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Newton Wins Lincoln GP in Style
© Cheryl King
Chris Newton danced away on the final climb of the Lincoln Grand Prix to win the prestigious event for the second time in his career. A race that is always hotly contested by riders from home and abroad, the Lincoln GP is arguably the number one race on the British calendar.
Ten laps of Lincoln's historic streets including cobbled climbs and a technical course make for a demanding and entertaining three hours plus of racing. The Rapha Condor Sharp boys put on a superb display in front of record crowds, Kristian House stringing the field out early to show the British National Road Race champ and his team mates meant business. Olympic medallist Newton, looking to have found fine form at just the right time, used his tactical prowess to stay at the front and attack when it mattered. Speaking after his win he said: "I love riding my bike as much as ever", and it shows. Russell Downing, one of three Team Sky riders racing stated: "Rapha rode unbelievable today. They showed just what a professional outfit they are." Chapeau.
All photos © Cheryl King
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Comments
Jon Moss
10th May 2010 05:05pm
Super result! Congrats to all the team and wish I had been there to spectate…
Best,
Jon
mark jones
11th May 2010 10:19am
Well done Chris, brilliant result for the team.
Andrew Powers
11th May 2010 04:22pm
Well done Chris.
But no mention of Tom Southam's accident and broken elbow despite showing a photo of him in action? I wish him a swift recovery.
andy verrall
11th May 2010 10:54pm
missing also is Dans win in Ireland?