University of Lincoln saddles up to join The Lincoln Grand Prix

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

The link between the race and the fast growing 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 is a major supporter of sport in Lincolnshire holding numerous sports-related study programmes.

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, said: "As a major supporter of sport in Lincolnshire, the University of Lincoln is very proud to sponsor the 55th Lincoln Grand Prix.

"The university wishes all the riders, teams, spectators and the organisation the best of luck for another exciting race."

Race organiser Ian Emmerson was delighted with the supprt.

"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," he said.

Full race information is on the event's new website at www.lincolngrandprix.org.uk.