{"id":6025,"date":"2017-05-14T21:16:39","date_gmt":"2017-05-14T20:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/?p=6025"},"modified":"2017-05-17T22:12:23","modified_gmt":"2017-05-17T21:12:23","slug":"hsbc-uk-bc-spring-cup-lincoln-grand-prix-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/?p=6025","title":{"rendered":"HSBC-UK BC Spring Cup | Lincoln Grand Prix 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_6042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6042\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2491C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6042\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2491C.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2491C.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2491C-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2491C-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2491C-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Ian Bibby JLT Condor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<pre>Bibby Bags a Cobbled Classic in the final round of the 2017 HSBC-UK BC Spring Cup, the Lincoln Grand Prix.<\/pre>\n<p>Ian Bibby [JLT Condor] crosses the cobbled finish line just ahead of Rory Townsend [BIKE Channel Canyon] and Matt Holmes [Madison Genesis] after a gruelling thirteen ascends of the infamous Michaelgate climb.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6030\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2007B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6030\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2007B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2007B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2007B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2007B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2007B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Seven leaders with Harry Tanfield on front!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An early seven-man break formed through heavy early showers as the one-hundred-and-sixty-five-kilometre race got underway in a newly scheduled Lincoln Grand Prix that closes the 2017 HSBC-UK Spring Cup Series.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6031\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2069B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6031\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2069B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2069B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2069B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2069B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2069B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Seven leaders with Steve Lampier on front!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Max Steadman [BIKE Channel Canyon], Sam Williams [ONE Pro Cycling], Joe Evans [Madison Genesis], Charlie Tanfield [Brother NRG Driverplan], Steve Lampier [JLT Condor] and two Team WIGGINS members Joey Walker and Rhys Howells.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6032\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2085B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6032\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2085B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2085B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2085B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2085B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2085B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Luke Ryans &amp; Ryan Perry at 10s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Several large groups formed in the chase with Ryan Perry [Team Raleigh GAC] and Luke Ryan [Richardsons-Trek RT] stuck in no mans land ten-seconds down behind the leaders, desperately trying to join the party.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6033\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2096B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6033\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2096B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2096B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2096B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2096B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2096B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Heavy early showers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Several laps went by before they were absorbed back into the main chase-group as their lead extended over three minutes.<br \/>\nAs the pace continued for the leaders, Stedman cracked firstly, then three more fell away leaving Evans, Williams and Lampier at the head of the race.<\/p>\n<p>In the final few laps the leading trio were reeled by the furious pace set by Madison Genesis.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6037\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2217B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6037\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2217B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2217B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2217B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2217B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2217B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Six more escaped including Lampier once more as he tried to make a solo effort stick.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6040\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2404B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6040\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2404B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2404B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2404B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2404B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2404B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP, Jack Puller [L] &amp; Matt Holmes [R]<\/figcaption><\/figure>The final lap saw drama on the finish line as a traffic management van came close to knocking the gantry over. With a little help from by-standers as the riders started their ascend of Michaelgate for the final time, the gantry was lifted and as the van sped around the corner, Bibby appeared just ahead of Townsend, shortly followed by Matt Holmes and Jonny McEvoy of Madison Genesis.<\/p>\n<p>Series leader Enrique Sanz [Team Raleigh GAC] finished ninth on the day but Townsend\u2019s second place put him in top position for the Series Lead ahead of Bibby pushing Sanz into third overall.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6043\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1042B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6043\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1042B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1042B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1042B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1042B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1042B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Ian Bibby<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<pre>Race Result<\/pre>\n<p>1 Ian Bibby JLT Condor 3:52:20. 