The 54th Lincoln Grand Prix took place over the weekend of 9th and 10th May 2009. Over 200 riders from various teams took part in the event, covering 86.5 miles over 11 laps, including climbing St Michaels Gate, a rival if any for the famous Steep Hill of Lincoln. The race was won for the second year running by Russell Downing, followed closely by Ian Wilkinson. These are some just some of the pictures taken over the weekend, including the preperation before the start.
The top 5 Places were:
1. Russell Downing – CandiTV-Marshalls Pasta
2. Ian Wilkinson - Halfords Bikehut 3. Chris Newton - Rapha Condor 4. Dean Downing - Rapha Condor 5. Malcolm Elliott - CandiTV Marshalls Pasta   Riders out on Saturday getting to know the course.
  Morning of the race!
    Halfords Team Bus
        Eager spectators
    Riders through at lap 5
  Not tail end Charlie
  Climbing up Long Leys Road on lap 6.
 
 
  Cresting St Michaels Gate on Lap 7        
 
Russell Downing Heading for the finish
Photo's taken by Paul Hennessey, Lincoln CTC |
