{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2024}} {{Short description|Annual bicycle road race in England}} {{Cycle race|name=Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix|date=May|region=Lincolnshire|nickname=Lincoln GP|discipline=Road Race|website=http://lincolngrandprix.co.uk|firstwinner={{flagathlete|Bob Eastwood|GBR}}|mostwins={{flagathlete|Russell Downing|GBR}} {{flagathlete|Paul Curran|GBR}} ''(4 wins)''|mostrecent={{flagathlete|James McKay|GBR}}|mostwins_women={{flagathlete|Alice Barnes|GBR}} {{flagathlete|Rebecca Durrell|GBR}} ''(2 wins)'' |firstwinner_women={{flagathlete|Lizzie Deignan|GBR}}|mostrecent_women={{flagathlete|Lauren Dickson|GBR}}|type=One-day|image=Russell Downing - Lincoln GP 2012.jpg|image_caption=Russell Downing in 2012 edition of Lincoln GP|organiser=Dan Ellmore previously Ian Emmerson|first=1956|first_women=2015}}
{{Coord|53.234389|-0.538853|display=title}} [[File:2019 Lincoln Cycling Grand Prix.jpg|thumb|363x363px|Finishing line of the 2019 edition in front of Lincoln Cathedral]] [[File:Lincoln Grand Prix (15457839535).jpg|thumb|275x275px|British Road Race Champion John Tanner (cyclist) - in second place behind Julian Winn, climb the cobbled climb Michealgate]] The '''Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix''' (formerly the '''Witham-Valley Grand Prix''') is a road bicycle race that starts and finishes in Lincoln. The 2021 version was 166 km long.<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Championships Great Britain - Road Race 2021 One day race results|url=https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/ncgreat-britain/2021/result|access-date=2022-01-01|website=www.procyclingstats.com}}</ref> The race is characterised by its ascent of Michaelgate, an iconic cobbled climb in the centre of Lincoln with a maximum gradient of 20%.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Michaelgate|url=https://cyclinguphill.com/100-climbs/michaelgate/|access-date=2022-01-01|website=Cycling uphill|language=en-US}}</ref> The Lincoln GP has run since the summer of 1956,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Race History|url=http://lincolngrandprix.co.uk/site/past-editions/race-history|access-date=2022-01-01|website=lincolngrandprix.co.uk}}</ref> making it the oldest annual bike in the UK that still runs today.
== History ==
=== Witham-Valley Grand Prix (1956–1967) === In 1955, a group of four youth cyclists from Lincoln, England came together to form a road cycling club known as the Witham-Valley Road Racing Club. At the time a student engineer, Mike Jones was introduced to the newly formed club. He was a road racer from the Midlands who was working in Lincoln. Mike persuaded the committee of Witham-Valley RRC to promote a major road race and volunteered his services and time as an organiser,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cycling Museum - Lincoln International Grand Prix|url=http://www.museociclismo.it/en/articles/2701-Lincoln-International-Grand-Prix/index.html|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.museociclismo.it}}</ref> The first edition of the Witham-Valley Grand Prix took place in the summer of 1956. Huddersfield RC produced the race winner, Bob Eastwood who out-sprinted previous winner of the Tour of Britain, Tony Hewson, after 90 miles (145km) of racing.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1956|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36719|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106033949/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36719|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 January 2022|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> The following years, Ron Coe of Willson Cycles, would go onto start a dominant streak. Ron Coe started this in 1957, by out-sprinting Dave Bedwell on the line.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1957|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36720|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712181334/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36720|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 July 2020|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> The two riders would go on to do this a second time the following year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1958|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36721|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711084857/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36721|url-status=usurped|archive-date=11 July 2020|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> Ron Coe continued his successes in 1959, by completing his trio of wins by beating Harry Reynolds and Bill Bradley.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1959|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36722|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731013335/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36722|url-status=usurped|archive-date=31 July 2013|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> The 1959 edition saw the tragic death of local rider Roy Hart who hit a van, whilst off the back of the peloton, and starting his last lap. The Roy Hart memorial trophy is still presented to the Grand Prix winner.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cycling Museum - Lincoln International Grand Prix|url=http://www.museociclismo.it/en/articles/2701-Lincoln-International-Grand-Prix/index.html|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.museociclismo.it}}</ref>
