1976 race programme

A race programme from 1976. This is for the Falcon Cycles Tour of Lincolnshire – a 5-day, 6-stage pro/am road race. Held from 17th to 21st April 1976. It featured stages at Barton on Humber, New Waltham, Cadwell Park, Lincoln, Hull, and Barton on Humber again.

Top 3 finishers

  1. Sid Barras (Bantel) in 15h 23m 51s
  2. Keith Lambert (Holdsworth-Campagnolo) at 1s
  3. Phil Bayton (Dawes Cycle / Dura Ace) at 2s

Falcon Cycles team placing

  • Alan Williams – 22nd at 34m 24s
  • Garry Wiggins – 29th at 1h 05m 51s
  • Alan Upcraft – 31st at 1h 26m 58s (lantern rouge)
  • Colin Davison – DNF
  • Malc Foster – DNF

Full results available at Cycling Archives.

The 20-page programme includes a foreword from Ernie Clements, maps of the route, list of competitors, some interesting adverts, and the prizes.

Size: A5, on matt paper.

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