Cycling Road & Mtb

London-Paris 2010 finish in Paris

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Parent Category: Gran Fondo Road & Mtb

Category: Amateur cycling news 2010

Published on Monday, 05 July 2010 19:07

Written by Luca Salvatelli

The London-Paris 2010 has been hailed as “the best yet” by the organisers and riders who took part in the event.

The ride was again blessed by glorious weather which followed the peloton from the start in London to the finish close to the Eiffel Tower.

Winners

L2P 2010 Jersey Holders (LtoR) Tanya Slater, Eddie Lewis, Guy Pearson, Sean Dines

Guy Pearson, of Pearson Cycles, who was riding as one of 40 members of Team Pearson to celebrate the company’s 150th anniversary, was awarded the yellow jersey. For the second year running, the team title went to Science In Sport, The L2P’s nutrition partners. SiS rider, Tanja Slater, was also awarded the pink women’s jersey.

The green sprint jersey went to Sean Dines, of sponsors Mavic, the famous yellow Tour de France support car suppliers, who also provided L2P support this year. The top climber was another Pearson Cycles rider, Eddie Lewis, who was awarded the red C37 climber’s jersey.

Organiser Sven Thiele said: “This was without doubt the best London-Paris. We strive every year to improve the event and we were again rewarded with three days of blue skies and sunshine. We have a mixture of experienced cyclists and those who are just beginning to enjoy this magnificent sport. I’d like to pay tribute to everyone who was with us on the road to Paris. For every cyclist, this ride is an enormous challenge and getting to Paris is a huge personal achievement.”

Among this year’s riders were former Tour winner, Stephen Roche and ex-rider and former Team Sky coach, Scott Sunderland. Sunderland said: “Like last year, I rode myself into it. I’ve got a bit of an old pro diesel engine. It was a great atmosphere and I did a lot of work with Group 3. That was a lot of fun.

Our Next Event: HotChillee Circuit Races at Bikeradarlive 10/11 July 2010

Race on the iconic Brands Hatch Motor Race Circuit this Summer and be part of the largest outdoor cycling event in the UK.

This is one of the most spectacular circuits to race on with great viewing points for the crowds.

The Indy Circuit is 1.9km in length and has some climbing - about 40m per lap. All races (other than E/1/2) will be standard circuit races.

BikeRadar Live

HotChillee is staging 5 races at BikeRadar Live to be held at Brand's Hatch in Kent on the weekend of 10th & 11th July.

The GoRace, is aimed at novice road racers, giving the opportunity to test their skills on a fantastic course. It is designed as an introduction to road racing and aimed at encouraging riders to experience a professionally organised race.

It takes place on Sunday 11th July, the same day as the elites, which will see guest appearances from professional riders.

BikeRadar Live

The E/1/2 Category on Sunday will have some extra excitement for the spectators by having a Devil format for the last 5 laps - where the last rider on the circuit will be removed for each of the last 5 laps. Last year the winner was Sigma Sport Cyclist, Jerone Walters with Women's winner Emma Davies in an action packed race at Donington.

Not only will there be the chance to watch the professionals in action, but also to meet the elites, watch demonstrations and test all the latest cycling gear.

Prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up in all 5 of the HotChillee Circuit Races.

BikeRadar Live

BikeRadar Live is a complete biking festival and has something for all the family. There are a whole host of other events to watch, kids events, demo's, displays, go-karting, food & drink and a gear expo.

Saturday 10th July

16:30 - 17:30 4ths (C+)

17:30 - 19:00 3rds (Regional B)

Sunday 11th July

12:00 - 13:00 GoRace for Newcomers

12:00 - 13:00 Women E/1/2/3/4: (Regional A)

15:00 - 17:00 Elite, 1sts/2nds: (National B)