John Perks of Falcon Cycles would go onto win the following two editions of the race in 1960<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1960|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36723|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106034000/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36723|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 January 2022|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> and 1961,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1961|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36724|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702063927/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36724|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 July 2020|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> followed in 1962 by Jim Grieves racing for Helyett Cycles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1962|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36725|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730184820/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36725|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 July 2013|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> Albert Hitchin who was very dominant prior to the race<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Albert Hitchen|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=12407|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731034656/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=12407|url-status=usurped|archive-date=31 July 2013|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> took a lone win in 1963<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1963|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36726|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730195316/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36726|url-status=usurped|archive-date=30 July 2013|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> and lead a Viking Cycles 1-2-3 beating both of his teammates, Stan Brittain and Bernard Burns. Hitchin went on to retain the trophy for a second year in 1964 with England international rider Derek Harrison coming second.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1964|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36727|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106033953/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36727|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 January 2022|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> The 1965 edition was nominated as an official selection event for the road world championships. Arthur Durham won the edition beating Doug Dailey and Roger Claridge.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1965|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36728|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106033938/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36728|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 January 2022|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref>
Velo Club Lincoln took over the Witham-Valley Grand Prix starting in 1966.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=History|url=https://www.veloclublincoln.co.uk/site/club-history|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.veloclublincoln.co.uk}}</ref> A break away group of 6 riders would form in the 1966 edition of the race. Sprinter John Clarey lead the group from 60 miles out, holding off a chase group formed of Hugh Porter and Les West. Clarey won the race by 3 bike lengths<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1966|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36729|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307045120/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36729|url-status=usurped|archive-date=7 March 2016|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> ahead of Brian Rourke and Owen Davis who was Lincolnshire champion at the time. In 1967, New Zealander Des Thompson became the first foreign winner leaving a small break for a solo win.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1967|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36730|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106033921/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36730|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 January 2022|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> Third in the 1967 race was the present day commentator for the Lincoln GP, Roger Hobby.<ref>{{Cite web|title=870510 Lincoln Grand Prix|url=http://www.paulcurran.bike/Articles/1987/870510-LincolnGP.html|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.paulcurran.bike}}</ref> thumb|276x276px|Another Time Up The Hill for Bournemouth Arrow - Fircroft rider who leads in the 2000 Lincoln Grand Prix
=== Lincoln Grand Prix (1968–present) === Velo Club Lincoln changed the name of the Witham-Valley Grand Prix to the Lincoln Grand Prix in 1968.<ref name=":2" /> Doug Dailey went onto win the first race named Lincoln GP, catching Les West on the run up to the finish, with Graham Owen in 3rd place in a small group ahead of the main pack.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1968|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36731|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731041136/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36731|url-status=usurped|archive-date=31 July 2013|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> Star Trophy ranking had now awarded to the Lincoln GP. For the next 3 years well-known riders dominated the race. In 1969, Clifton CC's all rounder, Pete Smith won by a margin of 1min 51sec.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1969|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36732|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731034137/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36732|url-status=usurped|archive-date=31 July 2013|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> Tom Mullins won the next round of racing in 1970 from a big bunch finish.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1970|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36733|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130731012707/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36733|url-status=usurped|archive-date=31 July 2013|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> In both 1969 and 1970, Beeston RC's Ian Hallam finished 3rd on the podium. In 1971, track pursuit rider Dave Allen from Birkenhead North End CC finished first.