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The Smithfield Nocturne: 11.06.11
The Smithfield Nocturne came to life in 2007 when Rapha teamed with Condor and Face Partnership to create an evening criterium around Smithfield Market in the City of London. Over 5000 spectators witnessed elite and amateur racing under Twilight in the heart of London. In 2008 the Nocturne Series was established with a second edition of the Smithfield Nocturne and a new event in Salford Quays. In 2009 the Smithfield edition was joined by new courses in Edinburgh and Blackpool and continues to build on its legacy as the world's best urban cycling festival with races planned for Singapore and Melbourne.
This year’s IG Markets Nocturne London will again see the top British teams battle with WorldTour riders including former winner Russell Downing and Alex Dowsett for Team Sky, Cameron Meyer and Matt Wilson for Garmin-Cervelo and HTC-Highroad’s Matt Brammeier and Leigh Howard. Tough opposition for Rapha-Condor-Sharp, who have yet to win their domestic Nocturne.
The team this year they will be sporting a special edition skinsuit designed by Paul Smith. The eye-catching design features a trademark multi-stripe and the motto “every day is a new beginning”. It’s being worn as part of a charity project where 200 jerseys of the same design will be sold to raise money for the Japan earthquake appeal.
The action will begin at 16.30hrs. For more info visit the Nocturne Series website.
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Comments
Kris Mather
9th June 2011 05:21pm
What happened to the Edinburgh edition this year? Missing it….
Gem Atkinson
10th June 2011 03:14pm
Thoroughly rooting for a RCS win - seems annoying they are yet to bring home the elusive 'home win'.
Having said that - id be ecstatic for either of the downing brothers to smash home….
Cant wait
brian fung
10th June 2011 05:25pm
would love to support the charity project…any info on how to bid on/purchase one of the jerseys?
Ben Brown
10th June 2011 05:26pm
Not in stock yet Brian but will be soon:
http://www.rapha.cc/limited-edition-team-issue-jersey-by-paul-smith
brian fung
10th June 2011 06:42pm
thanks Ben! cheers.