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Newport Nocturne this Saturday!
Story posted September 1 | Event Press Release
The promoters of Britain's original floodlit criterium have put together a top class field for this year's event. The event will feature all of the UK's major squads with riders such as Malcolm Elliott, Chris Newton, Ed Clancy and Tony Gibb who will all be hoping to win the prestigious race.
The small Shropshire town has attracted crowds of up to 14,000 for previous events. Promoter Nick Jeggo explained why it's so popular "We've been putting on Pro races here since 1970 so the spectators are very cycling-savvy. We concentrate on the entertainment aspect and the floodlit format gives it an almost theatrical feel. By only putting the race on every two or three years, the crowds are always hungry for it and this year is no exception."
2007 Newport Nocturne Photos
The evening kicks off with the 'Past Masters' race for ex-Pros. This gives the stars of yesteryear a chance to dust off their old bikes and line up for their fans once again. The race will feature Sid Barras, Les West, Keith Lambert and numerous other cycling stars.
Before the start of the main Elite race there will be a special event to honour two previous winners of the Nocturne. Chris Newton and Malcolm Elliott will each ride a two lap time trial paired with two young riders. James Ireson, 13, and Jack Escritt, 12, are getting the chance of a lifetime when they take to the start ramp with their heroes in the Regeneration/New Generation Challenge.
Newton is retiring immediately after the Nocturne and Elliott is going to scale down his racing programme. Nick said "We thought this would be a great way of giving Chris and Malcolm centre stage on the night. The two young lads are really excited too. They're big rivals and will be taking it very seriously."
Elliot and Newton will be given a couple of minutes to cool down before taking to the line again for the Pinarello Newport Nocturne Elite Race. There's a massive prize list and primes on most laps. The winner will also get a novel prize; he'll get his weight in beer! As he sits on one side of a set of giant scales, a local publican will pile packs of beer on the other side. The tradition started a few years ago as a one-off stunt, but was so popular it has continued ever since.
2003 Newport Nocturne Photos
2005 Newport Nocturne Photos
The Newport Nocturne takes place on the evening of Saturday September 4th in Newport Shropshire Town Centre. www.bikerace.co.uk | info@bikerace.co.uk | tel. 07967 452688
Programme of Events
6.45 pm Entertainment begins with music from: Glambuster, James Penfold, Olly’s May Fair Sound, Mosfets
7.00 pm Saturday Night Fever riders presented to spectators
7.15 pm Saturday Night Fever race
8.00 pm Presentation
8.15 pm New Generation/Regeneration Challenge & parade with Supercars
8.45 pm Introduction of Pinarello Newport Nocturne Riders
9.00 pm Start Pinarello Newport Nocturne 50 minutes + 5 laps
10.00 pm Finish & Presentations
Saturday Night Fever Ex Professionals Race
Starts 7.15 pm -12 Laps | All prize money won by these riders is donated to the David Rayner Fund, which sends promising young riders to the Continent to further their careers.
1 Sid Barras
2 Keith Lambert
3 Les West
4 Phil Thomas
5 Bill Nickson
6 Jack Kershaw
7 Gordon Smith
8 Roy Causer
9 Bernard Burns
10 John Perks
11 Vic Barnett
12 Barry Davies
13 Andy Palmer
14 Simon Day
15 Kelvin Jones
18. Ged Dennis
19. Steve Douce
20. Dave Miller
21. Tony Wilkins
22. Phil Wilkins
23. John “Yogi” Hughes
24. Bob Jones
25. Trevor Horton
26. Ernie Lightfoot
27. Simon Barnes ( Guest)
28. Keith Reynolds
29. Phil Bayton
30. Tony Bell
31. Steve Joughin
32. Alan Mellor
The winner will receive the Graham Bufton Decanter and his bottle of bubbly donated by D’Arcys Restaurant. All starters will receive some Newport cheese and a bottle of wine form Addisons.
New Generation/Regeneration 2 Lap Challenge
Presented by Parker International. Starts 8.15 pm from the starting ramp (accompanied by their dedicated Supercars)
Chris Newton ( Rapha, Condor, Sharp) 2005 Winner and Jack Escritt
versus
Malcom Elliott ( Motorpoint, Marshalls Pasta) 2007 Winner and James Ireson
Pinarello Newport Nocturne
50 minutes + 5 Laps ~ Starts 9.00 pm
1. Malcolm Elliott Motorpoint - Marshalls Pasta
2. Ian Bibby “ “
3. Andy Tennant “ “
4. Ed Clancy “ “
5. Jonny McEvoy “ “
6. James Sampson “ “
7. Peter Williams “ “
8 . Chris Newton Rapha - Condor- Sharp
9. Graham Briggs “ “
10. Dean Windsor “ “
11. Dean Downing “ “
12. Matt Cronshaw “ “
13. Tom Southam “ “
14. Tony Gibb www.cyclepremier.com-metaltek
15. Andrew Magnier “ “
16. Simon Wilson “ “
17. Richard Hepworth “ “
18. Jeroen Janssen Kuota - Road - CC
19. Jefte De Bruin “ “
20. Dan Davies “ “
21. Matt Bailey “ “
22. Andy Tinsley “ “
23. Simon Gaywood Team Corley Cycles Cervelo
24. Matthew Higgins “ “
25. Jamie Newall “ “
26. Jack Bauer Endura
27. Scott Thwaites “ “
28. Ian Wilkinson “ “
29. James Moss “ “
30. Stuart Reid Herbalife/Wheelbase
31. Jack Pullar “ “
32. Grant Bayton Willier Big Maggys
33. Ian Rees “ “
34. Jon Paine “ “
35. Dan Duguid Sigma Sport Specialised
36. Phil Sykes “ “
37. Tom Last “ “
38. Tom Barras Raleigh Racing Team
39. James Stewart Team Raleigh
40. Kieran Frend Pendragon –Le Col -Colnago
41. Jack Adams “ “
42. Matthew Gee Raleigh Racing Team
43. Russell Falder Velo Club Montpellier
44. Don Booth Cult Racing
45. Jody Crawforth Hargrove Trant
46. John Cooper Nemesis GB
47. Richard Hill Mike Vaughan Cycles
48. Jess Wieckowski Nemesis GB
49. Jon Cannings Wiggle
50. Jack Hibberd Halesowen CC
51. Nick Pilborough “ “
52. Dan Harris “ “
53. Ben Mountford “ “
54. Adam Studzinski Brooks Cycles
55. Simon Holt UC Bergamasca
56. George Atkins 100% Me
57. Matthew Haase VC St Raphael
Note: Riders in the E/1/2 Event should be prepared to start up to 15 minutes earlier, should the event programme run ahead of schedule ***