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1971|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36736|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401183300/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36736|url-status=usurped|archive-date=1 April 2016|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> At the 1972 edition there was a 2-way fight between Britain's leading road racers, Phill Edwards and Phill Bayton. Brayton made a big attack with just 2 miles to go, which Edwards successfully countered and beat his opponent by 3 bike lengths on the finishing line.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1972|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36737|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114050902/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36737|url-status=usurped|archive-date=14 November 2012|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> On a wet day in 1973 Dave Vose beat Peter Watson from Clifton CC and his own team mate John Clewarth to take the win for Kirby CC.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1973|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36738|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107035410/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36738|url-status=usurped|archive-date=7 January 2022|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> Archer RC's, Steve Heffernan went on to win the Grand Prix of 1974 where Beeston RC's Ian Hallam came 3rd again.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1974|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36739|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326182254/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36739|url-status=usurped|archive-date=26 March 2016|access-date=2022-01-07|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> 1975 marked the 20th edition of the Lincoln GP in which Tony Gornall of Clayton Velo out-sprinted the main bunch leading home a select group of just 17 riders.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1975|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36740|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107003008/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36740|url-status=usurped|archive-date=7 January 2022|access-date=2022-01-07|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> 1976 produced one of the best races yet. The race finished with a sprint between 2 riders after what had been a very fast race with an average above 26mph. Bill Nixon beat Joe Waugh and was 2min 33sec up of future race winner, Steve Lawrence.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1976|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36741|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709071610/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36741|url-status=usurped|archive-date=9 July 2020|access-date=2022-01-07|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref>
The 1977 edition was just as good a race with a breakaway group formed early in containing all the race favourites; however, it had a slightly chaotic finish. A junior race that was happening at the same time as the main Lincoln GP had just received their bell for the last lap, at which point, the race leaders came through the finish line approximately 30 seconds later. It was apparent to the organisers that the leaders of the men's race and remains of the break away would catch the juniors, so after a re-think the organisers added a 1 mile extension, leaving some of the seniors, including Dave Cumming, confused and temporarily losing contact with the race.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cycling Museum - Lincoln International Grand Prix|url=http://www.museociclismo.it/en/articles/2701-Lincoln-International-Grand-Prix/index.html|access-date=2022-01-07|website=www.museociclismo.it}}</ref> Dave Cumming managed to out sprint Steve Lawrence and the remaining group to take the win.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1977|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36742|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314174536/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36742|url-status=usurped|archive-date=14 March 2016|access-date=2022-01-07|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> Ian Hallam placed 3rd yet again.<ref name=":3" /> At this point Steve Lawrence, who was riding for VC Olympia Sport at the time, had finished in both places other than first, on the podium.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Steve Lawrence|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=3430|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112070910/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/coureurfiche.php?coureurid=3430|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 November 2012|access-date=2022-01-07|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref> In 1978 he finally took the win, after working hard to chase down Scottish rider Robert Miller was 30 seconds ahead entering the last lap. Miller dropped to 5th by the time the line came around again, after being caught by Lawrence and a number of other riders.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Archives|first=Cycling|title=Lincoln 1978|url=http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36743|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307000053/http://www.cyclingarchives.com/ritfiche.php?ritid=36743|url-status=usurped|archive-date=7 March 2016|access-date=2022-01-07|website=www.cyclingarchives.com|language=en}}</ref>
Lincoln Grand Prix gained International Status for racing in 1999.<ref name=":2" />
The 2015 Edition was held as the British national championships<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Championships Great Britain - Road Race 2015 One day race results|url=https://www.procyclingstats.com/race.php?id=160771|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.procyclingstats.com}}</ref> and was also the first year of the women's Lincoln GP.