3:52:20<br \/>\n2 Rory Townsend (u23) BIKE Channel Canyon 3:52:23. +3<br \/>\n3 Matthew Holmes Madison Genesis 3:52:23. st<br \/>\n4 Jonathan McEvoy Madison Genesis 3:52:27. +7<br \/>\n5 Hayden McCormick One Pro Cycling 3:52:34. +14<br \/>\n6 Samuel Harrison Team Wiggins 3:52:41. +21<br \/>\n7 Karol Domagalski One Pro Cycling 3:52:44. +24<br \/>\n8 Thomas Moses JLT Condor 3:52:45. +25<br \/>\n9 Enrique Sanz Raleigh GAC 3:52:49. +29<br \/>\n10 Jacob Hennessy (u23) 100% ME 3:52:50. +30<br \/>\n11 Robert McCarthy JLT Condor 3:52:51. st<br \/>\n12 Alistair Slater JLT Condor 3:52:51. st<br \/>\n13 Andrew Tennant Team Wiggins 3:52:52. st<br \/>\n14 Harry Tanfield BIKE Channel Canyon 3:52:52. st<br \/>\n15 Thomas Stewart One Pro Cycling 3:52:53. +33<br \/>\n16 Peter Williams One Pro Cycling 3:52:54. st<br \/>\n17 Sam Lowe BIKE Channel Canyon 3:52:54. st<br \/>\n18 Michael Cuming Neon-Velo Cycling Team 3:52:55. st<br \/>\n19 Liam Holohan Metaltek Kuota Racing Team 3:52:55. st<br \/>\n20 Jack Pullar BIKE Channel Canyon 3:52:55. st<br \/>\n21 Ermenit Corentin Team Wiggins 3:53:00. +40<br \/>\n22 Connor Swift (u23) Madison Genesis 3:53:01. +41<br \/>\n23 Edward Laverack JLT Condor 3:53:02. st<br \/>\n24 George Fowler Catford CC Equipe\/Banks 3:53:02. st<br \/>\n25 George Wood (u23) Richardsons-Trek RT 3:53:02. st<br \/>\n26 Will Fox Catford CC Equipe\/Banks 3:53:02. st<br \/>\n27 Adam Hartley (u23) 100% ME 3:53:02. st<br \/>\n28 James Oram One Pro Cycling 3:53:04. +44<br \/>\n29 Isaac Mundy PMR@Toachim House 3:53:05. st<br \/>\n30 Joseph Clark Cycling Sheffield Giant Sheffie 3:53:07. +47<br \/>\n31 Jake Tanner Cycling Sheffield Giant Sheffie 3:53:09. +49<br \/>\n32 Oliver Wood (u23) Team Wiggins 3:53:10. st<br \/>\n33 Kieran Brady Richardsons-Trek RT 3:53:10. st<br \/>\n34 James Lowsley-Williams BIKE Channel Canyon 3:53:13. +53<br \/>\n35 Nathan Draper (u23) Team Wiggins 3:53:14. st<br \/>\n36 Dillon Byrne VCUK VELOCHAMPION Racing Team 3:53:23. +1:03<br \/>\n37 Liam Bromiley Cycling Sheffield Giant Sheffie 3:53:26. +1:06<br \/>\n38 Dexter Gardias BIKE Channel Canyon 3:53:31. +1:11<br \/>\n39 Evan Oliphant Wheelbase Altura MGD 3:53:32. +1:12<br \/>\n40 Steve Lampier JLT Condor 3:53:32. st<br \/>\n41 Joey Walker (u23) Team Wiggins 3:53:33. st<br \/>\n42 Brenton Jones JLT Condor 3:53:34. +1:14<br \/>\n43 Charlie Quarterman (u23) Leopard Pro Cycling 3:53:35. st<br \/>\n44 Alex Paton Madison Genesis 3:53:45. +1:25<br \/>\n45 Rhys Lloyd Metaltek Kuota Racing Team 3:53:50. +1:30<br \/>\n46 Alex Frame JLT Condor 3:53:55. +1:35<br \/>\n47 Adam Kenway Raleigh GAC 3:54:13. +1:53<br \/>\n48 Lawrence Carpenter Catford CC Equipe\/Banks 3:54:16. +1:56<br \/>\n49 Sebastian Mora Vedri Raleigh GAC 3:55:11. +2:51<br \/>\n50 Samuel Williams One Pro Cycling 3:56:58. +4:38<br \/>\n51 Jez McCann (u23) Richardsons-Trek RT 3:57:55. +5:35<br \/>\n52 Oliver Maxwell (u23) Richardsons-Trek RT 3:58:04. +5:44<br \/>\n53 Joe Evans (u23) Madison Genesis 4:01:08. +8:48<br \/>\n54 Rhys Howells Team Wiggins 4:01:08. st<br \/>\n55 Joshua Outram (u23) Richardsons-Trek RT 4:01:09. st<br \/>\n56 Matt Cronshaw Madison Genesis 4:01:25. +9:05<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6028\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1055B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6028\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1055B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1055B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1055B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1055B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1055B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Spring Cup Podium, Bibby, (Winner) Rory Townsend, Enrique Sanz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<pre>Individual Standings after round 4<\/pre>\n<p>1:Rory Townsend BIKE Channel Canyon 70<br \/>\n2:Ian Bibby JLT Condor 67<br \/>\n3:Enrique Sanz Team Raleigh GAC 64<br \/>\n4:Hayden McCormick ONE Pro Cycling 52<br \/>\n5:Jonny McEvoy Madison Genesis 44<br \/>\n6:Jon Mould JLT Condor 39<br \/>\n7:Harry Tanfield BIKE Channel Canyon 33<br \/>\n8:Liam Holohan Metaltek Kuota 32<br \/>\n9:Brenton Jones JLT Condor 30<br \/>\n9:Chris Latham Team WIGGINS 30<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6029\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1077B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6029\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1077B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1077B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1077B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1077B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1077B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; JLT Condor win Spring Cup Series Team prize.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<pre>Team Standings after round 4<\/pre>\n<p>1:JLT Condor 217<br \/>\n2:BIKE Channel Canyon 187<br \/>\n3:ONE Pro Cycling 176<br \/>\n4:Madison Genesis 127<br \/>\n5:Metaltek Kuota RT 76<br \/>\n6:Team WIGGINS 73<br \/>\n7:Team Raleigh GAC 65<br \/>\n8:Brother NRG Driverplan 37<br \/>\n9:Richardsons-Trek RT 17<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6039\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2391B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6039\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2391B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2391B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2391B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2391B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2391B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Cobbled Climb of Michaelgate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6034\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2148B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6034\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2148B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2148B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2148B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2148B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2148B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Chase Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6036\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2198A.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6036\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2198A.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2198A.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2198A-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2198A-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2198A-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Brent Jones JLT Condor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6038\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2221B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6038\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2221B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2221B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2221B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2221B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2221B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6035\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2171Z.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6035\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2171Z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2171Z.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2171Z-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2171Z-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_2171Z-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Seven Leaders<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6027\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6027\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1050B.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6027\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1050B.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1050B.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1050B-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1050B-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chrismaher.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/LincolnGP2017SpringCup_1050B-800x534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HSBC-BC Spring Cup 2017 | Lincoln GP &#8211; Spring Cup Winner Rory Townsend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bibby Bags a Cobbled Classic in the final round of the 2017 HSBC-UK BC Spring Cup, the Lincoln Grand Prix. Ian Bibby [JLT Condor] crosses the cobbled finish line just ahead of Rory Townsend [BIKE Channel Canyon] and Matt Holmes [Madison Genesis] after a gruelling thirteen ascends of the infamous Michaelgate climb. 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