Times Event Location

7.30am - 9.00am Leicester Classic Sportive - Start Western Boulevard

9.00am Leicester Classic Triathlon QE Leisure Centre Swim Cycle Run

12 noon Castle Classic Triathlon - Finish Western Boulevard

12.10pm Castle Classic Sportive - Finish Western Boulevard

3.00pm Castle Classic Sportive - Finish Bede Park

12.30pm Go Ride Youth Riding Western Boulevard

1.15pm Category 2/3/4 Race Whole Course

2.15pm Velobici Corporate Challenge Inner Course

3.30pm Leicester Castle Classic Grand Prix Whole Course

5.45pm Presentation Bede Park

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a message from the city mayorOn behalf of Leicester City Council, and in partnership with British Cycling, I am very proud to welcome you to the second ‘Castle Classic’ cycle race, which is again being held as part of our annual Ride Leicester Festival.

Last year, we were very excited to welcome elite level competitive cycling back to the streets of our city for the first time in a generation. The route proved popular with racers and spectators for its fast and technical 4km route linking Leicester Castle, the Mile Straight and the King Power Stadium. This year, the race will ‘Return to the Cobbles’ of Leicester Castle.

I am delighted that the 2014 Castle Classic forms part of the British Cycling National elite Road Race Series. This series of 12 races will bring the UK’s top domestic teams and riders back to Leicester, and our inclusion in the series in a fantastic endorsement of Leicester’s event. It also brings a wonderful opportunity to showcase Leicester to an international audience with TV coverage of the race on the Eurosport channel.

Creating a more people and cycle-friendly city is one of the key aims of our Connecting Leicester programme. Along with major investment to our make streets safer and more attractive to cyclists, and a citywide programme of cycle training and led rides, events like the Castle Classic and our annual Sky Ride help to take cycling to new audiences and encourage wider community participation.

This year, hundreds of amateur cyclists will take part in sportive and triathlon events, along with youth and workplace challenges, ahead of the Castle Classic race, and this is a really welcome addition to the event.

We are grateful for the support of De Montfort University, Leicester City Football Club, Velobici, Hodges & Drake, Marshall SEAT, The King Richard III Visitor Centre, Belvoir Brewery, Walkers & Son, Deli’ish, The Black Horse Restaurant, Leicester Forest Cycle Club, Leicester Triathlon Club and the many volunteers who have all helped to create another unique event for Leicester.

The Castle Classic is something we can all be proud of.

Sir Peter SoulsbyCity Mayor

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Vélobici is a leading cycling clothing brand that is based in Leicester, and designs and manufactures its garments inthe city. With a wide selection of top-of-the-range Roadwearand crossover clothing for commuting and casualwear, Vélobici clothing is designed with style and practicality inmind. Available online at www.velobici.cc and instore at our Stoneygate boutique.

Established in 1923 and still going strong, Leicester Forest Cycling Club offers all kinds of riding to all kinds of rider. With busy racing, training, family and social riding calendars,along with an active Go-Ride children’s section (the Rockets)there’s something for everyone, from novices to seasonedveterans. Find us on Facebook, Twitter or on Leicester’sbusiest cycling forum at leicesterforest.org.uk

Leicester Tri-Club is a fun, friendly and sociable club. Theclub training sessions are a great way to access swim, bikeand run coaching whatever your ability. So if you've been inspired from the Castle Classic or from watching it on the TV, get in touch! Visit www.leicestertriathlonclub.co.uk

support races & challenges The programme caters for over 300 amateur riders and athletes. Thanks tosupport from Leicester Forest Cycling Club for the Sportive challenge, LeicesterTriathlon Club for GO TRI for new triathletes & Velobici for the Corporate Challenge. British Cycling are providing GO RIDE youth races and serious club riders across the Midlands will join the Category 2, 3 & 4 race.

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leicestercastle classicThe National Elite Road Series has been introduced for 2014 with the new seasonlong ranking for teams and individuals being made up of two blocks of racing;the Spring Cup and the Autumn Grand Prix Series. The Leicester Castle Classic Kermesse is part of the Autumn Grand Prix series and is the penultimate race ofthe season.

The Leicester Castle Classic is an 80km race run over a 4.1km route linking the Old Town withthe iconic Castle View cobbles and the Mile Straight. There are a number of great vantagepoints to watch the race including the Team Expo area on Mill Lane and two Race pits at either end of the course.

All of the eight UCI Continental teams will be on show, including Rapha Condor JTL featuringdouble Olympic Gold medalist, Ed Clancy, Team Raleigh and NFTO Pro Cycling and locallymanaged team, Metaltek Kuota.

Team Raleigh currently top the Team Standings in the overall classification with Russell Downing of NFTO Pro Cycling heading up the Individual.

For further information about the National Elite Road Series, teams or how to get involved in cycling, visit www.britishcycling.org.uk

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For all ages and abilities

email :cycletraining@leicester.gov.uk

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LEICESTER CASTLE CLASSIC

Sunday 17th AugustLeicester Castle

Racing around the Old Town and Mile Straight. www.britishcycling.org.uk

AIRBAGMonday 18th AugustHumberstone Gate

If you believe a bike can fly, try the Air-bag! www.ctc.org.uk/near-me/leicester

WHEELS FOR ALL Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th August

New College CampusBike try-out, Dr Bike & Bling Your Bike

for all ages & abilities. www.cycling.org.uk

'BICYCLE' Thursday 21st August at 8pm

PhoenixWith producer Q & A. www.bicyclethefilm.com

‘PANTANI – ACCIDENTAL DEATH

OF A CYCLIST’ Friday 22nd August at 8.30pm

Phoenixwww.pantanifilm.com

GLENFIELD TUNNEL RIDE

Saturday 23rd August at 11amTown Hall Square

Guided ride with Leicester Industrial HeritageSociety. www.goskyride.com/Leicester

SKY RIDELEICESTER

Sunday 24th August from 10am – 4pmCity Centre

Join 12,000 other family riders on ‘Streets Open for People’ linking King Power Stadium, Leicester Castle and Richard III Visitor Centre.

www.goskyride.com/leicester

FESTIVAL

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An 8-day celebration of cycling in a people-friendly

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For ‘Cycling in Leicester’,see www.leicester.gov.uk/cycle-city

Find ‘Ride Leicester’ at /Ride-Leicester and @RideLeicester