May 10, 2014 5.44 pm This story is over 118 months old

In pictures: Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive 2014

Michaelgate challenge: The fourth Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive kicked off the Lincoln Grand Prix Festival of Cycling

The fourth Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive kicked off the Lincoln Grand Prix Festival of Cycling on Saturday, May 10.

Around 1,500 riders took part over the three distances of 30, 55, 75 and 100 miles, starting from the Yarborough Leisure Centre, and finishing in Castle Hill after a 12% cobbled climb up Michaelgate.

The Lincoln Grand Prix Festival of Cycling continues on Sunday with the 59th Lincoln Grand Prix and the West Common Junior Road Race.