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Main Sponsors announced for the 2010 Lincoln Grand Prix

1st March 2010

The Lincoln Grand Prix is pleased to announce its main sponsors for the 55th Annual Cycle Race Classic.

These will be led by County Conference & Events, www.countyconference.co.uk an East Midlands based conference and banqueting centre, which replaces last year’s title sponsor, Abstraction.

County Conference & Events is located at Notts County Football Club in Nottingham, and is now owned by Lincoln businessman Ray Trew, who also owns Abstraction.

Ray Trew said: “While we were keen to continue supporting the Lincoln Grand Prix, we felt it would be more beneficial for our businesses that the sponsorship promotes County Conference & Events. This has a wide range of facilities for both businesses and members of the public to hold events, is just an hour away from Lincoln, and can be easily accessed by the whole of the East Midlands region. We wish this year’s Grand Prix the best of luck and look forward to playing a part in its ongoing success.”

The East Midlands Development Agency (emda) continue their support of the event and will be there on the day taking a particular interest in not only the 86 mile Grand Prix but also in the extra events being put on by British Cycling and the Velo Club Lincoln for youngsters and the general public. These include massed start hill climbs on the 1 in 6 cobbled Michaelgate and static WATT training bikes, the latter featuring an Inter-schools competition as well as 'Have a Go' sessions for the public.

Tracy Croft, East Midlands Co-ordinator for the 2012 Games said 'emda is delighted to be continuing our support of the Lincoln Grand Prix. The event builds on the strong cycling heritage we have in the region and also helps raise our international profile by Championing the East Midlands in the run up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The event also makes a significant contribution to the regional economy, especially for small businesses situated on the course, by attracting UK and international visitors into Lincolnshire and the East Midlands region'

The event is high on the agenda for the City of Lincoln Council whose annual support and enthusiasm has allowed the race to go from strength to strength and with the support of Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Police assists the race organisation to provide a safe course for the 200 strong field of top class riders.

New sponsorship this year comes from the University of Lincoln, linking its 10,000 students to the City's major sporting event. The University has a high profile sports department and volunteers from the students will be assisting the race organisation on the day.

Supporting sponsorship and assistance comes from British Cycling, Chattertons Solicitors, Jackson Building Centres, Marshall Land Rover, NatWest Bank, Universal Cycle Centre, Lindum Group, Impsport, Lincolnshire Co-operative Society, Lincolnshire Sports Partnership and Danwoods.

Entries for the May 9th event are starting to be compiled and the new race web site at www.lincolngrandprix.org.uk is the place to look for all race information.

EXTRA EVENTS AT THE LINCOLN GRAND PRIX

24th February 2010

The 2010 Lincoln Grand Prix will have added interest this year with massed start hill climb events for youth category riders. These will take place on the cobbled 1 in 6 Michaelgate climb with races scheduled between the early laps of the classic 86 mile event.

To be called The Michaelgate Challenge these should be an exciting dash for the finish line with races for Boys Under 14 and Under 16, a combined Girls Under 14 and Under 16 and an Open Under 16 Race.

The events will be limited to a maximum of 20 riders in each event and preference will be given to riders from the East Midlands Region with others having the option of an Open event.

Also taking place in the Castle Square finish area will be the British Cycling/Velo Club Lincoln Inter-school Challenge using WATT static training bikes. There will also be machines available for the public to have a go using these sophisticated modern training devices.

The Lincolnshire Sports Partnership will also have information areas with full details of sports opportunities in the County. This will be backed up with information from the East Midlands Development Agency on events in the region.

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN BECOMES A LINCOLN GRAND PRIX SPONSOR

9th February 2010

Lincoln's popular and fast growing University has joined forces with The Lincoln Grand Prix and become one of the race's major sponsors.

The link between the race and the University highlights both the importance of the race on the City's calendar but also the work being done by the University in the field of sport.

The University of Lincoln is a major supporter of sport in Lincolnshire with numerous Sports-related study programmes at the University of Lincoln. These include: Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Development and Coaching, Sports Business Management, Sports Marketing, Sports Tourism Management, Equine Sports Science, Golf Science and Development.

The University is also a sponsor of Lincoln City Football Club with its logo appearing on the team's away strip.

Head of University Marketing, Richard Huthwaite who negotiated the arrangement on behalf of the University says ' that as a major supporter of sport in Lincolnshire, the University of Lincoln is very proud to sponsor the 55th Lincoln Grand Prix - one celebrated institution supporting another! The University wishes all the riders, teams, spectators and the organisation the best of luck for what is sure to be another exciting race'

Robin Wright, the Director of Sport at the University added ' this newly created partnership with Lincoln Grand Prix, highlights the University's commitment to work alongside the sporting community of Lincolnshire and support the aspiring level of excellence of this event nationally. Shortly the University of Lincoln will be opening an extension to its existing Human Performance Centre for sports performance enhancement to elite level; within the Centre there is already a focus on cycling performance development'

Race Organiser, Ian Emmerson who was honoured by the University last November with a Honorary Degree of a Doctor of Science welcomed the support of the University for the polular one day classic event. 'This support from the City's fast growing University links the event with the 10,000 students on the Campus and will ensure that the race goes from strength to stength as Lincoln's major international sporting fixture. The work being done by the University in the many aspects of sports science and management will be of enormous benefit to our current and future athletes'

The race is on May 9th starting at 10 am and finishing in Lincoln's Castle Square after 11 laps of the 8 mile circuit at 1.30 pm.

For more information on The University of Lincoln, please visit www.lincoln.ac.uk

NEW WEB SITE LAUNCHED

5th February 2010

Welcome to our revamped web site on which we hope to bring you all the race information, before, during and after the race on May 9th.

Before, we will keep you updated on the entry list with information on foreign teams taking on the challenges set by our home grown and very strong teams and individuals.The site will also highlight the press releases on sponsorship and final arrangements as they happen.

During the race we hope to be able to bring a lap by lap commentary plus the full results and pictures as usual.

Afterwards we will be pleased to get your comments via our 'contact us' page and bring you all the advance planning for the 2011 race.

But there is no need to wait until after the race, let us have your comments and suggestions as we work towards another great race.