==== Overcoming financial challenges ==== The Lincoln GP announced in early 2020 that it was facing financial challenges after losing one of its key sponsors, Chestnut Homes, who blamed Brexit for the decrease the housing market.<ref>{{Cite web|author1=Richard Windsor|date=2020-01-08|title=Lincoln GP future under threat as it searches for new title sponsor|url=https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/british-racing/lincoln-gp-future-threat-searches-new-title-sponsor-446170|access-date=2022-01-06|website=cyclingweekly.com}}</ref> The search for a new title sponsor received a further a blow recently when British Cycling announced they would no longer fund a TV highlights shows for its National Road Series, of which the Lincoln Grand Prix is a part. After a plea by the race organiser, and as social media campaign, it was announced in late February 2020 that the race would take place in 2020 and 2021, thanks to the financial backing of sportswear brand, Rapha.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lodge|first=Matthew|date=2020-02-21|title=Lincoln Grand Prix boss releases update after race put under threat|url=https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/lincoln-news/lincoln-grand-prix-rapha-2020-3872703|access-date=2022-01-06|website=LincolnshireLive|language=en}}</ref> Rapha stated that they aimed to create a more sustainable sponsorship model to support the race in the future by selling Lincoln GP branded Caps and merchandise<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rapha and the Lincoln GP|url=https://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/stories/rapha-and-the-lincoln-gp|access-date=2022-01-06|website=Rapha|language=en}}</ref> The 2020 Edition of the race was later cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix Cancelled {{!}} velouk.net|url=https://www.velouk.net/2020/05/24/2020-rapha-lincoln-grand-prix-cancelled/|access-date=2022-01-06}}</ref>
In 2021, partly thanks to COVID-19, that years race was held as the national championships<ref>{{Cite web|title=British Cycling announces routes for 2021 HSBC UK {{!}} National Road Championships|url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/nationalroadchampionships/article/20210914-British-Cycling-announces-routes-for-2021-HSBC-UK---National-Road-Championships-0|access-date=2022-01-06|website=British Cycling|language=en}}</ref> and with the financial security brought by Rapha, the one-day race was expanded to a series of 4 individual races, that took place between 14 October 2021 - 17 October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=British Cycling announces routes for 2021 HSBC UK {{!}} National Road Championships|url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/nationalroadchampionships/article/20210914-British-Cycling-announces-routes-for-2021-HSBC-UK---National-Road-Championships-0|access-date=2022-01-06|website=British Cycling|language=en}}</ref> Day 1 and 2 saw Ethan Hayter win both the National Time Trial Championship,<ref>{{Cite web|author1=Cyclingnews|date=2021-10-14|title=Ethan Hayter wins British time trial title|url=https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/british-road-championships-2021/time-trial-men/results/|access-date=2022-01-06|website=cyclingnews.com|language=en}}</ref> as well as the National Criterium Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Events|url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/246326/HSBC-UK--National-Circuit-Race-Championships-2021|access-date=2022-01-06|website=British Cycling|language=en}}</ref> Day 3 saw an amateur Hill Climb Competition, and Day 4 was the Lincoln GP that incorporated the National Road race Championship. {{UCI team code|IGD|2021}} team mates, Ethan Hayter and Ben Swift worked together to break up the race, ultimately leading to Swift been crowned National Champion after an attack on the final lap.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Events|url=https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/246325/HSBC-UK--National-Road-Race-Championships-2021|access-date=2022-01-06|website=British Cycling|language=en}}</ref>
The 2022 Lincoln Grand Prix was scheduled for Sunday 8 May and will make up part of the National Road Series.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix {{!}} Men & Women's National Road Series Cycle Races|url=http://lincolngrandprix.co.uk/site/|access-date=2022-01-06|website=lincolngrandprix.co.uk}}</ref>
== Winners== [[File:Lincoln Grand Prix Podium (15341158017).jpg|thumb|276x276px|Race winner John Tanner stands on the podium after his 2001 win]]
=== Men === <small>Sources:<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=British Classics: Lincoln Grand Prix {{!}} velouk.net|url=https://www.velouk.net/2011/01/01/british-classics-lincoln-grand-prix/|access-date=2022-01-01}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Report/Result: Lincoln Grand Prix {{!