![]() “We have to acknowledge that the carbon budget for our area will be exhausted before the district council election at current levels,” he said during his address to the council. Given the threat of climate change, the representative from Ruskington ward has promised to elect a Sustainability Champion who will work alongside the likes of the sustainability team, local parish councils and outside bodies such as UK100. The leader of North Kesteven District Council said he is determined to forge ahead in achieving the council’s sustainability goals.Īfter being re-elected as head of the council during Tuesday’s AGM, Councillor Richard Wright (Conservative) emphasised the importance of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030. MyLocal Lincolnshire is the new home of The Lincolnite. We are bike racers historically and I’ve ridden the race myself in the past and having done the Sportive now it is a great honour to take over a historic monument of a race.” “We feel really honoured to have the opportunity to run the main event. Sunday will just be buzzing with spectators and I don’t see it being any different to previous years, but we could see bigger crowds this time due to the fact that the number of major events on the UK cycling calendar has been reduced. “Saturday is about the riders participating and getting up Michaelgate. Gary Coltman, RAPHA Lincoln GP organiser, said: “In the lead up it is always a very busy, bordering on manic, time, but it’s all coming together and I’m excited. ITP Events, which runs the Sportive, has also taken over the organisation for this year’s Grand Prix. There are various routes available ranging from 35 to 102 miles through the quiet picturesque lanes in the challenging Lincolnshire Wolds, and ending with the Michaelgate climb. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The LincolniteĪround 1,000 riders are also expected to take part in the Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive on Saturday, May 13 – see more information here. See more information about the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix here. Presentations will take place at the finish line (on the British Cycling Podium vehicle) as soon as possible following the finish of the race. ![]() The trophy will be awarded to the rider accumulating the highest number of points at the end of the race. The winner will receive £400 & the Cobblestone Trophy, as well as The Royal Alan Hart Memorial Shield, and there are also prizes for the top 20 riders.įor the Brian Cossavella Michaelgate Trophy, points will be awarded 3, 2, 1 to the first three over the line at the end of laps 1, 4, 7, and 10. Once the Women’s race is underway the rolling closure will be in operation so there may be a delay arriving via this route. There will be access from Burton Road (B1398) for arrival and departure. Yarborough Leisure Centre is the race headquarters, but this year there will be no access through the main entrance and the gate between the two will be locked. Parking restrictions will also apply in some areas from 4pm on Saturday, May 13. Main Street, Burton from B1398 to Fen Lane.Long Leys Road in direction of the city.A57 from Burton Waters to Long Leys Road.There will also be the following one-way system in operation: It is important to note that the Bailgate is a one-way road in the opposite direction to the race route. Yarborough Road (from Long Leys Road to Burton Road).Drury Lane (between Wordsworth Street & Castle Square).There will be a full closure of some roads as follows: ![]() Once the race bubble has passed, the majority of roads will be opened up to allow the public to continue their journeys. ![]() This takes around 8-10 minutes and is known as the “race bubble”. Sunday’s race operates mainly on a “rolling road closure” meaning the road is closed each lap whilst the cyclist and support vehicles pass. ![]() Alexandar Richardson, riding for Saint Piran, won the Lincoln Grand Prix back in 2018. The Men’s race will start at 1pm and encompass 13 laps to finish at around 4.45pm.Īmong the male riders are Finn Crockett from The Cycling Academy, who won a bronze medal in the road race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. The riders include Jo Tindley from team Pro-Noctis – Heidi Kjeldsen – 200 Degrees Coffee, who previously won the British Criterium Championships in Lincoln in 2021. The Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix Women’s race will start from Castle Square at 9am with eight laps of the circuit to finish at around 11.45am, including eight ascents of the infamous Michaelgate climb. There will also be some disruption, particularly in uphill Lincoln, for the Grand Prix Sportive on Saturday.Īround 300 of the best cyclists in the UK will battle for victory on May 14. The 67th Lincoln Grand Prix will take place on Sunday and we have compiled a handy guide including the route and road closures. ![]()
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