost control in went into the old bayview fire station under the truck when two roads went around it heard brakes screaching… pushed the fire truck back due to impact not sure if hit rear wall or not but close to pole slid down from second floor…The result for one was fatal.
Have a blast stay safe 🙂
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what a great piece of information! I hope I can take my son to see it 🙂
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Our Stage Fort Park is a gem and this is another reminder that smart development is the key to a healthy city. We had our Open Space meeting at S.F. last night and talked about how special the park is but there is still more work to do to make our park work for everyone.
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