}} velouk.net|url=https://www.velouk.net/2013/05/12/live-lincoln-grand-prix/|access-date=2022-01-06}}</ref></small> {{Cycling past winner start}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1956|nat=Great Britain|name=Bob Eastwood|team=Huddersfield Road Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1957|nat=Great Britain|name=Ron Coe|team=Wilson Cycles}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1958|nat=Great Britain|name=Ron Coe|team=Elswick Hopper}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1959|nat=Great Britain|name=Ron Coe|team=Elswick Hopper}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1960|nat=Great Britain|name=John Perks|team=Falcon Cycles}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1961|nat=Great Britain|name=John Perks|team=Falcon Cycles}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1962|nat=Great Britain|name=Jim Grieves|team=Helyett Cycles}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1963|nat=Great Britain|name=Albert Hitchen|team=Viking Cycles}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1964|nat=Great Britain|name=Albert Hitchen|team=Falcon Cycles}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1965|nat=Great Britain|name=Arthur Durham|team=Falcon Cycles}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1966|nat=Great Britain|name=John Clarey|team=Woolwich Cycling Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1967|nat=New Zealand|name=Des Thomson|team=New Zealand}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1968|nat=Great Britain|name=Doug Dailey|team=Kikby Cycling Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1969|nat=Great Britain|name=Pete Smith|team=Clifton Cycling Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1970|nat=Great Britain|name=Tom Mullins|team=Rockingham Cycling Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1971|nat=Great Britain|name=Dave Allen{{refn|group=N|name=Dave Allen Nationality|Reputable sources note that Allen's nationality is both Great Britain and New Zealand.}}|team=Birkenhead North End CC}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1972|nat=Great Britain|name=Phil Edwards|team=Western Road Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1973|nat=Great Britain|name=Dave Vose|team=Kirkby Cycling Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1974|nat=Great Britain|name=Steve Heffernan|team=Archer Road Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1975|nat=Great Britain|name=Tony Gornall|team=Clayton Velo}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1976|nat=Great Britain|name=Bill Nickson|team=East Liverpool Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1977|nat=Great Britain|name=Dave Cuming|team=Kirkby Cycling Club}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1978|nat=Great Britain|name=Steve Lawrence|team=VC Olympia Sport}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1979|nat=Great Britain|name=Geoff Taylor|team=Liverpool Century}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1980|nat=Great Britain|name=Steve Joughin|team=Manchester Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1981|nat=Great Britain|name=Phil Thomas|team=Liverpool Mercury}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1982|nat=Great Britain|name=Mark Bell|team=Manchester Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1983|nat=Great Britain|name=Malcolm Elliott|team=Manchester Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1984|nat=Great Britain|name=Neil Martin|team=Angliasport}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1985|nat=Great Britain|name=Darryl Webster|team=Manchester Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1986|nat=Great Britain|name=Paul Curran|team=Manchester Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1987|nat=Great Britain|name=Paul Curran|team=Manchester Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1988|nat=Great Britain|name=Paul Curran|team=Manchester Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1989|nat=Great Britain|name=Mark Gornall|team=Manchester Wheelers}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1990|nat=Great Britain|name=Brian Smith|team=Velo Club d'Or}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1991|nat=Great Britain|name=Paul Curran|team=Ace Racing Team}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1992|nat=Great Britain|name=John Charlesworth|team=Ace Racing Team}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1993|nat=Great Britain|name=Keith Reynolds|team=Banana Energy Fruit}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1994|nat=Great Britain|name=Chris Walker|team=Lex – Townsend}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1995|nat=Great Britain|name=Mark Walsham|team=Tritech}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1996|nat=Great Britain|name=Kevin Dawson|team=Optimum Performance}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1997|nat=Great Britain|name=John Tanner|team=Controlware}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1998|nat=Great Britain|name=Chris Lillywhite|team=Individuele}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=1999|nat=Lithuania|name=Saulius Ruškys|team={{UCI team code|OKT|1999}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2000|nat=Great Britain|name=Chris Newton|team=Middridge CRT}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2001|nat=Great Britain|name=John Tanner|team=Ribble – Pro Vision}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2002|nat=Great Britain|name=Huw Pritchard|team=Angliasport}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2003|nat=Great Britain|name=Mark Lovatt|team=Life Repair Group}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2004|nat=Ireland|name=David O'Loughlin|team=Total cycling.com}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2005|nat=Great Britain|name=Russell Downing|team={{UCI team code|JLT|2005}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2006|nat=Great Britain|name=Kristian House|team={{UCI team code|JLT|2006}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2007|nat=Great Britain|name=Dean Downing|team={{UCI team code|JLT|2007}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2008|nat=Great Britain|name=Russell Downing|team=Pinarello Racing Team}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2009|nat=Great Britain|name=Russell Downing|team={{UCI team code|VGR|2009}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2010|nat=Great Britain|name=Chris Newton|team={{UCI team code|JLT|2010}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2011|nat=Great Britain|name=Scott Thwaites|team={{UCI team code|EDR|2011}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2012|nat=Great Britain|name=Russell Downing|team={{UCI team code|EDR|2012}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2013|nat=Great Britain|name=Peter Kennaugh|team={{UCI team code|SKY|2013}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2014|nat=Great Britain|name=Yanto Barker|team={{UCI team code|Vitus|2014}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2015{{refn|group=N|name=National Championships|This year included British National Road Race Championships and entry was only open to British riders.