Lierop is a village in the Dutch

Netherlands

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 province of North Brabant

North Brabant

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. It is located in the municipality of Someren

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, about 7 km south of Helmond

Helmond

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Lierop was a separate municipality until 1935, when it became part of Someren

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. Lierop is well known internationally amongst motocross

Motocross

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 enthusiasts as a venue for the world championship Motocross Grand Prix series. The circuit, situated approximately 1 km from the village, stages Grand Prix events in September under the organisation of the local MAC Lierop club. The circuit, consisting of loamy sand, is seen as one of the toughest in Europe.

Lierop is also known for the infamous Eurosjopper festival. This festival offers unlimited Euroshopper beer for all the entrants.

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Map of the former municipality, around 1868.