A 162.7km sportive from Lincoln, with 1,366m of climbing.
- Distance
- 162.7 km, Long route
- Elevation
- 1,366 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Type
- Road loop
Start: Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln. Finish: Castle Square, Lincoln
About this route
This route was designed by the organisers of the Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive, run by ITP Events, not by London Dynamo.
Sportive routes change from year to year, and this page uses the distances and climbing published by the organisers. Event details are on the ITP Events site.
On the route
The Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive starts at Yarborough Leisure Centre in Lincoln and finishes in Castle Square. The middle route is 119km with about 834m, and the short route is 90km with about 531m.
The routes include the cobbled Michaelgate climb in Lincoln. The organisers have announced new routes for 2027.
The route measures 162.7km with 1,366m of climbing, which gives it a Terrain label of Hilly. Its notable climbs are listed below.
This page is for riding the route outside the sportive, on your own or with friends. There are no organised feed stops, so plan your food and water for the day.
Event names and logos belong to their owners and are shown for identification only. London Dynamo is not affiliated with these events.
Notable climbs
- Climb near 95km: 1.7km at 4.9% average.
- Steep ramps: 125m at 11.3% average (c. 102km), and 275m at 11.9% average (c. 162km).
Other routes at this event
- Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive Medium: 118.7km with 853m of climbing.
- Lincoln Grand Prix Sportive Short: 90.3km with 544m of climbing.
Route map and GPX
To download the GPX or TCX file, open the route on Strava with View on Strava below the map, choose the three dots menu, then Export GPX or Export TCX. A free Strava account is needed. Route checked against Strava on 26 October 2026.