}}|nat=Great Britain|name=Peter Kennaugh|team={{UCI team code|SKY|2015}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2016|nat=Great Britain|name=Thomas Stewart|team={{UCI team code|MGT|2016}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2017|nat=Great Britain|name=Ian Bibby|team={{UCI team code|JLT|2017}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2018|nat=Great Britain|name=Alexandar Richardson|team={{UCI team code|ONE|2018}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2019|nat=Great Britain|name=Thomas Stewart|team={{UCI team code|DHB|2019}}}} {{Cycling past winner no race|year=2020|reason=COVID-19 pandemic<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-29|title=Lincoln Grand Prix cancelled due to COVID-19|url=https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2020/05/lincoln-grand-prix-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607174913/https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2020/05/lincoln-grand-prix-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=7 June 2020|access-date=2022-01-02|website=The Lincolnite|language=en}}</ref>{{Notelist|group=winners}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2021{{refn|group=N|name=National Championships|This year included British National Road Race Championships and entry was only open to British riders.}}|nat=Great Britain|name=Ben Swift|team={{UCI team code|SKY|2021}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2022|nat=USA|name=Luke Lamperti|team={{UCI team code|TRI|2022}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2023|nat=Great Britain|name=Alexandar Richardson|team={{UCI team code|Saint Piran|2023}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2024|nat=Great Britain|name=Matthew Holmes|team=}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2025|nat=Great Britain|name=James McKay|team=Wheelbase CabTech Castelli}} {{Cycling past winner end}}
{| class="wikitable" |+Most Wins !Rider !Times Won !Seasons |- |Paul Curran | rowspan="2" |4 |1986, 1987, 1988, 1991 |- |Russell Downing |2005, 2008, 2009, 2012 |- |Ron Coe | rowspan="2" |3 |1957, 1958, 1959 |- |Paul Curran |1987, 1988, 1991 |- |John Perks | rowspan="7" |2 |1960, 1961 |- |Albert Hitchen |1963, 1964 |- |John Tanner |1997, 2001 |- |Chris Newton |2000, 2010 |- |Peter Kennaugh |2013, 2015{{refn|group=N|name=National Championships|This year included British National Road Race Championships and entry was only open to British riders.}} |- |Tom Stewart |2016, 2019 |- |Alexandar Richardson |2018, 2023 |}
=== Women=== <small>Sources:<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /></small> {{Cycling past winner start}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2015{{refn|group=N|name=National Championships|This year included British National Road Race Championships and entry was only open to British riders.}}|nat=Great Britain|name=Lizzie Deignan|team=SD Worx}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2016|nat=Great Britain|name=Alice Barnes|team=Drops}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2017|nat=Great Britain|name=Alice Barnes|team=Drops}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2018|nat=Great Britain|name=Rebecca Durrell|team=Storey Racing}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2019|nat=Great Britain|name=Rebecca Durrell|team=CAMS–Basso Bikes}} {{Cycling past winner no race|year=2020|reason=COVID-19 pandemic<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-29|title=Lincoln Grand Prix cancelled due to COVID-19|url=https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2020/05/lincoln-grand-prix-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607174913/https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2020/05/lincoln-grand-prix-cancelled-due-to-covid-19/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=7 June 2020|access-date=2022-01-02|website=The Lincolnite|language=en}}</ref>{{Notelist|group=winners}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2021{{refn|group=N|name=National Championships|This year included British National Road Race Championships and entry was only open to British riders.}}|nat=Great Britain|name=Pfeiffer Georgi|team={{UCI team code|DSM women|2021}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2022|nat=Great Britain|name=Becky Storrie|team={{UCI team code|CAMS|2022}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2023|nat=Great Britain|name=Robyn Clay|team=Pro-Noctis–Heidi Kjeldsen–200 Degrees Coffee}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2024|nat=Great Britain|name=Kate Richardson|team={{UCI team code|LPW|2024}}}} {{Cycling past winner rider|year=2025|nat=Great Britain|name=Lauren Dickson|team=Handsling Alba Development Road Team}} {{Cycling past winner end}}
{| class="wikitable" |+Most Wins !Rider !Times Won !Seasons |- |Alice Barnes | rowspan="2" |2 |2016, 2017 |- |Rebecca Durrell |2018, 2019 |}
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